Things I am Thankful For

[Kam]

Things I am thankful for:

1. My spouse. He might be a PITA but he has stood by me these 19 long years through financially numbing circumstances.

2. My children. I wish my children knew just how much I love them and the depths to which I would to protect them. My oldest daughter just turned 18 so I now have four adult children and one still in grade school.

3. My health. I have medical issues, but I still manage to roll out of bed every day, get dressed and go to work.

4. My job. As much as I ***** and moan about how I earn a living, I am fortunate to be employed. So many unemployed people are facing a bleak holiday season.

5. I am thankful I have a roof over my head, locking doors and that I can go to bed at the end of the day knowing my family is safe. So many homeless people rely upon the generosity of strangers for something to eat and a place to sleep.

6. I am thankful that my family has survived this bankruptcy. We are no longer dependent on pay day loans or title loans to float us another week. I am thankful we can answer the phone again and walk to our mailbox with confidence.

7. I am thankful I still have my eyesight and my fingers can still hold a crochet hook or cross-stitch needle. I am thankful for my writing groups and my journals.

8. I am thankful for the hugs from my youngest daughter and that she is still small enough to crawl in bed for a nap cuddle.

9. I am thankful for the love and devotion from "momma's little man" and "momma's little girl," even if I have to let Kyrah out 4-5 times a night.

10. I am thankful for the love of my grandbabies, all nine of them.

11. I am thankful for the pheasants, quail, squirrels and chickadees that flock to my porches for their handouts of seeds and crumbled bread.

12. I am thankful to the people here on this forum who have encouraged, guided, chided, chastized and listened when I felt lonely or discouraged.

I wish you all only the best for the Holiday Season and the New Year!

Kam

[Genenco]

Nice post Kam, I also am thankful for:

1. Mom still being alive and able to teach me some special cooking.

2. Not having Kids..(If you thought J Dalhmer was bad, I got news for you!)

3. Having medical insurance, so I can enjoy the upcoming year (Suicide runs in my family, thank goodness for drugs!)

4. Having 2 dogs who adore me, so I know I AM loved

5. Being smart enough to know I can do better and am willing (Sometimes) to try.

6. Not living near Canadian border..(Now, now, I'm talking weather, not people!)

7. Programmable coffee makers....

8. Vicodin...Yes, my back does hurt at times!

9. Having extra $$$ so I can make someone elses CHRISTMAS a nice one if not massively merry..(No, you get food, not booze! Being a "Secret Santa" is one of the best joys!)

10. A kitten who adores my Mother, though I rescued it. She taught me that my part was to save, not to own!

11. Physically and mentally better off then those who had no choice in how they were born and their afflictions. (That alone is enough!)

12. Caller ID hee hee hee!

13. Tolerance with idiots No, not here, at work..Otherwise, I'd have quit long ago!

14. Paying back mom by cleaning home..and other embaressing things..

15. Living in a country where I can say what I want, believe what I want and have a nice hamburger at a good price..Did anyone see that new "Kong Burger" at Wendys?? Oh my!

16. The right to keep and bear arms..If we could, let's arm bears as it should be more fair..Hey?

17. Zoos who treat the animals decently and show us that there's a whole different world out there.

18 Science and Space travel...(Many inventions came from those trips we take)

19 Computers..and the internet...Otherwise..

20. Otherwise, I wouldn't have all of you to converse with!

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))) )))))))))))))))))

[StaciMM]

1. 2. 3. My kids. Being a parent is truly a blessing!

4. My husband. Sure, he drives me nuts sometimes, he is a good guy. (And I wouldn't have the patience to start over!)

5. Inlaws who love me as if I were their own daughter.

6. Parents who are doing well. My dad is adjusting (as well as possible) to being a diabetic. They'll be spending Christmas with me!

7. Always having a roof over my head, and food on the table. Even in the worst of times, I've had family & friends to turn to.

8. My health, and the ability to walk. Simple things that are easy to take for granted, but I know first hand that they shouldn't be.

9. A job that I enjoy & the ability to earn a living.

10. A sense of humor and a good deal of patience. Wouldn't want to go thru life without 'em.

11. A garage w/ an automatic door opener. With all the rain we're having lately, and the chilly mornings, wouldn't want to lose those luxuries!

12. Email, the computer, and the internet for allowing me to keep in touch with my online support groups & friends, and therefore my sanity!

13. For the right to celebrate the holiday season, and for knowing what it is truly about.

[Annika]

1. My husband, who's the most generous, devoted guy I've ever met. And he's a hottie, too!

2. That we were miraculously able to keep our home after the bankruptcy.

3. My three cats and one dog ... especially my kitten, who thinks I hung the moon.

4. That we're actually going to have a Christmas this year. Last year was pretty bleak.

5. That the horrible pain I was in last year is gone, and that my recovery after major surgery was as easy as having a splinter removed (well, almost - LOL!).

6. That we've got food in the fridge!

7. That hubby was finally able to find a GREAT job, with insurance and benefits out the wazoo, after looking for AGES. We're still playing catch-up, but when we get there, his check will be enough to make ends meet.

8. That I have a wheelchair (even though it's rusty and dilapidated - LOL!) that I can use when I go shopping (etc.). My bad knee doesn't let me walk too far, but I can go all day sitting down.

9. Friends and family. Especially that my elderly grandparents are still around. I've been cooking for them three times a week to help them out.

10. My little $12 space heater from Wally World. Our heat's out, and with it 29 degrees outside, that little space heater comes in handy.

[Minnymouth]

I COUNT MY BLESSINGS ---

1. That God has taken care of me and granted me a way
to keep my home.
2. That I have friends and co-workers that I love dearly.
3. That I have a good job, with good benefits to help make my life a lot easier.
4. That I am basically in good health... not bad for my age.
5. That on a cold winter night I have the memory of past loved ones to keep me warm.
6. For two of the best dogs a woman ever had..... so full of love and affection, and such a great pleasure for me.
7. For the advice, suggestions, support, and kind prayers and thoughts from everyone on this forum....

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE.... COUNT YOUR BLESSING TOO!!!!