In my study in Temple House I have a wonderful large mantlepiece. It is big enough to house a variety of cards and pictures and odd ends that might be useful to keep. A friends’s parents clock marks the hour with beautiful chimes that echo in the room.

Of course it needs clearing up from time to time but the cards that I dont throw away are Thank you notes from a variety of people. A wedding couple grateful for the service, a card following a meal and so the list could go on.

We need to express our gratitude – and often – so that people know that they make a difference in ordinary ways that are special.

Have you a pile of cards that can take a thankyou message? Collect them and send them. Write a thnak you card to someone today – it makes a difference!