15 Days of Giving Thanks

My sister and BFF, Sylvia writes:Yowzas! I have so much to be thankful for that I don’t know where to begin. Let’s see…there’s my family. This time last year, my granny was really ill and we didn’t know whether she’d even make it to Christmas. Fast forward to November 2011, and she’s back living at her house and yelling at…

Sajahda writes:I am truly blessed and grateful to have given up the hate and anger in my heart. It is best to hate the sin rather than to hate the sinner. I am grateful to have found a better way to handle being molested as a child to a young woman and am humbled with this NEW FOUND ME. I…

Widnie writes:It is said that a person does not experience unconditional love until he or she has a child, however, I can say that I have already experienced this type of love, and I am proud to say that I am thankful for my mother.As a single parent, my mother has gone above and beyond to make sure her children…

Raquisha writes:What am I thankful for? Well, as far back as I can remember, this time of year has invoked reflection upon our sources of gratitude and November of 2011 has proven no different.“What am I thankful for?” Hmm…maybe I should rephrase that.“Who am I thankful for?” Yeah, that's better, more precise.Actually, this fall season has found me not even…

Olivia writes:As an 18-year-old college freshman, I have entered a new and confusing world that continues to fill me with wonder each day. I’m living on my own for the first time, learning how to manage my money and time and trying to stay focused on my goals. Needless to say, I need all the help I can get.I am…