I'm Thankful for ___ (fill in the blank)

**forHISglory** · 11-20-2007, 12:49 PM

Despite all the hustle of the Thanksgiving holiday, I really do try to step back and meditate on why I am thankful, and to whom I am thankful, and for what I am thankful. This year, I'll nominate my parents as my "thankful project". Mom and Dad just celebrated their 60th wedding anni. They still live on the farm, do a lot of gardening (so that they can give away veggies), are active in church, and have a ministry of taking care of "the old people". Mom has macular degeneration and has lost 75% of her sight, and has two knee replacements that didn't go so well. Dad has heart problems, and a bum arm from the time he fell off the barn roof. Nevertheless, they work and give and love. Grandma and Grandpa built the house where Mom and Dad live, and they were married in the living room of that house. The romance is still there, as evidenced by the twinkle in Dad's eye. They have gone through some really bad financial times; farming in the 80s was horrible and many lost everything they had. Mom and Dad lived frugally, and made it. What a great lesson to all of us kids and the grandkids. They have given us laughter, hope, faith. I am so thankful for my parents. How about you, my friend? Who can you nominate as your "thankful project"? What's the story you can share? Happy Thanksgiving!

**Kitten20** · 11-20-2007, 01:02 PM

I am thankful for my grandparents. They celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary a few months ago. They raised 5 children (plus me) and are still going strong. My grandma is a cancer survivor (endometrial cancer) and has suffered from heart problems. My grandpa is the friendliest, most people-oriented person I have ever met and will do anything for his family. At the beginning of their marriage, they got deep into debt, but somehow managed pay it all off -- even while raising 6 young children. They are truly my heroes and I am thankful for them every day.

**kittykatstrong** · 11-20-2007, 01:23 PM

I am thankful for my family. It makes my heart full and happy when I walk in the door. Our favorite thing to do is hang out at home and read, cook, watch t.v. as long as we are doing it together.

Katy

**ms. frugal kugel** · 11-20-2007, 06:43 PM

This year, I'm most thankful for my Dad's recovery from bladder cancer, alcoholism, and cigarette smoking. I never thought he'd be a kindly old grandfather to my kids, but he is! The Veteran's Home (which I'm also thankful for) is helping him recover and thrive, and when they test him for depression levels, he scores a *zero*! He is gentle and new, and its strange for me - I have to get used to this not-scary man! Yeah go Dad

**miss_thrifty** · 11-21-2007, 12:46 PM

Im thankful for My hubby and kids.

**Dancing Lotus** · 11-21-2007, 01:03 PM

I am most thankful that my brother has gotten out of the military and is home.

I am also thankful for all the hard work and dedication my dh gives to his family.

**wulong32** · 11-23-2007, 01:18 AM

Im thankful for everything. Thankful for my family, friends, freedom, the air I breathe. Im blessed beyond measure and for that I am thankful.

**Persimmon Lace** · 11-23-2007, 11:15 AM

Dh and I talked about this last night. It was so cold out and we had a fire in the fireplace heating the house. We were thankful for a warm home and that our families were safe and warm. We reminded the cat and the dog they should be thankful as well, lots of little furry animals left out in the cold and hungry

yes we're a little goofy. Not to mention all the people who don't have warm places to sleep or enough to eat.

I'm also thankful to have been born here and have the freedom to celebrate our thankfulness.

**leezza** · 11-23-2007, 03:56 PM

I am thankful for:
Family (I have wonderful parents, and great sisters)
Husband (he is my HERO)
Health
Home (a safe place to live, and food on the table)
Country
Military

the list goes on but these are tops.

leezza

**starsapphire** · 11-23-2007, 10:15 PM

My list could go on and on but here's what's currently tops on my list:

I'm grateful that DH's back surgery went well, was a success and he is recovering well from it.

I'm grateful that everything fell into place the right way concerning his surgery, including the financial side of it, due to DH staying on top of everything and making many phone calls.

I'm grateful for all of our friends who have loved and supported us through this.

I'm grateful for my DH, my daughter, SIL and grandkids.

I'm happy to still be on this planet sucking air. God is good

**cab54** · 11-26-2007, 04:03 PM

Happy to have my health, and dh --despite his health problems-- is hanging in there. And my sons are doing well.

**mmy2grls** · 12-12-2007, 04:18 PM

I'm thankful for having a shovel in my car when my car got stuck in the driveway this afternoon lol

**VanVivCam** · 12-12-2007, 04:27 PM

I am thankful for God and all his wonderful blessings. There really are too many to count.

I am extremely thankful for my parents, they raised us in Church. I am thankful for my hubby, he has stayed around longer than I thought he would and he is truly a blessing to me and Sara

toile · 12-12-2007, 06:24 PM

Gosh what a great thread!!!!!!

I'm so so so thankful for my kids and my hubby, they are my entire life.

I'm thankful my special need son is in private school this year on scholarship.
He's free of bullies, and happy for the first time

His private school is staffed with angels, I do believe.

I'm so thankful our family has our health.

I'm so thankful for hubbies hard work at the same job since 1991.

Gosh I could go on and on.

But really its about the family in the end

Im also thankful for this site and that after years of reading, I finally jumped in.

**nwmissourigal** · 12-12-2007, 09:42 PM

There are so many things that I am thankful for. But most of all I am thankful that I am one of God's children and I know that he loves me very much. I am thankful for the man that married me after my first husband passed away. He took in a woman with 4 children, and one of them was handicapped and never blinked an eye at the responsiblity he was taking on. I am thankful that his mother and father taught him to be a stand up guy and never be afraid of a challenge. He is my hero, my husband, and most of all my best friend. He is a good father and grandfather and treats my children and grandchildren like they are his own. I am blessed with 5 daughters and 8 grandchildren. What more could a woman want....oh yea...he is so frugal....maybe that's why we get along so well...LOL...Blessing to you all..Kathy