Question of the Day: What Are You Thankful For?

by Mandi on November 25, 2009

source: Lawrence OP

source: Lawrence OP

I hope this will be our most popular question of the day to-date!

This Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for?

What small blessings?

What big blessings?

What surprise blessings?

What trials and hardships?

I’m starting my list in the comments, and I can’t wait to read yours as well!


  • Mandi Ehman

    I’m thankful for:

    :: a sweet baby girl this holiday season.

    :: three beautiful little girls that call me momma.

    :: an amazing husband who is my best friend and the love of my life.

    :: continued health as we’ve made it through the swine flu and another virus without any serious complications.

    :: my amazing little sister.

    :: my mom, who’s also one of my closest friends.

    :: our extended families.

    :: a job I love.

    :: a blog I love.

    :: friends who live in the computer.

    :: our upcoming trip to celebrate my grandmother’s 75th birthday.

    :: …and join Mickey Mouse for a Christmas celebration!

    :: my God who loves me despite my failings.

    :: a beautiful home.

    I’m afraid I’m forgetting something obvious, but I’ll just come back and add more if I think of them!

    What are you thankful for this year?

  • Mandi Ehman

    I’m thankful for:

    :: a sweet baby girl this holiday season.

    :: three beautiful little girls that call me momma.

    :: an amazing husband who is my best friend and the love of my life.

    :: continued health as we’ve made it through the swine flu and another virus without any serious complications.

    :: my amazing little sister.

    :: my mom, who’s also one of my closest friends.

    :: our extended families.

    :: a job I love.

    :: a blog I love.

    :: friends who live in the computer.

    :: our upcoming trip to celebrate my grandmother’s 75th birthday.

    :: …and join Mickey Mouse for a Christmas celebration!

    :: my God who loves me despite my failings.

    :: a beautiful home.

    I’m afraid I’m forgetting something obvious, but I’ll just come back and add more if I think of them!

    What are you thankful for this year?

  • Mandi Ehman

    I’m thankful for:

    :: a sweet baby girl this holiday season.

    :: three beautiful little girls that call me momma.

    :: an amazing husband who is my best friend and the love of my life.

    :: continued health as we’ve made it through the swine flu and another virus without any serious complications.

    :: my amazing little sister.

    :: my mom, who’s also one of my closest friends.

    :: our extended families.

    :: a job I love.

    :: a blog I love.

    :: friends who live in the computer.

    :: our upcoming trip to celebrate my grandmother’s 75th birthday.

    :: …and join Mickey Mouse for a Christmas celebration!

    :: my God who loves me despite my failings.

    :: a beautiful home.

    I’m afraid I’m forgetting something obvious, but I’ll just come back and add more if I think of them!

    What are you thankful for this year?

  • http://lilolu.net Jackie @ Lilolu

    I am thankful for:

    - The gifts my children make for me at school.
    - My kitten recovery from an almost deadly illness.
    - My brother-in-laws girlfriend coming into our lives.
    - Mom moving closer to us.
    - my children teaching me a lesson from time to time.

    But the one thing I am most grateful for is the financial hardship we dealt with the last year. We had to downsize and begin to live a simple life. This new life has humbled us and made us the happiest we’ve ever been.

    Happy Thanksgiving to all!
    .-= Jackie @ Lilolu´s last blog ..Heartwarming =-.

  • http://lilolu.net Jackie @ Lilolu

    I am thankful for:

    - The gifts my children make for me at school.
    - My kitten recovery from an almost deadly illness.
    - My brother-in-laws girlfriend coming into our lives.
    - Mom moving closer to us.
    - my children teaching me a lesson from time to time.

    But the one thing I am most grateful for is the financial hardship we dealt with the last year. We had to downsize and begin to live a simple life. This new life has humbled us and made us the happiest we’ve ever been.

    Happy Thanksgiving to all!
    .-= Jackie @ Lilolu´s last blog ..Heartwarming =-.

  • http://lilolu.net Jackie @ Lilolu

    I am thankful for:

    - The gifts my children make for me at school.
    - My kitten recovery from an almost deadly illness.
    - My brother-in-laws girlfriend coming into our lives.
    - Mom moving closer to us.
    - my children teaching me a lesson from time to time.

    But the one thing I am most grateful for is the financial hardship we dealt with the last year. We had to downsize and begin to live a simple life. This new life has humbled us and made us the happiest we’ve ever been.

    Happy Thanksgiving to all!
    .-= Jackie @ Lilolu´s last blog ..Heartwarming =-.

  • Gillian

    Great question, and I have so many answers!

    This year, I am particularly thankful for:
    - The amazing people in my life, from my hilarious and loving husband, to my wonderfully crazy and fun-loving family (in-laws and blood relatives alike!), to my fabulous friends, to my insightful and often brilliant coworkers.
    - Having a job that challenges, rewards, and teaches me on a daily basis.
    - Having learned a lot more about myself this year and learning to work with my personality to achieve my goals instead of fighting my personality.

  • Gillian

    Great question, and I have so many answers!

    This year, I am particularly thankful for:
    - The amazing people in my life, from my hilarious and loving husband, to my wonderfully crazy and fun-loving family (in-laws and blood relatives alike!), to my fabulous friends, to my insightful and often brilliant coworkers.
    - Having a job that challenges, rewards, and teaches me on a daily basis.
    - Having learned a lot more about myself this year and learning to work with my personality to achieve my goals instead of fighting my personality.

  • Gillian

    Great question, and I have so many answers!

    This year, I am particularly thankful for:
    - The amazing people in my life, from my hilarious and loving husband, to my wonderfully crazy and fun-loving family (in-laws and blood relatives alike!), to my fabulous friends, to my insightful and often brilliant coworkers.
    - Having a job that challenges, rewards, and teaches me on a daily basis.
    - Having learned a lot more about myself this year and learning to work with my personality to achieve my goals instead of fighting my personality.

  • Kimber

    My Faithful Hard Working Husband
    My 4 kiddos even though the last one still doesn’t sleep through the night! ;)
    Jesus for dying on the cross for our sins
    For living in the land of Freedom

  • Kimber

    My Faithful Hard Working Husband
    My 4 kiddos even though the last one still doesn’t sleep through the night! ;)
    Jesus for dying on the cross for our sins
    For living in the land of Freedom

  • Kimber

    My Faithful Hard Working Husband
    My 4 kiddos even though the last one still doesn’t sleep through the night! ;)
    Jesus for dying on the cross for our sins
    For living in the land of Freedom

  • http://familyreflection.com Barbara

    I am thankful for our health.
    .-= Barbara´s last blog ..Nebraska weather =-.

  • http://familyreflection.com Barbara

    I am thankful for our health.
    .-= Barbara´s last blog ..Nebraska weather =-.

  • http://familyreflection.com Barbara

    I am thankful for our health.
    .-= Barbara´s last blog ..Nebraska weather =-.

  • Saranthi

    For blogs such as these, from which I learn more and more, healthy children, a roof over my head, our tiny city-state being sheltered and protected. And adopting a Pollyanna attitude- this morning I realised that my landline was disconnected (consequence of forgetting to pay bills on time and not having put aside the cash for it!) as upset as I was, I tried to be thankful that the husband was home; at least his mobile was a way of staying connected outside the flat. Yea, hardships are one way to be thankful for what you already have and even take for granted.

  • Saranthi

    For blogs such as these, from which I learn more and more, healthy children, a roof over my head, our tiny city-state being sheltered and protected. And adopting a Pollyanna attitude- this morning I realised that my landline was disconnected (consequence of forgetting to pay bills on time and not having put aside the cash for it!) as upset as I was, I tried to be thankful that the husband was home; at least his mobile was a way of staying connected outside the flat. Yea, hardships are one way to be thankful for what you already have and even take for granted.

  • Saranthi

    For blogs such as these, from which I learn more and more, healthy children, a roof over my head, our tiny city-state being sheltered and protected. And adopting a Pollyanna attitude- this morning I realised that my landline was disconnected (consequence of forgetting to pay bills on time and not having put aside the cash for it!) as upset as I was, I tried to be thankful that the husband was home; at least his mobile was a way of staying connected outside the flat. Yea, hardships are one way to be thankful for what you already have and even take for granted.

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