The Right Words

Staying in touch with the important people in our lives is a rewarding and challenging task. Busy, busy, busy. Rush, rush, rush. It's too easy to lose track of the people you care about. Remember when you were a kid . . . you and your best friend tied two tin cans together with a rope, then stretched it tight? The right words are like that rope: They keep you connected to loved ones.

For many people, the thought of expressing feelings and emotions on paper is downright daunting. But it doesn't need to be! After all, the words themselves are not nearly as important as the thought behind them. Your thoughtfulness takes the most simple sentiments and turns them into gestures of kindness and gratitude, love and celebration, sympathy and support. Your thoughtfulness reaches out to the people you care about and reminds them that they are in your thoughts, your heart, and even your prayers.

It is my hope that the simple expressions in this new column at 365 Days of Memories will inspire you to create and keep connections with the people you care about.

Simple Card Sentiments

Friends
Friendship
Kindred spirits
You're one of a kind
What would I do without you?
Let's do lunch
Best friends forever
Partners in crime

Thinking of You
I miss you
How have you been?
Wish you were here
It's been too long
Thinking of you
In my thoughts
I can't get you out of my mind

Hello There
What's new with you?
A sunny hello
Warm wishes
Let's get together
Did you forget me?

Baby
Heaven sent
A little bit of heaven
Bundle of joy
Tiny fingers, tiny toes.
Miracle
Love at first sight

Birthday Boy/Girl
Blow out the candles
Let's eat cake
Happy cake and ice cream day
You're such a big boy/girl
Birthday bash
Happy birthday
Happy birthday to you
Here's to turning (age)
Let's party
Birthday wishes
Prince/princess for a day
On your special day
Celebrate
Make a wish

Birthday Adult
Older, wiser, better looking
It's your day
My wish for you
May all your dreams come true
Just for you
You know you're getting old when the candles cost more than the cake. ~~ Bob Hope ~~
Happiness, beauty, wisdom
Act your shoe size, not your age
Age is nothing but a number. ~~ Diesel Payne ~~
On your special day

Congratulations
Three cheers
Well done
Hats off to you
So proud of you
That's fabulous
You're amazing
Wow
Way to go
Take a bow

Just Because
Because you're you
Do i need a reason to write?
Just wanted to talk
Haven't heard from you lately
Health, happiness, and love

Sympathy
I'm so sorry
You're in my thoughts and prayers
I'm here for you
What can i do?
Deepest sympathy
Wishing you peace in this troubled time
So sorry for your loss

Thank You
Thanks
You're so thoughtful
I can't thank you enough
With heartfelt thanks
Merci
Thank you
You're so kind
Special thanks
Thanks a bunch

Family
Families are forever
Father knows best
When it comes to love, mom's the word
Sisters/brothers by chance. Friends by choice.
Home is where the heart is
All in the family

Love
Have I told you lately? I love you
With all my heart
I'm all yours
My heart belongs to you
Now, forever, always
Sweetheart
Truly, madly, deeply
I'll never stop loving you
Crazy in love, crazy for you

Wedding
To the happy couple
To a lifetime of happiness
Happily ever after
From this day forward
Love, honor, cherish
Two lives, one heart
Promise
With this ring

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The best things in life aren't free. They're priceless.
The best things in life aren't things.
Treasure each day
Create joy