Look, even in the worst times if we really look at our lives we have SOMETHING to be thankful for.<P>I'll start.......<P>I am thankful for Jesus hrist <P>I am thankful that Mike and I are still together. <P>I am thankful for son, who is a blessing <P>I am thankful for my family <P>I am thankful for this board, and for the friends I have found here.<P>I am thankful that the treatment for Hep. C has worked for me. (and that the shots stop at the end of the year )<P>I am even thankful for the painful moments of my life, because God has used them to help me grow and learn.<P>------------------<BR>Just call me - Deb<BR>------------------------<BR>The only day I can do anything about is today, yesterday is gone, tomorrow is not yet mine.<P>

I'm thankful for all the friends I have. I counted how many close friends I've made in the last 3 years away from my family in CA, and it just hit me how God has surrounded me with loving people. Thank you Lord.<P>And I'm thankful for you, Lord. Thank you for ministering to me through the fine people on this board, and through family and friends. Thank you Lord for you Word, and your promises.<P>And thank you for this problem, because I know Lord that it is for the moment, and I know that the outcome is victorious, and it will give you Glory.<P>Thank you Lord for giving me new tools and insights in relationships. Help me to use this to your Glory.<P>It will be a good thanksgiving for me. Thank you Lord for the Holiday to honor you.<P>AMEN

I am thankful that Mike and I are still together.<BR>I am thankful that the OP hasn't been seen or heard from for Over a year.<BR>I am thankful that God has truly been sufficient for all my needs.<BR>I am thankful that I am learning things bout myself that needed to be changed.<BR>I am thankful that God has provided a way of expression for me on this forum and for all of the people who have helped me to see I am not alone and there are really others who understand what I am going through.<BR>I am thankful for Jesus Christ Who has promised to be faithful to me always.<P>------------------<BR>eyes wide open<BR>

I am thankful that Chris and I are still together. <P>I am thankful for the Lord and his ability to keep me calm during the past 9 months.<P>I am thankful for all the friends that have stuck by us.<P>I am thankful for having such a warm and loving family.<P>I am thankful for this forum and the fact that it helped me save my marriage.<P>I am thankful that the OW has not tried to come into our lives in the past 9 months.<P>I am thankful that I had the strength to stay in my marriage because now God has blessed me with great happiness.<BR>

I am thankful that Ron is home and trying to make our marriage work.<BR>I am thankful for the strength that God has given me to work through this and all my problems.<BR>I am so thankful for my three wonderful children.<BR>I am thankful for my supportive mother in law and the rest of my family.<BR>I am thankful for the friends I have made here, online, and my friends off the puter.<BR>I am thankful I found this site to hlep me make my marriage work.<P>------------------<BR>Jaded Heart<BR>____________<P> <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>and if I shed a tear I won't cage it<BR>I won't fear love<BR>and if I feel a rage I won't deny it<BR>I won't fear love<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>"Fumbling Towards Ecstasy"<BR>Sarah Mclachlan<P><BR>

WOW-this one is a difficult one but here goes-<P>I am thankful that even though my H had an affair with someone I thought was my "best friend" he has decided it was all a big giant mistake and is trying is best to make it up to me.<P>I am thankful that I have found God again-because of everything I have been through and because I don't want to trust any one to be a friend I have turned to God to guide me through all this.<P>I am thankful we are all well and warm-things can always be worse!!<P>Most of all-I am so very thanful for this web site. without this place to vent and read and learn I am not so sure I would have made it this far. This has probably been the msot difficult time of my life but thanks to all you faceless people I was able to at leaast cope with the stress. I thank all of you-even those who haven't ever posted to me. You make the difference in my life!!!!<P><BR>Now-for all who want to read something very uplifting-go tohttp://members.aol.com/aldenhov1/geese.html<P><BR>HUGS TO ALL<P><P>------------------<BR>*heartache*<BR>"Loyalty Is A Two Way Street"<BR>

I am thankful that my Wife and I are back together and rebuilding our marriage to be better than it ever was.<P>I am thankful for the wonderful blessing who is our daughter.<P>I am thankful for this forum. Without this place, I don't know how I would have survived.<P>I am thankful for all the friends I have found here. Your insights, compassion and geniune desire to help have truly been a God send.<P>I am thankful that Jesus died for my sins, and that through God all things are possible.<P>God Bless<P>

Hi<BR>We don't have thanks giving in South Africa but I will join in (if you all don't mind that is) I am thankful for everything that God has blessed my life with, yes even my H affair because if that had not happened I would have missed out on a very valueable lesson in life. <P>Jenny<P>------------------<BR>Where have all the cowboys gone ?<BR>Paula Cole<P><BR>

i am thankful for our son, who has made me into a better person because of his existence.<BR>i am thankful for my W- she has truly made me want to have a better relationship<BR>thankful for this forum- without which i never would have ralized how hard relationships are- and that they can be made better<BR>thankful for all who reply and post<BR>thanks for my health<BR>and most of all<BR>ANTIDEPRESSANTS!

I am thankful that even though sometimes it doesn't feel like it or look like it, GOD IS IN CONTROL!!! I'm also thankful for His promise that "ALL THINGS" work together for good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose..<P>I am thankful for MB and all the people on this forum, also for the books and information that have helped me along in this devastation when I have felt frozen to even think ahead.<P>I am thankful for Plan A and Plan B, and that I have found the strength to proceed through these steps and finally write and send my B letter...<P>I am thankful for a home to have my 6 children gather with me for Thanksgiving in, and blessed by each of these children whom I love more than life...<P>I am thankful for the years I have had with my H, even though they have been very difficult, and Im not sure of any future years to come, I know Im blessed to have had what I've had....<P>Thank you Deb for reminding me I have much to be thankful for!!!<P>cozy

Here goes, I always have a nickels worth to toss in:<P>I am thankful<P>1) that Deb reminded us all that we DO have things to be thankful for<P>2) for God's gracious dealings with my past that allow me to see my h. in proper perspective and extend grace to him<P>3) for three strong, healthy, loving boys<P>4) for a supportive family on both sides, his and mine, who don't give advice unless asked, but offer love constantly,<P>5) for this site, which has kept me alive and sane for the past three months, while he was gone and now<P>6) for the return of a committed, loving man who wants to be my husband again.<P>7) and lets not forget the inventors of Xanax and Elavil!<P>Lizzie<P>------------------<BR>When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. Isaiah 43:2<P><BR>

I am thankful that God is so loving to bless me to be able to see more through His vision than through my narrow vision. <P>I am thankful that my W and I are still together even though I don't get as much affection as I would like. At least she hasn't left. I count the tinest blessings.<P>I am thankful for our two loving though somewhat disobedience sons. I miss the days when they were babies. We, the W and I, had more fun then, though I think she may have been hurting more than she let on.<P>I am thankful for my FRIENDs here on this forum. It warms my heart to come here while I get the silent old treatment with a little warmth mixed in. Kind of think she is suffering from depression. I am unable to get her to go to a counselor.<P>I am thnkful for Jesus dying on the cross so that I have eternal life and a direct line to God whenever I get discouraged.<P>I am thankful for God making me the way that I am.<P>------------------<BR>God Bless,<BR>Rob<P><BR>

i am soooo thankful for my beautiful, healthy children, and my wonderful friends, and all the consumer goods that make my life easier than my great grandmother's,and that my H is at least acting like he's only mine

i am soooo thankful for my beautiful, healthy children, and my wonderful friends, and all the consumer goods that make my life easier than my great grandmother's,and that my H is at least acting like he's only mine

Back to the top, come on folks, no matter how bad it is right now look hard, there are things to be thankful for, including the fact that you are able to read this. <P>------------------<BR>Just call me - Deb<BR>------------------------<BR>The only day I can do anything about is today, yesterday is gone, tomorrow is not yet mine.<P>

I am thankful that my son had his kidney transplant and that no one had to die to give him a kidney. <BR>Iam thankful that hsi health is improving and he is almost his old self it is great to see him smile, laugh and have energy.<BR>I am thankful for my daughter and son-in-law who have given me and my son a place to live and their support through all of this.<BR>I am thankful for my two beautiful grandsons who give me so much love and sunshine that it is hard to be sad around them.<BR>I am thankful for allmy family and friends who have given me so much love and support.<P>------------------<BR>di<P>