There is so much to be grateful for. I have a wonderful husband, four sweet successful children, eight beautiful grandchildren (with another on the way!) On top of all that, I get to spend my days writing new books to share with each one of you.

With all of the pain and sorrow that has come this year between mass shootings, hurricanes, and the conflict that is heavy in our country right now, I not only feel overwhelmed with gratitude with all that I have been blessed with, but also with the number of people that need help.

I encourage everyone to spend a moment thinking of someone around you that may need help. It could be something as simple as stopping by to visit someone who might be lonely during the holiday season. You could go a step further by donating to a local food drive, or volunteering for a cause that you are passionate about.

So many of us have been blessed this year. Let’s all try to pass that blessing along to those who need it.

I hope each of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Zoe Matthews