Aging & Attitude
Looking exhausted, I pay for an empty cardboard cup and turn toward the coffee carafe.
“Let me help you with that,” the clerk says and takes back the brown container made from recycled paper. “How do you like your coffee?” She inquires walking away with her head turned sideways.
“Medium, light, no sugar, please.” I respond and fumble my way to a nearby seat.
I am extremely thankful the hospital cafe is open after midnight and the coffee is hot and fresh.
“Thank you.” I say to the young woman with very blue eyes when she delivers my coffee.
They are the same two little words I said upstairs to the surgeons and nurses for performing a twelve-hour life saving operation on my husband.
Two little words, thank you.
Over the next few hours, days, weeks and months, I say those words repeatedly to family and friends who call to boost my sagging spirit and spoon feed me courage. Two little words that wrap themselves inside my heart and feel insufficient, so I add; so much, if only you knew or I really appreciate, to thank them for their gift of caring.
I struggle to find a way to acknowledge and return their kindness, and hope they hear the enormous gratitude sealed inside, “Thank You,” then realize their gifts are mine to keep, for me and my family to remember, relish, and treasure; help us grow in love and wisdom, two words; thank you.
They are not little.
….just saying
claudiajustsaying 
this is a very good one today
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Huge words, actually. They carry tons of weight. Thanks to YOU for sharing this.
Hugs,
Kathy
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You’re so welcome dear friend! We are just so thankful that Bob is recovering and that you’re still part of our lives.
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You are surrounded by love, whether near or far away, because you are you. Always my friend, kathe
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I loved this post. Those two words do seem inadequate at times. Ours heart shows through as we express them and others see and feel it. 🙂
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just one little word say it all. AWESOME CLAUDIA!! publish it somewhere in a inspirational magazine
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This is beautiful-and made me cry. Thank you.
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Beautiful, Claudia.
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Little words can be powerful and pack a punch. Too often these two are forgotten. Thanks for reminding us of their simple power. Best to you and yours.
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When someone thanks me, I feel blessed. It tell me that my gift to them as been favorable received. As you pointed out, these two words aren’t little.
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Claudia, You expressed yourself so beautifully. Thank you: The gift of your friendship is mine to keep. Liz
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Thank you again !! For Your wonderful Friendship.. Will never be forgotten..
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Dear Friends, Once again your kindness touches me. I’m unprepared for the emotional depth your comments stir in me, it’s a good thing…just saying, Claudia
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A beautiful touching post, Claudia. I join with others in saying “you’re welcome!” Writing is so therapeutic, isn’t it???
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So true. They are not little. I was always surprised and pleased in South Africa when they responded with “Pleasure” instead of “You’re welcome.” Even if it wasn’t really their pleasure, it made me feel like it was.
I hope he is on the mend and that you get plenty of rest. Thinking of you both.
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