Here we are
headed into another major holiday still under the “wet blanket feeling” of the
pandemic. This holiday, and Christmas soon to follow, will certainly look and
feel different. We may not be able
spend time with loved ones like normal, nor will we have the excitement of
public gatherings that we enjoy during the holiday season. We might be lonely or feeling depressed. Possibly we are
frustrated and overwhelmed. Whatever the case, it will be a different and
potentially challenging holiday season.
As tough as things
may seem, let’s keep things in perspective.
We are still blessed. If you
woke up this morning in good health with a roof over your head, you should be
thankful. If you and your family know
you will have three meals today, be
grateful. If you have the ability to see
and read this message, don’t take that for granted. If you have family and friends who love you,
even though you might not get to hug them this Thursday, you are blessed. If you have all of these things you are in a
very small percentage of the world from a wealth and comfort perspective. We may not get the holidays that we are used
to, but we are blessed and should remain grateful for the things we have.
Consider the real meaning of Thanksgiving and maintain perspective. Happy Thanksgiving
