Thanksgiving Bonus Challenge
This Thanksgiving was unlike any other I’ve experienced—because this year, “family” got a heartfelt new meaning.
Instead of gathering around a table with my usual circle, I had the privilege of helping create a feast for the residents, their families, and the wonderful team at the assisted living and rehabilitation center where I work. There was laughter, happy tears, mountains of mashed potatoes, and—most of all—a true sense of togetherness.
Sitting with coworkers for a special Thanksgiving lunch, I realized: sometimes, life brings us chosen families in the most unexpected places. We made sweet new memories and may have even launched a couple of brand-new traditions! In those moments, I saw the true spirit of the holiday—giving, connecting, and simply “being there.”
Bonus Thanksgiving Challenge:
Each day for the next week, find one person who might be feeling a little left out, lonely, or just in need of a smile. Offer a few kind words, a compliment, or a helping hand. You never know what new “family” you might create, or how big an impact a small act of kindness can have.
Here’s to treasuring old traditions, making fresh ones, and growing our hearts even bigger as we go.
Happy Thanksgiving from my heart—and my new extended family—to yours.
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