Despite experiencing overwhelming challenges these past years, there are so many among us who are grateful for small blessings, and the joy that breaking bread and being together brings us over the holidays. This month, TheHUB celebrates the memories and food traditions we’re building together.
Ann Pierret, a reporter at ABC12 – WJRT, is most thankful for her mom – for her constant love and for the example she set for her to follow.
“I am most thankful this year for my Mom,” she says. “Even hundreds of miles away in Texas she is always sure to make sure I’m okay. If for some reason she can’t answer my call, she seems to find the next free moment to get back to me. A few weeks ago I had a health scare and she flew up to take care of me for the weekend. She really is incredible!
I am grateful not only for her constant love, but also for her example. I am who I am and where I am today because of her influence and never-ending support.”
Pierret is also thankful for the time she spends with her family at Thanksgiving, her favorite holiday.
“My favorite tradition happens on that day. I love Thanksgiving because there is no stress or pressure to the day. You don’t have to purchase the perfect gift and there’s no specific time frame when the events of the day have to fall. I just get to spend the whole day with my family!”
“Every year growing up, I would watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, specifically for the Rockettes. And then, we would go see a movie. There’s normally no one there, so we’d get the whole theater to ourselves, all 10 of us! We’d try not to each too much popcorn, so we didn’t spoil our turkey dinner. But, I think we were already prepared to eat as much as we could that day.”
“When the movie was over, we’d head over to my Grandma’s to eat dinner, watch the Cowboys and play games all night. It’s just so relaxing and nice to have everyone together!”
Editor’s note: Anne is one of the many individuals that’s become a part of a social movement highlighting the people, places and positivity of Flint. Get a taste of our city’s emerging food culture at Savor the Flavor of Flint, a community-wide celebration of home cooks and area chefs featuring celebrity-led cooking demonstrations and entertainment, tastings, pop-up shops and dynamic discussions about the power of good foods. Learn more at SavorTheFlavorFlint.com
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