Do you remember learning the magic words? How about when you were given
something, being asked “what do you say?” Since they could talk, my little grandchildren
have been learning to say the words that ease social relations. How much nicer
it is to deal with polite people—when they say the magic words. Of course, I’m talking about . . .
It’s fairly easy to remember to say
(write) thanks for gifts. What about everyday situations? We say thanks for the
kindnesses of strangers—the lady who held the door for us, the guy who noticed
we only had two items and let us go ahead of him in the checkout line. But what
about our families? Do we remember to say “Thanks for picking up your toys” Or “Thank
you for bringing in the newspaper”? I don’t know about you, but the little
expressions of politeness mean a lot to me. Since we’ve both been retired, Hubs
and I (sort of) take turns preparing dinner. One of the nicest things he does when
I cook is to say thanks for making dinner. No wonder I still like the guy.
On the fourth Thursday of
November in the U.S. (the second Monday of October in Canada), we are reminded
to give thanks. While it’s good to set aside a holiday, good to remind
ourselves to be grateful for what we have—and more importantly who/what we are—maybe we should remember to use the magic words more often. So, I'm taking this moment to say a heartfelt thank you to all of you readers. Your comments have meant a lot to me. I so appreciate your support and encouragement.
As regular readers of my blog
know, this Thursday I will be giving thanks for and to someone very special. Oh, heck,
why wait? Thanks, sweetie, for the past forty years. Here’s to forty more.
How about you? What are your thoughts about giving thanks?
