As we begin November, we are entering a special time of the year. The holidays and winter are approaching and often this means spending time with family and friends, holiday gatherings and for some maybe cheering on your favorite team.

Family traditions will likely be different this year. Gatherings may be smaller, less frequent or in some cases nonexistent.  

Even with all this change, I am going to challenge you to think differently this holiday season, I want you to think about gratitude. Gratitude is more than saying thank you; it is the quality of being thankful, the readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.

Two days in this month — Veterans Day and Thanksgiving — make us particularly thankful. We are thankful for the veterans who have allowed us the freedoms to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends.  November is the time to be grateful for all the blessings we have, and we especially want to express gratitude for the members of the co-op and the communities in which we live and work.  

If a person could do only one thing to increase their health and happiness, expressing gratitude might be it.

Just a reminder: The REMC office will be closed Nov. 26 and 27 for Thanksgiving. The employees and directors would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving.