Thursday, November 26, 2009

thanksgiving

I am thankful for John Deere green and Chevrolet red.
I am thankful that I live in a country where I can travel without fear.
I am thankful for the men and women protecting our country.
I am thankful that I can so easily keep in touch with friends and family and make new friends with the awesome infrastructure our country has.
I am thankful for my jobs and all of the variety and opportunities they afford me.
I am thankful for my sense of humor and the chance to use it and laugh until my sides hurt.
I am thankful that I have a sturdy place to live and a new roof on my garage.
I am thankful for my usually-running truck. And would be extra thankful if the truck actually fit in the garage.
I am thankful for my amazing family. I can't imagine what my life would be like if I grew up in a different household.
I am thankful that I have a strong sense of right and wrong and my faith in my fellow man.
I am thankful for my love of reading and writing.
I am thankful for my hairdresser who keeps the grey at bay.
I am thankful for Orville Redenbacher.
I am thankful that I'm a 'glass half full' chick.
I am thankful for my health.
And my blogger friends, I'm thankful for friendship, entertainment and doors you've opened to me.

4 comments:

Teresa said...

What a great list! Hope you had an amazing day in Florida.

Granny Annie said...

We are thankful for Nora for the same reasons. Great list.

Hey, I say "Amen" to thankful for Orville Redenbacher!

Cliff said...

I am thankful Nora. Really thankful. I love it when you blog.

Ralph said...

Nora
This is great. We all have so much to be thankful for and yet rarely realize it. THANK YOU
Ralph