12 Days of Thankfulness
In keeping with the holiday tradition of the 12 Days of Christmas, I am sharing a list of that for which we are most thankful. With this bit of reflection, I hope it will help in developing your own list of things for which you are grateful:
On the first day of Thankfulness, we are blessed to live in a thriving county of more than 1 million people, many of whom work, live, go to school, retire, or play here. All of you make our county the home it is.
On the second day of Thankfulness, we are grateful for the leaders in our communities, school districts, nonprofits, organizations, and county and state governments for all they do to help us live our best lives.
On the third day of Thankfulness, we are hopeful as we see our youngsters develop and grow into the next generation of leaders. Their determination gives us a glimpse of tomorrow’s possibilities.
On the fourth day of Thankfulness, we are honored by those who dedicate their lives to serving the public as first responders, teachers, road maintenance crews and garbage collectors, and so many more.
On the fifth day of Thankfulness, we are appreciative of our many businesses – small, medium, and large – as well as our Chambers of Commerce, who provide employment and help our economy thrive.
On the sixth day of Thankfulness, we are beholden to the thousands who contribute time and effort to feed the hungry, house the homeless, and help people dealing with domestic violence, child abuse and more. Your gifts of helping others create a brighter outlook for everyone.
On the seventh day of Thankfulness, we are glad for our clergy and the congregations who gather in worship. Regardless of your faith, exercising the right of religious freedom is a vital part of who we are as Americans, Texans, and residents of Denton County.
On the eighth day of Thankfulness, we are obliged for the opportunity to continue to serve the residents of Denton County on Commissioners Court. It has been an honor to serve as your Precinct 3 Commissioner, and I look forward to the next four years.
On the ninth day of Thankfulness, we are overwhelmed by the outpouring of ongoing donations from residents, clubs, businesses and others to benefit our families who need a helping hand.
On the tenth day of Thankfulness, we are happy for the holidays and the wonderful season of goodwill toward others.
On the eleventh day of Thankfulness, we are deeply indebted to the almost 2,000 county employees who have dedicated years in service of our residents – so many unsung heroes who make a difference.
On the twelfth day of Thankfulness, we are truly fulfilled by our friends, families, neighbors, coworkers, fellow organization members, and even those passersby who stop to show kindness for a moment or two. Kindness is truly the best gift you can give.
I wish all of you the best of holidays and hope all of you will blessed!
If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at bobbie.mitchell@dentoncounty.com or 972.434.4780.
