It seems that some people go through more pain and suffering than others. Often times we find ourselves asking what there is to be thankful for.
Do we really believe that there is nothing in life to be thankful for?
13 Things that I’m Thankful for
- I’m thankful for the five weeks I had with my baby girl, even though her life was taken to soon.
- I’m thankful for the special bond I had with my mother.
- I’m thankful for my children who have given me a reason to live.
- I am thankful for my husband, Shawn, who is supportive, caring and loving.
- I’m thankful that in the midst of my tears there are those who care enough about me to try to get a smile.
- I’m thankful that I have the strength to meet each challenge that I’m faced with.
- I’m thankful that I had parents who cared.
- I’m thankful for each sweet memory.
- I’m thankful for tears. I cannot imagine what it would be like to be unfeeling.
- I’m thankful that I found God when all faith in him was gone.
- I’m thankful that my son still asks me to tuck him into bed at night.
- I’m thankful for lessons learned.
- I’m thankful for all that life has given me.
Smile, you’re happier than you think, because there is much in life to be thankful for.
Happy Thursday!
What are you thankful for?
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Wrote: Jan 17, 2007 at 11:36 pm
This is a very moving TT. Mine isn’t up yet (probably no time until tomorrow afternoon).
Happy TT>
Wrote: Jan 17, 2007 at 11:59 pm
well that was beautiful my friend! smiles, bee
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 12:05 am
Wow.. what a great one Rose.. Perhaps one day I’ll have a list like that too..
Hope you are well.
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 12:25 am
Ahh, no one has said what they are thankful for? Come on guys. List one thing.:sad:
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 12:58 am
Wow. Such a poignant and touching list.
What am I thankful for? Hmmm….
I am thankful that when I fail to remember all that I SHOULD be thankful for (as often happens), it all comes flooding back when I look at my happy, healthy family.
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 1:19 am
A very sweet list! I am thankful for God, for my life, family, friends, all experiences who make me who I am today and for my health… among many other things
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 1:51 am
Wow what a fantastic reminder! That was a great list…you are very blessed.
Thanks for stopping by my site to say hello.
Laura
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 2:16 am
Beautiful list! Thanks for the reminder to be thankful
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 2:41 am
thankful for every moment…
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 5:15 am
A lovely list Rose.
I am thankful that my mum has the strength to keep this family together even though she spends a lot of time in hospital.
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 6:47 am
That is a lovely list that made me cry.
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 7:05 am
I’m thankful for you sharing this lovely post with us Rose.
Its really inspiring which makes you reflect and think. Often we are so cought up in the moment that we forget to slow down and count our blessings.
Have a wonderful & blessed day Rose.
Cheers!
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 7:28 am
This is a lot of thanks. You have found some inner peace in your pain and able to thank God. That is always something to be thankful for!
Thanks for visiting my blog. Happy Thursday!
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 7:32 am
As Laura wrote, it was a fantastic reminder.. to not complain and feel like you`ve got nothing to smile about, but stop a sec.and think about everything you got.
I am thankful for that i`ve realised that all my illness&diseases will make me a even better doctor (that is what i want to become, a dr.), then im able to understand my patients much better.
I am thankful for having food on the table every day, a house with roof and a bed to sleep in, cause that is not a matter of course.
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 7:33 am
I’m thankful that amidst your tears you have found the gift of thankfulness. Too many people move from tears to desperation or cynicism.
I’m also thankful for Apple Computers and any product that starts with “i”. I’m thankful for my children’s health as I watch and help my friend struggle with a child in the hospital. (See my blog to send Casey a message…she gets such a kick out of it when I show up with the great notes, stories and photos that my blog readers have sent from all over!) I’m thankful for the incredible privilege of living the life I’m living…no worries about putting food on the table, no one discriminating against me, no daily fears for my family’s safety and the incredible friends who complete my life. And I’m thankful for my dog, Toby!
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 7:39 am
That’s a great list! You didn’t need to remind me to smile at the end, I was already smiling due to your list:grin:. Thank you!
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 7:41 am
That’s a wonderful list Rose! I’m thankful there are people who are thankful in spite of it all. Happy T13!
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 7:50 am
A wonderful and thoughtful T13.
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 8:13 am
Thank you Rose, for your birthday wishes.
I’m glad to see that you are such a strong and courageous person.May God be with you always, and may your life up ahead bring you joys that you deserve.
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 8:15 am
Attitude of gratitude is my key motto in life too, it makes things a lot more easier..
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 8:47 am
Thank you, Rose. I so needed this today, as you can tell from my own TT. This was so inspiring and dead-on. I needed this gentle reminder. I’m glad you stopped by my blog.
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 9:18 am
I am thankful for finally gaining the ability to see that I have so much to be thankful for.
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 10:29 am
What a moving TT!
Thank you for visiting my TT!
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 10:38 am
Very touching list Rose. Sorry about your baby girl.
My list of things to be thankful for would be rather long. Worth a post someday?
A few things off the top of my head..
I am thankful for the lovely *A* my wife a more giving, loving and caring person is hard to find.
For parents who are flawed but always so selfless towards their loved ones.
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 10:49 am
Like No.11. May it never stop!
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 10:52 am
What a beautiful 13, thanks for sharing your thanks! :O)
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 11:43 am
I am grateful for tears too.
When I cry something out I feel so much better.
Sending good vibes your way,
Frances
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 1:07 pm
Wonderful positive list! Those are all terrific things to be thankful for. I’m thankful for my husband.
Thanks for stopping by and happy T13.
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 1:14 pm
Looking for things to be thankful about can sure change our mood and perspective. Thanks for sharing your list. And thanks for stopping by my blog for Thursday Thirteen!
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 1:16 pm
Very moving list, esp. #1. I admire you, it’s wonderful you can see it that way. It doesn’t make the pain go away, but it allows you to live further.
Thanks for visiting my TT!
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 1:21 pm
I’m thankful for having a friend like you to remind me to be thankful! Your list was moving, touching and lovely
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 2:04 pm
We all have so much to be thankful for, but it seems we rather complain, bitch and moan about the things we don’t have… I’m trying so hard not to be hypocritic about this, but I too often find myself bitching and nagging instead of being just thankful.
There’s so much in this world that we should consider little miracles, and that we should thank God for…
Great list!
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 2:09 pm
Fantastic post Rose. It was sweet and so very touching. Thank you.
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 3:07 pm
It was great to see you put your thankful thirteen out there. I imagine you started a lot of quiet thought and reflection in your readers.
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 3:20 pm
Great post Rose! it’s great because of it’s subject matter and because of your list.
I try to do this on a daily basis, whether it be something as simple as drinking a cup of coffee, getting out of bed or watching the birds drink water from the birdbath.
Gratitude has healing power. I especially try to mentally list things I am grateful for when I’m feeling down, it’s a good pick me upper which helps me not focus on problems and focus on the things I have to be grateful for.
Thank you
Tc
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 4:23 pm
Beautiful list.. God gives and takes away.. but to be thankful to every single joy he has given is indeed the biggest gratitude that we can show to Him.
cheers rose.
D
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 7:41 pm
Wonderful post. Sometimes we get so caught up in what’s easier – complaining – that we miss the forest for the trees.
I’m thankful for the time I spent caring for my father as he was dying. I’m so glad I work for a company that allowed me to leave work behind and take the time I needed at the end of his life.
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 8:38 pm
A very good list of things to be thankful for. Happy TT.
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 8:42 pm
I’m glad you have much to be thankful for.
Wrote: Jan 18, 2007 at 11:11 pm
What a wonderful TT. It is good to stop and remember all that we have to be thankful for. Thanks for the reminder.
Wrote: Jan 19, 2007 at 12:34 am
Beautiful. You set an example for all of us.
Wrote: Jan 19, 2007 at 12:38 am
Nice things to be thankful for.
Mine’s up too
Wrote: Jan 19, 2007 at 11:21 am
I’m thankful for my 6 cats, and my Pooky. Thanks for visiting my TT list!
Wrote: Jan 19, 2007 at 5:19 pm
Great list. Thanks for dropping by.:mrgreen:
Wrote: Feb 25, 2007 at 7:15 pm
I am thankful for having a roof over my head, food on our table, and parents who care about me.Good list mom.:wink:
Wrote: Mar 25, 2007 at 6:33 pm
Rose, this is such a lovely TT – I am spending some time reading through your site and am very glad I came across this one.
Wrote: Nov 16, 2007 at 6:32 am
What a beautiful, inspiring T13. 1 brought tears to my eyes. I’m glad you have a loving family.
Wrote: Nov 17, 2007 at 2:11 pm
Thank you Damozel.
Wrote: Jun 9, 2008 at 11:07 am
Ironic isn’t it, how we have to lose something precious in order to gain more insight into ‘L.I.F.E.’?
Some people succumb to perennial self pity.. and then again, others like you move on and move forward to show that there’s hope after all.
Loved this post.