We hope this December has brought warmth, love, and safeness into your homes. In light of recent events: the school shootings in Connecticut and elsewhere has given us all reasons to be thankful, especially we are safe and that of our family and friends. The recent events have also given our nation another reason to have constructive dialogue regarding numerous issues including civility. Civility I hope is not on its way out but about to make a strong return. This can only be done by everyone taking a moment or two to participate. A kind word or gesture can go a long ways. Holding the door open for someone who clearly has their hands-full can feel like a life-saver when you are on the receiving end of .a spare extra set of hands. The phrases, "Please" and "Thank You" mean a lot more than you will ever know especially to a worker who feels unappreciated under paid, and overworked. Understanding that when you get in a long line at the coffee shop or grocery store understanding that it is a process and takes time, and having a negative attitude does not help but actually hinders the flow of traffic.
I wish you all the very best happy, safe, and blessed holiday/winter season. I hope you all will take a moment and think about the things one has to be thankful for. Hopefully we can all take a moment to truly appreciate the great things in our lives and help to make the world a better place, one kind action at a time.
