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I am thankful, for this and other things








Today I am thankful for

...my beautiful and healthy children
...my patient husband
...my family, all of whom are here now
...the more food than we need today
...that I can provide my children with all they need and most of what they want
...our house that shelters us and is also a home (of just the right size)
...that I can reach out and find friendship, support, and caring when I need it

That last one includes you. Thanks for taking the time to read this blog, comment to me, and share. Thanks also to you who write, too. A little Natalie Merchant (Kind and Generous) for you...



Have a really happy Thanksgiving! (And if it isn't Thanksgiving for you...have a really happy day.)

(Believe it or not...this is a Thursday Thirteen.)

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Family Adventure said…
Those are wonderful things to have. You are very lucky!

And thank you for reminding me that I, too, have many things to be thankful for.

LOL at "just the right size" :)

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Heidi
November 22, 2007 at 6:43 AM
Family Adventure said…
Oops, I almost forgot - *love* that song.

Over and out.
November 22, 2007 at 6:45 AM
Gale said…
So much to be greatful for, they are beautiful.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your lovely family.
I really enjoy your blog.
November 22, 2007 at 6:50 AM
Kellan said…
You have beautiful girls, Julie! And you, like I, have much to be thankful for. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your beautiful family. Take care and see you soon. Kellan
November 22, 2007 at 8:30 AM
FENICLE said…
How sweet. You have a lot to be thankful for obviously!!!
November 22, 2007 at 8:53 AM
Bon said…
such beautiful girls, Julie. on this Thanksgiving (for you), i want to thank you for telling me Patience's story this morning.

even if mine turns out differently, it is a comfort to look at her lovely face and think "well, sometimes, luck happens."

enjoy your holiday.
November 22, 2007 at 8:59 AM
Kyla said…
Happy Thanksgiving!

BubTar had fun yesterday, he is already planning the next time, "Maybe somewhere a little less sandy?" he said. LOL. "Like the Children's Museum?" He was also pleased to get home and find KayTar still napping and knowing he had been playing instead.
November 22, 2007 at 10:08 AM
Aliki2006 said…
Happy Thanksgiving, fried! May it be a glorious one...
November 22, 2007 at 10:14 AM
Girlplustwo said…
oh, Julie, and we are all thankful for you - for your unending truth and generosity of spirit.
November 22, 2007 at 10:56 AM
Magpie said…
And to you!

(We have that same vest! Some things are the same in every preschool.)
November 22, 2007 at 11:28 AM
jeanie said…
Thank you also, Julie.

For your blog, for sharing your comments and for being a very valuable member of humanity.
November 22, 2007 at 4:10 PM
Anonymous said…
Nice post. I hope you had a great day.
November 22, 2007 at 7:19 PM
painted maypole said…
love that "smart chick" t-shirt!

;)

Happy Thanksgiving!
November 22, 2007 at 7:23 PM
Linda R. Moore said…
I love the space suit pictures. :)

Happy TT and Happy Thanksgiving.

I was involved in four TTs this week:
http://www.ravensroads.com/index.php/tt13-summary/
November 22, 2007 at 7:54 PM
Anonymous said…
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 22, 2007 at 8:56 PM
Lawyer Mama said…
Natalie Merchant! Another one I left off of my list.

Love the "Smart Chick."
November 22, 2007 at 9:31 PM
Jeff and Charli Lee said…
You have a good right to be thankful for those precious girls.

I'm thankful for you and your blog as well. :-)
November 22, 2007 at 9:38 PM
Leslie said…
Adorable girls... really, isn't that what it's all about? I am lucky to have found your blog - I really enjoy reading it... so thank-you too... and the music is perfect!
November 22, 2007 at 10:14 PM
flutter said…
They are lovely, just like mom
November 23, 2007 at 12:02 AM
MAHIMA said…
lovely little girls. you are lucky. and luckier still that you take time to acknowledge them all.
November 23, 2007 at 5:07 AM
Angela said…
Hi Julie,
Love the fact that your comment window is a popup so I can watch the video at the same time as writing this comment (know the song well but never seen the video before). I've sent you a Thank You on my blog here.
Enjoy the rest of Thanksgiving weekend!
November 25, 2007 at 12:10 AM
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