With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many people pause to reflect on the things they are thankful for. We asked our readers to share their thoughts during this special time of year.
Corinne said, "I'm pretty grateful for the dog we rescued from the Taney County Animal Shelter. Her name is Pearl, and she never fails to make me laugh!"
Nancy shared, "I am thankful for my home and the friends and family that God has blessed me with."
Said Douglas, "My family and Jesus Christ," while Gail stated, "I am thankful that God has not forsaken my family."
Carrie shared, "I am most thankful for life, warmth, health, food, home, God, family and best friends."
Valerie is thankful for "Our sweet twins that we get to share the holiday with."
Said Phyllis, "I am thankful for my family to be in good health and being able to have food on our table to say thanks over together.”
Tracie noted, "I'm thankful for my family and friends and also my fur babies. I am also thankful that we are all healthy and free. I am very thankful for our veterans!"
"I am thankful, not just on Thanksgiving but every day of the year," said AnnaLee. "I try to make sure I thank God every day for food and shelter. He has also blessed me with my beautiful family. At the holidays we think back on our loved ones who are no longer with us, but we know that heaven is sweeter with them there. Every day that I live, I am blessed."
Donna, a newlywed, shared, "I am so grateful t have a second chance to have a wonderful man in my life. To have two daughters is a bonus. God has been very good to me."
Becky is thankful for "Friends and family that have been so wonderfully supportive and helpful during my hospital adventures and recovery from heart valve surgery this past year."
Mellodie is "Thankful for healing of illnesses and better health for my family. So thankful, also, for my job."
"I am so thankful for Jesus," said Olive. He is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow."
Heather shared, "I am so thankful for many things—my family, friends, workplace, co-workers, manager, cozy house, vehicle, school, church family and living in the most wonderful community. Being able to raise my daughter here is such a privilege. The good Lord has blessed me so much and I am very thankful and grateful."
Jessie is "Thankful for my Savior," while Tiffany is thankful for "my sobriety and a second chance to be a daughter, sister, auntie, girlfriend and, most of all, a mother."
Said Carolyn, "I am thankful that Jesus loves me and that I've been able to have an operation last year on my shoulder and two weeks ago I had another one to replace a bad heart valve. Looking forward to getting my strength back and feeling normal again."
Kevin shared, "I'm grateful to have an awesome wife and kid. I'm off the streets, drug free (been three years), and I'm grateful to be breathing."
Jodi said, "I'm grateful for my husband and family. I'm also grateful for my recovery, which made me a better person and Meme."
R.B. shared, "I'm forever grateful to the God-loving folks who voted a leader - not a liar nor politician - into the presidency to repair three generations of immoral behavior. Thank you, Jesus Christ, our creator and savior."
"Thank you, Lord, for everything you do for me, my family, my friends and everyone that is here on earth" is Annette's prayer. "I am grateful to have a second chance in life. I am also grateful that I am 100% healthy at my age. I am grateful for being able to give back to the community."
Doug added, "I am most thankful for the friends and people I've met through the years on my journey. I'm very thankful for all the opportunities I've had in life. And, I'm most thankful to God for another year!"
Debbie summed up what many were thinking this season, noting, "It's been a tough year. I am thankful for my family and that we have survived!"
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