On this Thankful Thursday I am thankful for my grandson, Colin Carnell. It is his 15th birthday. Colin is an intelligent, enthusiastic, out-going, positive, handsome young man who makes you happy to be around him. He likes soccer, his Navy ROTC Unit at West Ashley High School and Girls, but probably in a different order. When I announced that I wanted to change the world by having everyone change his or her language on June first, Say Something Nice Day, he spontaneously volunteered, “I’ll help you, granddaddy.” Just imagine what would happen if we could get all young people texting something nice. Because of his reaction and support, I am launching the campaign to Change the World by Changing Our Language Campaign on his birthday. Colin is dedicated to his cell phone and all kinds of electronic games and Legos. Of course, his sister, Christina, stays on his case all the time. He swims like a fish and loves going out to Edisto with his Baldwin grandparents. On this Thankful Thursday and on every day, I am very thankful for, Colin.
Thankful Thursday is a day set aside to recognize the importance of someone special to your life and to say thank you. Let her or him know of your gratitude. Develop an attitude of gratitude. Say Something Nice; Be a Lifter. You will be glad that you did.