Another Thanksgiving Day is upon us and it is another opportunity for us to take the time to reflect on what we have to be thankful for.  It may be opportunity, friends, family or life itself. 

            The world is full of problems and our communities have their own share of issues that need to be sorted out and addressed.  We need to remember the good things we have to be thankful for and give thanks that we have the opportunity to work harder in areas that need our help.

            Look ahead, not behind.  Be thankful if you can take a wrong and make it right; but, don't refight yesterday's battles at any cost.  Be thankful for the chance to take a lemon and make lemonade.

            We should also be thankful that we can make life a bit more bearable for those less fortunate.  Natural disasters, despicable human acts, personal tragedies and vile words have brought too many people to the brink of hopelessness.

            Be thankful that you can bring them back.

            Those less fortunate need a hand up and we might just be the last chance they have.  Don't shirk the responsibility you have as a human being to do what you can to help others whenever you can.  After all, some day you may be in their shoes.

            We can be the difference in somebody's life.  Be thankful that you can step up, show hate and vengeance the door, and say, "I'm better than that and I will help make things better."

            Be thankful that you can make a difference, then choose to do so.

            To all, a happy and safe Thanksgiving from the staff at the Town and Country.