November Happenings

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HAPPY NOVEMBER 


November is a month that brings many changes to Indiana. We start to see many frosty mornings, gets dark much earlier and colder weather moves in at a much faster pace. The month brings many bright colors of leaves but also brings many leaves off the trees leading us to the darker and colder months of winter. 

November brings thoughts of Christmas as we realize that the year will soon be over and Santa is on his way. November brings families together for the Thanksgiving season. Turkey, dressing, and all the fixings as well as pumpkin pies and pumpkin spice is almost more items that you could image at the stores. 

November brings Veterans Day to the United States as well. A day set aside to honor all of those that have served and protected our country and given us the freedom to celebrate the holidays and worship God in our way and to publicly worship if we want. Can you imagine living in a world where you had to hide to read your Bible? I can not! 

If someone is setting up their Christmas tree on November 1, it might not be that they are rushing the season. It might simply be that they love the spirit that comes with Christmas. It might be that they love the lights and warmth that holiday lights bring. Let them be! Celebrate the holidays the way that you want and allow your neighbors to celebrate the way that they want. ( I personally have started setting up Christmas in my home and I listen to Christmas music all year long.) 

Take a minute today to reflect on the many things that happen in November and the beauty that it brings to your world. If you don't have family to celebrate Thanksgiving or Christmas with, reach out to a friend. Go to a nursing home and find a person that might not have family nearby. There is always someone to share your holidays with.

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