How Appropriate!
How appropriate that the day I decide to post again is World Gratitude Day! I have SO much to be thankful for!
This weekend, my first granddaughter was born, and on the eve of her birth, my daughter Lyndsey asked my husband, Bob and I to watch our grandson Nathan. Nathan is going to be 3 in December, and is a barrel of energy! Add a bit of anxiety about his parents not being there and I know that he was stressed about “Baby” too!
Lyndsey, Nathan and Baby Natalie!
Here’s a precious picture that Bob captured when we brought Nathan to the hospital Saturday night to meet his new baby sister!
It was also the eve of my September One Day Stamping Retreat, which was stressful for me! The day went off without a hitch though, and in fact, may have been my best ever! I am so grateful to my helpers, to my Team (not everyone could make this day — thank you Martha!), and to the attendees!
Now … A Little Bit about Gratitude Day!
A little bit of gratitude can go a very long way. It is important for people to feel appreciated for everything that they do. There are also many other benefits that are associated with giving gratitude. Did you know that it is actually good for your own health too? Being thankful results in a whole host of emotional and physical benefits. For instance, you can boost your immune system, lower stress levels and improve sleep by being thankful.
If that was not enough, gratitude can also help to improve self-esteem and lower symptoms of depression. If all of this was not enough, you can enhance your professional and social skills too. Who knew that expressing gratitude could offer so many amazing benefits?
The History of World Gratitude Day:
The celebration started in 1965 in Hawaii when an international gathering decided that it would be a good idea to have one day per year to formally express gratitude and appreciation for the many wonderful things to be found in the world. Following the meeting in Hawaii, many attendees marked Gratitude Day on 21st September 1966 when back in their own countries. Ever since then, the number of people celebrating Gratitude Day across the world has grown and grown.
A Gratitude Card for You!
I used the new Abundant Blessings masks to make this beautiful card that I want to share with you. The masks are backordered right now, but leave me a comment below and I’ll make sure to let you know when they’re back in stock!
I only have a moment to tell you that I used the Pecan Pie ink for the petals and some blending brushes to create this stunning card. The label is from the Waves dies and is a popular go-to die for me when adding ribbon and a sentiment to a card!
