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Give Thanks

By November 22, 2022August 4th, 2026No Comments

3  Points to Ponder

  1. “A Spirit of Gratitude is like a field. The more you plant, the more there is to harvest. But, the field needs to be worked and tended to, otherwise, weeds of negativity will take over. How is your field right now?”
  2. “Oftentimes, we wait for the major events to celebrate, robbing us of the everyday joy of small wins. What small things are you grateful for right now?”
  3. “A system of gratitude is helpful for most people. A gratitude journal. A gratitude walk. A time of reflection. Hand-written notes. Do you have a system in place? Is it time to create one?”

2 Quotes to Share

“Be a five-good person, as it takes five good statements to overcome one negative. If you see the good in others, let them know, as we all need five-good people in our lives.” -Eric Recker

“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” – William Arthur Ward

1 Story of Impact

Back in 2017, life’s situation looked pretty dire for Roseman. Recently widowed at a young age, her one-year-old daughter, Baby Love, was anemic, underweight, and malnourished. With a weakened immune system, she was constantly fighting off fevers and infections, leading to pneumonia and stomach hernias. Roseman needed help, so she took a chance and enrolled in the Sylvain First 1,000 Days program through Many Hands, granting her access to food, education, and medical assistance. Baby Love started to get stronger and Roseman’s network of support deepened. Now, five years later, Baby Love is a 3rd grader, one of the top students in the class, and no longer under the malnourishment line. Now, it is easy to hear this story and think, “Wow, that is neat” and then move on. But stop and think about it deeper. This little girl was on the path towards death and now has life! This is a reason to rejoice, for what once looked lost now has hope. She is smart, kind, and very friendly. In the midst of all the hardships happening in Haiti, I’m thankful for this story. What are you thankful for today? Even if you are in a darker place than you would like, find the light of gratitude. It has the ability to change the atmosphere and build upon itself. If nothing comes to mind, sit in this for a while until the good is revealed. It is worth finding.

Tim Brand, Founder & CEO

As the Founder and CEO of Many Hands, Tim Brand leads a global movement dedicated to the belief that transformation happens when people choose to be Love in Action in a broken world. Over the last decade, he has transitioned Many Hands from a grassroots start-up into a high-impact international non-profit with a $9.0 million annual operating budget. Operating across Haiti and The Bahamas, his strategy moves beyond traditional relief. Tim focuses on building the relational and physical infrastructure required for communities to shift from dependency to dignity. Today, these programs touch over 25,000 lives annually. Tim centers his daily work on professionalizing this passion by ensuring radical financial integrity, developing resilient five-year strategic plans, and fostering the exact partnerships necessary to solve complex problems in volatile environments. Under his guidance in 2026, the organization is actively pursuing the audacious goal of delivering over 5 million meals to communities facing catastrophic hunger. Known as a giver and a doer, Tim believes that God uses imperfect people and strategic discipline to bring shalom to chaos. Whether he is leading an Impact trip on the ground, overseeing a multi-million dollar construction project, or developing the Board of Directors, his ultimate mission remains unchanged: to restore what is broken and prove that no place and no person is a lost cause.

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