"Without your help, I would have had to make multiple trips in the cold weather with several heavy bags all on my own," she wrote. But I think my favorite thank you note was about a mirror.

At Christmas this year, the time it took prompted me to pause and reflect: Is it truly necessary to write a thank-you note for a thank ... asking if I would like help. Others are quite rude.

Write a thank-you note to a nurse or nursing team that has impacted you or the life of a loved one. “Proud professional.” “Compassionate listener.” “Take-charge attitude.” ...