Gratitude

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Permalink Reply by Shawn Quick-Raflik on December 19, 2008 at 10:35am

I think it would be a great idea to give some a gratitude card. Deliver it in person and tell them how they encourage you.
Then they will also have the card to keep, to give them encouragement in the future.

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Permalink Reply by Lisa Ralph on December 19, 2008 at 4:51pm

I agree; great idea! When genuinely expressed, the simple words, "Thank you - you are appreciated," mean so much. The card would be great to pull as a reminder out on a day filled with the blues.

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Permalink Reply by Nicki Laycoax on December 23, 2008 at 12:32pm

This holiday season has been a very different one for me. I am more appreciative of so much more than I ever have been before. Especially family. Not just my kids though. My Step-Dad, who I've had in my life for 25 years, has been sick with ulcerative colitis for years. Just a couple of months ago, his doctor was weaning him off of all of his meds.. It was sooo exciting! Then, this weekend, he told us that it's getting bad again. It was emotional, to say the least. It took that news for me to really appreciate all that he has done for my Mom, sister, and myself growing up. He was not the most affectionate or warm man as we were growing up and I never really bonded with him, but the thought of not having him in my life made me realize how amazing of a man he is and has been.

I wouldn't be the person I am today if it weren't for him... I have attached the song that makes me think about him... So sappy.. :)

Attachments:

• Reba McEntire - The Greatest Man I Never Knew.mp3, 3 MB

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Permalink Reply by David Mark on December 23, 2008 at 1:19pm

Lisa - Amen! Why is this so - quick to blame and judge, slow to compliment? Booker T. Washington once said, "You can't hold a man down without staying down with him". If only more would understand that notion. When you judge someone you put yourself down. When you blame others, you contribute to the problem. Stop playing victim and take responsibilty your life. The joy you gain is worth it!

I'm grateful for you, Lisa, and I'm glad I discovered this discussion. You've inspired me to be a contribution today.

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Permalink Reply by Lisa Ralph on January 2, 2009 at 5:27pm

Thank you, David. I just returned from some much needed time away and read your comments. I'm sure you made a major difference in someone's day!

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Permalink Reply by Lisa Ralph on January 15, 2009 at 9:56pm

I am grateful for Nicki Laycoax. I sent an email out to my Smaller Indiana friends earlier today requesting connections to organizations in need of speakers. Within minutes, Nicki had me booked to speak. Nicki, thank you for your immediate response. I appreciate you.

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Permalink Reply by Nicki Laycoax on January 15, 2009 at 10:12pm

I am grateful for Lisa Ralph for adding to our appreciated roster of speakers! We appreciate you, Lisa!

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Permalink Reply by Shelly Rice on January 22, 2009 at 5:16pm

What a great post! KUDOS for your attitude of gratitude!

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Permalink Reply by Kristen Horton on February 23, 2009 at 5:36am

Here are a few sites related to gratitude:
Gratitude Club
Authentic Happiness
DailyGood: Positive News and Inspiration from Around the World (www.charityfocus.org)

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