Thanks at Thanksgiving and Beyond

Thanks on Thanksgiving.  I know it is a trite thing to give thanks this month. So many people write different things about how thankful they are, but here’s the thing, many are thankful.  This year I have decided to see Christmas and Thanksgiving differently and to give thanks in a different way moving forward. 

I consider myself quite fortunate.  I have a cute apartment with heat and electricity.  I have a car that gets me from here to there.  Nice people around me – nice people in my town. Great friends and family! I have two fur balls who love to cuddle – especially when I am on the computer.  I have enough to pay for food and the bills, even if some months it is tighter than others.  

There are many people who are suffering this year.  There are many people who are not able to provide for their families.  Instead of buying “just a little something” for people, consider donating the money instead.  I have shared with my family about my intentions and they are on board.  This month I have already made a donation to an organization that helps provide food.  Next month I will make another donation to an organization (probably to do with children)  and in January, I will make a third donation to an organization (probably to do with animals).  The three donations will equal about what I would buy for gifts if not a little more.  I am determined to make this world a better place even if it is by small steady steps. 

I have been better about putting up reviews so far this month and there are some great ones for you to read.  Elise has sent in review of the book, Her Cold Heart by Pamela Fagan Hutchins.  The interview this week is with Brian Andrews and Jeff Wilson and their newest book, The Adversary.  Lots of great information to help you figure out your next book.  Thank you for reading and stopping by!