Thursday, November 27

Giving Thanks

My mother taught me the importance of saying thank you to others. Not just to friends and family, but bus drivers and waiters and anyone else who deserves a little recognition as well. Don't we all?

Another of the many things I admire about Obama, is that it seems his mother must have taught him the importance and weight of a "thank you" as well. He says it often and with feeling. Have you noticed that?

I give thanks today and every day for how lucky I am to love and be loved by so many wonderful friends and family. "What a long strange trip it's been!"

2 comments:

ACW said...

Nice post. I'll never forget someone telling me about thanking prayers - the idea was that usually the concept of prayer is about asking for something (help, guidance, winning lotto,) not reflecting back on what you already have.

Simple thank you's - it doesn't take much to make the world a better place.
Anne

Carmen Palmer said...

Yes! Thanks Anne :)