Thanksgiving 2024

​ I was thinking about this year's Thanksgiving newsletter and how I wanted to approach it. A lot has happened this year with Hurricane Helene, the tension from the election cycle, and managing finances (or lack thereof). I'm sure you've had your share of hard times to go through, so it may be hard to be thankful while you're dealing with family and life issues. However, I found this quote about Thanksgiving, and I would like to share it with you.

Maybe some of you have the Thanksgiving tradition of gathering around the table and have each person say what they're thankful for. I remember doing that and it really makes you stop and think about what you have. The dictionary defines "thankful" as expressing gratitude and relief. When we express our gratitude for what we have it puts a new appreciation in our heart for the things and people in our lives. When you start counting your blessings, you may realize that you have more reasons to be thankful than you thought at first. For me, my top three are my faith, my mom, and my friends 
 
I have always considered Thanksgiving an important holiday and not just because of all the good food I get to eat. For me, it's a time to reflect on what I have and, as the quote says, how to make it count by sharing it with others. So, this year I hope you get to gather around a table, loaded with food, with family and friends - look around that table and take a moment to think about all you have. Thanksgiving is a time to bring families and friends together, no matter if yours is big or small. I will be with my mom and my boy, Dakota, next to the desserts. 
​Until next time...