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Today I got a note from someone I had briefly helped a year or so ago.  It was just a quick "thank you" for helping.

It was really nice to get the note.  It made me realize how often in our busy society that people do not take the time to say thanks.

I did a couple of things for people today that I did not have to do.  I did them because I felt that I could help and because it was the right thing to do.

So far I have not gotten an acknowledgement much less a thank-you on either item. 

It certainly is not critical that I get a note back, but when you take thirty minutes or even an hour out of a busy day and do something for someone, it certainly makes it easier to do the next time if that person has said "thanks."

A lot of things happen these days which used to cost money.  There is plenty of free information out there, but often people want it organized for them in addition to getting it for free.

I certainly do not mind helping folks, but I also enjoy getting that acknowledgement that my efforts were appreciated.