In this season, I’d like to give thanks for having many family and friends nearby. I’ve had more invitations for joining people for dinner than I can shake a stick at. And that is an awesome problem to have. It beats the alternative by a country mile. But we should never forget to also give thanks for all the brave soldiers who can’t spend time with their family this weekend because they are deployed far from home. They make it safe for us to celebrate and give thanks.