grat·i·tude /ˈgrætɪˌtud, -ˌtyud/ [grat-i-tood, -tyood] noun the quality or feeling of being grateful or thankful
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| I cherish this lovely card that was made and sent by a friend with its powerful message |
I have been pondering this word, this attitude lately. I find that when I feel grateful to someone or for something, my heart is full of joy. I feel more inclined to think kind things of others and see the best in them and my thoughts are more in sync with doing something kind for someone else. I often say, "Thank you!" But all too often, I fail to send a "thank you," I intend to get that thank you note written and sent to the person who gave an especially inspiring talk at church on Sunday, to the kind neighbors who came to clear the snow from our driveway and walk when my husband was not feeling well, to that thoughtful person who mowed our lawn one afternoon while we were at yet another doctor's appointment, to each of the loving friends who filled our freezer with ready made meals before Ray's last cancer procedure, to the dear friend who just calls to see how my day has been, for the wonderful vegetables left on the doorstep, for the fresh loaves of bread, for the loving children and their wonderful spouses who drop everything to come and be with us during such a stressful time in our lives and come again to help to repair the roof and fix the leaky plumbing in the bathroom and get it ready to be retiled, etc. etc. How can I tell you how grateful I am to each one of you for your thoughtfulness, your love, your concern, your kindness.
I love you dearly and my heart is full and grateful for each one of you. Thank you so very much.
