Every once in a while, take time to do something special and out of the ordinary for someone you love. You never know how much it will mean. If you want it to be extra-special, make it anonymous. It is not about the thanks we receive, but about the joy we give.
I try to do this myself, but I don't doing it often enough.
Today when I went to my staff mailbox I found a card addressed to my husband and me. As teachers, we offer each other encouragement often, so I suspected it was a note from a colleage encouraging me in my studies or reminding me that the school year is almost over. When I opened it, I began to cry because inside was a $50 gas card. The card only said, "Mrs. Markwood, A gift for you and your husband. Thanks for all you both do for SW!" No signature, and while I suspect I recognize the handwriting, I can't be sure.
I don't know if the person who left this knows the amount of craziness in my life right now. I don't know if he or she realizes that I will be commuting to Greensboro from Asheboro all summer. I don't know if he or she knows my monetary worries and concerns. I don't know if he or she even cares about that. What I do know, is that this person blessed me immensely today. The knowledge that someone loves me enough to take time out of his or her day and money out of his or her pocket to give me such a gift anonymously is incredibly overwhelming.
While I wish I knew exactly who to thank personally, I am aware of the joy of giving, and as a "thank you" to this wonderful friend, whoever you are, I promise to pay it forward to someone else who needs a blessing in their lives.
Thank you. You have no idea what your gift, and more importantly, your thoughts mean to me.
:-)
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