Be thankful

Dear Editor:

Hallowe’en is short for All Hallow’s Eve – literally the day before All Hallows’ Day or All Saints’ Day. Each year Nov. 1 is All Hallows’ (All Saints’) Day.

It is a day to remember the people who presently and over the course of our lives have been examples to us of how to live a life the right way. Those who through their lives uplifted and encouraged others. Those who did the right thing even when it was difficult to do. Those who kept promises even when was costly to keep them. Those who were fair in their treatment of others. Those who gave wise advice. Those who had listening ears and caring hearts. And the list could go on – but that is enough for now – because if you are like me – in our minds are the names of a number of people who did those things in our lives and in our community.

We can be thankful for these people, and live out their example, not just on All Hallows’ (All Saints’) Day, but on each day of our lives.

Peter Bush, Fergus