Two Little Words
Thank you.
Two little words. They mean so much and yet are used so little. How often do we go through the day and forget to use these basic words of courtesy?
Do you thank the person at the grocery store when they bag our groceries?
Do you thank your husband or child when they hand you something?
Do you thank the person who holds the door open for you at the post office?
Do you thank the person at church who takes care of your child in the nursery?
Do you thank people at church who do a job no one notices?
Just two little words. Why is it so difficult to remember to say thank you?
Last night our church hosted a dinner for the local fire department. We wanted to say, "Thank you." To show them they were appreciated. We gave them a certificate of appreciation from our church for their dedication and service.
The president of the fire company said that this was the first time in his 20 years of service that a community agency had ever said, "Thank you."
That makes me sad. Thank you should be a natural response flowing out of a grateful heart. Yet, so often it is not even on our minds, let alone on our tongues.
Let's remember those two little words that mean so much to so many people.
And let me just say, "Thank YOU to those of you who read my blog and comment on a regular basis." I love to write. I have a desire to encourage others. Knowing *and* hearing that what I have written has encouraged you in some way keeps *me* encouraged. So thank you!
Won't you join us in counting our blessings?
Two little words. They mean so much and yet are used so little. How often do we go through the day and forget to use these basic words of courtesy?
Do you thank the person at the grocery store when they bag our groceries?
Do you thank your husband or child when they hand you something?
Do you thank the person who holds the door open for you at the post office?
Do you thank the person at church who takes care of your child in the nursery?
Do you thank people at church who do a job no one notices?
Just two little words. Why is it so difficult to remember to say thank you?
Last night our church hosted a dinner for the local fire department. We wanted to say, "Thank you." To show them they were appreciated. We gave them a certificate of appreciation from our church for their dedication and service.
The president of the fire company said that this was the first time in his 20 years of service that a community agency had ever said, "Thank you."
That makes me sad. Thank you should be a natural response flowing out of a grateful heart. Yet, so often it is not even on our minds, let alone on our tongues.
Let's remember those two little words that mean so much to so many people.
And let me just say, "Thank YOU to those of you who read my blog and comment on a regular basis." I love to write. I have a desire to encourage others. Knowing *and* hearing that what I have written has encouraged you in some way keeps *me* encouraged. So thank you!
Won't you join us in counting our blessings?
Thank you for writing your blog, Terri! It is an encouraging blog and I read it every day. You are a wonderful, giving person and you have a lovely family. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteGod bless, Kathy in Illinois
Yes, let's not just write our list of thank you's- let's speak them to the people in our lives! Thank you for this challenge. Blessings from Uganda
ReplyDeleteThank you, Terri! You are a blessing!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day,
Sharon
Yes, those two little words make such a difference. Sadly, it seems they are not spoken enough these days.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your blog Terri...you always inspire and encourage! :)
Blessings!
~Nadine
OH, Terry, I love your blog and I find it so encouraging. You speak to me when you write. I always send your posts on to my BFF so she can feel encouraged by you too.
ReplyDeleteI love hearing about your little Church and the great community of friends you have there. Thanks for sharing.
Love, Debbi
Thank you for a wonderful, inspiring blog Terri!! I read every day - or as often as I can - and you always ecourage and inspire me. So often I have thought to write but feel it may just add one more thing to your list to read my response. Now I see it would encourage you as well as you encourage us. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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Your blog really is a blessing to others and though I may not read it every day because of other responsibilities, when I do come here, I read everything as far back as the last time that I visited your sight. You bless me in many ways, every day, just for being you! Love you, Mom
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