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Monday, September 14, 2026

Saying "No Thank You"..Without The Quilt

This post may not be for everyone...
but it shares feeling some of us may have, and how to deal with them.

It took me a really long time to learn that you can say "no" without giving the reason why,
or submitting a doctors note,
"I can't make it, but thank you for thinking of me".
This is a kind, completely acceptable answer.

It is also about replacing "I'm Sorry" with "Thank You".
I'm sorry I can't make it tonight - Thank you for inviting/including me.
I'm sorry to ask you for another favor - Thank you for helping me out.
I'm sorry for being so needy - Thank you for being here for me.
I'm sorry for being so emotional - Thank you for loving me.
I'm sorry I'm late - Thank you for waiting for me.


Have a great new week!

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12 comments:

  1. eileeninmdSeptember 14, 2026 at 6:46 AM

    Hello Debbie,
    Lovely post! It reminds me of the movie Love Story and the saying love means never having to say your sorry. Take care, your flowers are beautiful. Have a great day and a happy week ahead.

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  2. Linda's Relaxing LairSeptember 14, 2026 at 12:06 PM

    Wonderful post and lovely photos, dear Debbie. I hope you have a lovely week ahead. 💗

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  3. HappyKSeptember 14, 2026 at 3:47 PM

    It took me a long time to be able to say no too. It must come with age. :)

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  4. Latane BartonSeptember 14, 2026 at 4:01 PM

    Women are ingrained with the "I have to say yes to everything". Glad we are finally learning that there is a NO word.

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  5. Lowcarb team memberSeptember 14, 2026 at 6:18 PM

    Great post Debbie.
    Beautiful photographs too.

    All the best Jan

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  6. AnnSeptember 14, 2026 at 6:47 PM

    That's a great point of view. I never considered that.

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  7. LindaSeptember 14, 2026 at 11:20 PM

    Good post. Years ago, I worked in a department store portrait studio. My manager gave me a great tip, and that is, when people have waited a while for their turn, always say thank you for waiting. It’s more effective than apologizing.

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  8. R's RueSeptember 15, 2026 at 8:14 AM

    I’m still learning this lesson. Thank you. Really.

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  9. JeanieSeptember 15, 2026 at 10:04 AM

    Learning to say "no" is a toughie but it's the best lesson we can learn. I love your suggestions.

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  10. DeniseinVASeptember 15, 2026 at 11:34 AM

    Oh thank you!!!! Such beautiful flowers I thank you for too Debbie :)

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  11. ConniecrafterSeptember 15, 2026 at 7:37 PM

    I will have to admit I am an I'm sorry person, but I do like your other ways of saying it :)

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  12. Soma @ InkTorrents.comSeptember 16, 2026 at 6:05 PM

    A wonderful note. I am learning that I don't have to say sorry an yes all the time. Thank you for the lovely photos.

    -Soma

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