Lovely! For my 50th birthday my husband started an "appreciation campaign" for me. I have beeen receiving an appreciative note by email -- just one a day -- since the day the campaign started. The emails are the first thing I see when I open my inbox each morning - a beautiful way to start the day, feeling seen and loved. Anyone can create an appreciation campaign for free here: The Appreciation Effect -- https://theappreciationeffect.com/
Grant is very lucky indeed. It occurs to me that the gift he received (while living) is a common thing I’ve seen now at a few funerals—special photos and memories commemorating decades of a life. Why not give this to someone while they’re around to actually enjoy it and feel warmed by it?!?
The best gift I’ve heard of is one I’m still so jealous of—obviously not given to me. I once worked with an 83 year old woman who had four daughters, all married. On her 80th birthday, one of her son-in-laws presented her with 80 books he had collected for her over the years. Mostly used but all with her interests in mind. How thoughtful! Nothing says I hope you make it to 100 like getting a huge TBR pile of interesting books. I think she actually made it to 94.
Wow that's really interesting about the 80-book gift, I think I would find it intimidating (even right now)! But I get it. And that's a good point about the tribute timing. I agree that Grant is lucky!
Lovely! For my 50th birthday my husband started an "appreciation campaign" for me. I have beeen receiving an appreciative note by email -- just one a day -- since the day the campaign started. The emails are the first thing I see when I open my inbox each morning - a beautiful way to start the day, feeling seen and loved. Anyone can create an appreciation campaign for free here: The Appreciation Effect -- https://theappreciationeffect.com/
Wow that sounds really cool -- will check this out. Thanks! Much appreciated ;)
Such a special collection of stories! Thanks for sharing!
Grant is very lucky indeed. It occurs to me that the gift he received (while living) is a common thing I’ve seen now at a few funerals—special photos and memories commemorating decades of a life. Why not give this to someone while they’re around to actually enjoy it and feel warmed by it?!?
The best gift I’ve heard of is one I’m still so jealous of—obviously not given to me. I once worked with an 83 year old woman who had four daughters, all married. On her 80th birthday, one of her son-in-laws presented her with 80 books he had collected for her over the years. Mostly used but all with her interests in mind. How thoughtful! Nothing says I hope you make it to 100 like getting a huge TBR pile of interesting books. I think she actually made it to 94.
Wow that's really interesting about the 80-book gift, I think I would find it intimidating (even right now)! But I get it. And that's a good point about the tribute timing. I agree that Grant is lucky!
That article about NFL players who journal is the best thing I've read today! Definitely sharing with my son.
These gifts last for a lifetime. Beautiful
Fabulous
This cheered me right up. Thanks!
Great list!