The rebirth of the Thank You Card
Wednesday, September 6th, 2006
The young lady at the Geneva church handed me the envelope and said “sorry” for not having delivered it earlier. She didn’t know we’d be gone to the USA. She said it was to express their thanks…
As I drove home that night, I opened the envelope at the first red light. Inside was, surprise, a Thank You Card signed by 11 families simply thanking us for what we’ve been called to do, and even receive a salary for doing. Each family had written something like:
As I drove home that night, I opened the envelope at the first red light. Inside was, surprise, a Thank You Card signed by 11 families simply thanking us for what we’ve been called to do, and even receive a salary for doing. Each family had written something like:
Thanks for all you do. We know it is for the glory of God, but we are touched by your love. May God keep you and may he bless you…
11 times I read words of appreciation. And I was filled with joy. (Still am…)
I’m not sure, but I think the funeral for the Thank You Card was held some time in the Spring of 2001. But these 11 families missed that ceremony and blessed our lives through a note of sincere appreciation.
What now? I’ll pin it up on my bulletin board next to the other Thank You Card I got in 1997. Then I’ll fill up my fountain pen. Without a doubt, there are a few people I need to thank.
