With Thanksgiving a mere week away and the holiday season revving up to full speed, it’s important to take a moment, slow down, and be grateful for all that we have in this life. My family all sits around the table, laughing and telling stories. “I’m so grateful that I have all my family and friends in my life, and that we get to go visit family in Georgia this year for Thanksgiving. The gathering of family is my favorite part. And I’m thankful to my family for putting me in this school. “I’m thankful for this school and for the opportunity to grow my faith and get a great education. Oh, and we’re visiting family in Orlando, too.” “I’m thankful for pumpkin pie and I’m REALLY thankful that we’re going to Disney for Thanksgiving. But my favorite food is either sweet mashed potatoes or pumpkin pie.” And my favorite part of Thanksgiving is when my aunt comes to Key West.
The best part of Thanksgiving is getting to see family that we don’t see very often. “I’m thankful for my mom and stepdad because they’re always there for me, and for my teachers here because they strengthen my faith. And it’s special because everyone’s there.”
We all hold hands before dinner around the table. But what makes it special is when the whole, extended family comes down. I’m a big guy, so my favorite part of Thanksgiving is the food. I have food, a house, clothing, everything I need and things other people don’t have. I have parents who love me and aren’t divorced. “I’m most thankful for the life I have, all of it, everything. I like to think I’m a good cook and getting better.” “I’m thankful to have a loving family that’s so supportive, and I love helping my aunt prepare the whole meal. And my favorite part of Thanksgiving is the food.” It’s a huge family, and we’re going to Gainesville to see some of them. Mary Star of the Sea to hear what makes kids grateful and what they like most about Thanksgiving - aside from the vacation days, of course. As Thanksgiving approaches and we kick off the holiday season, the Key West Weekly visited The Basilica School of St.