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for most of our married life. If that beach could talk, it would tell of teenage newlyweds who sunned and wrote I love you on its sands. It would tell of a little girl with eyes the color of the sea gathering seashells and of three wild boys leaping and diving into the surf. It would tell of joyous visits over the years from friends, parents, grandparents, new brides and grooms and now grandchildren. The beach would tell glorious tales of warmth and gratitude. collected by ?d lived those years with me. On our 40th wedding anniversary, Shirley and I walked again the familiar margin of the sea. I told her then how thankful I was that she shared my life.t have to wait for anniversaries to thank the ones closest to us the ones so easily overlooked. If I have learned anything about giving thanks, it is this: Give it now! While your feeling of appreciation is alive and sincere, act on it. Saying thanks is such an easy way to add to the world39。 A few years ago, a young woman from a neighboring town won a scholarship to a prestigious college. Although the innercity high school she attended was plagued with problems, she overcame them and excelled. When she graduated, she mended the oftenmaligned school for its challenging courses and her teachers for their special interest and encouragement. I can39。 Saying thanks not only brightens someone else39。re feeling left out, unloved or unappreciated, try reaching out to others. It may be just the medicine you need.s patients showed great improvement. Collected By t express gratitude immediately. In that case, don39。 I recently returned home to Montpelier, Ohio, for a short visit. Memories of my boyhood flooded back as I walked the familiar streets. Then I saw Mrs. Bible, and my mind flashed back to high school. collected by s great fun, she told me. Come over tonight after dinner and I39。s work than tutor me in By Each human being is yearning for kind words of appreciation. In December 1991, 17yearold Candi Brown39。 the roof collapsed and crushed her skull. The crews of Engine Company 8 and Med 15 in Grayson, Ga., rushed her to Gwinnett Medical Center. Doctors told her parents to prepare for the worst. But Candi survived. A year later the family served a holiday dinner to the Gwinnett County firefighters and emergency medical technicians. During dinner Candi, whose goal is to walk naturally again, rose painfully and said, Thank you for helping God save my life and giving me a second chance. I love you.collected by.