Share Our Lives: How I Express Gratitude

 It's the second Monday of the month and time for Share Our Lives. This month we're talking about how we express gratitude. 

I'm sure no one will be shocked that I often express gratitude with a handmade card. 

Other times saying a literal "Thank you for..." or sending a Thank you for... text is enough. I do try to be specific about what I am thankful for rather than just saying/sending a generic thank you. 

I've baked up thank you treats like cookies or brownies, etc. before.  

Often times how I say thank you really depends on what I'm saying thank you for.

•  A friend that drives me around when my car is out of commission? I'll probably buy a gas gift card or a Starbucks gift card (if they like coffee) and tuck it into a handmade card.
• If they sent me a card or a gift for something like my birthday or the loss of my father then I just respond with a text that I was thankful to have received their card or gift and was tickled to know they thought of me (that way they know their mail arrived safely too).  
• If they sent food (like when I gave birth to one of my boys or had surgery) then I said thank you and reciprocated in kind when it was their turn to navigate a tough or new time.  

I'm sure there are other ways but those are the main ones I can think of off the top of my head. 

I can't wait to see what you share and hope you join us next month too when we talk about how we combat tiredness.  

 

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