Thankful Thursday

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.

Today I’m thankful for my family. Some have drifted out of our lives, by their choice, but so many are left that are such a blessing.

I’m thankful for my sister who has been a blessing all of my life. We have a wonderful bond.

I’m thankful that I have lived as long as I have. There have been so many wonderful experiences in my life. Some horrible pain too, but it just makes the good times even sweeter.

What are you thankful for today?

73 Comments on “Thankful Thursday”

    • Yes, my sister is a gem. She just had a birthday too. We had a nice long chat on her birthday. 🙂

    • Yes indeed, Ann. Some are meant to stay and some are here today and gone tomorrow. 🙂

    • It’s every moment for me too. I’m so happy to be alive. 🙂

  1. I am thankful for my job. Summers off are nice, but it’s awesome to get back in there too. I’m also thankful for the many ideas I have to help students succeed this year. I hope many of them are fruitful. 🙂

    • I can tell you’re a great teacher. That’s a good thing. Enjoy massaging those young minds. 🙂

  2. Every day is something to be thankful for. Glad you have a real good family.

    • If we just look around there is so much to be thankful for. 🙂

    • You’re a blessing to me along with Smoke and Joe and all the kitties. You have a fantastic day too, Marg. 🙂

    • I am too, Molly. Each day is a gift that we open and can spend it for good or not. I’m going for the good. 🙂

  3. I’m thankful that I;m still alive being here in Amherstburg and not in Dayton or El Paso. I feel so bad for these people and their relatives. I wake up each morning seeing the bright sunshine and seeing my wife’s wonderful smile. Yes, I”m thankful. Have a great Thursday Sandee my friend.

    Cruisin Paul

    • The world is upside down for sure. There have been mass shootings here for many years. It’s nothing new unfortunately. 🙂

    • Yes indeed, it’s hard sometimes, but it makes the good times sweeter. 🙂

  4. I am thankful to be gainfully employed, at a job that I enjoy (mostly) and presents me with challenges and routines.
    Happy World Cat Day!

    • I had that kind of job when I worked too. It was a great career for me. Happy World Cat Day to you too. 🙂

    • It’s a good way to stay connected when you live far apart. 🙂

    • Yes, I am lucky to have my sister too. She’s a blessing. 🙂

    • There are some we avoid. One is crazy and the other is mean. Too much for us to deal with. 🙂

  5. 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

    Thankful for the much needed rain and for a day to rest and reflect upon so many blessings…

    • I’m thankful I met you too, Darla. You’re delightful. Hugs back. 🙂

    • Amen to both and especially the chosen. They are most special. 🙂

  6. InvisiblyMe – United Kingdom – Health, Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain & Disability Blogger at InvisiblyMe : Live a visible life, whatever your health > ★ www.invisiblyme.com ★ FB/Twitter/Insta : @invisiblymeblog twitter.com/invisiblymeblog instagram.com/invisiblymeblog facebook.com/invisiblymeblog
    Invisibly Me

    Amen to that. I’m thankful for my parents, who are still have just as good a sense of humour at 71 as they did when they were younger, and I’m grateful we get on so well. I hope you’re having a good week, Sandee  ♥
    Caz xx

    • I’m a bit younger than your parents. I could be your mom. Just saying. 🙂

      • InvisiblyMe – United Kingdom – Health, Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain & Disability Blogger at InvisiblyMe : Live a visible life, whatever your health > ★ www.invisiblyme.com ★ FB/Twitter/Insta : @invisiblymeblog twitter.com/invisiblymeblog instagram.com/invisiblymeblog facebook.com/invisiblymeblog
        Invisibly Me

        A sense of humour is a great thing to have, and 71 isn’t old, I’m not really sure why I mentioned their age. I’m also not sure where my brain was at when I wrote that comment as it makes no sense! Blame it on tiredness. I meant to ask before – does your sister live nearby, do you get to see her often?xx

        • She does live about and hour from me. She’s pretty disabled and has trouble walking and standing, but we do talk via cell phone and Facebook often. 🙂

  7. Thankful there is rain in the forecast.

    • We could use some here too, but the farmers don’t want any until much later. 🙂

  8. 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

    Some family lives far away and that’s fine with me.

    • I hear you. Some I don’t want to see. Too much drama and craziness. 🙂

      • 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

        You have no idea.

  9. I have a few drifters in my herd too. I call they seem happy to hear from me and we have nice conversations…however, months pass and it is me calling again. Lines of communication run both ways but I keep
    trying.
    Hugs Cecilia

    • I hear you. It’s what happens and often it’s a good thing. Hugs back. 🙂

  10. 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 gittleman

    you are so sensitive and kind, I love this post! You KNOW what I am thankful for today and I THANK YOU for your incredibly sweet and loving comment on I believe Cody’s blog today. We just love you to pieces! Happy International Cat Day!

    • Thank you and I hope you’re having a great birthday, Carol. Happy day to you and Ms. Zoe. 🙂

  11. We too are thankful for our wonderful lives and family. Some days are not so good, but the good ones more than make up for those tougher ones.

    Woos – Lightning, Misty, and Timber

    • Some days are not so good indeed. It’s just the way of things. Scritches to the pups. 🙂

    • My sister, granddaughter and three greats we are close. We are happy about that. 🙂

    • Two stinky brothers. Bwahahahahaha. I’ve heard they have cooties. 🙂

  12. Michelle – Hi, I am Michelle, I am married to a wonderful Christian man & my best friend ever, in the world. We live in the Peachy state of GA. I hope to inspire and encourage you through my blog posts.
    Michelle

    Your sister is a blessing. My family wants nothing to do with me.
    I am thankful for 31 years of marriage. ((Hugs))

    • I can’t imagine why your family wants nothing to do with you. You’re so wonderful. 🙂

  13. I am thankful for Tylenol! My workout class yesterday helped to remind me of that little modern blessing 🙂

    Hope you have a lovely weekend!

    • Yes Tylenol helps doesn’t it. I hope you feel better soon. You have a lovely weekend. 🙂

  14. ChirpyDebs – Greece – Hello, I’m Debbie otherwise known as ChirpyDebs and thank you for stopping by my little corner of the internet. Now the children are all grown up I’m happiest when I’m out with the dogs or hiking a trail with my camera in hand. My blog is where I like to share photographs showing the wild beauty of Zakynthos that most people don’t get to see, recipes and other seemingly random things that come to mind.
    debsrandomwritings

    Hi Sandee, bad experiences do make the sweet time sweeter. Highs and lows, swings and roundabouts without them life could become a little mundane… I am constantly thankful for living a simple life in such a beautiful place, i honestly fills my heart with joy!

    xx

    • I’m living a simple life too. Not in the beauty you live in, but still. 🙂

  15. I am thankful for so much, but I’ll just say, my cyber friends have helped me today – unwittingly, but help nonetheless. XXOO

    • Oh the beach is always a great place to hang out for a few days. Enjoy that thankful. 🙂

    • Yes indeed, and I have some great friends. Love you back Lisa. I follow you on Facebook. 🙂

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