Is It Ever Too Late to Say Thank You?

Everyone is so busy, and life really is on fast forward these days.  Do you ever long to go back? Back to those days without cell phones, voicemail, e-mail, texts, instant quotes,  recorded messages, and, and, and the list goes on.  I’ve said it too many times; I want to go back, well—not really—but just a little slower would be nice.

So, yes, we are all really, really busy and sometimes important things get forgotten.  Important things like thanking someone for helping you, or forgetting a birthday or another important milestone.  Even worse, have you ever forgotten to send someone a sympathy card? That has to be the worst, isn’t it?  You have the best intentions, the thought comes in and out of your mind a million times, but never at a convenient time—as your stepping into the shower or getting ready for bed or on your way to an appointment.  The next thing you know, a week has gone by—it’s not too late; you  can still send something—but now, somehow, it’s 2 weeks later and you still haven’t gotten the card out. I’m such a bad friend, so inconsiderate, a buffoon—“It’s definitely too late now!”

If you’ve ever gone through this scenario, and most of us have—stop your worrying.  Your friend or whoever may not have noticed, or maybe they did and are wondering hmmm, nice friend—but either way it’s NOT too late.  In fact, it’s the unexpected words of congratulations, condolences, or encouragement that are most appreciated and often needed just at that time—even if it seems late to you. 

The new baby is born and becomes an instant super-star.  Everyone is dying to see him or her, they line up at the door, the poor kid’s cheeks are ruined for life, they’ve been squeezed so much…and then as fast as they all came ogling and goggling….poof everyone’s gone—a flash in the pan so to speak.  It’s happened to you, or someone you know.

Believe me, it’s never too late to say thank you, to be compassionate, or share excitement! Your acts of kindness and appreciation will be happily accepted whenever you deliver them. 

Is there a time when you were surprised by an unexpected note of encouragement or thanks? These are the stories Reader’s Digest would die for, and so would we.  Share your story in the comment section below, and if we’re not already connected on Facebook, hop on over now www.facebook.com/socpamski  it’s not too late!