We are in a time of Thanksgiving. Giving thanks for what we have and with whom we share it.

For those of who have plenty, we need to choose to share more of our bounty with those who have little. So many people within our community are finding day-to-day life to be more and more of a struggle.

This holiday season, our family intends on putting a little less on our own table and in our own mouths and instead is looking to find ways to put more on the table for others.

Do we really need all of those appetizers and snacks during our holiday gatherings? How many side dishes or deserts do we actually need to consume? How much will we end up throwing away because we just over purchased or made way too much?

If we cut back on those few extra items for ourselves, how much could we instead give to the local food bank or to other community assistance programs? How many families could we help if all of us that could, just gave back a little more?

This season, show how thankful you are by giving back to your community. It is a very easy thing for many of us to do which would truly help those who have a much harder road to travel right now.

This week I am especially thankful to my Husband Jason, with whom I just celebrated 19 years of marriage. I am thankful for my Son Nick who always finds a way to show me what it is like to view the world as a kid and not sweat the small stuff quite so much.  I am thankful for my friends that put up with me and my community that supports me, nurtures me and feeds my soul.

Happy Thanksgiving, Bremerton. Do what you can to help others in our community.