Reflections on Giving Thanks

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. It's been a tough year for me and my family since last November. The current state of the economy has forced us into being mostly online, which in the long run will be better for us. Both my wife and I had left employment in Cherokee. My leaving was by force, but the two of us are happier despite making a lot less money.
I for one am a better person since that day.
I have a lot to be thankful for. I still have my home. I still have my family, and we're in reasonably good health. The superficial things I've learned to live without.
I'm one of those people who believes things happen for a reason, and I honestly feel that the events of a year ago, which removed me as editor of the One Feather, ultimately led to the creation of a new publication have put me in the position for a different calling. I'm actually considering putting on the helmet and coming off the sidelines. Look for it next spring.
For my fellow tribal members, sure there's a lot that gives you reason feel angry, but don't ever say things couldn't be worse because they can. Consider what you have to be thankful for, then work to change things for the better.