Thursday, November 27, 2008

Booking Through Thursday - Thankful


Today is Thanksgiving here in the U.S. Global economy isn’t exactly doing well. There’s war. Starvation. All sorts of bad, scary things going on.

So–just for today–how about sharing seven things that you’re thankful for?

This can be about books, sure–authors you appreciate, books you love, an ode to your public library–but also, how about other things, too? Because in times like these, with bills piling up and disaster seemingly lurking around every corner, it’s more important than ever to stop and take stock of the things we’re grateful for. Family. Friends. Good health (I hope). Coffee and tea. Turkey. Sunshine. Wagging tails. Curling up with a good book.

So, how about it? Spread a little positive thinking and tell the world what there is to be thankful for.


My Response:

1. My Lord, Jesus.
2. My husband, Johnny. We celebrated 50 years of marriage this past July.
3. My children, Debi and Allen and their spouses. (They both have happy marriages.)
4. My grandchildren: Lauren, Brittany, Caeli, Zachary, Jenna, Ara, and Pierce.
5. My freedom. Included in that would be the fact that I live in America--in the beautiful state of Florida.
6. My abilities to hear, see, feel, smell, and touch.
7. My ability to read, think, and play with this computer. (Included in that thought is my Blogging Buddies--YOU!)

What are you thankful for?

20 comments:

Anonymous said...

woah...50 years of togetherness is splendid. Congratulations, although belated..

Beth F said...

Savor the time with your family today!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on 50 years together! It sounds like you have great kids and grand-kids too! Happy Thanksgiving!

Josette said...

50 years is a long time...congratulations! :) Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

Kit Courteney said...

I wanted to say: '50 years!', but everyone else beat me to it!

That's a great list :0)

Melody said...

Congrats on the 50 years, Sally! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! :)

Anonymous said...

Congrats on 50 years of marriage! That's awesome (especially in this day & age). ;)

Brooke from The Bluestocking Guide said...

Wow 50 years is an accomplishment. Happy Thanksgiving.

Unknown said...

Happy Thanksgiving. Dakota hasn't been sick at all. She must have a cast iron stomach.

Robin M said...

Congratulations on your 50 years together. Great Post.

Happy Thanksgiving

Robin of mytwoblessings

Alice said...

Sally, Happy Thanksgiving! Congratulations on your 50 years together! I'm thankful for blog friends like you too. :)

Holly (2 Kids and Tired) said...

Lovely list Sally. Congratulations on 50 years! Happy Thanksgiving.

Joanne ♦ The Book Zombie said...

Wonderful list Sally. Congrats on the 50 year anniversary, that is beautiful! Hope you are enjoying the holiday :)

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the welcome! Hope you had a happy thanksgiving! :)

Stephanie said...

50 years is so awesome!! Congrats!! These days, that's almost unheard of.

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Lisa (Southern Girl Reads) said...

Busy day yesterday, so I'm just catching up... Wow! 50 years - that's wonderful! I hope you had a happy Thanksgiving from one Floridian to another!

Susan Helene Gottfried said...

Fifty years is amazing. My hat's off to you, Sally.

Me, I'm thankful I can get out of bed in the mornings. And that I don't live in India at the moment. Scary stuff happening there. Sad stuff, too.

Daisy Cat said...

I know everyone has said it, but wow, 50 years - amazing!

kalea_kane said...

Congratulations on 50 years of marriage! What a blessing!

Have a lovely weekend!

Grace said...

Hi Sally, your blog is such a blessings to others. I wrote down my priorities in life, too. It helps us reminds of it everyday. It is a wonderful thing to see a blog that gives glory to God. :)