I've just returned from a wonderful time with the Martin County Quilters in Stuart, FL.  This was really a terrific group.  Even though the weather outside was frightful (really - torrential rain - of the cats and dogs family), they came out to the guild meeting.  As usual, I stayed for Show and Tell.  I love Show and Tell!  Everyone is so excited to see the latest work of their fellow guild members.  Everyone is so encouraging of every single piece.  I could really use such excitement and encouragement everyday!  I wonder, what if we had Show and Tell for our lives.  I guess it would go something like this -

Show and Tell Hostess: "Okay, everybody, this is Dalen Keys and he is sharing with us an email he sent at work today.  Any comments, Dalen?"

Dalen: "Well, thanks, I think you covered it.  I'd just like to add that I needed to be really careful because this was a touch subject and I didn't want to get anyone mad at me."

Hostess: "It is just wonderful, Dalen.  Thank you very much for bringing it."

Dalen steps off the stage to the applause of the audience.


Of course this is sillyness but it does point out to me that we don't take enough time to applaud those doing the wonderful, tedious, tough stuff around us everyday.  Try taking a few seconds and do so -

Dalen: "So, son, you did your homework tonight"

Son:  "Yes, I did, Dad."

Dalen:  "I'm proud of you, Son.  Thanks for doing it.  It's beautiful."

Son: "You're weird."

Dalen: "Thanks, Son."


or,


Dalen: "Honey?"

Wife: "Yes?"

Dalen: "Did you do the laundry today?

Wife: "Yes, I did.  It took me all day.  What's wrong?"

Dalen: "I just wanted to say thank you for doing it.  It's wonderful and it smells so fresh."

Wife: "Are you on drugs?"

Dalen:  "No, no, no you silly goose.  I'm just thankful for all that you do!"

Wife: "Well, thanks, I guess.  Are you sure you're okay?" 



Thanks to the Martin County Quilters for a wonderful time!