What are you Thankful for
Sometimes in the hustle and bustle of the holidays(and life in general) we forget how lucky we really are. (Most) of us don't live in poverty wondering where the next meal is coming from, wondering if we are going to pay rent or buy gifts for X-mas, if the heat will stay on(hate that cold) or where you will get money from now that you lost that job. Be thankful..."there but for the grace of God go I" |
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| Pam - I'm pretty much like your list as well. I like to think I'm a "half full" type person. I am glad for my life, health, family, job I like, my dogs, our home/farm, and all that stuff!  |
| Like you guys, I'm grateful for the life I am leading. Not that long ago I was very poor, working multiple jobs and living in low-income housing. I've got a roof over my head, food in the fridge, a husband who loves me very much and whom I love equally in return, dogs I adore and that think I'm the cat's pajamas, and even though I've been sick most of the year, we've been able to afford to see doctors and continue having tests done. And while no one is sure of whats wrong, everyone agrees that I'm not dying from what I've got. I'm especially thankful for that last bit! |
| very thankful for 3 healthy children and a good husband |
| I am blessed with a wonderful husband, a great daughter with two precious grandaughters, two loving furkids...the rest of the "stuff" is necessary and I'm thankful for having it as well as food on the table! Having lost my daughter when she was 19 taught me that the "stuff" just isn't that meaningful, having loved ones is what makes my world complete. I used to think work was important and having a clean house, everything in order was important...not today as I would rather have a full house of loved ones than everything in it's place and clean. I have learned to appreciate each day and stop worrying so much about the future as we really don't have the control over our lives and instead of worrying about what we can't control, enjoy the day with those we love! When we leave this earth we won't be remembered for the material things we gained in our lives but the love we unconditionally gave to others. Hug your love ones more and never leave the house without saying "I love you". |
| I'm thankful that I have a loving husband, that we both still have jobs in the automotive industry here in Michigan. That we still have our home, and can afford food and heat. I'm glad that Frankie came into our lives, and that we can afford to give him the medical care that he needs. Last but not least I'm glad that I found this forum and have gotten to know the wonderful people on it. Lisa and Frankie |
| I have so much to be thankful for. A good job, my mother is still alive at almost 90 and I get to spend time with her. I have my health, I'm smart, I have good friends. And I have Bob the Wonder Pony. I got lots to be thankful for. |
Happy tears of joy for my OES family!  I am so thankful for my husband, my parents, siblings, and nieces. I am thankful to have wonderful pups and a comfortable life. I am so thankful for all of you that make each and every day happy in some way or another.  |
| Besides our blessed lives, and health, we are especially thankful for the lives of my father in law(86) and sister in law. They both battled cancer this year, and their most recent scans are negative. We are blessed with a successfully blended family of four sons, all grown, and in a good place in their lives. A bonus granddaughter, who is the light in my life. Stuff is just that, heart is what matters most to me. |
| I am thankful for a great husband, a warm house, with plenty to eat... Max-- our baby- who is the best OES in the world   My adorable, healthy nieces and nephews My parents, who even though they are divorced, are friends-- SO we can all be together at holidays and have a wonderful time For our jobs For my health. I may have MS-- but darn it-- it doesn't have me!!  For my OES forum friends! I could go on and on... |
| Like Allison I've struggled in life. Was divorced with 3 children, no child support but I managed to provide, we weren't rich but we ate. I had a father that was the best, helped me as much as he could during those rough years and I hope he knew how much I appreciated him all those years ago/ Married a man who was willing to father and totally support those 3 children and to this day he's "dad", we don't use the word step in our family. Even tho life sent some zingers our way we are very grateful the way those 3 kids have turned out and we've been blessed to have had one mutt, 3 bassets and 3 sheepdogs in our life. We are far from wealthy but we have enough and the fur-kids are well taken care of. The fact that we can all be together is more than enough. |
| I am thankful for my husband and children and that we are all relatively healthy and happy. After a period when my kids all seemed to be stalled/just treading water, I see them making progress in their lives and I am grateful to have the chance to see that. There have been some challenges in recent years and I see more coming, but my husband and I are extremely fortunate to have decent, steady, relatively secure jobs that let us take care of our needs, help our kids with their education, and plan for our own future. My kids are all home right now. We just finished a pre-holiday dinner of lasagna and I've spent the afternoon cooking and listening to my kids catch up in each other's lives, share jokes and funny stories, share memories of their childhoods, plans for the future. Much laughter and love. I can see them genuinely love and care about one another. One son just walked the dogs, who are beyond thrilled to have their entire flock home. That makes me happier than nearly anything could. I am so grateful for today. |
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