It's NOT Just Dinner!

 



You may be running around getting everything ready for your family. All that work for a relativity speaking short period of time. It’s disproportionate… Or is it?!

It’s NOT Just Dinner

I hope you realize that what you are preparing and when you and your family and friends sit at that table isn’t just “dinner.”

Thanksgiving is so much more than simply a dinner; it's a day steeped in meaning and connection. It's about gratitude—taking a moment to reflect on what we have, the people who enrich our lives and the lessons we’ve learned. It’s a time for community and togetherness with your family & friends.

It’s also a chance to reconnect with traditions, both old and new. Whether it’s cooking side by side, sharing stories, or volunteering, Thanksgiving is a reminder of the values that bind us together: generosity, resilience, and love.

For us PeaceWalkers, Thanksgiving takes on an added dimension. It becomes a celebration of the role we play in safeguarding and nurturing those around us.

This sentiment is reflected in our actions and constantly reinforced in our training.

Thanksgiving is a day to celebrate not just what we have, but who we are, who we aspire to be and most of all, who’s in our lives.

So, my friend, remember that tomorrow isn’t just a dinner, no more than your training is just working out.

I’m Thankful for YOU!

A last thought I want to share is that I am thankful for you being part of this community.

I’m thankful for you being part of my Life in some small or not so small way.

I wish you not only the best of tidings, but even more so, I wish you the clarity of heart, and faith of spirit. Stay the path, be grateful for what you have. Be more than just hopeful for the future. Be a willing participant and a force for good.

Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving!

All the best,

~Craig

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