Our family came across a good idea, so thought to share it. (If you’re like me, it’s nice to have somebody think up good ideas and then all you have to do is implement them. I AM THE QUEEN OF COPYING GOOD IDEAS – so watch out!)
You make two trees – one with the word thanks under it and one with the word giving under it. For each day in November you get to put a leaf on each tree – one on the thanks tree for something you are thankful for and then one on the giving tree for a service you did for somebody that day.
We have done the tree with leaves of thanks before, but I had never thought to do one for serving! I loved that idea!
Gratitude and Service are wonderful things – quite possibly some of THE most important attitudes one can hope for!
Comments:
Patricia said…
Great idea! I’m sure the kids are getting lots of leaves on the trees. I am grateful for your sweet family and all the good you each do. You are great examples of service and giving thanks!
Friday, November 07, 2008 12:55:44 PM
Stephen B. said…
Love the idea. And, love the picture of Olivia.
Saturday, November 08, 2008 12:06:33 AM
Mom and Dad Parker said…
Great ideas. It never hurts to make yourself actually think about and write down things that mean a lot to you. Gratitude seems to be the beginning of our faith in our Heavenly Father, and we serve happily because we’re grateful.
Saturday, November 08, 2008 3:18:42 PM
michelle p said…
I love the idea-sounds like a good FHE for tomorrow! thanks for sharing.
Sunday, November 09, 2008 9:16:03 PM