‘Tis a time to be thankful for all that we have, even if it is not very much. For me I can say I’m thankful because I’m healthy, game-fully employed, have a wonderful family. I can even say I have some great friends or at least 2 that I know of. I’ve also got $20 in my pocket, half a tank of gas in the car and my internet bill is paid (for this month). Right now I’m in Phoenix with my parents and my two sisters and a darn cool brother-in-law. So, there is much to be thankful for.
But not everyone is as thankful. There are those who have no food, no home, no family, no job, no money. Or maybe they’re in some outpost in Iraq or dealing with a death in the family. For me this is also a time to remember them. I can’t help all of them but will reach out to those I can. I hope we don’t quickly forget those in need and then move on to our next helping of turkey or take that first piece of pumpkin pie? What is it we can do for those in need?
Now, as for these guys above in the above image, I don’t think they’re quite as thankful about this time of year. If you look closely you’ll notice how they seem to be edgy, checking things out, not trusting me or any one else. Each step is deliberate. Cautious. Wonder why?
I hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving.
12 Comments
sabrina
I’m thankful for friends like you Monte. Enjoy your time with your family. Happy Thanksgiving!
Monte Stevens
You’re prettys special yourself!
Earl
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Monte!
Monte Stevens
Thanks, and yes, I’m stuffed!
Ken
Happy Thanksgiving, Monte.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Ken.
Steve Skinner
Monte, thanks for the reminder! I hope that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Monte Stevens
And, that I’m doing, in fact I’m stuffed.
pj
Great reminder Monte. Have a fine day with your family and carry the thankfulness forward.
Monte Stevens
I fall short quite often but do need to always reach out to others.
QPB (Mary Ann)
Glad you are getting some time with your family. Hope its fun and restful. ma
Monte Stevens
With both my sisters here, the laughter is soaring. Love it.