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Five Minute Friday ~ Thank You



It's Five Minute Friday when I link up with Lisa-Jo of The Gypsy Mama.  She gives us a word each Friday and we get to write on it for five minutes flat.  Our word for today is THANK YOU.


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Every day in our Pre-K 3 class, there are opportunities for the children to practice good manners. When we catch them saying thank you, they receive a star on our highly visible manner board. After reaching a milestone, they are awarded a sticker.

You'd be amazed by their response.  When a child has a simple sticker placed on them, the class erupts with applause and shouts of congratulations.  Miss Debbie takes a photograph, of course.

The early years are when habits are formed.  Saying please and thank you may seem so simple but it can make such a difference in life.

Cultivating an attitude of gratitude is a gift you can give to your children.

Thanksgiving may be over.  But the attitude of thankfulness can continue throughout the year.

I want to remember to give thanks in all things.  Each day is a gift from God.  How I receive each day is a choice.  I desire to always have a thankful heart that reaches out in love.

I may not receive a sticker or applause or shouts of congratulations. But being thankful changes my perspective and brings a smile to my face.  So I choose to be thankful.

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Blessings and love,

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Debbie Petras
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  1. Each time I read one of your posts about working with those darling kids I am so happy for you. I know it must be so much fun. And I agree that we must keep an attitude of gratitude every day. It's life-changing.
    Blessings & Love~

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  2. Cultivating a life of gratitude has brought healing to my heart in so many ways. Always love visiting and hearing about those beautiful children!

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  3. Another great post and so true that gratitude is a gift you can give you children. I'm afraid that we are mostly an ungrateful society. I certainly try to do my part but often fail. Thanks for reminding me! Happy weekend!

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  4. because manners are not intentionally taught these days,
    it blesses my socks off when young men and women use
    them. i tend to thank them for their thank yous. :)

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  5. If ever this message needed to be rekindled, today is that day. The generations coming up are blessed beyond measure which sometimes gives way to a sense of entitlement: the opposite of thankfulness.

    I am thankful to have been raised by thankful people. Having endured the Great Depression, my parents were grateful/humble people - acknowledging the goodness & blessings of God.

    I'm thankful for thankful friends, Debbie. And I confidently count you among them!

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  6. Hi Debbie, :)
    Very good manners indeed! :) God wants us to be in a thankful state of mind constantly, and when I continue to count my blessings the list is endless! It is my responsibility to demonstrate my gratitude by representing Christ wherever I go and whatever I say.

    Blessings for a new week of joy friend!
    Denise

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  7. What a sweet post Debbie. It is about our attitude isn't it? I need to remember to always have an attitude of gratitude.

    Bless you!
    Beth

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  8. this is so perfect and true! thank you for sharing such wisdom! i'm thrilled i found you from FMF and so excited to be your newest follower!

    much love and many blessings.
    xoxo.

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