This year, I am thankful for:
A new community I found right here in my neighborhood.
My sister who is amazing.
My GD has been healthy (knock wood).
Recent surgery was successful and I am recovering.
Something maybe coming up that I can’t post about because I’m superstitious.
As always, my family and friends.
What are YOU thankful for?
Thankful that my health is currently stable (I’m a cancer survivor with a significant risk of recurrence, so I’m always grateful to get another year of remission).
Thankful for my job which not only pays the bills but which I truly love
Thankful for D to be at a college she likes and where she seems to be learning a lot, also thankful that she is close enough to come home regularly and still seems to like spending time with us 
Thankful for my dog who makes me exercise each day
Thankful for my dragon boating team and my good fortune to live near water, which is my happy place
Thankful to have rediscovered a childhood hobby this year and to have found an adult outlet to practice and perform it
Thankful for sunsets and rainbows and waterfalls and all the beauty of the world
Thankful that:
So much! If I listed everything we would be here forever!
Thankful for my health
Thankful dh and I are in such a good place, better than we’ve ever been
Thankful both kids are in great relationships and happy
Thankful things are winding down concerning my mom’s estate with minimal drama
Thankful for my therapist for making sure I don’t get embroiled in drama
Thankful for my many friends. I am so lucky in that regard.
Thankful for cc!
Thankful for sports. They add so much to my life!
My mom decided she should move to AL and I know she did it to spare her children the work of all that goes with staying in the house alone. She is even now just being a mom.
My sons lost their jobs but not their optimism, and neither did their partners
DH is learning he deserves to not be the one to work miracles at his workplace
Thankful my dad left me funds to upgrade my kitchen, even if I am still crying about that
And thankful for the Parents/Parents caregiver and bereavement threads, or I would be bonkers by now. You guys are great.
I had a moment this morning while out doing errands. Sort of a cumulative moment.
I ran into an old friend/co-worker who I haven’t seen in person in years even though we were pretty close at one time. She is 79 and still can crack a whip.
Then I had the occasion to be either in front of or behind a few elderly people while shopping - they moved slow, I noted the things in their shopping cart which maybe indicated eating alone, they paid cash. 
. Just living the good life though even though it seemed they were not in the best shape.
Because of this, I’m thankful for TODAY and the ability to let others show me the way. 
I’m also thankful for the opportunity for a new work journey in 2025 even at my age of 65. I feel lucky to have this avenue to still do good in the workplace (but part time!)
Of course I’m thankful for the things most important above all - my family, our pets, our newer home that I still pinch myself daily that I have water and nature outside my windows everyday.
And health. So thankful for health. Health is everything.
I am thankful for every good thing - and that includes this warm community. Our 2nd (and final) child just finished his college applications this week ( 
), and the admissions process, which is what I originally came here for help with, has been made so much easier by the wise voices of CC!
The last few years here has helped me in many other ways as well, and I’m very grateful for and to those who share their knowledge (and sometimes sympathy or laughter) with unyielding patience and kindness. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! 
I’m thankful to have known my cousin for 61 years. He took his life last week, and no one had any inkling at all that he was struggling, even in hindsight. We chose to celebrate the time we had with him rather than focus on the fact that he left us.
I am thankful for so much, because while my life isn’t perfect, I am incredibly blessed.
I am thankful for a great spouse and kids and now a DIL, as well as extended family I get along well with. So lucky!
In addition to the regular - my family, my health - the big addition this year is my job. I changed jobs in September and I am thankful for so many reasons. I’m working with amazing colleagues, doing work I’m excited to do, and for myriad other reasons, it’s just a better fit and option than my previous position. I’m thankful to have made this seemingly excellent and timely move.
I’m thankful for our families. And our good health. And for the fun we have had and will continue to have.
I am thankful for the physicians at UVA treating my husband. I am thankful that we are (mostly) moved. I am thankful Sabadog is receiving treatment. I am thankful I am almost finished with Mom’s estate matters.
Most of all I am thankful to see D returning to being the vibrant young woman she was. I hope her road ahead is filled with happiness.
I’m thankful for my health, my Hs health and our Ds health.
I’m thankful for being able to travel to incredible destinations and have experiences that are simply beyond.
I’m thankful for my p/t job of 10 years that is always there for me & my family.
I’m grateful for my friendships and my family.
My siblings. First year with both parents gone. We will be together tomorrow and recognize just how lucky we are to have each other (even if it isn’t always perfect).
Thankful for a breathtakingly beautiful snowy Thanksgiving, the first for us in almost three decades. I think I’ve spent most of the day looking out the window.
Love the red flower contrast!
Silk geraniums don’t mind the snow.
Despite the negative things in my life, possible health issue and an ongoing issue with employment, I am grateful for things. I am grateful that the sacrifices my wife and I made for our son have so come back in a good way, that he and his chamber group are achieving a high level of success and the future looks bright. That despite the issues in my life, my wife and I have grown closer and rather than focus on the negative, have focused on trying to make our present and future brighter. We have seen more than our share of things to deal with, family issues, lot of things, and I am grateful we have survived things that could have broken us apart and instead we can still go someplace and walk hand in hand:)
Feeling sentimental, I suppose, but here goes: I am thankful for this one beautiful life I get to live. All of it, even the messy parts.
Happy Thanksgiving, CCers!
