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The best/most rewarding Thanksgiving I can recall is the year I took the family to volunteer at the local diner that was preparing meals for the homeless. Everyone there was like family, well not really, because there was no fighting, but there were a lot of laughs and plenty of thankful people. I highly recommend taking the kids to a church or shelter and letting them participate in cooking or serving the meal to truly thankful people who really need and appreciate it. I guarantee no matter how much they kick and scream in the beginning about not wanting to go they will come away with some great memories.
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It’s an interesting idea. I don’t know if I would be willing to make that sacrifice, but I respect those who do.
Thanks Joe. We had a great time and I look forward to doing it again.
Great post Tom, something to think about.
I think that’s a great thing to do and lets the younger generation observe and see why they should be grateful as there are many that are less fortunate.
I volunteered one year for our local food bank. It was a fabulous experience and I totally agree with you Tom!
I used to volunteer at the Salvation Army and we would feed multitudes of people who had no other options. Nothing breeds gratitude like first hand exposure to genuine need.
Yes, a great idea. Happy Thanksgiving.