Thankful...

[A Gracious Plenty]

Hey Y'all,

I've been looking for a thread on this, and if there is one, I've missed it...if I'm duplicating, I apologize! As we head into Thanksgiving, I thought it might be nice to share a word or two about what we're giving thanks for this year. I'll start...I've got so many blessings to count - truly 'a gracious plenty' and probably far more than I rightfully deserve! - but here are a few highlights...

I'm thankful for:

*my DH - who is one of the most loving and noble human beings I've ever known - and who inspires me to 'aim higher' than if I were left to my own devices :eek: ;
*my three healthy children - who teach me more each day about life than I could ever teach them in a lifetime :);
*my friends - who know me & love me anyway, and who keep me from getting lonely in my crazy little world :cool:; and finally,
*my vices - including chocolate and the occasional not-so-tiny glass(es) of giddy-juice, AND the fact that they are completely legal and only mildly habit-forming! :rolleyes:

How about y'all? I'd love to know...Oh, and THANKS for reading!

[Pool Lady]

I'm thankful for my family. I'm thankful my job didn't have another rif and I still have a job. I'm thankful for living in a free country - God Bless America.

[Angela Macy]

Another great topic....I am thankful for....

~My wonderful and loving husband, Scott (my everything)
~Max, our pooch, the light of our life
~Our always supportive friends and family
~The success of our business, having been able to kepe everything afloat the past two years since we took over
~My "real" job, which provides me income and health benefits
~Our few and far between, and often small but much appreciated good fortunes.
~Our good health, mentally and physically :D
~Our personal strength that will get us through anything
~Our county and the men and women who protect it
~All of our public servants, such as doctors and police officers
~Our Veterans, for their past dedication to our country
~God, while we're not as close as we could be, for looking out for us
~My guardian angels, who guide me through life and protect me
~And many, many more things that I have forgotten to mention

[shannonmbp]

* My sweet, wonderful girl--the light of my life

* DH (even though I could wring his neck sometimes)

* My family

* My friends--I don't have a huge circle of friends, but I have close, good, true friends

* The fact that I was brought up in a Christian home

* My country and the people who have fought over the years to keep us free

* My home--I look out the windows sometimes and can't believe how blessed I am to have such beautiful surroundings. Three of the homes in my cul-de-sac are vacation/weekend homes and I get to LIVE there year-round! How cool is that?

* The simplicity of my life. I was reading a thread on another BB about how hectic some of their lives are and their 1 1/2-hour-one-way commutes and marathon work hours and crazy schedules. My life may seem simple and unexciting to some, but I cherish my 15-minute (IF I catch all the red lights) commute and my uncomplicated life.

[blondetwin]

Great thread Gracious!

I am thankful for:

Having God in my life!

My DH, he is my Rock in life and the most loving, caring, romantic man I have ever met in my life!

My healthy kids, who are truely great kids.

My health

My family and friends

My job

My friends at SL boards! :)

[A Gracious Plenty]

Thanks for your posts Pool Lady, Angela, Shannon and Blondetwin...I've enjoyed reading them, and now I've been reminded of even more people and things that I am thankful for everyday.

[missymomof3]

wonderful thread!

I am thankful for:

My husband who is willing to put up with me :D

My kids who can be difficult but are wonderful too

That God sent Christ for us

My family

My dogs

My home

The fact that we are all healthy and strong

All of our needs are met:)

[Angela Macy]

Thanks for your posts Pool Lady, Angela, Shannon and Blondetwin...I've enjoyed reading them, and now I've been reminded of even more people and things that I am thankful for everyday.

I've enjoyed reading them too...I even got a little emotional while I was posting mine :o