Scaredy Cat
It's been almost a week since we rang in the New Year 2023 and Scaredy Cat had invited Bob to his house for some tea and cookies. While getting ready, Scaredy Cat smiled and thought that Bob would definitely not be able to resist the tea and cookies invites. When Bob arrived, the table was set with a variety of cookies and a tea set. Of course, with great delight, Bob started attacking them, as is typical of him. As they were enjoying this delightful little feast and admiring the second month of snow view from the window, Scaredy Cat suddenly said, "Thank you for being my friend and for always being there by my side". Bob almost spurts out his cookies upon hearing that. "What's gotten into you? Are you sick or something?" Scaredy Cat laughed. "No. I mean it. I'm truly grateful and thankful for you being in my life. I'm not forgetting you JJ, thank you to you too" said Scaredy Cat looking at JJ. He bends down and gives his loyal support dog a hug around her neck. "You're welcome, buddy" said Bob still a bit confused. He was wondering what he did to garner this appreciation from his best buddy. "International Thank You Day is coming soon and I'm taking this opportunity to show you my appreciation, so don't fret and enjoy the tea and cookies" Scaredy Cat replied with a smile.

International Thank You Day is celebrated yearly on January 11. It is a day that serves as a reminder that we ought to express our gratitude to those who have made our lives better in some way. What better month to reflect on this than the beginning of the year? We often forget to say, “Thank you,” because we take it for granted or we assume that others know how we feel. This day was founded to recognize the importance of always saying thank you.
We love the day because It’s good manners. It reminds us of basic decency. Treating and talking to others well is a sign of respect. It warms the heart. Sincere words of thanks bring comfort to whoever hears them. This is a practice that is not only great for today but every day. It keeps us mindful. It’s easy to take people and acts of kindness for granted. This day helps us be more aware of those who help make life a little better for us every day.
More on the history of the day: https://nationaltoday.com/international-thank-you-...

This week we want to see artwork portraying thanks and gratitude toward others. How can it be materialized? How can you celebrate a thank you? You can send thank you cards/e-cards. Send a surprise to your friends’ inboxes or mailbox. Say, “I’m grateful” to their faces. These are magical words. Saying I am grateful helps to strengthen relationships and savoring positive experiences. Have a little “thank you” tree like Scaredy Cat’s hooman’s mom has. When someone visits her home for the first time, she hands them a little blank tag and tells them to write what they are thankful for. She’ll hang the tag on a small tree that she keeps on a display shelf and once in a while, she’ll pick it up and read the notes on it. Write little notes of gratitude for a special person and place them in a jar. Treat your friend to his or her favourite meals. Help with chores around the house as a thank you to your mom. There's plenty of ways to say thank you and it's in every little thing you do daily. Scaredy Cat, Bob and JJ would also like to thank you everyone for their dedication in the art challenge every week. It truly brings joy to everyone. What are you waiting for? Be thankful and create!!

Here's the basics:
* Your submission MUST be related to the theme.
* Please submit your art to the PnF art gallery - only entries there will be counted. https://www.pets-n-friends.com/community.php?id=20
* Put “Thank You” in the title or description
* The entry with the most votes will be declared the winner.
* To vote, click the "vote" button - you may vote for as many entries as you wish.
* Voting will be open immediately.
* This challenge will be open from now until January 10, 2023 (around 7:00pm Tuesday night in the USA)