November, 2009 Edition
Posted by Administrator on November 5, 2009 · Leave a Comment
“Thanksgiving is not only a time to spend with friends and family, but it’s a time to remember how fortunate we are for the freedoms we enjoy as Americans and all of our many other blessings…it’s a time to remember that with what’s going on in today’s economy, there are many who have some very profound needs in their lives. Filling those needs starts with each of us taking just a couple of minutes out of each day to offer our time and a helping hand to those around us, and I believe that’s a thought worth remembering as we head from Thanksgiving into the holiday season.” said Gov. Sanford of South Carolina last year.
I remember that distinctly because of the early signs in our neighborhood last year, that the coming winter and holiday season would not be an easy one for most. This year is here, in a “blink” it seems, and I still sense the same caution and concern. Its because of this, I have taken a step back and am reminded, we made it thru and am quite sure, we will make it thru again.
It has been a dynamic year, locally and nationally, of people and organizations really coming together to support one another and its a time that seems most appropriate to truly give thanks to each other for the support and fellowship we’ve all experienced. Our community volunteers such as BSBPA, the Lions Club, the high school Interact club, our churches, and our PTA’s are only a few of the many who have banded together, shown amazing strength and a fierce dedication to ensuring a reasonable quality of living for our families in spite of the day in and day out seemingly bad news all around.
Many of you have come to know my personal competitive spirit and I am inspired deeply by these individuals who “put on their game faces” in the face of negativity and forge ahead. For this, I send a special message of Thanksgiving and appreciation to all of you who have decided to keep our community a thriving and vibrant place to live, work and play. It is with warmest regards that, this month, you are thought of as the truly amazing people that you are, for what you do for all of us and our families.
Working on a little less than a few years ago? That’s okay. Count your blessings and seek out time with some of these volunteers and organizations for an instant, and effective mood lift. You’ll be glad you did…
Happy Thanksgiving,
Angela McFarland
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