Passing along positive notes this Thanksgiving

Finding thanks in an unusual Thanksgiving.

How one Iowa business is keeping people connected this holiday season.

With coronavirus looming large across the united states... thanksgiving is taking on a different form for many this year.

Kimt news three's anthony monzon joins us live in rochester with how one business is helping people stay connected this holiday season.

Anthony?e... this year n ever... people are spending thanksgiving right here... planted on the couch at home.

They're heeding the advice ofndg in?

"* person gatherings... whih can unfortunately come with a feeling of isolation.

But one iowan is making it her business to help people find a new way to connect with loved ones this holiday season.

Michelle stricker of cedar falls founded smack earlier this year when the pandemic first reached the united states.

Smack... which stands for spreading messages of affirmation compassion and kindness... bundles packs of uplifting hand?

"*written notes you can share with friends and family.

Stricker says she receives dozens of stories every day about the impact these cards make on people's lives... including today on "this morning, somebody sent me a picture, and they started their thanksgiving day off with their kids writing on smack cards and giving them to people that they're thankful for.

So i thought that was a really cool thing that i saw come through this morning."

Stricker says it's amazing how a four?

"*by?

"* four card can such a difference in somebody's life... and the more positivity we can get out into this world the better.

Live in rochester... anthony