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Over the last 20 months, there has been a palpable and continuing struggle going on in the United States of the direction of the country and its leadership. As the election reached its closing weeks, economic events unfolded to make the contest even more important to the average American. Within families there have been heated discussions, angry judgment, and arguments over who is right and who is wrong. Many of us have traded pointed emails between sisters and brothers, forwarded down party lines, and often crossing into family communications.
The election has now concluded and with a gracious concession from John McCain, a call for unity from President-Elect Barack Obama and a pledge from both to work together to take the country forward. A tough battle can now fade into the distance of time. But can we heal the rifts within families as quickly as these incredible politicians?
With Thanksgiving soon to be upon us, many of us will be seeing our families face to face for the first time since the election. Some of those wicked disagreements are going to be hard to put behind us very quickly. An evening of overindulgence may not be the cure that we're searching for - in fact a celebratory toast or two may loosen tongues and widen the rifts. How can we come together in the spirit exemplified by these two candidates and reach across the table and join hands again with our families?
There is somthing that can repair the bonds and bring us back together, and honor the peaceful conclusion to an historic election -- service to others. And there is a holiday designed for just this purpose -- Family Volunteer Day.
Scheduled for the Saturday before Thanksgiving, Family Volunteer Day offers families big and small an opportunity to give back to the community through service. It's up to your family how you want to take action -- but something of personal importance to a revered elder or perhaps to the younger members could be the focal point.
We've made starting the discussion and deciding what to do a lot easier with our free eBook: "Family Friendly Volunteering: Service for Families, Students, Youth Groups and Scouts." Packed full of ideas, use the book as a way to get started on a holiday tradition that will heal the rifts after our national political battle, and set the stage for better family connections for years to come.
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