The sunny May, express gratitude to Mom
The sunny May, express gratitude to Mom
---2016 reports of a series of activities
“The sheep has the feeling of filial piety, the crow returns to nurture its parents”. May 8th was Mother’s Day, and as Mother’s Day approached, our company held various activities from April 10th to May 10th to show gratitude to mothers. This was aim to carry forward Chinese traditional virtues. These activities let us understand the hardships and expectation from our mothers in order to understand how to be thankful, to learn to return kindness when shown and to not forget to show gratitude towards one's parents, teachers and companions. During these activities, our staffs were all participated actively and also gave positive feedback.
1.Mother’s Appreciation Card Show
This was our blessing wall located in Southwest corner of the production workshop. Personnel Administration Department delivered cards to colleagues who then wrote their sincere wishes on cards and stuck them on the blessing wall before April 26th. We colleagues were all participated in it wholeheartedly and the wall was filled with colorful cards with wishes quickly. It showed our thoughts, love and appreciation to our mothers.
2.Luck Draw: 5 mystery gifts
During break time on April 26th, we were touched by watching the video “Where did the time go” and recalling our growth process with those cards in meeting room 1. A colleague who was a mother chose five lucky participants, they were given practical gifts prepared by company for their mothers, such as summer quilts, cups with company’s logo, a thanksgiving letter and blessing cards. Though these are simple gifts, It's the thought that counts. The company thanks mothers who cultivate those excellent staffs members so we want convey our blessings to mothers.
3.Flowers to Show Tenderness
On May 6th ,Personnel Administration department prepared carnation elaborately to mothers to thank them for their selfless support and companionship. Some colleagues wrote their heartfelt wishes on cards to convey their gratitude to their mothers hoping to see their mothers’ touching smile.
As the activity neared its end, we paid a return visit to some colleagues and mothers who had received gifts. Dai Lifang said,“I realize I had ignored mother’s love during my work time through this activity.” Zhou Zhiqing said that he was surprised that his mother received carnation. Jiao Jiqiang said,“Such activity can enrich our worklife and give us more experiences outside of work.” Qu Yong and Gao Lei was deeply touched by the video Where did the time go. The mother of Song Ruigang expressed her happiness for receiving gifts by saying“I have never received such gifts before!” And a department manager who are not willing to be named felt such activities were considerate to convey his words and feelings to his mother.
The author was moved by these warm feedback. Such a simple activity enhanced our awareness towards our mother’s love and the intimacy of family. As we had expected all along, we should pay attention to people around us, regardless if they are friend or relative; be gracious to those people support and guide us; to ensure that gratitude is a part of your daily work and life!
