A Simple Thank You

The Writing Life: Low-Tech Appreciation

Here's a great post by Terry Whalin today on the value of the thank you card.

I wanted to add that it isn't just us editors who like thank yous. Way back when I was working at Bethany House, before I was even in the editorial department, I used to take phone orders from book buyers. Hardly a glamorous job. They'd usually tell us to behave ourselves if authors were scheduled to come through on tour. Soon after Bodie Thoene signed on with Bethany, I recall my boss asking me what my ring size was. Bodie wanted to know what everyone's ring size was because she was sending Christmas gifts and it wasn't another box of chocolates that lined the snack room counters. It was personal and accompanied by a handwritten card. I still remember and think of Bodie with fondness for that simple kindness. And now here I am editing top authors in the industry. I'd happily take on any book by Bodie and Brock.

You just never know where your kindness today will take you tomorrow.

Plus, it's a good thing to be a thankful person regardless of the rewards here on earth!

Here's a connection to one of my favorite Thank You card sources--It Takes Two. It's a local card company owned by a dear friend!

More tomorrow,

Traci