Thanksgiving: Don't forget to take time today to truly give thanks

Today is one of the most treasured days of the year -- Thanksgiving.

It's a day when we pause to gather with family and friends to give thanks for the many blessings in our lives.

Counting our blessings is something we often fail to do. Given the hustle and bustle of this time of year, it is easy to forget to stop and remember all the good things we have to be thankful for.

This one day is set aside to do just that, to give thanks for all the blessings in our lives. As Americans, we have it pretty good. Most of us have our health, have a job and a home and plenty to eat. That is not true for millions of people around the world.

We are free, and we owe that freedom to the men and women in the armed forces, who protect that freedom with their lives. We would be remiss not to give thanks for them and the job they do every day.

So when you sit down to enjoy today's meal, look around the table and remember all the people in the world who do not have it so good, and be glad that we are Americans and have the ability to give thanks for our freedoms. Don't let the day go by without really stopping to consider the many things that we have to be thankful for.

Have a safe and a happy holiday.

Published in Editorials on November 23, 2016 7:14 PM