I have been near tears the last couple of days...every stupid commercial celebrating the holidays brings a rush of feelings...just six months ago I would not have expected to have my family intact...as fragile as the threads are...but we are still together and for that I give thanks!!<p>I give thanks for being employed and, for that matter, for the great kids that I teach. They are awesome! They make me smile when I think I can't.<p>I give thanks for my children...even when they are breaking something or are roughhousing, as three boys will do, I am so greatful for them!<p>I give thanks for my three prayer warriors at school. Three women who check up on me constantly and who pray for me, for my marriage and for my H.<p>I give thanks for my health (and for my HMO, that I have full coverage), that I have drs and care available to me to recover from illnesses.<p>...more to come....<p>Please add your thanks!

up up up....<p>Com-on guys...must be something for which you are thankful???

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Com-on guys...must be something for which you are thankful???</strong><hr></blockquote><p>I am thankful for my health as well. This allows me to get up and go to my classroom full of *wonderful* children, too. I am thankful for the BEST class of children anyone in our building has (not just MY assessment, everyone says I have a *dream class*). I am thankful that my God is faithful to me, even when I don't deserve it. <p>I am thankful for my family who loves me and stands by me through the toughest trial of my life.<p>I am thankful for the way God led us to get our new house. We have a big, beautiful house, nicer than anything we could have ever afforded before. Just 2 weeks after moving in, H moved OUT. He hasn't been back since, but I STILL love our house. I have faith that we will live in it into our old age and love every room (that WE re-built by our own hands!) for many years to come (just maybe not this year). <p> [img]images/icons/frown.gif" border="0[/img] <p>It's hard right now to "feel" thankful.<p>Lupo

I'm thankful for many things...family, renewed marriage, home, our jobs, freedom of choice.

I am eternally grateful for good friends, a beautiful healthy son and a wonderful family.<p>I was across the street from WTC on 9/11 so I am grateful to be alive.<p>I am grateful for renewal a spirit and for a wonderful new love in my life. I could go on here all day long.<p>I hope that others find things to post about on this thread.

Greeting All,<p>I am thankful for my family, especially my late parents who showed by example the meaning of unconditional love.<p>I am thankful for a husband who is not a demanding person and who lets me be me.<p>I am thankful for my students who continue to fascinate and charm me even after 20 years.<p>I am thankful for God and for nature through which I believe He reveals His glory.<p>I am thankful that I live in the United States of America. <p>I am thankful for the revival of patriotism that has followed the horrific events of 11 September.<p>I am thankful for my grown children and my 3 year-old grandson. <p>I am especially thankful for the love and fortitude my son has shown as he strives to preserve his family following his W's affair.<p>I am thankful for all of you here whom I discovered while learning to deal with my DIL's affair.<p>Peace,<p>Estes

I am Thankful for my wonderful family, and my MB family without you or them I would not be able to make it through each day.<p>
I am Thankful for the strengh to face each day with dignity and pride, and the knowledge to teach my children the right values in life.<p>I am Thankful for my Dog a yellow Lab named Zack, for showing me unconditional love,and always around for hugs whenever I need one.<p>and of course I am Thankful for my Children, who give me the strengh also to help me be strong.<p> Love Sally

I am thankful for having such wonderful, supportive friends and family... without them I would not be able to get through this!<p>I am thankful that 2002 is just around the corner a new year, a new beginning.... (with or without H, I will survive!)<p>I am thankful that my family will be welcoming the first baby into our family in February- I will be an Aunt!<p>I am thankful to be beginning a new career that will always "keep me on my toes." <p>I am thankful to be situated in a small office atmosphere with female co-workers who can handle it when I get emotional...<p>I am thankful for MB- without it I don't know how I would get through this painful time.<p>Thank you everyone. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.<p>AS

I am thankful for my 3 wonderful children (even the 2-year old that drives me nuts by painting her entire window juat a couple of hours ago).<p>I am thankful for a wonderful husband who is finally getting the help he needs (and willing to get the help we need as well) so we may someday be whole again.<p>I am thankful for the wonderful grace of God to help show me right from wrong and lead me in the right direction when things get tough.<p>I am thankful for my many friends here at MB, for without them, I honestly may not be here today.<p>I am thankful for my non-immediate family who honor me by staying out of my business and letting me deal with my issues.<p>I am thankful to my MIL and parents for watching my kids unconditionally, driving many, many hours at a time, just so H and I can re-kindle our love.<p>I am thankful for my boss, who has been more than understanding when it comes to my situation and helping to alleviate my stress.<p>Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
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As the Holidays approach I feel sh*tier and sh*tier ... sorry, but I do.<p>Altho, I am VERY thankful for things and know I'm blessed, and I realize there's a lot of people out there with it so much worse.<p>Seriously ... Thank you God for my job, my health, my friends here on MB, and mostly for getting me thru the last 1.5 years without completely chewing off every one of my fingernails down to bloody stumps.<p>Jo<p>[ November 19, 2001: Message edited by: Resilient ]</p>

I am thankful for my sons, that they still love me through all my tears and stress, even when I have taken it out on them. I am thankful that they still give mommy hugs, even my 17 yr old, and that my YS still likes to cuddle and is mommy's boy.<p>I am thankful for my parents, who I most likely have neglected as I don't want them to know how unhappy I have been.<p>I am thankful for my in-laws, who let me know they will always love me, even my FIL, we haven't always enjoyed the most cordial relationship, but who on 9/11 when I called to tell that their son was not out of the country or flying like they most likely thought, (knew that STBX would never think to call), kept asking me how I was, are you alright,<p>I am thankful for my cat Hobbs, who follows me around the house, and for sharing my room, bed, bathroom and gives wonderful hugs.<p>I am thankful for my friend Janie, without her, I most likely would not be here, She has been there for me all the way, even when she her baby was diagnosed with CF<p>I am thankful for my God, who loves me even when I am questioning him and that I know is there for me. I am thankful even if I don't like how he has answered my prayers, at least he answered them.<p>I am thankful for MB, without this board well I don't know where I would have turned during the 1st part of this yr.<p>I am thankful for my STBX, that even though he has left our marriage and me; that he still looks out for the boys and me. I am thankful that he stills enough of whom he was that he cries about the holidays. <p>I am thankful that STBX is still there for our sons.<p>Wow when I started this I thought what do I have to be thankful besides my sons. <p>Thanks CALI for making me stop and think.

What a great thread! Thanks! I've been having a pity-party so I haven't felt like adding to it, but here I am!!!<p>I'm thankful for:
my family
my job
my health
my memories with my H
God's unchanging love
our country
many small material blessings (home, car, "stuff")
MB and my wonderful friends and support here
so much more.... we all have plenty to be thankful for....... [img]images/icons/smile.gif" border="0[/img]

This came on e-mail.... good thread for it. [img]images/icons/smile.gif" border="0[/img] <p>
I AM THANKFUL FOR ......<p> THE PARTNER WHO HOGS THE COVERS EVERY NIGHT, BECAUSE HE/SHE IS NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE.<p> THE TEENAGER WHO IS NOT DOING DISHES BUT IS WATCHING TV, BECAUSE THAT MEANS HE/SHE IS AT HOME AND NOT ON THE STREETS.<p> FOR THE TAXES THAT I PAY, BECAUSE IT MEANS THAT I, AM EMPLOYED.<p> FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY, BECAUSE IT MEANS THAT I HAVE BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS.<p> FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG, BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT.<p> FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK, BECAUSE IT MEANS I, AM IN THE SUNSHINE.<p> FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING, WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING, AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING, BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME.<p> FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT, BECAUSE IT MEANS THAT WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.<p> FOR THE PARKING SPOT I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT, BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING AND THAT I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION.<p> FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL, BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM WARM.<p> FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH THAT SINGS OFF KEY, BECAUSE IT MEANS THAT I CAN HEAR.<p> FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING, BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR.<p> FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES AT THE END OF THE DAY, BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD.<p> FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS, BECAUSE IT MEANS THAT I AM ALIVE.<p> AND FINALLY.......<p> FOR TOO MUCH E-MAIL, BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE FRIENDS WHO ARE THINKING OF ME.

I am thankful to MB. Without which I know I would have had a much harder time.<p> I am thankful for a fellow by the name of DOUG WISER. Without him I most certianly would not be alive today. He was the first ANGEL God sent to save me from myself after d-day. DOUG, if you found this place, I hope you see this. Thanks for all you did. You really saved my life.<p> I am thankful for many of you great people here on MB. H2Y was one of the first to draw me out a little. I don't get to talk to him very much since his move to Dallas, but he handed me off to another real ANGEL. Thanks so very much Kev.<p> Faith1, has been my lifeline to remain sane. She kicks me when I need it and makes me laugh when nothing or nobody else can. Those of you that know her, you don't need me to tell you what a very special "LADY" she is. Bless you D. and thank you.<p> SEM(yo, Easy E) and Keep Smiling, you guys really can't understand how much you mean to me. I saw you guys, and the love you could not see yourselves at times, and I sort of became attached to you. Still am. I know the two of you will always be there when I need someone to talk with. Thanks for everything.<p> BinthereDunthat, another ANGEL out here doing her best to remind me to lean on God. You are great. What more can I say. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.<p> Roughneck,(where the heck are you man?)Another great person who took some interest in me, and who I have a lot in common with(we are both ole oilfield trash). And he offered to find me a job whenever I needed it. What a great person this is.
Thanks S.<p> MANY MANY more of you. WSes included. You guys are all terrific people to take the time to lift us up and keep us going.<p> I am thankful for my kids, the pride of my entire life. Thankful for my health, my job, that I have a home, so so much more.<p> God has truly blessed me. Even if I have trouble seeing it sometimes. SO, without a doubt, the most thanks I am capable of giving goes to HIM.<p> I want to thank you for starting this thread. I skipped over it numerous time because I thought I had NOTHING to be thankful for. After I thought about it I see how shortsighted I was. So thanks Trying<p> jd<p>[ November 20, 2001: Message edited by: jdmac1 ]</p>

I am thankful for feeling better today!!!! I can actually breathe without it hurting.<p>I know it is hard to be thankful when you are hurting...but IT IS THE BEST CURE [img]images/icons/smile.gif" border="0[/img] ...<p>c'mon...put on those thinking caps and BE THANKFUL!

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