Things Remembered

One of my coworkers is getting married next month. Since I’m the unofficial party planner in the office I was asked to plan a bridal shower luncheon. I was also tasked with the responsibility of buying the gift. After searching the bridal registry I decided it would be nice to get the couple a personalized gift, so I went to one of my favorite stores, “Things Remembered.” For those who don’t know this store, it provides individuals the opportunity to personalize various gift items (drinking glasses, photo albums, key chains, etc.). You can even bring items bought in other stores and have them engraved.

After spending my lunch hour and a half, I finally found a gift that I liked and I thought the couple would appreciate as well. I had it engraved with their monogram and the date of their nuptials. The next day, I presented my coworker with the gift, a cake knife and server. Later that evening she texted me, thanking me again for the gift and telling me that her fiancé really likes it as well. She then told me that her mother suggested they not use it at the wedding, because someone might have “sticky fingers.” Instead it should go in the china cabinet in their house and remain on display, LOL (gotta love West Indian parents). We both laughed, as she stated that someone would have a hard time explaining having a knife with their wedding date on it.

My message to you this morning is – “Things Remembered.”

What have you done for someone that they will remember for a long time? Have you done a good deed that will remain engraved in their minds and hearts?

It is important that our daily interaction with people is inclusive of something positive, even if the original purpose might be negative. For example, we might reprimand a child for something that they’ve done, but that doesn’t mean the interaction must end with yelling or a spanking. After giving the punishment, remind them that they are still loved by giving a hug or another positive gesture. This not only works for children, but friends, spouses, significant others and anyone else we interact with on a regular basis.

At the end of the day I’m sure you want your positive vibes to be the “Things Remembered.”