Things to be thankful for

by Ruth Woodhouse

Even when you are carrying deep pain in your heart, there are still things you can find to be very grateful for and blessings to count. I am reminded of Pollyanna and her "glad game", whereby she continually looked on the...read more

by Kim Latham

There are a lot of people that only give thanks once a year, well maybe that is not all true. There are others that do not even look upon what it is in their lives that they should be thankful for. I do not consider my...read more

by Pamela Kay

Each day is overflowing with things to be thankful for, if only we see them. Simple things like being alive, the warmth of the sun, a sudden Spring shower, the beauty of a flower, the faithfulness of a pet and the kindness...read more

by Alisha Link

There are so many things in life to be thankful for, and often enough we focus so much on the negative we forget about all the wonderful things in our lives. For me it goes beyond just the basics of food, clothing, shelte...read more

by Amy Browne

Everyone should be thankful for something and this is my top ten list for those things of which I am most thankful. It is in no particular order; simply things that I am thankful for within life. I am thankful that I a...read more

by Debbie Yowell

There are numerous things to be thankful for in our country. I strongly feel that the freedom of speech is one of the greatest gifts we have to be thankful for. Being able to write this article is a freedom that one shou...read more

by Terry Marsh

The vibrant magenta of the of the rising sun illuminates the morning horizon. I walk barefoot in cool, wet sand watching gulls dive for breakfast in the low tide. And I'm thankful for another day. Another day to breathe, t...read more

by LuluGodzilla

MY THANKFUL BOX. About five years ago, when I was getting divorced and my young daughter and I were going to living alone again, I decided to make a "Thankful" box. This actually came as an idea because I used it as an e...read more

by Helen Heard

Things To Be Thankful For I remember watching the movie "White Christmas", and there's one scene in the way or Rosemary Clooney's (yes as in George, she was his aunt) character Betty Haynes can't sleep. She goes down to...read more

by Skylar Taylor

Gratitude is the most important lesson we can learn in life other than humility. We go through life complaining about what we do not have, what we have not accomplished. We are envious of those we know and do not know simp...read more

by Jeanette Harris

If I, had to name stuff that I am thankful for, One is that Jesus loved us enough to died a horrible to open the gates of heaven for us sinners. If you believe in the rosary then we should also be thankful to Mary the virg...read more

by Myrna Writewood

Things to be thankful for, for being here, being alive, for being able to have the talent to do things. I'm thankful for each and every day that comes along. When I get up in the morning I'm so grateful for the day, g...read more

by L.A. Wolfe

I should have been more thankful this past Thanksgiving. We spent the day with new friends at a bountiful feast. Despite being a vegetarian, my plate was full, my pants tight after the meal. So why then was I grousing ...read more

by Helen Tay

Thank you. Thank you. Being thankful puts us in a contented state of mind. There are many things we can be thankful for and as the saying goes, "Count your blessings". Once we start doing that, we are aware that we are ...read more

by Esther Orleans

Seasons of Life Rugged Roads, unpaved ground Unpredictable weather Rainy and sunny days Seasons of life Autumn Thank you autumn When leaves turn and change colors leaves falling down to ground when daylight se...read more

by Nivarni

Things to be thankful for can be a countless, endless task to complete and so it is good for a soul to count their blessings no matter how big or small they seem. Some people sometimes live day by day without being grat...read more

by Dave Arcaro

Valentines Day, just like Sweetest Day, is a waste of time Another "holiday" is here. The man-made concoction called Valentines Day. Another day where we gotta trudge out of the warm house and dig the car out of a snow ...read more

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by John Lollio

Things I am thankful for. With the holidays fast approaching it is easy to get lost in all the hype and commercialism. Running around trying to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list and trying desperately...read more

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by Monike Titus

Being Thankful, for my family and friends. Being Thankful, able to bless my Lord and say amen. Being Thankful for the strangers I meet. Being Thankful for the food I eat. Im Thankful truly I must say, for everything be...read more

by Pathseeker

When I started raking the leaves under dark skies this morning, my natural inclination was to complain to myself about the chore. So many other more pleasant things I could be doing, I thought. The mall, the TV, books, the...read more