A Day of Thanks

Today is our traditional day of Thanksgiving. While there are some who mourn the recent loss of loved ones, most of us are celebrating with friends and family.

Unfortunately, most of us forget to give thanks the other 364 days of the year. We count our blessings only when we sing the old hymn that admonishes us to do so.

I want to challenge all of my readers to the following: The next time you see a shiny new item, whether microwave or ring, toaster or bracelet, don't buy it just because you would like to have it. If your old one will make do, take that money and direct it to a child who has little or nothing. It's not the child's fault if his or her parents have left or if their caregivers spend their money on alcohol or tobacco. You will make a memory for that child forever.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!