Expressing Gratitude

At this time of the year, it is very easy to get caught up in the preparation and excitement of Christmas and to forget about the things and people we are most grateful for all year through.  When was the last time you verbally expressed to someone your appreciation or gratitude?  When was the last time you showed your gratitude or appreciation with a note or card to someone special(and Christmas cards don't count!). Who would be the first five special people you would like to verbally express your gratitude to?  What's stopping you?  There's no time like the present.