Thankful Thursday

Posted on by Sandee

It’s Thankful Thursday hosted by Brian of Brian’s Home. He wants us to post what we’re thankful for.

I think it’s a good thing to do each week. Focus on the positive things in our lives.

Make sure you link up to the Blog Hop at Brian’s Home and get the code to put on your blog. Then visit all the participants.

What if you woke up today with only the things that you thanked God for yesterday?

It’s not happiness that brings us gratitude. It’s gratitude that brings us happiness.

I’m thankful for my struggles, because without them I wouldn’t have stumbled across my strengths!

I thank you for being part of my journey.

What are you thankful for today?

1. Brian’s Home
2. Colletta
3. Messymimi
4. Dash Kitten
5. Animal Shelter Life
6. Cats-astropic-events
7. Timmy Tomcat
8. Phamily Blog
9. Living with Loulou
10. Two Spoiled Cats
11. Zoolatry		 12. My GBGV Life
13. Curious as a Cathy
14. Shutterbug Explores
15. My Minds Eye
16. Purrseidon
17. Comedy Plus
18. Friends FurEver
19. 15andMeowing
20. Catscue
21. Milo Moments
22. It’s a Snap!		 23. The LLB Gang
24. Midnight Calico Farm
25. Friendship Friday
26. RompRollRockies
27. Layla’s Woof
28. Kitties Blue
29. Green Ridge
30. Animal Shelter Life
31. Amber’s Book Review

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57 thoughts on “Thankful Thursday”

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Yes, they often get it wrong don’t they. I’m glad when the horrid they predict doesn’t come true. 🙂

      Reply
  2. My GBGV Life – Minnesota, USA – I am a GBGV, Grand Basset Griffon Vendeén - enjoying my life and sharing my experiences.
    My GBGV Life says:

    The hard road is frustrating, but it makes the ending so much more sweet! It’s true if you really have to struggle and work for things they will always mean more.

    Reply
    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Yes it does. Working for the things you need or want does make you appreciate them more. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Eugi – Atlanta Ga – A Pushcart Prize nominee in 2025, my poetry appears in twelve anthologies, and my work is published across six platforms, inclusive of WordPress, PoetrySoup, Spillwords, BlueSky, Mastodon, and Tumblr. I am among those who received Socialite of the Year (Honorary Award) for the Year 2025 by Spillwords Press. I’m thrilled in be in the company of such a talented group of kindred souls. Now retired, I enjoyed a dedicated career in the insurance industry for over 40 years being rewarded professionally and personally.
    -Eugenia says:

    Wonderful quotes, Sandee! Happy Thursday!

    Reply
    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I’m thankful for you too, my husband. You’re the best thing that’s ever happened to me. 🙂

      Reply
  13. 15andmeowing – Ware, MA – Blogger at 15andmeowing
    15andmeowing says:

    That is an interesting thoughts and will make me be more thankful for everything. I am thankful for your friendship and your fun blog. XO

    Reply
  14. Kathe W. – Married to my best pal, mother of three grown children, retired and wouldn't be able to fit work in now-too busy having fun and learning new things every day.
    Kathe W. says:

    Learning from our struggles is a brilliant statement- and so very very true! If life was always easy we would not appreciate it when it is easy! Have a lovely day and hugs to you and Zane!

    Reply
  15. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
    Tails Around the Ranch says:

    Today is a good day to be ever so grateful for running water, heat and electricity. Something we tend to take for granted until the storm knocks one or more out. Stay safe and warm.

    Reply
    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Yes, yes and yes. I am thankful for those things every day of the year. You stay safe and warm too. 🙂

      Reply
      • Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
        Tails Around the Ranch says:

        👍🏻

        Reply
  18. Dakota/Caren/Cody – Michigan – Freelance writer, pet blogging professional, product influencer, half of the writing team behind Dakota's Den and "Cat Chat With Cody & Caren" Most importantly, I am a "pet mom" to Dakota, (Shetland Sheepdog) and Cody (my silver gray tabby!)
    Caren says:

    absolutely LOVE this: “It’s not happiness that brings us gratitude. It’s gratitude that brings us happiness.”

    Reply
    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I’m happy with what we have too. It’s the simple things that are the best. 🙂

      Reply
  20. Marv, Kozmo, Jo Jo & Nutmeg – Midway, BC – This is our Wordpress login. We also create the badges for the Cat Blogosphere. The Cat Blogosphere is INCLUSIVE! Although it is a US based, we accept all pets from around the world! (Including Canadians and Dogs). Each month you can find badges for special events at the Cat Blogosphere. If you need a smaller size, each Month we upload smaller versions of the badges to our blog (cats-astrophic-events . blogspot . com extra spaces around the .) BTW, we ARE CANADIAN! Elbows Up!
    Marv, Jo Jo, Kozmo, Cinnamon and Barb says:

    Sandee, your thankful quotes are purrfect! We are thankful for you my dear. Your hops are a ton of work, yet you are always so cheerful and find the exactly right thing to write on our blogs. You are AWESOME! And we want you to hace a marvellously Happy Day!

    Reply
    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Oh you just make my day. You’re just the sweetest of all the sweet people. Big hug and have a fabulous day. 🙂

      Reply
  21. Bette A. Stevens – Central Maine, USA – "I'm a writer inspired by nature and human nature!" ~ Bette A. Stevens Bette A. Stevens is a retired teacher, a wife, mother of two and grandmother of five. Stevens lives in Central Maine with her husband on their 37-acre farmstead where she enjoys writing, gardening, walking and reveling in the beauty of nature. She advocates for children and childhood literacy and for monarch butterflies, an endangered species. Stevens’s children’s activity book, THE TANGRAM ZOO and WORD PUZZLES TOO! was first published in 1997 by Windswept House Publishing, Mt. Desert, ME; a second edition was self-published by the author in 2012. AMAZING MATILDA , Stevens's second children's book, self-published in 2012, won a 2013 Purple Dragonfly Book Award (Honorable Mention for Excellence in Children's Literature - Ages 6 and older category) and placed #9 on The 2013 Gittle List TOP 10for Self-published Children’s Picture Books. Stevens has written articles for ECHOES, The Northern Maine Journal of Rural Culture based in Caribou, Maine. In 2013, the author published her first book for the YA/Adult audience: PURE TRASH, a short story of a boy growing up in rural New England in a family whose poverty and alcoholism mark him as a target for bullying by young and old alike. This short story is a prequel to Stevens's debut novel, DOG BONE SOUP, A Boomer’s Journey released in January of 2015.
    Bette A. Stevens says:

    Thankful for your thoughtful post! 💞

    Reply
    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I’m happy about that, Barbara. I hope you’re right. Happy Thursday and stay warm. 🙂

      Reply
  25. Kismet – New River, Arizona. – I'm a 16 year old Indian Ringneck parrot curmudgeon in New River, Arizona in the wild west country. If you're a sunflower seed, you're dinner.
    Kismet says:

    We are thankful to be in Arizona. It’s gonnabe nice, You pick your poison = /I’s rather be a little warm than a lot cold; I’m a tropical bird. Love youl

    Reply
    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I am woo, Kismet. I’ll always pick warm over the awful cold. I love you, Kismet. 🙂

      Reply
    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I’ve messed mine up too. It happens. At lease you linked up so that’s a good thing. 🙂

      Reply
  27. Create With Joy – USA – Create With Joy is an inspirational blog full of ideas & resources to help you live a more creative life! For recipes, crafts, blogging tips, and more, visit https://create-with-joy.com!
    Create With Joy says:

    What a lovely kitten Sandee – makes me yearn for one of my own! 🙂
    Thanks for hosting. Have a fabulous weekend!

    Reply
    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Me too, Joy. Hubby says no more. To hard to lose them. You have a fabulous weekend too. 🙂

      Reply

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