As the war wages on across the seas, and our economy continues to suffer from record trade and budget deficits, as the rich get richer and the rest of us have harder and harder times struggling to get by and as the solutions to the problems of our country and our world seem further and further way, it is useful to stop and think about what we can be thankful for.

Our medical system is in crisis. The ranks of the uninsured continue to grow. Doctors are getting pressured by insurance providers on what gets covered and what gets paid for, while at the same time having to deal with ever increasing malpractice costs. It is becoming more and more difficult for seniors to make ends meet and cover their medical needs.