NOVEMBER, OUR THANKSGIVING MONTH
NOVEMBER, OUR THANKSGIVING MONTH On this month, many years ago we are to believe that pilgrims and Indians sat down to eat and gave thanks. Over time, I have learned that accurate history and herstory is not what was taught to us as children, so I have decided to capture the essence of what was done in my home, as I was being brought up, on this month. First, we come from a long line of Tainos Indians in Puerto Rico and we always gave thanks, every single day. We gave thanks for the crop, for the weather, for water, for a loved one, for a new birth, for the sun, for the rain, for simply being alive. Carried this over the centuries, and gratitude is still an instilled habit. The following are just a few of the things, your writer is grateful for: To My Teenage Mother: Who always wanted more for us. To My Sisters: Whose courage and loyalty withstood the test of time. To My Friends: Who did not let distance or time alter our bonds. My Foes: Who remind me what I would never want to be. My Teachers: Who taught me the beauty of learning. My Neighbors: Who share the same environmental challenges. My Family: Whose daily struggles did not deter them from helping others. My Accidents: To remind me that everything could quickly be taken away. My Illnesses: To accept vulnerability and still survive. My Car: That promotes my much-valued independence. My Bed: That provides a comfortable rest place for my body and soul. My Heritage: That gives me a strong sense of identity and purpose. My Eye Glasses: That allows me to clearly see what I need to see. My Lovers: That reflect I am worth their love. My Gender: That combines beauty and boldness. My Education: That always lets me know, there is so much more to learn. My Brother: Who bravely fought for us back home. My Colleagues: Wherever they are, provide a safe place for us. My Computer: That allows me to communicate, quickly and anywhere. My Doubts: They allow me to sieve and seek the truth My Spiritual Leaders: They have lifted me up and above expectations. My Mail Carrier: Timely delivers my valuable mail with a warm smile. My Childhood: Always reflect dignity despite the poverty. My Aunts: Who were always there with welcoming arms and advice. My Grandmothers: My role models forever. On this month, take the time to share appreciation and be Read More From This Writer All Post Food Government Health Interviews Lower West Side Business & Economic Development Medical Peace People NOVEMBER, OUR THANKSGIVING MONTH November 17, 2019/No Comments POST TITLE (CAPITAL) Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus Read More BREAST CANCER: WHAT TO DO? October 17, 2019/No Comments BREAST CANCER: WHAT TO DO? Discovering a lump in your breast can be cause for concern. Most breast lumps and Read More IN OBSERVATION OF LATINO HERITAGE MONTH September 17, 2019/No Comments IN OBSERVATION OF LATINO HERITAGE MONTH In 1979, an article from a Buffalo local paper, claiming that there were no Read More Load More End of Content.