Thanksgiving is upon us once again, so instead of writing
about something humorous, witty, or profound (even though we are exceptionally
great at it) we decided to take a moment and reflect and give appreciation.
Recent activities across the globe have left a sour taste
in many people’s mouths, and broken hearts and questioned faith as well. You
don’t have to be a religious, or even a spiritual person, to have a basic
connection with your counterparts of humanity. On the inside, we are all the
same.
Being a military and government community, we have a unique
connection to worldly events. We endure (or participate in) deployments,
relocations, national tragedies, and world events from a different perspective
than most Americans. Many of us have spouses, family, or friends from all
across the globe- something that also makes us distinctive. The American
service men and women are in a category all their own.
Our holiday season is upon us- trust us, we know…where did
the year go? Wasn’t it JUST the holidays?! So rather than dwell on the
negatives, and there are certainly quite a few, we want to take stock in the
positive. Give thanks for your family as you prepare that festive meal. Say “I
love you” to those who mean so much, no matter what day it is. And most
certainly never miss the chance to let the little things slip by unnoticed. It
is, after all, the little things that become the big memories. And who wants to
forget those?
If you just aren’t up to grocery shopping to feed dozens,
dirtying every dish, or peeling all of those potatoes, remember that Spates
Community Club and the Fort Myer Officers’ Club take pride in preparing
delicious Thanksgiving meals for our wonderful community. Make your
reservations now and sit back, relax, and let us fill your belly as our way of
saying “THANKS” to you!
~A
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