Thankful Month

Thankful Month

As the country prepares for Thanksgiving Day, most settle around a dinner table, eat too much, watch a football game, and fall asleep. I think there is more to it than this, or it should be.

I get the whole idea of having a meal because it gathers family and friends together. But do we really need the meal to do this?

Why does it have to be one day out of the year to be thankful?

Expressing gratitude should be a daily practice, not just a one-day event. It's easy to say we're thankful every day, but do our actions reflect this? After the Thanksgiving weekend, we often slip back into our work routine, errands, and other daily activities. Are we truly living a life of gratitude each day?

There are a lot of questions we should ask ourselves every day. We are only here for a short time, and the significant people in our lives should not be acknowledged as a one-day-out-of-the-year event centered around a turkey. It should be every day. 

Tell all those who are part of your life how much you love them and value their friendship. Be especially thankful that they are in your life. 

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It's not going to be the same

The recent elections have demonstrated what the American people want.  For the last four years, we have been told that the change was good and, undoubtedly, a different America from years past. But we soon discovered it was the worst, both economically and morally. 

The progressives went too far, even for those within the party. I have had discussions with some of those who considered themselves 'old Democrats' and they agree. There was a time when the differences between Republicans and Democrats were just a few minor issues, and the two agreed on most major topics. In this last election, some of the old Democrats found common ground with Republicans, voting for the Republican candidate because the far left had gone off the deep end.

As we approach the upcoming year, I foresee a new America, unlike any time in recent history. This change will be seen not only from the federal government level but all the way down to counties across the nation. But it will be met with resistance. The far left will not go away quietly.  Yet, we can hold onto hope and pray for a peaceful America entering the approaching new year.