Blessings to be Thankful For

Happy Thanksgiving– or almost! I have to say that the Thanksgiving post really is one of my favorite posts each year because I am a firm believer (and optimist) in that we all have something to be thankful, even in those years that feel rougher than anything else.

For this year, I am thankful that my family and many of my friends survived the slew of hurricanes that seem to hit the Carolinas this year. I also send thanks out to continued help that comes to those still picking up the pieces. On the same vein of natural disasters, I am thankful to see that some many have come together to help those in California that have lost loved ones, homes, possession, etc. due to the many wildfires the state continues to experience.

Additionally, I am thankful for the many blessing this year – health, home, family and a new job. These are the things I find I take for granted most easily and yet I appreciate them so very much.

Lastly, I want to thank the men and women who risk their lives daily to protect us—both domestically and internationally. While our country is not perfect (nothing ever is!), we have so many blessings and liberties that we all may take for granted time to time. I want to take this moment to acknowledge these blessings and the fact that we have them when so many do not.

I encourage you all to share what you are thankful for this week and have a happy week with family and friends.