Give thanks even when it's hard

By HANNAH ROMERO

Staff Writer

Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks.

Obviously.

It’s also a time to eat delicious food. Believe me, Thanksgiving dinner is one of my favorite meals to ever exist. I love turkey and mashed potatoes and gravy and stuffing and cranberry sauce and green bean casserole and yams (specifically with marshmallows on top — best way to eat them), and don’t get me started on pies.

I digress.

Of course Thanksgiving is also a time to be with our families or friends, enjoying the company of the people who mean the most to us. And yes, it’s also a time for traditions, whether t...