“Hooray for the fun, is the pudding done? Hooray for the pumpkin pie!” As the menu comes together for Thanksgiving’s dinner and accommodations are being readied for guests, we think about these celebrations over the years.  How did we do it last year?  How did our folks do it when we were kids?  What reasons did we have then and do we have now to be thankful? It happens to everyone at some time or another that hard times and difficulties seem to cascade one upon another in a perfect storm of sadness, stress and aggravation.  Time and perseverance and friends and loved ones pull us through.  We get over it.  Things get better. We are thankful.  Gurdeep Pandher says, “This world carries darkness in abundance, shadows that stretch long and cold.  Joy is the medicine that mends what breaks, the balm that soothes what aches, the light that refuses to be extinguished.  Seek joy in each dawn that breaks.”

Skyline Tigers say they are thankful for Mrs. Jess’ enthusiasm, Mrs. Goss’ patience, Mrs. Downs’ humor, Mrs. C Willhite’s creativity, Mrs. M Willhite’s dedication, Mrs. Fox’s thoughtfulness, Mrs. Decker’s fairness, Ms. McKay’s calmness, Mr. Strong’s knowledge, Mrs. Mayberry’s helpfulness, Mrs. Alicia’s friendliness, Mrs. Campbell’s imagination, Ms. Cheyenne’s talent, Mr. Gray’s encouragement, Mrs. Rhonda’s cheerfulness, Mrs. Jenifer’s joyfulness, Mr. Robert’s consistency, Mr. Bud’s diligence, Mrs. Erica’s energy, Mrs. Karen’s compassion, Mr. Top’s integrity, Mrs. Shannon’s kindness, Mrs. Sarah’s organization, Mrs. Jaime’s competence, and Mr. Luna’s leadership.  We are thankful for our Skyline R2 School as it prepares our youngsters to take over for us in a few years.

Champion granddaughter, Luxe Krider has a birthday on December 2nd.  Lorelai Day celebrates on December 3rd.  We remember Champion dairy farmer and great musician Lonnie Krider on December 4th.  Bobette Spivey and Dawn Henson share their birthdays on the 5th with Skyline second grader Levi Crownover.  Ethel Leach celebrates her birthday on the 7th, but maybe she and Bob will join us on Saturday the 6th for a “Friendsgiving” potluck.  Fans and friends are encouraged to bring a side dish and join the community to feast and fellowship together midday in Champion—Looking on the Bright Side!

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