But one of the most valuable things she shared, and modeled, was an appreciation of the time, gifts, and fellowship that people gave to her.
She taught my sisters and I to write a note of thanks for Christmas and birthday gifts.
I was "downsizing" my correspondence basket on my desk the other day when I came across this little letter we received.
We had given a Passover Supper a couple of years ago and invited some families with children. aAt one point during the meal several children are to ask questions about what the meal is all about. And currently we did not have any "young children or grandchildren" in our home.
One family could not all attend but their "older" boys were interested in coming with the neighbors who were attending. They sat upright and big eyed in the dining room which was all set up with our best china and silver, and various different foods were presented. During one part of the meal a small glass of red wine was served, signifying the blood of the lamb which was applied over the Israelite's doorposts the night before leaving Egypt. They did ask for the "real" wine but we thought their mom and dad would appreciate the grape juice we served them and the other children.
We had a wonderful meal together. Shared scriptures with each other and had a new appreciation of the meaning of Passover.
And on Sunday I received this handwritten thank you note from the six year old who had sat so politely and attentively during the whole meal.
This was a special thank you note!
