Thanksgiving is a time when friends and family come together and everyone is busy cooking their favorite goodies, Thanksgiving is also a time when others less fortunate are worried about getting another meal. This past year has been a reflection for our family and I am certain for others as we watched our neighbors lose their homes, lose their jobs, or their families dissolve from all of the stress and happenings that were placed before them. We have seen weather at its worst and the gas prices rise, we have lost some of our famous and have watched as isolated incidents of hate crimes have popped up across our nation, California continues to burn and we have watched weather change due to global warming, but still we all will bring friends and family together to enjoy a few good laughs , and some great food and many of us will store all of the issues that we have endured this past year in the back of our minds. Here is what I ask from every hubber on HubPages

1. Pray for the less fortunate, from the homeless to your neighbors who lost their homes take one minute and pray. If you do not believe in God , talk to someone about it and think about them for just a minute.

2. Pray for our military and their families that God keeps them safe this holiday season and if you don't believe in God then talk about it.

2. If you know someone who is going to be alone, invite them for dinner with you Don't leave them by themselves. If they pass on dinner, at least they will know that someone thought about them.

3. If you lost neighbors who lost their homes and you have their numbers or addresses call them or e-mail them and let them know how important they are and were to you. Give them some positive reassurance if necessary as many of our families this holiday season have taken it pretty hard.

4. Buy an extra turkey, cranberry , bread, etc. donate to your Food Banks as we all know many have tight budgets this season, but one extra turkey or even an entire meal will not harm us.

5. If you are alone and would like to give back contact your local organizations as you just may be able to lend a helping hand.

6. If you have children HUG THEM and let them know how much you love them , as children hurt too when their best friend has to move. If you can reach those same people , see if their best friend can stay over as kids maybe be resilient but there sadness can run deep.

Final Word: If you and your family have been part of this economic downturn, you are not alone and we are all here for you. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers and if you by chance have that old neighbor's number and are to afraid to call , give it a shot as you may be surprised but they would be certainly happy to hear from you. Don't be ashamed of what has happened as us have been effected somehow by the faltering economy. If you wish to just e-mail personally and get it off your chest instead of commenting , you are welcome to do so, as I will not ever share your information. Sometimes it is good to just talk to someone but no matter what you do , find someone to spend the holiday with, or get involved.

As a country we will get through this financial crisis , but it is going to take all of us to help bring this nation that we call our home back together as a President can only do so much.

Happy Thanksgiving if you celebrate itand if you don't then have a memorable day.