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.
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?
Ask and you shall receive:
My gracious one
I’m looking forward to get to know Marti better
Karin H.
Oh Karin!
YEA!!! and thank you!!
Liz, you have such a storehouse of grace yourself… That’s why it flows over to others!
Thank you, Robyn,
You are the perfect example of “it takes one to know one.” 🙂
Liz, that is pretty much how I want to be someday. Till then, here is my gracious one!Bart
Hi Alina!
Thanks for sharing your gracious one. I have a feeling you already belong on the list.
Thank you, Liz, you are sweet as always, but I still have to work on it 🙂
Alina,
To quote the title of a favorite book . . . “Nobody is Perfick.” 🙂
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.
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.
Erika, who will probably be plenty surprised to get a random link from here.
Hi Dar!
Thanks! Feel free to acknowledge more than one. The gracious folks are too often overlooked, because they stand aside. 🙂
Hi Susan!
You’re a gracious hostess yourself — and entertaining. 🙂
Hi Susanna!
That’s even cooler! Thanks for making someone feel special. 🙂
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!
See, Marti!
I said you would make it about other people. . . . forever gracious, that’s you!
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
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.
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 🙂
Oh Zakman,
You ARE gracious. I’m glad you realize that. 🙂
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*
Hey Connie!
You just can’t miss with Marti around. 🙂
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.
Hey Becky,
Isn’t that just the way. The gracious ones always passing on the limelight. 🙂
Hi, Liz!
I know two gracious people. Marti is one. Michael is another.
Hi Deborah!
It’s wonderful to see you! Thank you for recognizing another gracious one. 🙂