We have so much to be grateful for, and the meal ritual on thursday is just that, a reminder of how good things are.

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As I was sitting in church today, the minister reminded us that it is Gods command to give Thanks! Great Post!

We do have so much to be thankful for -- especially the freedoms we have in the united states.  I wrote a blog about sending thanks to our troops -- you may want to check it out and send a card.  Happy thanksgiving.

Gary- It is so true! Thanks for commenting, and Happy Thanksgiving!

Michael- We MUST all remember that! Happy Thanksgiving!

Joan- My Girls in my Girl Scout troop are doing that this coming meeting. They are all bringing in cards to send to our troops! Thanks for the comment and Happy Thanksgiving!

Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don't know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations,
because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge,
because it will build your strength and character.

Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you're tired and weary,
because it means you've made a difference.

It's easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who
are also thankful for the setbacks.
Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
and they can become your blessings.

Author unknown.

Things for Which to be Thankful

Trains, cars, airplanes, horses and buggies that allow us to travel great distances to share Thanksgiving with our loved ones.

The spouse who complains when dinner is not on time, because s/he is home with me, not with someone else.

The teenager who is complaining about doing dishes, because that means she is at home & not on the streets.

The mess to clean after a party because it means I  have been surrounded by friends.

 The taxes I pay because it means that I'm employed.

 The clothes that fit a little too snug because it  means I have enough to eat.

 My shadow who watches me work because it means I  am out in the sunshine.

 A lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning  and gutters that need fixing because it means I have a home.

 All the complaining I hear about our government because it means we have freedom of speech.

 The space I find at the far end of the parking lot because it means I am capable of walking.

 My huge heating bill because it means I am warm.

 The lady behind me in church who sings off key because it means that I can hear.

 The piles of laundry and ironing because it means I have clothes to wear.

 Weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day because it means I have been productive.

 The alarm that goes off in the early morning hours because  it means that I'm alive.

 Getting too much email bogs me down but at least I know I  have friends who are thinking of me.

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Paige~

Thanks for all of that! It's a great reminder to be thankful for the little things in life!

It is wonderful that we set aside a day to honor being thankful, but we should treat each day as a day of thanks and be grateful for all we have, are able to do, or enjoy. 

There are so many things to be thankful for and people to be thankful to.  Any breath can be our last and there will be no further opportunity to say thanks. 

Thanks Ntsike,

That is so very true! Happy Thanksgiving!