Well, the holidays, they come and go, right? Just like the seasons. This year, Lord have mercy, so many folks been kind. Got so many well-wishes, it’s enough to make an old lady like me blush. Now, I ain’t one for fancy words, but I know a thank you is important. Gotta let folks know you appreciate them, you know?
This year, the holiday thank you messages, they just kept comin’. So many folks thinkin’ of me. Makes a body feel good, like a warm quilt on a cold night. I tell ya, I try to keep up, but sometimes, it’s like tryin’ to catch chickens in a tornado. But I see ’em all, and each one, it’s like a little spark of somethin’ good in this old world.
Holiday thank you, it’s just two little words, but they mean a lot. Like when someone brings you a hot meal when you’re feelin’ poorly. It’s more than just the food, it’s the thought, you see? That’s what these messages are, little thoughts from good folks. Makes me want to give ’em a big old hug and bake ’em some pie. My apple pie is a favorite, some folk say. I think it’s the brown sugar, but I’ll never tell my secrets.
I got some thank you messages from folks I see every day, like the mailman, bless his heart. Always brings my letters, rain or shine. And some from folks I ain’t seen in ages, like my cousin’s boy, the one who moved up north. He always did have a good heart. It does a soul good to remember and be remembered. Like findin’ a twenty-dollar bill in your old winter coat, a nice surprise.
Sometimes, life gets crazy, like a bunch of squirrels fightin’ over a nut. But these messages, they help. They remind you that there’s good folks out there. Folks who care. They say a holiday thank you message, but really it’s more than that. There is always time for thanks. Every season, every month, every week and every day. It’s a reminder that we’re all in this together, like a bunch of beans in a pot.
- Holiday wishes, they’re like seeds.
- You plant ’em with kindness, and they grow into somethin’ beautiful.
- Even if you don’t celebrate the same way, a kind word is a kind word.
- And kindness, that’s somethin’ we all need more of. Like rain after a long drought.
So, to all you folks who sent me a holiday thank you message, or just a kind word, I want to say thank you. From the bottom of my old, beat-up heart. You made this old lady feel special, like a prize-winning hen at the county fair. And that’s somethin’ to cluck about, ain’t it?
It don’t matter if you said “Merry Christmas,” “Happy Hanukkah,” or just “Happy Holidays.” What matters is you thought of me. Just like I hope they know I am thinkin’ of them right back. A thank you message, it’s more than just words, it is a full heart. And a good neighbor. Like when they bring in your trash cans for you, just because they want to help. It’s a good feelin’.
I reckon there’s a lot of different ways to say thank you. Some folks write long letters, some just give a nod and a smile. I heard tell some of them young folks, the kids with the telephones, send messages using buttons. Well, I may be old, but I know there’s nothing wrong with the old ways. But the new ways work too. Whatever way you do it, it’s the thought that counts. Just like when you’re makin’ a quilt, every stitch matters, no matter how small.
We should all try to remember to say thank you more often. Not just during the holidays, but every day. A little bit of gratitude goes a long way, like a pinch of salt in a stew. It just makes everything better, doesn’t it? So many ways to say thanks, and they all matter. Like the different colors in a sunset. Makes it beautiful.
- To the folks who brought me food, thank you.
- To the folks who sent cards, thank you.
- To the folks who just gave me a smile, thank you.
- You all made my holidays brighter.
I hope I can return the favor someday. Maybe I’ll bake some cookies, or knit some scarves. Or maybe I’ll just offer a listening ear. Sometimes, that’s all folks need, someone to listen to their troubles, like a good rain barrel catchin’ all the water. You need somewhere for it to go. And if my words can help just one person the way they helped me, then that’s enough. Just like one good apple can make a whole pie taste better, right?
So, here’s to kindness, and to gratitude, and to all the good folks out there. May your days be filled with joy, and may you always remember to say thank you. It’s the best kind of magic there is, I reckon. And it’s free, just like the air we breathe, and just as important. So, if you see me on the street, don’t be shy. Come on over and say howdy. We can talk about the weather, or the price of eggs, or whatever’s on your mind. I always got time for a chat, and a thank you, always a thank you. Every day is a good day for thanks.
