So many things can go wrong in the course of a day or a year that sometimes giving thanks for those things that are good seems impossible. But if you spend a moment to concentrate on these good things rather than the bad, you will cheer up and the world will seem to be a better place.

We want to know what makes you thankful. If you are willing to share your thoughts with our readers, we will publish them on Nov. 22, Thanksgiving Day.

Please send your submission by Friday, Nov. 15, to the Gazette-Journal at P.O. Box 2060, Gloucester, Va. 23061; fax to 804-693-7844; drop them by the Gloucester or Mathews office; or e-mail to editor@gazettejournal.net. Be sure to include contact information. ...