Tuesday, November 30, 2010

A 1,000 comment challenge -- Nov. 29

You guys are doing great! Keep it up! It's so cool to read your thank you's! (I read every one.)

All righty folks. I was inspired by my friend Lisa's post on Facebook to spend November remembering what I am thankful for. I will be updating this post every day in November with one thing I am thankful for. As I update it, I will change the date so that it stays on the top of the page.

Who will join me? Will you try to comment on this post every day as well? If you are up for the challenge with me, you'll be commenting on my post 30 times! :) If I can get 34 people to join me in this challenge, that would put me at 1,000 comments on one post!

Your thanks can be one word, two words, just a few words.

In addition, I am going to come up with my bits of thanks outside of God and family and friends which are, of course, at the top of my list.

So, here we go. Please join me by adding a comment every day in November. Let's see how close to 1,000 comments we can get! My blog gets about 300 hits per day. I have 135 followers. I only need about one-fourth of you to participate to make this happen.

November 1: Family time (JB's fantastic hours and no deployment.)
November 2: Technology (I have no idea how I would survive living across the world without Skype, airplanes, email, and the Internet.)
November 3: Real Estate Agents (It appears ours may have sold our condo! We signed the paperwork today. PRAY!)
November 4: Innocence (How wonderful it is to get to witness children laughing and playing without a care on their minds.)
November 5: "Friends" that fill in for the families that we miss so much.
November 6: Unique talents. Attended a Turkish ballet tonight. How awesome our God is to give people different talents so we can all bless each other.
November 7: Communication. An uninterrupted hour talking to my husband.
November 8: Our health. How often we take for granted being well.
November 9: A husband who cooks. Enough said.
November 10: Hugs from my boys.
November 11: Veterans. People willing to die for freedom. Not sure I could do that.
November 12: Chocolate. Food in general. God didn't have to create us with a need to eat but I think he did because it is such a social event for us. Good friends, good food, and good times. Even better if it is chocolate.
November 13: Our bodies ability to heal. For the first time since I did the triathlon with Kristy last year, my feet finally feel "right" again. I am running the best I have in a long time.
November 14: Our church. I am so blessed to worship with other believers on Base, just as we are.
November 15: Mail. What would be do without the "pony express." Seriously though. Doesn't it amaze you that someone is organized enough to get things across the world in just a matter of weeks, and if you pay enough, DAYS?
November 16: Encouragement. I needed it today.
November 17: Friends willing to babysit. Thanks Shane and Linda!
November 18: Sleep. A good night of it can really change your perspective in the morning.
November 19: Miracles. We do serve an amazing God, don't we?
November 20: My housekeeper. She took a week off to celebrate the Muslim holiday. I knew she was good but not having her for two weeks makes me really realize how blessed I am to enjoy that luxury.
November 21: Doctors and medicine.I had to take JB to the ER last night for a migraine. How blessed we are to have medicine to help allieve pain.
November 22: Friends for my boys. Click here to see Elijah's best pal.
November 23: Our Chaplain and his wife. They will be returning back to the States next week, at least a year earlier than they had planned. Yet despite not understanding why life is going the way it is, they are praising Him. Amen.
November 24: Our country. While we don't live in the USA now and there are many "issues" with our country, the United States is surely a wonderful place.
November 25: Transportation. How changed our world is by the ability to move from place to place!
November 26: Touching my children. Holding their hands as we cross the street, having them sit on my lap to read a story, feeling them stroke my arm as we watch a movie together. What amazing power love is.
November 27: My husband. I know I said I wasn't going to include a thank you for an individual person, but I just have to. He is such a fantastic man. He manages the many roles he must play with incredible patience and kindness. I would be lost without him.
November 28: Unconditional love. The love we have from Christ is without boundaries. I understand that love through the way I love my children. Despite their sin and days that cause me to want to go crazy, I love them. I will always love them. NOTHING they could do would ever change my love for them. That's how Christ loves us. Amazing.
November 29: Surprises. Sometimes life goes differently than we had hoped! And aren't we glad they happened?
November 30: Neighbors. It is such a blessing to feel like I can call on someone at anytime.

KEEP THE COMMENTS COMING FOLKS! ONE FOR EACH DAY IN NOVEMBER!

144 comments:

Kiley said...

November 1st-My husband. Without him I truly would be very alone.

November 2nd-My children. Despite many family members being against us having 5. I am truly blessed at what God has given me each and every day.

Mermaid said...

Nov 2 - My formerly-preemie twins had their 18 month check ups with a perfect bill of health! I am thankful that they have come so far in such a short amount of time.

Sophia said...

November 1st...The ability to love and worship God

November 2nd....The gorgeous sunshine!

Susan said...

November 1: My job - with so many people out of work, I try to remember each and every day that no matter how hard it is to come in sometimes, at least I have some place to go.

November 2: My wonderful family - love, support, encouragement, always being there.

Lisa Cronk said...

Nov 1 - Similar to Wendi's Nov 1, I am thankful for my work hours. I am blessed to have a wonderful job, doing what I love, with wonderful people, only 3 days a week (most weeks) so that I can spend a lot of time home with my children. It is a far improvement from residency and, as stupid as it sounds, I am really happy to get to sleep in my own bed every night.

Nov 2 - the simple things in life, like the snuggle time I got with Sarah today while Austin took his nap. She's so active these days that it is rare for her to snuggle up on my shoulder these days.

nicole said...

Nov 1 - My aunt, a breast cancer survivor, who will celebrate her 66th birthday this weekend.
Nov 2- Our growing (and very active!) fetus.
Nov 3 - The opportunity to receive a great education.
Nov 4 - The right to vote.
Nov 5 - Food that pleases the palate.
Nov 6 - An amazing husband.
Nov 7 - Great friends.
Nov 8 - My grandma made it out of three surgeries within the same month.
Nov 9 - That I've been so many places around the world and have the means to keep exploring.

I was on a roll, so I thought I would just brainstorm until the page was full. Hopefully this counts :-)

Anonymous said...

Nov.1-The rain. Without it we wouldn't be the evergreen state.
Nov.2-The sunshine.
Nov.3-My husband-He works really hard to provide for our family.
Nov.4-My 7 beautiful blessings from the Lord.
Nov.5-My comfortable and dry house.
Nov.6-My truck that just got fixed.
Nov.7-Strangers that are willing to help out when your car battery dies and it is pouring rain outside and you have no one to call.
Nov.8-

Anonymous said...

November 1 - a dentist. The Tabaru people we lived with in Halmahera didn't have one. I told myself thru my whole procedure today what a privilege to have one :)

Nov 2 -legs that can walk in the last of the beautiful fall colors
Tante Jan

Anonymous said...

Friends

Heather said...

Nov. 1 - Everything pumpkin. Tastily delicious with a hint of making you feel like you're healthy eating at the same time.

Nov. 2 - Sunshine. What a wonderful warm reminder every day.

Becky said...

Nov 1st - my 7 year wedding anniversary, so I want to thank God for my amazing husband

Nov 2nd - I am thankful for peace that surpasses understanding

Lady Di said...

November 1: salvation

November 2: Living in the USA

Janelle Keller said...

Life...saving them and cherishing them :)

Anonymous said...

Nov. 1 life
Nov. 2 forgiveness
Nov. 3 salvation
Joan

Emily said...

Nov. 1 - good neighbors
Nov. 2 - air travel

hil said...

Nov 1st: my oldest boy likes candy but not too much.
Nov 2nd: coffee shops for some quiet work time.

Joia said...

I'm thankful for Great friends, near and far! =)

Anonymous said...

November 1: My husband is still in our lives. He's had many near-death experiences and my own dad died at 52/hubby is 56 tomorrow!

November 2: Hubby and youngest (13) are celebrating their birthdays together! Hubby leaves tomorrow for business trip!

November 3: The halloween candy goes to the office so I won't eat it! My hips/rear end are grateful!

Lynda

Mrs. H said...

I'm a couple of days late...so today I am thankful for my husband. I am thankful for a hardworking husband you loves me unconditional. I am blessed!

Kiley said...

November 3rd-For my girl scout troop and their parents. For my "Girls" are the future of our small community and growing nation. That I have the ability to be a leader and show them how to grow, learn and be successful leaders of America. Great feeling!

Susan said...

November 3 - thankful for the much needed rain we've had the last two days.

Joy Z said...

I just checked in today, so here are mine for the last few days:
Nov. 1 - I get to go to California and see family who I haven't see for 12 years!!!
Nov. 2 - The priviledge and right to vote
Nov. 3 - A rainy, cuddly sick day. Somehow taking care of sick kids just seems right on a rainy day.

Emily said...

Nov. 3 - grandparents, mine and my kids'!

cbrueggie said...

nov 1 -- my two amazing superheroes
nov 2 -- my husband.
nov. 3 -- someone else cleaned my bathrooms!

Lady Di said...

November 3 Karen Faye (celebrating her birthday)

Mermaid said...

Nov 3 - I'm thankful that I made a large dinner last night so we'll have leftovers for dinner tonight. No cooking!

Becky said...

Nov 3rd - I am thankful for my family who is just as excited about our upcoming adoption as they would be about a pregnancy (many people unfortunately don't find this to be the case).

Anonymous said...

Nov. 4.....digital cameras!!!!!
Joni

Tiffany said...

Oops, I'm a little behind here. But I like this idea!

Nov 1 - my husband and kids
Nov 2 - My wonderful supportive parents
Nov 3 - medical caregivers and advancements. We just learned that my son has cystic fibrosis and it's scary, but it's good to know that treatments have come a long way in the past few decades and I have hope they will continue to go far in the upcoming years. I'm thankful for the doctors and treatments that will help him have a normal life (Hopefully!)

Lisa Cronk said...

Nov 3 - the right to vote.

Lady Di said...

November 4 my husband

Joy Z said...

nov. 4
A husband who encourages me to get up in the mornings for quiet times.

Kiley said...

November 4th-Best Friends. Even though I can't say I have a best "girl friend" I can say that my husband is my best friend. Super lucky to have him.

Becky said...

Nov 4th - wonderful friends

Emily said...

Nov. 4 - hand lotion. Winter is SO hard on the skin!

lady di said...

My church family-living here for 35 years away from relatives, they have become more family to me. So thankful for them.

Anonymous said...

memories
Joni

Mermaid said...

Nov 4 - I'm thankful Harris Teeter has double coupons this week. That's all I can come up with.

Mermaid said...

Nov 5- Friday!

Joy Z said...

Nov. 5
Today I am thankful for my Dad arriving w/ his fiancee who is from China. I'm really excited to meet her.

Kiley said...

November 5th-Birthdays. It gives us the chance to remind ourselves how special we are. Especially our children's birthdays. Its one day we can spend looking back at how miraculous that day was and how special it is to have them with us.

Tiffany said...

November 4 - Military health benefits! I am SO thankful we don't have to pay for hospital visits, dr appointments, meds, etc.

Tiffany said...

November 5 - having an older child to help out. When my husnband can't be around because of work or deployment, etc, I am SO thankful to have an 11 yr old around who is SUCH an amazing big sister to my almost-2-yr old son.

JenH said...

Weather in the 70s!

Anonymous said...

Nov 4 - My oldest is feeling better AND nobody else in the family has caught the bug.

Nov 5 - So grateful I looked at my calendar 30 mins before the pest control people were due which meant I was dressed by the time they got here! PJ's wouldn't have been acceptable!

Lynda

Sophia said...

November 3rd-Music, both listening and creating!

November 4th-Lattes :) Especially flavored ones.

Novemeber 5th- The warm, dry house that I am blessed to be in while it snows/rains outside.

Lisa Cronk said...

Nov 4 - Education - Austin just adores his school and is learning so much.
Nov 5 - Great coworkers. Even when the whole clinic's computers (with all the patient's records on EMR) crashed for 2 hours, the patients got good care and everybody held it together.

Susan said...

November 4 - My awesome husband
November 5 - The great folks in my Sunday School class.

Anonymous said...

people like Tiffany -my heart is with her as her son has cystic fibrosis and she gives thanks -Nov 3;

Nov 4 movies -found a fun old one called Hopscotch with Walter Matheau -total relax!

Nov 5 the idea of swimming pools indoors -so i can swim in the winter
Tante Jan

Lady di said...

November 6 Sweet Sleep.

Lisa Cronk said...

Nov 6 - my family for adoring my children and taking care of them when Mommy and Daddy's work schedules overlap or when we need a bit of time out together (We're going to a 70s party my work colleagues are throwing and it is the first time we have been out together in a looooong time!).

Joy Z said...

Double and Triple thankful today for having my son Victor all safe and sound with us. Yesterday we had one of those notorious boy-who-gets-upset-and-runs-away-down-the-block-and-parents-have-to-call-police-to-report-child-missing-days. Thankfully a neighbor thought he looked odd by himself and called the police. By the time I called to report him missing, they were already with him. He wouldn't tell them where he lived though because he was panicked thinking he was in deep trouble. Never been happier to hug my son in my whole life!

Anonymous said...

Nov 6th - Fun times spent with friends shopping at a holiday fair!

Lynda

Heather said...

Nov. 3 - Spending more days healthy than sick

Nov. 4 - Flowers. They are just awesome.

Nov. 5 - Cuddling infront of a warm fire on a cold night.

Nov. 6 - Coffee!

Nov. 7 - Sugar!

Mermaid said...

Nov 6 - peaceful Saturdays at home with my little family.

Tiffany said...

Nov 6 - SUNSHINE! A beautiful day with the sun shining brightly makes a 40-something degree day more bearable. :-)

Kiley said...

November 6th-Patience. Sometimes this is a hard thing to come by. But I know that if I am patient and with prayer, comes many opportunities.

November 7th-God! Because sometimes I just wonder how I have managed to get through some of the most worse times in my life. And then I am reminded, its because of him.

Susan said...

November 6 - my church family
November 7 - an extra hour of sleep thanks to daylight savings time!

Lady Di said...

Week ends

Anonymous said...

November 6 -legs to walk/run in beautiful fall foliage
Nov 7 -different cultures and languages -finding Indonesians in Chicago!
Tante Jan

Joy Z said...

Nov. 7
An extra hour to get my little ones ready for church this morning. This is especially helpful since my husband and three oldest helpers went fishing today. God's grace is even at work in the small things.

hil said...

Nov 6: work was slow!
Nov 7: babies falling asleep nursing so I can too.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful fall day to sit/read in the forest while the birthday boy and friends play paintball! Lynda

Lady Di said...

November 8
Friends to walk/talk with early in the a.m.-keeping me motivated to exercise!

Kiley said...

November 8th-Grandparents. They are so important in our kiddos lives. It makes me sad that my husbands dad doesn't want to take this roll seriously. But my kiddos have some fantastic grandparents in Maine!! :-)

Susan said...

Nov 8 - sunshine on a Monday morning!

Mermaid said...

Nov 8 - finally ordered our new oven! (the old one liked to pick its own temperature, every few minutes)

Anonymous said...

Friends who want you to come over so badly that they don't care if you have on no makeup and are wearing holy clothes! Lynda

Kell said...

Nov 1- A nice warm house as temps in Vermont get cooler.
Nov 2- Jobs for my husband and I as others are having trouble finding them.
Nov 3- My neighbors (Mom and sister) who are always ready to help out.
Nov 4- The 22 years I had with my dad and the hope to see him again.
Nov 5- DVD players in cars. Enough said.
Nov 6- A great Christian school for my little ones to attend.
Nov 7- Wendi's blog. As a cousin of Isaac's birthmom, I love reading about their adventures.
Nov 8- My sweet baby who is 12 weeks old today.

Emily said...

Nov. 8 - beyond thankful for a reassuring heartbeat today from another one of God's miracles.

Lady Di said...

November 9; This fabulous weather we're having!!!

Kiley said...

November 9th-Modern technology. I don't know how we would survive (especially the kids) not being able to talk and skype with my sister and nephew when they move to S. Korea next week.

Joy Z said...

Nov. 7
Thankful that Vic had a day off even though he really could have gone in. This is his super busy time of year so we cherish the moments we have with him.

Joy Z said...

Nov. 8
Three of my six are in Blended School today (a homeschool group) so I get a much needed quieter day to get some stuff done!

Anonymous said...

Nov 8th - What a joy to have a "cuppa" with a dear friend 1000 mi away over the phone 1st thing in the morning! Lynda

Susan said...

November 9 - I am thankful today for good health.

Emily said...

November 9 - a warm house on a chilly day

Grama Di said...

Thankful that E didn't have to have shots!

Mermaid said...

Nov 10 - this cold isn't the worst cold I've had.

Susan said...

Nov 10 - my four-legged children: Max and Memphis

Joy Z said...

Nov. 10
A date w/ my fabulous husband last night. He is amazing and I love him fiercely!

Lisa Cronk said...

I'm behind...

Nov 7 - beautiful fall weather
Nov 8 - reliable transportation (i logged a lot of miles going between hospitals that day)
Nov 9 - my son. His 4th birthday!
Nov 10 - i know this sounds weird, but i got a ticket today for not coming to a complete stop at a stop sign. i'm thankful that our law enforcement didn't have anything better to do today than give me a ticket. they often face dangers and serious crimes and i am thankful for their service to our community.
Nov 11 - my cleaning lady. what a luxury that allows me to spend more time with my kids!

: ) Lisa

Kell said...

Nov 9- My baby's tear duct became unclogged on it's own
Nov 10- Health
Nov 11- Our veterans, of course

Joy Z said...

Nov. 11
On this Veterans Day, I am so very grateful for the men and women who serve our country in the military!

Lady Di said...

November 11
Our Veterans

hil said...

Nov 10: happy baby, steady hand for a procedure ( I was doing it,not receiving )
Nov 11: Psalms. I once read them to an old woman in the ICU at her request. She was dying. I had forgotten about that night until your post.

Lisa Cronk said...

I lost track of the days and skipped ahead yesterday...so I'll skip ahead today and say for Nov 12 (tomorrow) I'm thankful for our military, and not just the ones in service or veterans, but every person who has "served" the military and made sacrifices for our nation's freedom and safety. By that, I mean that the families of the military personnel, who make enormous sacrifices moving, missing their loved ones while they're away, and even unfortunately becoming orphans or widows when they lose their loved ones. They also deserve our praise and I am very thankful for you all.

camfox said...

Nov 11- I'm thankful for my good friends who live close by. I don't have family nearby, so I rely on freinds a lot. Today I am thankful for the opportunity to help a friend who has done a ton for me. It was my chance to repay. And then I was in a bind, and another friend helped me out. What a blessing friends are.

Lady Di said...

November 12 a fun visit w/ our grandbaby and a good report on her sister in utero!

Anonymous said...

Nov 9 - Beautiful Fall day for time outside. Nov 10th - peaceful home. Nov 11th - lovely trip to the country and new great niece! Nov 12th hubby comes home from business trip. Lynda

Susan said...

Nov 11 - for all those who have served and are currently serving our country both stateside and over seas so that we can enjoy the freedom we have

Nov 12 - for friends I've never met who care so fiercely about their brothers and sisters in Christ and are not ashamed to ask others to pray

Joy Z said...

Thankful to be traveling today to CA to see family. I will be even more thankful when I make it back home to the most important ones!

Kell said...

Nov. 12- Medical advances- A kid I know is part of a 17-person chain of kidney transplants this weekend

Anonymous said...

November 8 God's Word to read, run to, rest in...

November 9 sleep

November 10 -the Smit family we got to visit -who cared for our children and made them family on holidays and summers during their college years while we were overseas...so grateful...

November 11 -That God thought of my son -in-law...and this is his birthday...

November 12 -for little Lia turning 3 today..health and who she is!
Tante Jan

Mermaid said...

Nov 11 {I'm behind} - My sweet babies

Mermaid said...

Nov 12 - My "old" nanny is returning! And, she's pregnant. Fortunately, her due date is about when we wanted our kids in preschool, anyway. They are lucky to have her back. She's a rock star.

Mermaid said...

Nov 13 - Gingerbread Pancakes

Lady Di said...

Awesome time of thanksgiving prayer with our ladies!

Emily said...

November 14 - so thankful my husband was preserved and protected by the Lord during an ATV accident yesterday.

Lady Di said...

December 14 Week ends

lady di said...

oops....where was my head. I meant November 14 (obviously)

Kell said...

Nov. 13- Family nights with the kiddos
Nov. 14- That I can ease back into work after my maternity leave
Nov. 15- Keurig machines

Kiley said...

November 10th-My Hubby, for letting me take part in anything and everything that I want to do in life and always being there to help out in anyway.

November 11th-Anabelle! It might have been the roughest year I have ever gone through in my entire life, but honestly, she made me a better person. Though sometimes I forget how lucky I am in life, I am reminded at how lucky I was to have her in my life.

November 12th-The ability to surprise my sister and nephew before the move to South Korea. The look on their face was completely worth it!!

November 13th-Visiting family!

November 14th-Thankful that God, Anabelle and Jason's mom were all watching us yesterday. Because if Jason had a reason to speed up, we would have been in the worse accident ever on the road coming home yesterday. Still trying to recover from that. Even more thankful the kids didn't see it.

November 15th-Seseme Street. Sometimes mommy just needs that hour to get the house cleaned, laundry done, and important phone calls and emails out of the way.

Emily said...

November 15 - I'm thankful for my husband's job.

Emily said...

November 16 - so thankful for Costco shopping carts that can fit two kids side-by-side. I wish I had those everywhere!

Anonymous said...

Nov 13 my daughter's in-laws who love our kids and grands so beautifully!

Nov 14 parents who helped plant the seeds to know Christ and gave me soooo many opportunities --

Nov 15 for Eddie and Hannah and their 3 little ones -their love for each other, God and us.

Nov 16 living close to two of my grands and their parents

Nov 17 -32 years with your uncle Ed -my best friend!

Tante Jan

Lady Di said...

November 16 Watching my children being wonderful parents. What a blessing they are.

November 17 'Family Altars' Special time in the 'word' and prayer w/ hubby before work.

Anonymous said...

November 17 - I'm thankful for having been raised by wonderful God fearing parents!
Linda

Joy Z said...

nov. 13
Thankful to be able to watch the marriage of my 79-year-old Grandmother to a most wonderful man. Both widowed, both serving the Lord for all their lives, and now they get to experience yet again the beautiful picture of Christ and His church.

Joy Z said...

Nov. 14
Thankful to re-connect w/ my brother, sister-in-law niece whom I hadn't seen for 10 years. Amazing.

Joy Z said...

Nov. 15
Was so thankful to visit with my grandparents and that they got to meet another of their great-grandchildren.

Joy Z said...

Nov. 16
I had the most wonderful priviledge to lead my sister-in-law to the Lord. Words can not even begin describe the thankfulness that I feel. I am in utter disbelief at how the Lord worked in this situation. Simply put, one of the most amazing works of God that I have ever seen in anyone's life.

Joy Z said...

Nov. 17
Thankful for my littlest guy, Vincent, who turns 2 today. What a sweet little guy he is and an incredible blessing to our family.

Kiley said...

November 17th-My sister and nephew making it safely half way across the world to South Korea. Hurray!!

Emily said...

November 17th - I'm thankful that my elderly grandma, who suffers from dementia, still enjoys visits with my kids, even if she doesn't know who we are. I love seeing her smile.

Anonymous said...

November 18 -for music! Particularly today, Vivaldi's Gloria!
Tante Jan

Joy Z said...

Nov. 18
My home. Not my house, but my home. I am so blessed to have the most wonderful, peaceful place to call home.

camfox said...

November 19th- naps

Lady Di said...

November 18 Turkey artichoke sammich at Paneras

November 19 Knowing and trusting that God is my source! He takes good care of me!

Joy Z said...

Nov. 19
Cherry Coke Zero
Had to have a day when I was thankful for a frivilous thing. =)

Lisa Cronk said...

I'm way behind...

Nov 13 - Birthday parties - each birthday is a celebration of life and we had a blast with the family over to celebrate Austin's birthday. It was wonderful to see him SO happy all day.

Nov 14 - Church - After moving, we have found a new Church community that is comfortable and welcoming to our family and now my kids actually behave during Church! It is a miracle.

Nov 15 - Health - we have the luxury of minor illness being annoying. We haven't had to deal with major illness like some of our friends and family have.

Nov 16 - Preschool - Austin loves his school and it is so fun to hear about what he is learning there.

Nov 17 - Our cozy fireplace - so nice to sit by and just feel warm all over.

Nov 18 - Carpet cleaner - I woke up yesterday and walked out of my bedroom to find poop all over our new carpet all the way down the hall and into Austin's bedroom. After 409 carpet cleaner and my awesome mom - It is good as new!

Nov 19 - Groceries - we complain when our grocery store is out of the particular kind of milk we buy (organic skim milk). Really, we are blessed that we can go to a grocery store and buy the food we need. Wendi's predicament of not being able to get milk at the store would be difficult in this house. (We go through $90 of milk a month.)

Lady Di said...

November 20 Good morning snuggles with grandaughter! So sweet!

Emily said...

November 20 - I'm thankful for cupboards and refrigerators and freezers stocked full of food. We are so blessed.

Joy Z said...

Nov. 20
My own washer and dryer. Seriously, how do people do it at the laundromat?

Lady Di said...

November 21 People stepping up to the plate when there is a need. When everyone operates in their gifting everything gets done!! Love it!

Lisa Cronk said...

Nov 20 - A win for Notre Dame Football. GO IRISH!

Nov 21 - a nice warm house (it is freezing rain and very slippery outside)

Joy Z said...

Nov. 21
Thankful to Homeschool and for a wonderful husband who works very hard to make it possible.

Lisa Cronk said...

Nov 22 - "I love you mommy" - it makes a bad day totally disappear.

Nov 23 - my grandfather - my only remaining grandfather and my kids' only great-grandfather. We lost Grandma last spring to lung cancer and feel so blessed that we still have Grandpa around. He is arriving today to visit for Thanksgiving. : )

camfox said...

November 23rd. Music

Wendi Kitsteiner said...

As of today we have 216 THANK YOUS!

Lady Di said...

November 22 being able to connect w/ family and friends via email or skype

November 23 a boss that really cares about his employees-even when it costs him. Not raising insurance cost-he's covering the difference! Giving us Friday off with pay. God bless Roy!

November 24 a wonderful home

Joy Z said...

Nov. 22
My Savior!

Joy Z said...

Nov. 23
The BEST mother-in-law EVER! I even feel bad telling my friends how much she helps me because I know most people don't get the blessing of such awesome help!

Joy Z said...

Nov. 24
My older brother, Steven. Today is his 40th birthday. The Lord is doing an amazing work in his life as well as his wife. I am simply amazed that the Lord would allow me to be a part.

Emily said...

November 24 - I'm so thankful for the joy of the Lord.

Lisa Cronk said...

Nov 24 - great neighbors. We love our new neighbors and they are great with the kids. When I got home, I found Austin was out back with our neighbor making snowmen and sledding while daddy was inside with Sarah. How fun!

Joy Z said...

Nov. 25
Our closest friends, Brad and Vicki. God used them and continues to use them to bring us closer to Him. I don't have words to express how much I love them and are grateful for them.

Joy Z said...

Nov. 26
The rain

Joy Z said...

Nov. 27
God's faithfulness in the life of my dear friend Tiffany who gets married today. She has waited for God and he has rewarded her!

Emily said...

November 28 - I'm thankful that I was raised by parents who knew the importance of taking me to church from a very early age, even if my father wasn't saved until I was in high school. Praise God!

Joy Z said...

Thankful for sickness. Yes, it is not always fun, but sometimes it actually gives a much needed break. I am forced to slow down, snuggle and give affection. =)

Joy Z said...

Nov. 29
Christmas Lights! It was our first year putting up lights on our house and I gotta say, they are BRIGHT! Fun!

Joy Z said...

Nov. 30
My sweet daughter Tori who turns 4 today.
And, since it's the last day...I must not forget the most important thing of all, Saving Grace from my Heavenly Father through His son, Jesus Christ. The longer I know Him, the more thankful and amazed I become.

Lisa Cronk said...

Nov 25 - Food! What a feast!
Nov 26 - Leftovers!
Nov 27 - Reliable transportation. Logged a lot of miles rounding at 3 hospitals today.
Nov 28 - Hugs and snuggles from my babies.
Nov 29 - Laughter - no better sound in the world than a child's laugh.
Nov 30 - Snow. So pretty when it gently floats down and makes everything sparkly.