It\u2019s that time of year when social media explodes with all the things we\u2019re thankful for and pictures of delicious food, family gatherings, and visits from faraway friends; oh and did I mention food?<\/p>\n
Of course, there\u2019s the ever-familiar refrain of \u201cpass the potatoes\u201d and \u201chow many servings of Turkey did YOU eat this year\u201d, and lest we forget \u201cHow many helpings of pumpkin\/pecan pie did you have?\u2019<\/p>\n
Which got me to thinking.<\/p>\n
Servings and Service are quite similar.<\/p>\n
Helpings and Helping too.<\/p>\n
Which then led me to reflect on all the people who AREN\u2019T celebrating Thanksgiving because they SERVE and HELP others.<\/p>\n
Hospital Staff.<\/p>\n
The Police.<\/p>\n
The Fire Department.<\/p>\n
Our Utility workers keeping the lights on, the gas working, the water flowing.<\/p>\n
The Grocery Store employees who are there when you remember what you forgot?<\/p>\n
Restaurant employees who serve Thanksgiving meals.<\/p>\n
Movie Theater Employees<\/p>\n
Last but certainly not least, everyone serving in the Military.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m sure there are plenty of other professions I haven\u2019t listed who work in a field that is open\/running 365 days a year, and while I admit I don\u2019t often think of their sacrifices every day, on this day, I just wanted to take a moment and say Thank You.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m very grateful for all that you do, even if it doesn\u2019t directly affect me.\u00a0 Someone, somewhere, needs you and your sacrifice is much appreciated.<\/p>\n
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