gifts

NINE GIFTS THAT DO NOT COST A CENT.

1) THE GIFT OF LISTENING:
     But you must really listen. No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your response. Just listening.

2) THE GIFT OF AFFECTION:
     Be generous with appropriate hugs. Kisses, pats on the back          and hand holds. Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for family and friends.

3) THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER:
     Clip cartoons. Share articles and funny stories. Your gift will          say, " I love to laugh with you".

4) THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTE:
     It can be simple. "Thanks for the help" note or a full sonnet. A brief handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime and may even change a life.

5) THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENT:
A simple and sincere, "You look great in red", "You did
a super job", or " That was a wonderful meal" can make someone's day.

6) THE GIFT OF A FAVOR:
     Every day, go out of your way to do something kind for someone.

7) THE GIFT OF SOLITUDE:
   There are times when we want nothing better than to be left alone. Be sensitive to those times and give the gift of solitude to others.

8) THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION:
           The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to               someone, really, it's not that hard to say, Hello or Thank You.

9) THE GIFT OF ACCEPTANCE:
     Everyone does the best they can with what they have to work         with, be it their head or their heart.

Friends are a rare jewel indeed. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed. The lend an ear. They share a word of praise, and they always want to open their hearts to us. Show your friends how much you care.

                                 AUTHOR UNKNOWN

ONE MORE THAT WASN'T ON THE LIST THAT I HAD TO ADD

10) THE GIFT OF LOVE:
If you can give any or all of the above gifts, you are showing Love, and Love is the greatest gift of all... Love doesn't have to cost a cent, and if you look at what the Lord did for us in the ultimate sacrifice of giving up His life you will see just how easy it is for us to show just a little compassion for others and extend just a little Love in their direction... What could it take, but just a few moments out of you life to show just a fraction of the Love that the Lord has shown for you, me and everyone who is willing to accept His Ultimate Gift of Love... Tracy

You have been listening to:
"GIVE THANKS"