With Thanksgiving around the corner we tend to find our thoughts drifting towards some common themes. Food, family, friends, the holidays, did I mention food? It’s a time to be with our families and remind ourselves of the things we are thankful for. I am not talking about the tangible things like possessions or perhaps even our social statuses, I’m talking about the things that truly make a person rich beyond measure.
The bonds we have formed with those who are close to us. The opportunities we have to demonstrate random acts of kindness for others. Even greater still, a chance to be the pillar of hope in the life of another human being. Personal possessions are great but eventually you will lose interest in them and move on to acquire new things or time simply passes by and they become lost. The good we do for others, however, has a ripple effect through time that we can never lose. I’ve always found it ironic that the day after Thanksgiving, a day we spend being thankful for what we have, we find ourselves at stores, in lines wrapping around the buildings, doing our best to acquire more possessions. In some cases even becoming violent towards others to meet that goal.
This speaks volumes about our actual appreciation of what we have. It tells me that we forget the truly precious parts of our lives. Take the time to remember the people who have impacted your life. The everyday people you meet that inspire you to be better than who you were. People who struggle in the face of every obstacle and smile. When you think about these people be thankful they are here among us, enriching our lives, and let them know you feel that way about them. For some of us it’s our parents, for others it could be our friends. Sometimes it might be someone you haven’t even said a word to but you admire them for their strength and kind spirit. These people are priceless and irreplaceable. The good they do stays with you for a lifetime. If you can’t think of someone this reminds you of then take it as an opportunity to be that person for someone else.
Thank You to all of the students, faculty, and staff who stopped by the Flynn Campus Center atrium this past Monday to assist with “What are you thankful for?” program.
Also, the Civility Committee is currently holding a food drive until November 25th with all donations going to assist the MCC food pantry. Please refer to the attached flyer for drop off locations. Any help is deeply appreciated.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Sgt. Michael Santiago
Public Safety
11/21/2014
Attachments:
 FoodDriveFlyer2.pdf
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