The Gratitude Campaign

A recent post on Jeanne M. Hannah's wonderful Updates in Michigan Family Law blog introduced me to The Gratitude Campaign.  

Scott Truitt wanted to design a simple, meaningful way to say "thank you" to the members of the military who are risking their lives to protect our freedom. The story of how Truitt settled on the particular sign used is pretty interesting. And the comments by observers, military family members, deaf people, and advocates for the deaf found on various sites are conversation starters, too.   

Given the importance of gratitude in Healthy Survivorship, I've embedded this 1-minute video that reminds us how simple it can be to say "Thanks!" to people who are devoting their time and energy for the benefit of others.

 

Comments

[Debby]

Truly saying, 'Thank you' from the heart.

[Su]

Another nice video on gratefulness is at Gratefulness.org with Brother David Steindell-Rast. Look at his Good Day video.

[Wendy S. Harpham, M.D.]

Thanks. I just took a break from writing and watched the video. I agree: Thumbs up. With hope, Wendy

[Finn]

Terrific idea. I've thanked soldiers on the same commercial flight directly, but never knew what to do when I pass a few in a hurry in the airport or see a group of sailors across the street, engaged in conversation. Now I know, so thanks, Wendy!