Did you know January is National Thank You Month? My middle daughter shared this useful bit of information with me, and I thought, "What a great way to start a year...with appreciation." I decided every day this month, I'd send a note of thanks to someone who has blessed me in some way. January has 31 days, and I have the feeling I am going to run out of days before I run out of people to thank! When I sit down and think about it, I have been abundantly blessed by a vast number of people.
To encourage a spirit of appreciation, I'm hosting a fun contest of sorts on my Facebook page (go here and read the Note for all the details)--if you join me in celebrating by sending a thank-you message to someone who has blessed you, both you and your "thankee" will go into a drawing to receive a gift basket of goodies. Just my way of saying thank-you for expressing appreciation. :o)
At the top of everyone's list of blessings-givers, hopefully, is God. During the month of the December, I prayed for my 2012 focus verse, and the words from Deuteronomy 31:6 consistently came to me. Look at this: "Be strong and courageous; don't be afraid or terrified... For it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will not leave you or forsake you." Now there is a terrific reason to thank Him--He is my constant companion, always trustworthy, always a Source of comfort and strength. If I knew the address of Heaven, I'd be sending a deeply appreciative note!
Feel free to join me in expressing appreciation to someone...saying "thanks" makes you feel pretty good. :o)
God bless you muchly as you journey with Him! ~Kim
What a wonderful way to start the New Year Kim! I have never before heard of a national day of "Thank You" let alone a whole month!
ReplyDeleteWell, there is no time like the present,to start the ball rolling!
I want to thank ALL of you wonderful ladies for being so warm,welcoming and embracing! You are truly SPECIAL people. "Writes" has become an important part of my life and I would miss it so much,if it didn't exist!
Although distance separates us, I can't but help feel so close to you all.
The camaraderie encompasses everything I have ever looked for in a group such as OURS! I consider it a Blessing and a privilege to interact and be a part of your lives that you are willing to share!
The love of God shines right through everyone of you and positively radiates to what I consider is, "Our close knit family." I consider 1 Corinthians, Ch 13 V.13, a wonderful example on which to base our foundation, for every day of our life!:)
God bless you all and once again...Thank you!
I am totally echoing Rosie here...I love the thought of starting the New Year with thanking someone every day. There are several times where something hits me that may have happened a few years back and it's like "did I ever properly thank them?" I'm sure I did...but writing a thank you note, probably not.
ReplyDeleteWrites is such a special place where we can gather, share joys and sorrows, prayers and fellowship. Thank you all for being here, listening to me when I ramble on, and sharing your lives with us :-) I feel more like a newbie, even though I've been following the blog for over a year now, since I've only just begun commenting more often, so I look forward to getting to know each of you better this next year.
God bless!!
Rosie, I always look forward to your posts--thanks for being so faithful! And Catherine, I'm glad you're posting now so we can get to know you better. THANK YOU to you both for spending part of your day with us here at Writes of Passage. You are appreciated muchly. :o)
ReplyDeleteHow cool is that? I didn't know that January is Nathional Thank You Month. I'm going to have fun with that!!!!
ReplyDeleteI have to echo Catherine and Rosie. I'm definitely thankful for the gems that shine out from this blog. I've 'read' you all and enjoy getting to know you more through your blogging. And you always uplift me and get me thinking -- make me laugh! A great way to start my day. I haven't commented as much as I would like to because of a crazy job schedule (can you tell I've been off this week? LOL) but I'm hoping to do better in 2012.
Kav, whether you comment or not, thanks for coming by. And thanks for your kind words. You just gave my heart a lift! Blessings...
ReplyDeleteI want to jump in and add my thank-you's to all of our blog readers and books readers for taking time out of their hectic schedules to pop in and read our blog and drop us a line when time permits. It's always a blessing. And I'm thankful for each of the authors who write this blog, as well. I look forward to their posts and I deeply value their friendship--even that one in Tennessee who gives me such a hard time. :) ~Judy
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU for this post today, Kim - - and not to be a "copyCAT" (*grin*) but I'd also like to echo Rosie! This blog is so very special, and I genuinely look forward to reading each author's post. Not only have I been entertained, but I've learned a lot (thanks, Prof. Judy), and have gotten quite a few LAUGHS--not just from the posts but also from reader comments. And when that happens I really do feel that I'm among special friends. ~ And most importantly, I've been inspired with reminders from God's Word that you all have posted--gentle reminders of WHO our focus should be on. Thank you again, sweet Kim---and Happy New Year! Hugs, Patti Jo :) p.s. About to head downstairs to my kitchen for a fresh cup of coffee in my FAVORITE mug *wink*.
ReplyDeleteJudy said it so much better than I could! THANK YOU, Judy, for your wisdom and kindness.
ReplyDeletePatti Jo, I'm so glad you and I have gotten acquainted. You are a sweetheart deluxe. :o)
I come by every day..just don't comment much. I would like to say THANKS to the great writers on WOP! And the regular commenters...I feel like I know you, and you have all been a blessing!
ReplyDeleteGod bless!
I too love this idea. I also love reading the blogs of all of you and the comments also. It is five years now since I've not really gotten to talk to my Mom, oh she's there, I just can't talk to her and expect her to talk back. So, I've been writing her letters remembering all the things she did with us, for us, taught us, and one of the girls where she is reads the letter to Mom personally. So, all this month, and probably all year, I'm thanking Mom, and God for Mom.
ReplyDeleteJackie, thanks so much for your sweet words. I love the community we've built here together.
ReplyDeleteCherie, someday your son and grandchildren will be grateful to have those memories of your mother. I think that's a wonderful idea.