Be thankful for what you have... and share some of it!

Why didn't the Connor's have electricity? Because they couldn't afford electricity! Of course BMBC helped them. So did my family, my grandpa's family, Nancy Reynolds School... we gave them firewood, clothing and food to name a few. So what's your point?

The poverty level is considered under $19,000 I believe? Many, many folks in Stokes County make way less than that!! We have folks right here in our department that are the sole bread-winners and are supporting two children and a spouse who doesn't work. They have their electricity cut off all the time because they couldn't afford to pay the bill for the month. Granted, they aren't technically consider poverty but they sure have a hard time living on their measly income when there are children in the picture.

Absolutely!! We should be thankful for what we have because this is a rich, rich nation. We are trully blessed and I'll be the first to admit that I take it for granted. What bothers me is when our own selfish desires get in the way of recognizing those who are in need. This nation has become too good at ignoring it's problems, and we have them! This is nothing new, and it has nothing to do with any particular administration, so don't get defensive. But it is an issue most people don't want to discuss because it "makes us uncomfortable."