Giving Thanks With a Grateful Heart

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Many folks in blogland have been doing days and days of gratitude posts.

Not quite sure why I didn't jump in on that - - - but I do know for sure and certain that it WASN'T because I'm not grateful.

So blessed.

So much for which to be grateful.

Here are just a few - - -
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I am thankful for family.

Even for the son who does his BEST to torment and torture

His momma at every turn.

Yes, that WOULD be the son who delights

In removing the labels from the canned goods

In my pantry.

Son, you know who you are.

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I am SO VERY THANKFUL

For this little sponge with 

Dish detergent in its handle.

Makes swishing dishes before 

Putting them in the dishwasher a breeze.

Oh, and my DISHWASHER.

For you I am TRULY grateful!!!!

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I am thankful that my breadbox (which I love)

Can do double duty as a recipe holder.

SCORE!

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I'm so thankful for reusable refillable water bottles.

Just think of all the plastic that is NOT 

In the landfill because Fisherhubby and I

Use these puppies EVERY STINKIN' DAY.

Gotta love all the bright color too.

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I am thankful for black bears.

They give us HOURS of joy each summer

As we keep our eyes peeled trying to 

Spot one live and in the wild.

Sightings are RARE, so when we make one

We are giddy as school girls - - - 

Especially Fisherhubby

He loves getting in touch with his

Inner giddy school girl.

Besides, black bears give me something to collect.

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Oh my goodness, I can't believe I didn't put THIS one first.

I AM SO VERY THANKFUL FOR FOOTBALL!!!!!

(Especially college football.)

I'm thankful that my dad started

Taking me to high school football games

When I was just an elementary school tot

And thereby instilled in me

A veritable LOVE of the game.

Right now, I'm VERY thankful that

Notre Dame, SIL-2's alma mater,

Is NUMBER ONE!!!!

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I am thankful for these three vintage egg cups.

I had wanted some for a long time.

I'm afraid I may even have been coveting some.

Then I found these and brought them home.

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I am thankful for bits and pieces of vintage nostalgia.

I think they help turn a house into a home

While at the same time reminding us of our 

Roots and our heritage.

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Oh my bloggy friends,

I am SO thankful that I NEVER

Have to use this washboard for it's intended use.

Just think, we COULD have been born

before the invention of the automatic washing machine.

Truth be told, I DO remember the old

Wringer washer variety.

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I am thankful for this little stiff plastic dish scraper.

Makes getting those dried-on bits off 

SO MUCH EASIER.

You too can get one at your local Wally world.

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And last but not least,

I am so very very very thankful and grateful

For Thanksgivings past

When we all lived within an hour radius

And could meet in the middle

For a day of togetherness.

Some of those pictured above

Are gone now,

But I am thankful for time well spent together 

And for the memories.

Yes BIL Joe, I'm even grateful to YOU

For throwing bits and pieces of rolled up napkin

All over my house, where I would find them for 

Weeks to come - - - 

Because it spiced up the day.

Now, to all of you I say:

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

For what are you thankful today?

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