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We are Grateful

By Lauren Halowaty

Gerry- “Thanksgiving for me is for spending time with family and friends and eating pumpkin pie! It is also all about harvest and watching the farmers get their crops done and for people finishing up canning and preserving their fresh garden produce, with no spray involved. We usually have brisket for thanksgiving along with the usual potatoes, gravy, veggies and of course pumpkin pie with whipped cream. Because of the late combining season, Thanksgiving may be put on hold for me so all the family may get together eventually. Of course, I am always thankful for all the blessings that come this time of year. It is also a time to remember the families who have lost love ones. There will be an empty plate at the table in remembrance for people who have passed on from their time on earth.”

Beth- “I am most grateful for my family every year. I am always grateful for them. My favourite food is pumpkin pie. You literally can’t pry pumpkin spice from my hands. I’m spending Thanksgiving with my family, my parents and pets. My husband is going to see his parents with our kids for a couple days, and then we will all be together again for the Thanksgiving Monday.”

"The word ‘Thanksgiving’ says it perfectly with its 12 letters. It’s one of those words that speaks for itself. The cozy holiday is about giving thanks and being grateful for what we already have. That sentiment seems to rings true for the staff at The Empire-Advance, that what they’re most thankful for cannot be purchased."

Lauren- “I am grateful year-round for my son who brings me joy and smiles daily, no matter what life throws at me, as well as for my family and pets. This time of year, brings cooler weather which means heartier meals and one of my favourite dishes, besides pumpkin pie of course, is turkey with the boxed stuffing and gravy, along with veggies. Sometimes I even make cabbage rolls from scratch. I’ll be spending the holiday with my son, parents, sister, brother-in-law and niece.”

Jessica- “I am thankful for the quiet moments, when I can sit and enjoy time with my husband at home. Spätzle was my absolute favourite dish for thanksgiving; my uncle would make it every year right before we would sit down for supper. This thanksgiving I will be having a quiet supper at home with my husband.”

Ken and Christine- “At Thanksgiving were are grateful for many things; We have learned to put things in a priority or perspective. Remember to honour faith, family, friends and finances but in that order. We are grateful for all these four things and hope to spend time with as many family members as we can over the weekend. We like a traditional Thanksgiving meal with turkey or chicken and all the trimmings topped off with pumpkin pie and whipped cream, but pizza with family is also good. We are especially thankful for our readers, advertisers and staff with the Virden Empire-Advance, you have all been very good to us.”