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Rex wrote the letter above and the accompanying index cards to show me his appreciation for my "being nice, kind, helpful to others."
I love that his letter includes two samples of his gift to me (which are being offered at no cost to me) and then he wrote out three cards. Shhh....I got an extra massage certificate at no cost to me! The truth is, I didn't cash in any of these cards. He was in too much pain at the time and then passed away a short 5 weeks later. I keep them to remind me that even the last days of his life, my brother took notice of my efforts and acknowledged them.
Sept. 12th has been deemed National Day of Encouragement. If my brother had been alive when this was created, he would have been all over it. He sought every opportunity to lift people up and his letter is a perfect example of how he lived his life. I am writing this post on Friday, September 5th to give us all one week to think about how we can be encouraging to others. Before you pooh-pooh this idea, you must know a bit about how this official day came about.
" In June 2007, a group of high school students in Arkansas were presented a challenge. At the National Leadership Forum being held that year, they were asked to create an idea that would make the world better. They concluded that most problems, such as drugs and alcohol, start with discouragement. This led them to the idea of having a day dedicated to encouraging one another. Then President George W. Bush signed the declaration, making September 12 the official “National Day of Encouragement.”
It seems fitting this day follows the anniversary of the 9-11 World Twin Towers destruction. My brother's idea for encouragement was to give me my favorite thing ever, massages. What can you do to show the people in your life that they are appreciated? You have a week to think about it and make a plan. Let's meet back here next Friday and share our efforts. My brother would love to know what you did to celebrate National Day of Encouragement.
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