The only story here is of my day my friends.
I woke up early this morning eager to get my day started. Thanksgiving at one point was all about family to me but it has taken a turn to doing for others. I'm sure we all love to be in a cozy home with the aroma of your favorite holiday dishes making your stomach growl. Being around those you love should be like this every day.
By 830 this morning my friend and I rushed to a local church to pick up some boxes of food which we were supposed to deliver to various locations. We waited in the cold for a good 40 minutes before getting inside just to be told that there is no point in waiting anymore because they think there will be no more food to donate.
To be honest, I was a bit bummed. I have been dying to be a part of this drive but can never actually make it. The fact that we had no food boxes to donate meant there was a great turnout. People have chosen to take time out of their day to help others and feed those who aren't in the comfort of their own home within the love bubble of their own family. It makes me sad just writing about it.
Since we had no food box to deliver we decided to stop at Burger King and buy some Whoppers and fries and took a journey through our downtown area as well as some low income housing areas to see if we saw anyone who might be homeless or hurting for anything period to let them know that someone is still thinking of them. To our surprise not many were out. I'm glad that there were very few people sleeping on sidewalks, bus stops, or asking for money in front of the supermarkets.
To many of us, today happens to be that one day where everything is full of love. Want a piece of Turkey ? it's stuffed with love. Everything about today is set in the great atmosphere of love and unity, but to some it's full of loneliness and hunger. A part of me wishes times weren't so crazy so we can invite those who are less fortunate to be part of a family if even for 1 day.
I hope all of you who have stopped by to read spend it surrounded by love, great food, and happiness. If you have some traveling to do take an extra blanket to hand someone you might see sleeping in the cold. Take anything to let them know they are being thought of too.
I hope you all have a beautiful, peaceful day surrounded by love and pure joy. Happy Thanksgiving Friends :)
P.S. You're the greatest