Last night, we came across a news broadcast about a family of five living in a one-room apartment after losing their house and I remembered a little girl I’d seen in the story. The little girl had holes in her coat, a ragged hat, torn up shoes and a teddy bear missing an eye that she clutched as she smiled up at her worried mother – who had a “Please help” sign in her hands. Throughout the day, that little girl’s smile stuck with me.

All of this comes down to one thing…

It’s coming up on Thanksgiving, people are searching turkey recipes, decorations are being pulled out… and the current problems in the world make it hard to find something to be grateful for. However, they’re there if you only look.

If you have a home and you’re trying to sell it, it’s understandable that you might be upset if it’s not moving. As hard as it may be, however, remember that at least you have a home to sell.

If you’re looking for a home to buy and you can’t afford the fancy one you wanted but you can afford a slightly smaller one, remember – at least you can afford something.

If you’re upset that your job isn’t paying enough, you’re working long hours or not enough, remember the millions that no longer have a job.

Whatever your problem that may be weighing you down when Thanksgiving rolls around, remember that it truly could be worse. It is worse, for so many people.

We’ll even start the list: We’re grateful for all of our clients. We’re grateful that we have Thomasville condos and homes to show and potential buyers that want to see them. For our readers, our friends, our family and our own homes... Happy Thanksgiving, and may you always have something to be grateful for!