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Thank You and Hostess Gifts

Article by Amy Birdsong Golden

Photography by Izabella Sandoval

Originally published in River City Lifestyle

Dear Susan,

You are my magic feather during this Dumbo’s circus. Thank you for believing in me when I could not. Enclosed, a feather for your cap, jacket, or scarf. I am forever grateful for you.

xx Mary Esther

To James,

Ralph Waldo Emerson says that he awakes each morning “with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and the new.” Best Thanksgiving with your fam – and special thanks for letting me sleep through the Turkey Trot.

Yours forever,

Leanna

 

To my esteemed neighbor,

I am hoping this gesture will make you fess up. What’s in them- is it champagne or apple cider vinegar? Dinner is more fun at your house and thank you for having us.

Fondly,

Reba

Dear Curtis,

When you decided to bestow all that kindness – I am grateful it wasn’t random. Thank you for getting us through it. And most of all…your time.

x The Benson Family

To Ellie and Nelson,

Thank you for having us to your beautiful new farm. I hope this doesn’t give you the confidence to start raising chickens; You do live in East Memphis full time.

Love,

Catherine  

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