Slowing Down to Say “Thank You”
Nov 05, 2025 1:31 pm
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There’s something deeply meaningful about putting pen to paper. In a world that moves fast and digital, a handwritten note slows our hearts long enough to remember what we’re thankful for and Who our gratitude is ultimately directed toward.
Handwritten gratitude notes is a gentle invitation to pause and give thanks. Each note is an opportunity to encourage a friend, thank a neighbor, or teach your children the beauty of expressing gratitude from a Christ-centered heart. I created this Fall Stationery Pack to help make these notes come to life.
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Whether you use them as part of your homeschool rhythm, during family devotions, or tucked inside a homemade gift, these notes help nurture hearts that notice God’s goodness in every season.
Take a few moments this week to write a note or two, and watch how gratitude multiplies when it’s shared. Get more encouragement about Cultivating Gratitude Through Handwritten Gratitude Notes in my new post and check out my new Fall Stationery Pack!
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Kimberly
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