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lassie · 06-17-2004, 11:17 AM

I am thankful today that I have a beautiful, healthy 3 year old girl who is the light of my life. And so funny.

I'm thankful I get to go to the Alabama Farewell tour concert in a few weeks. Yee haw (ROFL).

I'm thankful for Vanilla Coke every morning.

Thankful we own our own home. We are fortunate to have more than enough space for our 3 person family.

Thankful I have a Savior who loves me beyond anyone else's love and wants to know me personally and deeply.

Thankful for rice and beans for lunch. lol

Thankful I get to be a SAHM and enjoy special moments with my dd.

Thankful for a husband with a heart of gold. He is a jewel and my best friend. He values my role as a wife and mother and works hard so that I can stay home with Whitley.

Thankful for my parents who didn't do everything right

, but did do so many things right and are still married after 38 years.

Thankful for my two older sisters who will always be my best friends, no matter how different we are.

There is so much more, but I'll stop! lol What are YOU thankful for today?

pinkmommy · 06-17-2004, 11:44 AM

I am thankful for the positive post about baby Levi.

I am also thankful for a Savior who loves me and wants a personal relationship with me. Am most thankful that He never gives up on me!

I am thankful that my DH and older chldren are having a bit of a sleep in this morning -- they need it.

I am thankful for my sweet baby who is almost ready to crawl -- that I am blessed with enjoying these precious moments where he is on his hands and knees rocking but hasn't figured out how to crawl.

I am thankful it has cooled off a bit here.

I am thankful that my DH is working from home today and he will be able to watch the England/Switzerland game in the Euro Cup.

I am thankful that I know what the Euro Cup is!

Finally, I am thankful for this cup of coffee!

Great idea -- to focus on our blessings!

fericito · 06-17-2004, 11:49 AM

I am thankful for the rain that is starting to come down because I've REALLY been wanting a storm

I'm grateful for the love of my husband and grateful that he made me a mama

I'm thankful for father's day, and the chance to celebrate my dad, and also that dh is a dad... I'm extremely grateful that I have a loving dad

and I'm grateful for cheesy popcorn and comedies (dying to see 50 first dates tonight!)

*~Disney_Jen~* · 06-17-2004, 11:57 AM

Today Im thankful that its raining and giving my flowers a nice soak

that my boys are playing nicely together and drawing pics of our little baby in the oven

that my dh got to sleep in today, he works real hard and has terrible hours 5pm-4am everyday.

That its not too humid and im having a good hair day lol

That my kitchen, living room and bathrooms are clean today

thankful that i went grocery shopping yesterday instead of today in the rain

that my kitty is recovering well after her surgery from being spayed last week

that my dog is finally catching on to going outside to do her business lol

That i have some spare time to check amitys this morning
and catch up on all the news

happy about Levi's post and that Jessica had a beautiful healthy baby Isabella

That my lil guys is kicking up a storm today, I love the feeling of babys kicking my belly lol

Jrnme · 06-17-2004, 12:01 PM

I am Thankful for my good friend Kelly.... I'll tell you why tomorrow...

tydytykesmama · 06-17-2004, 12:12 PM

Ok, I'm really just happy to be alive, healthy and happy. Here are some of the things that make me thankful.

*baby levi is doing well

*I have a great family and we all love and support each other

*we are going on vacation in 2 days~~ a whole week at the beach!!

*that we have everything we need and much of what we want

there's lots more but that's a few for today

Daisy · 06-17-2004, 12:19 PM

I am thankful for my healthy, beautiful son, who is the light of my life and gives me reason to smile every single day!

I am thankful for my loving husband, who isn't perfect, but is perfect for me!

I am thankful that dh has a job that provides well enough for me to be at home with James and provides us with a comfortable life.

I am thankful that my mother is now healthy, despite her battle with cancer, and has had the opportunity to bond with my son.

I am thankful that my baby brother is also now healthy, despite his battle with cancer, and that he and I have a terrific bond.

I am thankful that I met my best friend in Kindergarden and we have a relationship like no other.

I am thankful that I really like my in-laws, even the ones who hold grudges forever

I am thankful that even if I never have another child, that I was blessed with a wonderful pregnancy and the perfect birthing experience.

I am thankful that medical advancements have provided me with the hope of another child.

I am thankful that their are families who's sons, daughters, husbands, wives, brothers and sisters serve in our armed forces and fight a war that I may not believe in, but I support them 100%.

I am thankful that I have a vote to change the things that I think are wrong in our government.

I am thankful that I survived an abusive relationship that helped make me into the stronger woman I am today

I am thankful that my mother raised me to be a confident, independent, self-assured woman with an education that will allow me to always be self-sufficient and never dependent financially on anyone.

I am thankful that I did get the nursing degree that I so desperately wanted, so that I will always have that to fall back on.

I am thankful for friendships with women/men who do not judge me and love me unconditionally.

I am thankful for the internet, which provides me with an outlet when I think I may go crazy!!

I am thankful that I am healthy, loved, honored and here...now...just as I am.

BonaDea · 06-17-2004, 12:20 PM

That it is 9:20 and both my kids are still sleeping and I've got time to cruise the net and chat on the phone with df.

hachacha · 06-17-2004, 02:24 PM

I am thankful for my children, who without knowing it, give me the strength and will each day to live. Each in their own way have saved me, time and time again. This pregnancy especially.

I am thankful for my husband, who is my best friend. I am so proud to be his wife.

I am thankful for my health, and hope that all the bad things I've done in the past never catch up with me. I want to live a long life!

I am thankful for my family, no matter how crazy they can be. Without them, I could never be me. My brother especially...

I am thankful for my friend Fay, who keeps reminding me how important my faith is. Her daily emails remind me to take a moment to pray and tell God how much I love him.

I am thankful for my best friend Shelly, who keeps it real. Over 12 years of friendship and still going strong. When I needed her the most, she was there for me and I will always love her for that.

I am thankful for the rain because my plants needed it.

Linda · 06-17-2004, 05:09 PM

I am thankful for my husband, who I love more every day we are together.

I am thankful for my daughter who teaches me about life every day.

I am thankful for this pregnancy, which makes me feel so alive.

I am thankful for our fanancial situaltion that allows us to live a 15 minute walk from dh's work. We can see him whenever we like.

I am thankful to the nice people here who have welcomed me with open arms.

I am thankful for the wonderful women at Amity for supporting me, teaching me, and gently showing me other ways to live in this world.

I am thankful that many of my life's dreams have come true.

I am thankful for ICAN who is helping my find all of the info I need for my VBAC.

norasmama · 06-17-2004, 05:12 PM

I am thankful for a lot of things, but mostly, today I am thankful that my 2 yo dd told me "I love voo" for the first time today.

lassie · 06-17-2004, 05:16 PM

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Originally posted by norasmama
I am thankful for a lot of things, but mostly, today I am thankful that my 2 yo dd told me "I love voo" for the first time today.

That's a lot to be thankful for!

How precious!

Erica · 06-17-2004, 08:24 PM

lassie · 06-17-2004, 08:30 PM

Erica,

Can I share your therapist? Needing one right about now!

I'd be thankful too!

Thanks for sharing mamas!

Sunflower_Momma · 06-17-2004, 08:51 PM

I am thankful for herbs, my connection to them, and their ability to facilitate health

I am thankful for the gentle reminders I have been given to be patient

I am thankful for the reminder that I am connected to the great earth

I am thankful for being a woman

I am thankful for my husband

I am thankful for my beautiful daughter, the ways she loves and the way she laughs

I am thankful that my parents will be in town in a few days