would prefer that we send a single message, using “we” in the note with one person writing and each individual signing.

"The joy they feel as children when receiving a gift is my joy as well, but once they are adults, it is now their turn to be generous to others." ...

When it comes to sending thank-you notes, the general rule is simple and steadfast: the sooner the better. If you've spent the weekend at a friends' lake house, jot a quick messag ...