8 Gifts That Do Not Cost a Cent

[Guest guest]

Dear Friends,

My daughter sent this to me this morning and I wanted to share it

with you, my friends.

God Bless each of you.

elaine

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--EIGHT GIFTS THAT DO NOT COST A CENT:

--1. THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION:

The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind cheery

word to someone. It's really not so hard to say, " Hello "

or " Thank you. "

--2. THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENT:

You can really brighten someone's day with a simple and

sincere, " You look great in red, " " That was a terrific

dinner, " or " You did a super job. "

--3. THE GIFT OF LISTENING:

To be a good listener you must REALLY listen. Let the

other person speak with no interrupting, no daydreaming,

no planning your response...just listening!

--4. THE GIFT OF AFFECTION:

Be generous with APPROPRIATE hugs, kisses, pats on the

back, and handholds. Let these small actions demonstrate

the love you have for family and friends.

--5. THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER:

Share your laughter and humor by clipping cartoons, jokes,

articles and funny stories. Your gift will say, " I love

to laugh with you! "

--6. THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTE:

You can send someone a simple note that says, " Thanks

for the help, " or a poem, story, or any kind of upbeat

message. The most brief, handwritten note can be

remembered for a lifetime, and even change a life, you

just never know.

--7. THE GIFT OF A FAVOR:

Every day, go out of your way to do something kind for

for someone else. There are plenty of opportunities for

you to do something nice for a friend, relative, or

co-worker on a daily basis. Show the love of Christ with

your acts of kindness to others. Let them see Jesus in you.

--8. THE GIFT OF SOLITUDE:

There a times when we all want nothing better than to

be left alone. Be sensitive to those times and give

the gift of solitude to others.