Usually about this time of the year I will write something about Thanksgiving, and all that it means to us and all of the great things that happen over the holidays. There is so much to be thankful for again this year, I mean, as these words flow onto the page a buttermilk pie made by the hands of Donna Norman sits on my desk, and that just might be a good start.
But today, words of caution and concern come to mind. The holidays are not the best of times for some people. There are many folks who will spend Thanksgiving and the rest of the holidays in a less than festive mood. There are many who don’t have a lot to celebrate. There are those who have lost their jobs, their homes, and even precious family members. Life as we know it is not always pleasant. The joys of the season are sometimes lost on those who have endured trauma and turmoil recently.
How much thanksgiving would you feel if a piece of your life are no longer with you to celebrate. How hard would it be to be joyous if you didn’t have the money in the bank to buy a turkey, and your family instead was wondering what their Thanksgiving meal was going to be. Consider the mood around your home if you knew not only was there no celebration planned, but you were also trying to figure out what you could sell, or how much blood you could give, to make a little money to buy a Christmas gift for your young child.
