Gratitude is expressed normally by saying, “thank you,” promptly although depending on the circumstances, my expression of gratitude might be a gift card or taking the person out for dinner.
Although, I believe that it’s not good to have regrets for not saying it earlier so in my forties, I decided to thank all the people who helped me when I was much younger. Being born premie, I had some complications back then which fortunately I grew out of by my late teens.
Thanking those who helped me, they knew that I never forgot them plus an opportunity to catch up with each other.
Thank you,
Leslie Elizabeth David.
The Magnificent Modern Mature Woman 