Dinner was thankful event

To the editor:

What a lot of delicious food, thankfulness and love were served up recently at the community Thanksgiving dinner.

The compassion and concern for our friends and neighbors was evident very early as many volunteers called asking how they could help on the big day. They arrived right on schedule, donned aprons and gloves, and began working at record speed while getting acquainted with each other as they stood elbow-to-elbow.

The phone lines were busy taking calls from all across the county as folks’ mouths began watering in anticipation of the traditional turkey dinner. When the day arrived, the many eager drivers handed them the much-anticipated dinner along with a heartfelt smile. A generous supply of delicious, hot food had just been delivered and hearts were truly grateful.

Back in the kitchen, food preparation continued and door prize tickets were handed out to those making their way inside for a festive afternoon. They grabbed a cup of coffee or cold beverage while greeting old friends and making new ones. The atmosphere in the room emitted a down-home feeling of days gone by. When the day was over, they were urged to take generous portions of leftovers home for their enjoyment throughout the weekend.

This would not have been possible without the help of this entire community. Service clubs, churches, organizations, businesses and individuals all donate generously so a meal could be provided for all of our friends and neighbors.

Thanks to all of you, we were able to give warm food and hope to a hurting world. We truly have much for which to be thankful.

With a grateful heart,

Carol Smith

Chair

Community Thanksgiving Dinner Committee