Thanksgiving

Greetings,

While slacking I found a little post on Facebook which is relevant to the season, well it should be relevant and something we think about all of the time.....

"It's important to remember that not everyone is surrounded by large wonderful families. Some of us have problems during the holidays and sometimes are overcome with great sadness when we remember the loved ones who are not with us. And, many people have no one to spend these times with and are besieged by loneliness. We all need caring thoughts and loving prayer right now. If I don't see your name..., I'll understand. May I ask my friends wherever you might be, to kindly copy, paste, and share this status for one hour to give a moment of support to all those who have family problems, health struggles, job issues, worries of any kind and just need to know that someone cares. Do it for all of us, for nobody is immune. I hope to see this on the walls of all my friends just for moral support. I know some will! I did it for a friend and you can too!"

 

Everyone is so consumed with shopping, pies, and all of those wonderful things that go along with the holidays, we need to remember not only are some people hungry but they are alone and sad. What could each of us do to make some ones day a little brighter? Sharing our time is just as valuable to some one as donating a winter coat or some canned goods to the food bank. Truly giving of yourself embodies what the holiday is about, do you have room at your table for an extra someone who might otherwise be alone? A simple note or phone call letting some one know that you are thinking of them, a plate of cookies to the neighbor. Share your time. The holidays statistically are a horrible time for depression and suicide, make sure you take that moment out of your busy life to reach out to some one who might otherwise be alone, let them know that they matter!

 

Remember to give thanks. I know in my life I am truly blessed. It may not be with tangible items, like shiny new cars, or exotic vacations, hell I am on the cusp of insanity! However, I have a wonderful son, amazing friends and family. A place to live...and love. Above all I have love.

 

Count your blessings and share them.

Love and Light!