I’m grateful to live in Alaska, where the beauty of the land surrounds me every day. For when we have an abundance of snow that gives me endless opportunities to get out on my snowmachine and enjoy the freedom of the winter landscape.

Most of all, I’m thankful for my health, which allows me to fully experience and appreciate everything this incredible place has to offer.

~ Mat Johnson

Call Johnson Law at (907)277-3090 or use our Contact Form to discuss your serious injury claims. We are here to serve you.

Johnson Law has been helping injured Alaskans for 30 years. It’s who we are. And while we hope you never need us… We’re here if you do. ~ Doug Johnson

Thanksgiving Day encourages a pause to appreciate life’s blessings, whether secular or religious. It offers an opportunity to connect with others through shared meals and traditions.

The holiday is rooted in a history of harvest celebrations. These celebrations , which have evolved into a broader cultural emphasis on giving thanks and giving back.

Johnson Law wishes you and yours a peaceful and Happy day of Giving Thanks.

Johnson Law has been helping injured Alaskans for 30 years. It’s who we are. And while we hope you never need us… We’re here if you do. ~ Doug Johnson

I am very grateful for my awesome wife, our wonderful children, our rockstar team at the office, and our clients who are some of the finest people on this earth.

My life is incredibly blessed by all of you!

~ Doug Johnson

We are here to serve you. Call Johnson Law at (907)277-3090 or use our Contact Form to discuss your serious injury claims.

Johnson Law has been helping injured Alaskans for 30 years. It’s who we are. And while we hope you never need us… We’re here if you do. ~ Doug Johnson

I am thankful for blue skies, wide-open spaces, and being surrounded by family.

~ Jill Johnson

We are here to serve you. Call Johnson Law at (907)277-3090 or use our Contact Form to discuss your serious injury claims.

Johnson Law has been helping injured Alaskans for 30 years. It’s who we are. And while we hope you never need us… We’re here if you do. ~ Doug Johnson

I am thankful for friendship, the kindness of others, and having a job I truly love.

~ Kate Turner

We are here to serve you. Call Johnson Law at (907)277-3090 or use our Contact Form to discuss your serious injury claims.

Johnson Law has been helping injured Alaskans for 30 years. It’s who we are. And while we hope you never need us… We’re here if you do. ~ Doug Johnson

2025 – A Challenge For Many

Whether 2025 is a harder year than previous years depends on individual experience. However, sources from public surveys to personal accounts suggest a combination of economic and political anxieties, ongoing pandemic effects, a difficult job market, and widespread personal struggles make 2025 a challenging year. For those facing such challenge, we hope that this Thanksgiving season and beyond bring better times.

Celebrations

Every Thanksgiving Alaskans gather around the table, giving thanks for family, friends, and the good food we’re about to eat. What about the rest of the year? Starting a daily practice of gratitude may help each of us recognize the positive in our lives instead of focusing on the negative. Being thankful and grateful for all the good things we have can actually make us happier. Have you ever wondered how to make your Thanksgiving a bit more meaningful?

Making Thanksgiving Even More Meaningful

Good food and fun gatherings are fantastic ways to spend the day. At the same time, some may wish for time to reflect, feel, and celebrate fellowship and abundance. Below is are just a few ideas for consideration:

• Take a page from the first Thanksgiving and invite someone who has helped you and you are grateful for, over for a meal;
• Invite someone to Thanksgiving dinner (or any meal) you might not know very well, but who could use a hand up;
• Fast the day before Thanksgiving, making the feast more significant;
• Donate money and food items to local food banks helping others experience Thanksgiving;
• Create a Thanksgiving Tree – whether from construction paper or branches in a pot – to which paper leaves are added by friends and family members after listing what that person is particularly thankful for this year;
• Create a family scroll or book for your gathering and ask that everyone list the things they are grateful for to see how long your list grows;
• Take turns around the table, stating why you are grateful for each person there.

We don’t suggest that anyone follow each of these suggestions. Instead, choose one or create your own variation to enjoy during your Thanksgiving celebration.

Practicing Gratitude – We Are Thankful

This year – as the Johnson Law staff fills their shopping bags with the ingredients we’ve made part of our celebrations – we plan to buy two and donate half to local food drives. We’ve also been sharing individual reflections for that which we are most thankful throughout the office. Over the next week, Doug, Jill, Mat, Kate, and Jaycee will share our 2025 thoughts of thankfulness with you. We hope these thoughts bring a smile to your face and a reminder there is ALWAYS reason to be thankful. 

Johnson Law is grateful for our clients and for each other. We wish you and yours a peaceful and abundant Thanksgiving.

Johnson Law has been helping injured Alaskans for 30 years. It’s who we are. And while we hope you never need us… We’re here if you do. ~ Doug Johnson

Sources: Melody Beattie; The Johnson Law Team

Settlers’ Story

The Mayflower brought pilgrims to the Americas in search of religious freedom and the chance at a new start. However, the pilgrims were not prepared for the harsh winter and hard trip. About half of the original voyagers survived the first winter. In the spring, Squanto of the Pawtuxet people, instructed the Pilgrims in survival, farming, useful local plant life, as well as fishing. His teachings allowed the Pilgrims to prosper. In November of 1621 the “first” Thanksgiving took place. The Pilgrims included local first people allies and Wampanoag chief Massasoit in this three-day celebration.

Modern Thanksgiving

Although relationships in the Americas between first nation peoples and settlers have not always been peaceful or prosperous, the tradition of Thanksgiving has continued. As the history of Thanksgiving is troubled, this may give pause to those who wish to celebrate the holiday. However, the tradition in the modern era is one focused on being thankful and giving thanks to others. It is the continuation of a specific day each year to pause and reflect on the people, places and events we are thankful for in our lives as well as remembering those who may not be as fortunate.

Giving Back So That Others Have A Happy Thanksgiving

During this time there are many ways to give back and support those in need. One may volunteer at soup kitchens, provide meals to food pantries or donate meals through one’s local grocery store. In person help may not be an option. Many of these organizations accept monetary donations and offer other ways to give thanks and give back so that others might have a Happy Thanksgiving.

Johnson Law, P.C. wishes you and yours a safe, peaceful, and Happy Thanksgiving.

Johnson Law, P.C. has been helping Alaskans for nearly 30 years.

It’s who we are. And while we hope you never need us… We’re here if you do. ~ Doug Johnson