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August 17, 2007

Introducing the Gracious Ones . . .

ME Liz Strauss wrote this at 6:09 am

Can we talk about . . .

the gracious ones.

This one is for those who seem to be always smiling. They ask a favor and if we forget, they understand with generosity. They offer their friendship without catch, no strings attached. They are the kids who’ll play any position on the team because they so enjoy being a part of what’s going on.

The rest of us, we’re all a little too busy sometimes. They don’t mind. The gracious ones wait for us.

The rest of us, we’re cranky sometimes. They don’t mind. The gracious ones don’t even seem to notice.

And when we come to our senses and say that we’re glad to have them around, the gracious ones somehow make it seem like we’re the special ones.

Marti-Lawrence

The gracious ones allow us to overlook them.

Just because they don’t demand our attention, it doesn’t mean they don’t deserve it.

I know one gracious lady. She’s often comes to visit here. She rarely asks for anything. She defines compassion, hardwork, and kindess. Her smile is bigger than the Internet. Her heart is bigger than that. She likes to laugh.

Her name is Marti Lawrence.

Would you introduce me to a gracious one that you know?

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26 Comments to “Introducing the Gracious Ones . . .”

  1. August 17th, 2007 at 6:34 am
    Karin H. said

    Ask and you shall receive:

    My gracious one

    I’m looking forward to get to know Marti better

    Karin H.

  2. August 17th, 2007 at 6:36 am
    ME Strauss said

    Oh Karin!
    YEA!!! and thank you!!

  3. August 17th, 2007 at 7:14 am
    Robyn said

    Liz, you have such a storehouse of grace yourself… That’s why it flows over to others!

  4. August 17th, 2007 at 7:24 am
    ME Strauss said

    Thank you, Robyn,
    You are the perfect example of “it takes one to know one.” :)

  5. August 17th, 2007 at 8:25 am
    Alina Popescu said

    Liz, that is pretty much how I want to be someday. Till then, here is my gracious one!Bart

  6. August 17th, 2007 at 8:40 am
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Alina!
    Thanks for sharing your gracious one. I have a feeling you already belong on the list.

  7. August 17th, 2007 at 8:49 am
    Alina Popescu said

    Thank you, Liz, you are sweet as always, but I still have to work on it :)

  8. August 17th, 2007 at 8:52 am
    ME Strauss said

    Alina,
    To quote the title of a favorite book . . . “Nobody is Perfick.” :)

  9. August 17th, 2007 at 10:07 am
    Dar said

    Hi, Liz!

    You are a most gracious one in allowing us to share ours, and you are gracious on a regular basis. :-)

    Actually, I’m surrounded by gracious ones. Carolyn is one that also tops my list. (It’s hard to choose one!)

    Thank you for asking.

  10. August 17th, 2007 at 10:17 am
    Susan Reynolds said

    Talk about gracious, we’re always in good company when we are with our hostess here. And Marti charms us when she visits wherever we are.

    One sees a lot of less than good behavior in our world. Let’s talk about something more positive! What a lovely idea to mention it.

  11. August 17th, 2007 at 10:43 am
    Susanna said

    Erika, who will probably be plenty surprised to get a random link from here.

  12. August 17th, 2007 at 10:56 am
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Dar!
    Thanks! Feel free to acknowledge more than one. The gracious folks are too often overlooked, because they stand aside. :)

  13. August 17th, 2007 at 10:58 am
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Susan!
    You’re a gracious hostess yourself — and entertaining. :)

  14. August 17th, 2007 at 11:01 am
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Susanna!
    That’s even cooler! Thanks for making someone feel special. :)

  15. August 17th, 2007 at 11:17 am
    Marti said

    Oh Liz! You are the most wonderful thing to wake up to! LOL What a shock to hear my phone ringing and hear your voice! You are so delightful, and I can’t thank you enough for everything that YOU do! I would mention my twitter buddies:

    Susan
    http://susanreynolds.blogs.com/

    Connie
    http://www.everydotconnects.com/

    Ann
    http://twitteringontheedge.blogspot.com/

    Becky
    http://www.smallbizsurvival.com/

    There are so many more! I apologize for not having time to look them all up! I am so blessed to have such incredible people in my life - especially you, dear Liz! Best wishes to everyone, as I wander off, singing, on a cloud of happiness!

  16. August 17th, 2007 at 11:32 am
    ME Strauss said

    See, Marti!
    I said you would make it about other people. . . . forever gracious, that’s you!

  17. August 17th, 2007 at 11:52 am
    Ann said

    Marti,

    Wow, me? Really? I think it’s the fact that I’m the middle child. I’m used to just being happy with what life hands me.

    What a powerhouse to be linked with! Susan, Connie and Becky? I am doubly honored.

    Ann

  18. August 17th, 2007 at 1:04 pm
    Zakman said

    I can introduce you to one.

    Her three-letter first name begins with an “L” and the last letter is a “Z” and there’s a vowel in the middle.

    Wonder if anyone can guess who that person is?

    And why is she gracious? Cause she’s there.

  19. August 17th, 2007 at 1:28 pm
    Zakman said

    UPDATE:

    Yeah, she’s gracious and so am I, too.

    It’s just not possible to love someone if you don’t love and respect yourself too :)

  20. August 17th, 2007 at 2:08 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Oh Zakman,
    You ARE gracious. I’m glad you realize that. :)

  21. August 17th, 2007 at 4:00 pm
    Connie Reece said

    Birds of a gracious nature flock together. :)

    Liz, you made an excellent choice in spotlighting Marti as a gracious person … proven by her turning around and immediately sharing the limelight.

    Marti, I’ve so enjoyed getting to know you on Twitter and around the blogosphere. You truly are our Miss Congeniality. *hugs*

  22. August 17th, 2007 at 4:26 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hey Connie!
    You just can’t miss with Marti around. :)

  23. August 17th, 2007 at 8:45 pm
    Becky McCray said

    You know who else is truly gracious? Jon Swanson.

    Thank you, Marti and Ann, for complimenting me so. Marti really does fully deserve this honor.

  24. August 17th, 2007 at 8:47 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hey Becky,
    Isn’t that just the way. The gracious ones always passing on the limelight. :)

  25. August 18th, 2007 at 9:05 pm
    Deborah Woehr said

    Hi, Liz!

    I know two gracious people. Marti is one. Michael is another.

  26. August 18th, 2007 at 10:01 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Deborah!
    It’s wonderful to see you! Thank you for recognizing another gracious one. :)

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