All right .... Cecilia - can I be your friend? Those baskets sound GREAT!!! LOL

I learned the very importance of saying sincere statements recognizing one's worth to me personally. My father died 23 years ago, we were best friends and shared almost everything with each other conversationally. We were always honest with each other. When he died I was so relieved we had that kind of relationship as I had no regrets. My siblings were not so lucky.

I have seen the power of stating to a person the things you admire in them on a regular basis at the right opportunities. I try not to ever leave things unsaid. I have observed many people do not recognize their own gifts or see that the small things they do in a matter of course make a difference.

I often reflect how rarely in my life supported or recognized me. When I got out of abusive situations and then recieved compliments - OH Man, I didn't know where to run or what to do. Now I just say thank you and move past it quickly like it was never said. I have to learn to accept praise without dismissing it.