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5 Things I’m Thankful For… (Contest)
Friday, January 17th, 2025

UPDATE: The winner is…Nicola Sullivan!
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I’m off to the city today for a PET Scan. I’m hungry and grumpy. I could only eat protein—no carbs or sugar for the last 24 hours. That sounds easy enough, but dang, I’m craving a burger with a bun with French fries and a soda! In fact, the minute I’m out of the clinic after the scan, that’s where I’m going to insist my daughter take me!

Last night, I attended my local art guild’s meeting. We voted on a new board. I’m VP of programs! My dd and I went in with a long agenda that we whipped through quickly, including ideas for future programs. It’s something to keep me looking forward, so many things to do. I love being part of that community. My mother was one of the founding members of that group and a true artist. I think she’d be pleased.

Anyway, today, I have lots on my mind—the scan, writing projects I need to begin, fun things to do with the art guild. Too many hopeful future-looking things for me to accept any news from my scan that isn’t also hopeful and future-looking.

I made a quick list of 5 Things I’m Thankful For

👨‍👩‍👧 — My family, who love and take care of me

🏡 — A comfortable home

🗺️ — The many wonderful memories of the adventures I enjoyed while traveling abroad

🥘 — Good food!

⌛ — The time to enjoy all of the above—even if it’s only one year, although I’m hoping for more!

For a chance to win a $5 Amazon gift card, tell me the five things you’re thankful for!

22 comments to “5 Things I’m Thankful For… (Contest)”

  1. Terra Oenning
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    · January 17th, 2025 at 8:58 am · Link

    I’m very thankful for 1. My health, my family, grandkids, house,and friends



  2. Debra
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    · January 17th, 2025 at 8:59 am · Link

    My family
    My books
    My crystals
    My travels
    My hopes



  3. Deb Brown
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    · January 17th, 2025 at 9:17 am · Link

    Family
    Safe place to live
    Food and that I can share with others
    Medical care
    My church family



  4. Laura Bowles
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    · January 17th, 2025 at 9:35 am · Link

    You will have a wonderful report from your PET scan today.

    5 things I’m thankful for:

    1. My house and property I bought 4.5 yrs ago.
    2. My dogs that keep me company and cuddle with me
    3. My family
    4. Friends
    5. My health



  5. cindy
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    · January 17th, 2025 at 10:09 am · Link

    My belief in God
    My sister.
    Having the foresight to pay off my mortgage and outstanding bills so when I was forced to retire, I’d have enough to live comfortably (for now).
    Having an active imagination to keep working on my books and favorite crafts.
    And, thankful I no longer have to brave the weather to deal with the commute to and from my old jobs.



  6. Dawn Roberto
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    · January 17th, 2025 at 10:18 am · Link

    My Kids and Grandkids
    Books
    Heat
    Food
    Coffee



  7. Theresa Privette
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    · January 17th, 2025 at 12:21 pm · Link

    1. Claiming it now, I am thankful for my fav author continued recovery back to good health. (Not “sucking up” it was the first thought)

    2. My family

    3. Being blessed in corporate America today to be able to work from home and the bi-weekly income it allows me to take care of said family.

    4. A roof over our head and food in kitchen to eat.

    5. Today since tomorrow isn’t promised.



  8. Elaine Swinney
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    · January 17th, 2025 at 1:30 pm · Link

    I am thankful for:
    1. My Granddaughter, Husband and Son.
    2. My dog to cuddle with while listening to music.
    3. My home that is warm and has electricity.
    4. My books and the glass of wine I drink while reading.
    5. That God grants me the time to do all the above and wakes me every morning.



  9. Jennifer Beyer
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    · January 17th, 2025 at 5:16 pm · Link

    My family is certainly my number one. I am grateful for every single day. I am thankful for all of the opportunities that life has given me. I am thankful for the ability to laugh. And all of those make me thankful for God being a part of everything.



  10. Colleen C.
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    · January 17th, 2025 at 5:18 pm · Link

    family
    pets
    home
    books
    support



  11. Mary Preston
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    · January 17th, 2025 at 6:15 pm · Link

    – My family
    – My safe neighbourhood
    – The rainy summer – my rain water tanks are all full.
    – My daughter finishing her Cyber Security Course – I proof read her very long assignments.
    – The opportunity to travel.



  12. Shirley Long
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    · January 17th, 2025 at 6:23 pm · Link

    First & foremost I’m thankful that I’m still here to email you.
    My family.
    My comfortable warm home.
    My faith.
    That I live in the best country on the planet.
    GOD IS GOOD!!!!



  13. Steph
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    · January 17th, 2025 at 7:44 pm · Link

    My family
    My surgeons
    My cat
    Books
    And Heat!!



  14. BN
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    · January 17th, 2025 at 10:01 pm · Link

    family, friends, water, electricity, food



  15. Mary McCoy
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    · January 18th, 2025 at 6:00 pm · Link

    My husband
    Our dogs
    Safe shelter, especially in this weather
    Friends
    Books and the authors who write them



  16. kerry jo
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    · January 19th, 2025 at 8:44 am · Link

    I am thankful for my faith, husband, family, home, and my kindle.
    My kindle helps along with my faith keeps me sane at times



  17. flchen
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    · January 20th, 2025 at 5:02 pm · Link

    Family, the love and support of friends, the chance to explore the world, books, art–the chance to appreciate it, to learn to create it, to play with it…



  18. Janelle
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    · January 26th, 2025 at 10:32 am · Link

    My family , books, my home, my doctors, and getting to remission in December.



  19. Bonnie Hildwein
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    · January 26th, 2025 at 2:36 pm · Link

    My health is fair but I am happy to wake up every morning

    My family

    roof over my head

    Books and books

    Friends



  20. Nicola O Sullivan
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    · January 26th, 2025 at 5:10 pm · Link

    I am thankful for:
    For the life I & my husband have
    For our 3 healthy and happy children, and our recent addition of a daughter in law
    For my parents, especially my mother
    For our siblings, they are a fantastic support, they are friends as well as family
    For our community, our friends and neighbours



  21. Beckie
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    · January 28th, 2025 at 12:48 pm · Link

    Family
    Bible
    Books
    Dogs
    Artistic ability



  22. Delilah
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    · January 30th, 2025 at 9:24 am · Link

    I loved reading about all the things you’re thankful for ! Thanks for sharing!

    The winner of the GC is…Nicola Sullivan!



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