A Norvell Note forthe week of November 23, 2020
Vol. 23 No. 34
We Can Still Be Thankful
We wear masks to protect others and ourselves, but creative people have provided colorful, unique, and safe face coverings. For these people and these masks are thankful.
Medical professionals are still willing to risks their lives to save others’ lives; some have lost their lives. For these dedicated workers, we are thankful.
Companies have been thoughtful and innovative in developing tools and opportunities for their employees to work remotely. For this can be thankful for that.
Individuals, churches, businesses, and food banks collect and distribute tons of food and essential products to families so they will not go hungry. For these generous hearts, we are thankful.
Nearly 100,000 small businesses have closed, millions have lost their jobs. If you are still working for this, you can be thankful.
Teachers, school administrators, and parents are learning new and creative ways to provide quality education. For dedicated teachers and determined parents, we can be thankful.
Church leadership teams are being diligent in providing meaningful ways to worship safely. For these spiritual leaders, we can be thankful.
You may not be able to have a typical Thanksgiving this year, but hopefully, you can safely share a meal with someone you love. For this, you can be thankful.
We may not be able to reach out and physically touch someone who needs encouragement, but we can use the technology we have to call, text, email, FaceTime, or Zoom to remind them that you love them and are thankful for them. For this, we can be grateful.
The deaths from the pandemic and increasing cases of violence have reminded us that life is fragile. If you are healthy and your family safe and well, for good health, we should be thankful.
In a year when almost everything has changed, we have the opportunity to be a source of hope and peace. For this, we can be thankful.
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