Category: Encouragement

Life as Thank you 32

Michelene, You are one of my heroes. You raised the childhood best friends of both my children and that alone had a huge impact on our family. In between the birthdays of those 2 fabulous people (Sherrod last week and Abi this week) I thought I would tell you how thankful I am for you.…

By Mirm August 1, 2016 0

Life as a Thank you 31

Today is National Aunts & Uncles Day. In honor of the people I call my aunts and uncles, I thought I would send a big shout out and thank you! This week is a bit different than a single thank you note as I share my gratitude for Aunt Janie, Aunt Kitty, Aunt Crystal, Aunt…

By Mirm July 26, 2016 0

Eeyores

“It really does not matter”, Job said, “even if you kill me I will still trust in God”. Why do so many people seem to see the world through such a bleak lens? The attitude they carry is the negative victim mentality. They talk in extremes. They focus on the no’s rather than the yeses.…

By Mirm July 24, 2016 0

Life as Thank You 30

Dear Laura We had the privilege of raising our children together. We lived in the same neighborhood – even next door for a season – and I am grateful for those memories.  In 2016 I am writing thank you notes each week to express my gratitude. In honor of your birthday, I can’t stop thinking…

By Mirm July 19, 2016 0

Life as Thank You 29

Marianne, My life is so much better because I went to Forest Home and met a girl named Marianne who became my lifelong friend and encourager. You are one of the nicest treasures God has ever given to me. I am so grateful for our friendship and the legacy it has created. This year I…

By Mirm July 13, 2016 0

Life as thank You 28

Dear Mike (and Sheri), There are many reasons to say thank you to you (and Sheri). This year I am trying to express my gratitude with an old school thank you note each week, letting people know how much I appreciate them. I am so grateful for your family. The time that we spent in…

By Mirm July 5, 2016 0

Politics

I am not sure that this post will convey what I want it to but I will give it a shot. I am so tired of the political drama of this election. It is bad enough that the candidates are not choices I feel I can endorse as a follower of Christ, but the rants…

By Mirm June 30, 2016 0

Life as Thank You 27

Wanda, I’m writing thank you notes each week during 2016 to let people know how thankful I am to have them in my life. I am so glad we have been lifelong friends. You are so generous and thoughtful. I am grateful that you continued to pursue a relationship no matter the distance or hassle.…

By Mirm June 28, 2016 0

Life as Thank You 26

Dear Jonathan, Learning to maintain a grateful heart takes regular input so this year I am writing an old school thank you note each week to tell people how much they mean to me. In honor of your birthday coming up I thought I would tell you I love you.  I love that you are…

By Mirm June 20, 2016 0

Life as thank you 25

Dear Jon, I know that neither of us like goodbyes and in a real sense this is not a goodbye, but it is the end – again – of us working together. One of my resolutions this year is to write an old school thank you note each week to let people know how grateful…

By Mirm June 13, 2016 0