been thinking a lot about the power of simple gestures and of gratitude...two words "thank you" can make such a difference...when someone does something nice for you, "thank you"...when someone gives you a compliment, "thank you"...when someone supports you, encourages you, is kind to you, "thank you"...i really feel like there is something altogether lacking in our character if we cannot find it in ourselves to say "thank you" for even the smallest thing...
i find myself noticing more and more the little gestures with such a sense of gratefulness...i am almost overwhelmed by it...maybe i am more sensitive, because i have had so many people in my life who i thought were friends treat me with such complete disregard, that when someone takes the time to care about any part of my life, it is a huge thing for me...
it's been surprising the people who heard of the awful storms in alabama and have checked on me to see if my family were ok...that matters and "thank you"...the people who know i have been going through an incredibly challenging time and just offer simple words of encouragement or just take time to spend time with me...that matters and "thank you"...kimberly, who i have never met in person, who collected 13 pillowcases for my dresses for africa project and is mailing them to me...that matters and "thank you"...to anyone who has offered me any kindness...especially, if in my selfishness, i have not said it before, "thank you"...
how we treat each other matters...i hope that i can find more ways, not just to express gratitude, but to live out those "thank you's" every moment of every day...
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