We are thankful once again
"It is a day that no one should be alone for dinner," a reader from Baldwin says. Credit: Getty Images / Tetra images RF
In a chaotic world, Thanksgiving is a time to slow down, gather with family and friends and recognize the good that has carried us through the year. From Hempstead to Hampton Bays, our readers shared with us why they are thankful.
Shari Zimbler Wolf of Hempstead is holding tight to the people who held her up. After a year marked by challenges, she says she is deeply grateful for the "incredible family and friends" whose support kept her standing. Their love, she says, has been the blessing that kept her going.
John Romano of Baldwin finds meaning in making sure no one spends Thanksgiving by themselves. For more than a decade, he has opened his home and cooked dinner not only for his family but also for his daughter's friends who had nowhere else to go. "It is a day that no one should be alone for dinner," he says.
Chris Inguanta of Valley Stream is thankful for the essentials: family, friends and good health. Three simple things that can make a world of difference during the bad times.
Jamie Heiberger Harrison of Port Washington is grateful for the freedom to grow. This year she appreciates the ability to make hard choices, change her mind, and shape a life that fits her and her family without worrying about what others think. "The right to be me and you be you," she says.
Carol A. Markiewicz of Wantagh gives thanks for her husband, her family, her friends, her health and her home. She closes her message with a simple wish: "May God bless everyone!"
Angela Bottone of Port Jefferson Station is grateful for life itself. Five years ago, she learned she would need a liver transplant to survive. Today, because of a donor, his family and a remarkable medical team, she is here to celebrate her children’s milestones, growing older with her husband and living what she calls "gifted time." Her message for Thanksgiving is cherish each day, and "remember to donate life."
Mike Pilero of Hampton Bays is thankful for learning that "most people, everywhere, are good." His gratitude comes from the kindness and joy he sees in others every day.
We hope that this Thanksgiving you are surrounded with gratitude. We are thankful you are a reader, and we are grateful to be a voice for Long Island.
Happy Thanksgiving.
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