Lynn MacEwen
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
I am most thankful for the everyday miracles....for the things we normally take for granted. My dear brother-in-law had a massive stroke in mid-July and this has made me so aware of everything good that we don't take note of in our daily lives. It took him six weeks to re-learn how to swallow, so I treasure the ability to take a cool drink of water. Instead of a 15-minute struggle with braces and unresponsive limbs, I am able to stand up from my chair in an instant. I can check my e-mail, drive my car, open doors, read a book. I move without pain. I laugh at jokes, work mutually with associates to develop a good work product, come home at the end of the day and relax. If we take a moment, we can certainly come up with all the "big" things that enrich our lives, but I think we need to take it a step further and recognize that every moment represents a small blessing and a reason to be thankful.

Jack
Lake Zurich, Illinois, USA
Thanks for the note and the opportunity to let you know what I am thankful for this year. My wife and I have been married for 15 years, but have not had any children of our own. We have been involved in foster care for five years with intent to adopt if any of these children became available for adoption. Although we had had eleven foster children in our home for varying lengths of time, none were free to be adopted. Then child number 12 arrived, a sweet 6-year-old girl. Within three months she became available for adoption and on July 15 became our daughter. Kristen is a wonderful completion to our family and we are very thankful.

Happy Thanksgiving to you.

Patrice
Australia
Well, I am thankful for the sun that shines and the moon that glows at night. I am thankful for my husband and the two most beautiful children that would have not been possible without him… as they look at me they have his eyes… as they speak they speak his voice… and they move the way he does. I am thankful for my faithful friend that greets me each time I arrive at home bounding and barking like I was her long lost friend. I am thankful for the peaceful moments when I can reflect all that is good in my life. I am thankful for life.

Mariana Bucurescu
Romania
I am thankful because Jesus died for my sins and raised to save me. I am thankful for His love, care and protection. I am thankful for my family, because I have loving parents who raised me, for my loving husband, for my three children and the list can continue, but it may be too long to write it here in this message!

Irene
Schaumburg, Illinois, USA
I used to be most thankful about the small things that made my life pleasant, like visiting with my children, watching cardinals at my birdfeeder, and the smell of the air after a thunderstorm. Recently I've taken less for granted, and have become more thankful of the peace and freedoms I have because I am a citizen of the United States.

Warren and Arlene
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
My wife Arlene and I are so thankful to be born in the United States and to live under a constitution that provides Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness to us, to our seven children and to our nineteen grandchildren and all who follow. What a great privilege it is to live each day as a free people, free to speak and live as we choose and free to love and serve each other and our creator God and his son Jesus Christ without fear of persecution.

Gina Schwalm
Michigan, USA
I am thankful for a gentle kiss from the one I love, huge smiles from my nieces and nephews when they see me, a tear of pride from my parent, a few laughs with my friends, a few pokes from my brothers, a big hug from my sister, a lick on my face from my dog, acceptance from a stranger, and my freedom.

Linsey
Lanarkshire, Scotland
I AM THANKFUL FOR MY FAMILY, MY HEALTH AND MY CONTINUING AND GROWING MOTIVATION TO BE ALL I CAN BE!

Leslie Nolin-Izzo
Canada
I am thankful for the fact that I, unlike millions, will sleep in a warm dry bed tonight. I will eat healthy food and drink clean water. I am thankful that I can read and write and that I had the choice of receiving an education. I live in a country that is and will remain free. I am thankful for my parents who took the time to raise myself and my siblings with solid, selfless values and ensured we would have the courage to speak out for those who could not. I am thankful for my husband and children for whom life would not have near as much color or warmth. Happy Thanksgiving!

(Learn more about Leslie and John Izzo’s speaking and consulting business at www.izzoconsulting.com)

John Chmela
Chicago, Illinois, USA
I am thankful for my freedoms (past, present, and future). In America, we pride ourselves on being free. We can freely travel across our countries borders without constraint. We enjoy freedom of speech and religion. And each year, the number of freedoms that we enjoy becomes greater and greater.

We honor those men who fought (and often died) to secure of freedoms. People are fighting right now so that you and I can remain free. Today, I am especially grateful for the number of “new freedoms” that are being introduced into the world. Computers give us the freedom to communicate in ways that we would not dream of just a few years ago…and at blinding speeds. Thousands of scientists, researchers, and inventors are working right now to create new freedoms for me and you in the future (and especially for those people who have a disability).

We don’t often reflect on it, but one of the most extraordinary gifts that God has bestowed on Americans…is our freedoms. God Bless America.

(Learn more about the groundbreaking work that John is doing with the Jim Mullen Foundation at www.jimmullen.com)

James Mohr
Illinois, USA
I, of course, am thankful for a wonderful wife, a beautiful six year old daughter, other family members and friends. But, most importantly I am thankful that I am able to have a personal relationship with the Creator of the Universe and His Son, Jesus Christ who is alive and well in my life. He truly loves me and counsels me in my every moment though His inspired Word, the Bible. Who could ask for more?

Don Carius
Washington, Illinois, USA
I am thankful Gladys and have gotten to spend over 62 years together and for our good health. Also, how thankful I was that I returned home from 14 months in France, Holland and Germany in WWII unscathed. And last, but not least, for our four children and their families.

Bill and Therese Bulger
USA
I am thankful to see another day, I am thankful to open my eyes to see the new day. I'm thankful to be able to get to my feet even though it may have been painful. I’m thankful that once I got to my feet I had someplace to go. I'm thankful that once I got where I was going I will be compensated; the rest of the issues are just minor irritations because the big things went well!

(We developed that set of words after I had a heart attach 14 years ago. This is what helped me keep a positive attitude to be able to heal and then reverse a lot of the issues that caused the heart attack)

Mark Gunn
South Elgin, Illinois, USA
I am thankful for His boat. Sydney and I have four children under six. They are Gillian (5), Graysen (3), Trevor (2) and MerriMac (8 weeks). Our house gets a little crazy each night around supper time. At the table, Sydney and I catch ourselves "observing" together the four little people God has given us and their very unique personalities. We are thankful for the gift of children.

Since our second daughter arrived God has taught us a lot more about Himself and ourselves. Our second daughter "Gracie" has Down Syndrome. Our activities frequently revolve around what is happening in her life whether it's therapy, doctor's visits, etc... This year during the week of Thanksgiving she is having heart surgery. It is tough to be thankful during this time, but the "process" has taught me over and over that these are not my kids. They belong to God. That makes enjoying the moment much better. He must provide for them all they need in this journey. It's His boat, His ocean, His wind, His waves, His compass... all His. To see what I mean read Mark 6:45-52. Read carefully.

Emca
Canada
Thank you Canada for accepting us more than 50 years ago as refuge, when we had to escape from communism, leave our dear ones and our home (Slovenia, Yugoslavia---people were sent back from camps in Austria and Italy and killed by communists in different grottos), to stay alive and start a new life!

Jaimee Cecile Niles
Orange County, California, USA
I am thankful for the beauty in the world which I continually am amazed about in nature, people and spirit.

Joy Mathew
Bangalore, India
I am thankful for everything - for the life given to me, for my family and friends, for my country, for my professional success, for the peace in my heart, for every moment given to me, for health, for the little comforts and joys of life ..... for God's presence in my life.

Linda
St. Louis Park, Minnesota, USA
What I am thankful for is here at work the way everyone works so well together. Regardless of what is happening in the news, there is a team effort to help each other get our product out, even with all the different races, nationalities, and religions, we all realize it's what on the inside that counts. That is what I am most grateful and thankful for.

JB Collingsworth
Dallas, Texas, USA
What I am thankful for is that I am a believer in Jesus Christ which coupled with living in America gives me more freedom and opportunity than I could ever deserve.

Laurie Guest
DeKalb, Illinois, USA
I am very thankful for opportunity to do what I love to do for a career. I quit my health care administrative job this year and now speak professionally full time. It takes my husband, grandparents and support network of professionals to be able to pursue this dream. For that I am oh so thankful.

(Learn more about Laurie’s speaking business at www.laurietalk.com)

Phil Laskowsky
Lisle, Illinois, USA
I'm thankful for many things these days (including having a job in these turbulent times), but if I had to narrow it down to any one thing I'd have to say being part of a close and loving family would be the winner. I have two wonderful kids who give countless hours of enjoyment (there's some aggravation in there too, but we won't get into that here), and a beautiful wife who has truly taught me the meaning of family and unselfishness. I can't even imagine where I'd be if I didn't have them. It's actually nice that you asked me this question because I don't think I stop and realize often enough how lucky I am. So, thank you for asking.

Jose' M. Martinez
McAllen, Texas, USA
I am thankful for being ALIVE. I did not write my own book so it was written for me at Parkland and Baylor hospitals where several surgeries account for the miracles experienced. GOD continues to perform miracles TODAY and I am thankful each day I wake up, pretty healthy. To GOD be the glory!

Howard Andruejol
Guatemala, Central America
I am surely thankful for the beauty of life and its purpose. As a youth leader and trainer, I firmly believe that every decision we make is setting an example on dealing with success or failure to future generations. Therefore our positive attitude and commitment to growth is a major value.

(Learn more about Howard’s work at www.liderazgojuvenil.com)

Bernie
Chicago, Illinois, USA
I’m glad to be alive, and for all the great medical progress of the 20th century (that should continue in the new century, assuming we survive this century).

Marisa Oliveira
Peniche, Portugal
In Portugal we don't have a Thanksgiving day. But I want to say thanks to those who believe in me. That is very important for me in this right moment. I started a business, but my family don't give me any support. They don't believe in me... so I'm passing for a bad period. I want to thank you for "being here"... for giving me some lights. Thanks. I want to thank God for being alive!

John Albiston
Scotland, United Kingdom
I am thankful for my right to live, to be free from war and strive. I am thankful for my family and friends who love and care for me. I am thankful for my home that provides me comfort and warmth. I am thankful for my freedom, my right to worship how I please without worrying. I am thankful for that God who gave me life.

Linda Witt
Schaumburg, Illinois, USA
I am thankful that I have been able to raise my children in a free country, that they are healthy and that they have turned into caring, loving, responsible adults. I am also thankful that we all have jobs to go to everyday.

Julie H.
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, USA
I am thankful for m relationship with Jesus Christ and that HIS WORD is in my life as a love letter to me.

Hal Rich
Illinois, USA
I have so much to be thankful for!! My wife, my family, my friends, my health… However all of that would not matter if I did not completely understand my true Identity!! - a COG!! -a true Child of God because of my belief in Jesus as the Lord of my life.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Doug McMurdo
Bailey, Colorado, USA
I am thankful for my family, for my wife and my child that are on the way. I am thankful that I get to serve God fulltime in a Christian Camp. I get the opportunity to spend my days changing live for eternity, and that just rocks.

Adarsh G.A.
MANGALORE, India
I am thankful for life has given me a chance to experience love ,a chance for contribution, a chance for glory, a chance to celebrate for reasons I decide to celebrate, a chance to be born in the time the world has been (and being) freed from dictators, communists for generations have realised the value of every human being, for science & technology has progressed and improving the quality of life, for this is definitely the best of times were to communicate to a person like you so far away takes seconds, unbelievable!!!

Our religion believes (Hindhuism) that the thing that moves with the greatest speed is the mind, and certainly we are a part of history were in we have reached the horizon of exploring our minds!! That makes life more interesting as in we may be close to answer many mysteries of life. Happy thanksgiving, I dream that one day we will meet in person and celebrate thanksgiving.

John Farris
USA
I'm thankful for the gifts and talents God has given me and that I am in a company that allows me to use those gifts to work in an area that I'm passionate about. I'm thankful that I'm blessed with a loving and supportive wife and children. And most of all, I'm thankful the grace God has shown me through His Son, Jesus Christ. Without Him, I'm nothing.

Annetta Jackson
Texas, USA
This Thanksgiving, as well as every other, I am thankful for freedom.

Dave Eichmann
Hoffman Estates, Illinois, USA
I am thankful for ......
• the gift of my family.
• the truth of God's Word in the Bible and how it can be applied today to answer the difficult questions of: life, decision making, and the leadership & management of organizations we find ourselves part of.
• hope that provides an anchor in troubled times

Susan Daugherty
Lombard, Illinois, USA
What I am thankful for? God's ultimate gift to us as human beings! A thing called free will. Let me explain from my personal situation. Back in January 1984 (Friday the 13th) I was involved in a life changing car accident. People often say to me "you have such a good attitude". Life is too short to have a bad attitude. I could moan and bitch and say "poor me". But what would that get me? When the doctors told me "you'll never walk again," I took my free will gift and decided that wasn't going to happen. I am happy and thankful with free will because it allows me options and choices.

Alexander
Orlando, Florida, USA
I am thankful for the country we live in and the freedom we have and for President Bush.

Ana
Australia
For My health, and Ability to provide for my children and continue to Learn and improve.

Anwar Siregar
Indonesia
My thanks to your attention to me, hope the success is in the future with your Horizon Time

Jeff Pytel
Lake Zurich, Illinois, USA
I have reason to be thankful for many things, but if I was forced to identify one, it would be my wife and children. They are the source of my greatest joy and the root of all of my successes in life and business.

Tsc Tempest
Australia, currently working in China
I am thankful for for being able to live a life that expresses and challenges my sense of purpose in life. I am a bringer of change in many people’s lives and my purpose is to empower those people through self-transformation and change. Currently I work as Director of Studies for a University Foundation Program which aims to successfully empower Chinese students going abroad to be successful in Western style academic environments. It is personally very rewarding and something for which I am very thankful.

Ashley Cain
Wheaton, Illinois, USA
I am thankful for a loving, self-sacrificing husband.

Ashley Uberti
Pennsylvania, USA
I am Thankful for a lot of things. But I am most thankful for my life. With out a life you could not live the life you deserve. With out a life you can not pray to the Lord. With out a life you can not see the depths of the glory of God. With out a life you could never have the experience of anything important. Finally, if you didn't have a life, you could not be with your loved ones on Thanksgiving, or any special holiday.

Grant Stillwood
Wheeling, Illinois, USA
I am thankful for: My good health. I had several relatives pass away this year, and each of them was very sick in the time before they died. I am thankful I can see and hear well, as well as play sports and eat the kinds of foods I like. It's easy to take these things for granted until you can't do them anymore.

Barb Groscop
Illinois, USA
• For having been baptized into Christ receiving forgiveness of sins.
• For God’s continuing mercy to me a sinner.
• For a loving family (husband, children, grandchildren and parents).
• For the wonderful caregiver which God has provided to take care of my parents.
• For hearing an understandable loving phrase which may be directed to me by my dear mother, who has Alzheimer’s and normally speaks in a language all her own.
• Being able to say “I love you” to my mother who lay in a hospice bed, just one more day.
• For a father who is a very kind and giving parent.
• For my dear husband who loves me and allows me the freedom to express myself.
• For faithful and enduring friends.
• For being allowed to live long enough to retire.
• For good health which God has provided to my husband and me.
• For the ever-nagging projects which are finally accomplished.
• For being able to give and receive a hug, sharing a loss or joy.

Ben
England, United Kingdom
That I live in a cool country. What is thanks giveing because we don't have it here?

Betty J. Heckman
Omaha, Nebraska USA
I am thankful for being an American and living in such a special country. I am also thankful for having a loving family and friends. I am also thankful for having hosted International Exchange students from many countries and being able to show them by actions what we Americans really are like. None of these students will ever burn an American flag as they saw us, our family, our church friends as we really are, caring individuals. These young people were from Japan, Indonesia, Korea, China, Taiwan, India, Africa and other countries and we learned so many interesting things from all of them. We all need to learn to appreciate our differences. God Bless America and the World as well!!!

Bill Kaufman
Morton, Illinois, USA
I am thankful to be living in the USA. I have been to many countries in this wonderful world but none compare to the good old USA. I am also thankful for four wonderful children and their mates and 13 and soon to be 14 wonderful grandchildren. I am also glad that God sent his only begotten son who died on the cross that we may be able to seek out our soul salvation to one day join him in heaven.

Dr. Bobby Bell
Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA
It may sound like a cliché but I am thankful in everything. Some things have not been pleasant in my life, but God gave me an ability to enjoy life no matter what the circumstances and to see me through it. While God has graced me with this attitude, I have a part to play and that is for me to choose happiness. God is all around us, showing us love in other people and even nature. For this I am grateful that God lets me see beyond the negative parts of life and know that He is always with us.

Bongi Myeza
South Africa
What I am thankful for is God being all in all in my life and thank yoself as well for being committed in helping and encouraging souls like me. Thank again and again!

Howard Silver
Schaumburg, Illinois, USA
I am thankful for the simple right to choose. This might seem too simplistic, but it permeates all that we do:

The right to choose where to live
The right to choose how and what to think
The right to choose how to worship
The right to choose our political fate and how I will be governed
The right to choose to raise a family
The right to choose NOT to choose

All of these seem so natural to us Americans that we take for granted that all of those "rights" have to be secured with constant vigilance - maybe even lives. That is the price we pay for our "right to choose" and for the freedoms we enjoy.

Bruce A. Frens
Country Palos Heights, Illinois, USA
What I am thankful for: The sheer gift of being open and vulnerable as a leader, sharing joys, failures, dreams, struggles, etc. with a trusting and professional staff.

Mukundan C.R.
India
Thank God!, there is one place where Freedom shines through all the dark clouds.

Carni
Gulfport, Mississippi, USA
I am thankful for all the mistakes I've made throughout my life. Each has given me it's own unique way of learning and growing from the experience.

Caroline Desykes
Scotland
I am grateful for the new addition to my big family of Leah Desykes my healthy little niece aged just 3 months old.

Carolyn B Thompson
Chicago, Illinois, USA
I am most thankful that God gave me the ability to see the positive in every experience way before it occurs to me to even think there might be something negative.

NOTE: Carolyn told me she keeps a log of what she is thankful for in her Journal 10 + (11 years on one page so when she’s writing today she can read what she wrote last year and the year before, etc.) If you’re interested in this, you can find it on her website (www.trainingsys.com) She said, “It’s a great tool for me to make sure I look for several things to be thankful for each day.”

Celine
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
I am thankful for my wonderful husband and five children, and I that I live in the best country in the entire world!

Andrew Sevey
South Carolina, USA
I am thankful for all I have done and all I will do, because whether good or bad determines who I come to be.

Charles Bagdon
Lake Bluff, Illinois, USA
I'm very thankful for a wonderful wife of almost 30 years and three wonderful sons, one of whom graduated from college this past August, and the other two who are presently in college at Xavier in Cincinnati and Villanova in Philadelphia!

Cynthia Schultz
Washington, Illinois, USA
I am thankful for living in the USA where I am free to speak, worship, and live as I want without being persecuted for it. I am grateful for those service men and women that are protecting us at home and abroad to insure these freedoms. I work around many seriously injured and ill people, so I am extremely thankful for the health of my family and myself. I am thankful for my children, my parents, and my siblings.

(Andy note: Cindy’s my baby sister. I love you, Cindy!)

Cindy Buck
Riggins, Idaho, USA
The things I am most Thankful for are…
• I am thankful for the sorrows of my life for they have shown me God's happiness
• I am thankful for the pain I have suffered both physical and emotional for they have shown me God's healing.
• I am thankful that I live in "poverty" for it has shown me the richness of God.
• I am thankful for the ugliness I've seen in life for it has shown me God's beauty.
• I am thankful that for now matter how plain or simple I may be God believes I'm special and He loves me as I am.

I can not think of anything that I am not thankful for.

Larry
New Jersey, USA
I am thankful for: health and well being of my family, strength of my employer, resolve of the USA to make things better for us.

(Learn more about Larry’s truly strong consulting organization at www.cognizant.com)

Colette
Brisbane, Australia
I am thankful for my family and friends, my pets, my health and happiness

Patrycja Anweiler
Poland
I'm thankful for my wonderful and supportive family!!

Dee and David
UNITED KINGDOM England
I am thankful for the experience and knowledge that I have so that I can pass it on to the less unfortunate. And most of all I am thankful to God for his love and saving mercy to my family and myself.

Daniel Yunan Tan
Japan (but I am an Indonesian)
I am thankful for my redemption and my family (wife and a cute daughter)

Darline
San Leon, Texas, USA
What I'm thankful for is to of been here another year and enjoy my family and friends, old and new ones.

Dave Wiest
Lake Zurich, Illinois, USA
I am thankful for being surrounded by an astonishing family, friends and live in the greatest country on the planet.

David
United States of America
This last year has been tough, as I'm sure you are fully aware. The dot-com I was running had to shut it's doors after 9-11, and I've not found consistent work since. But I'm grateful for free time I've been able spend with my new daughter, Grace and in supporting my wife with my presence -- something that was not possible while the company struggled along.

We've come to realize that it's time to sell our dream house and simplify. A lot of feelings about that -- but I'm grateful for the time we've had here, and selling will allow us to pay off our debt and shore up our long-term savings. It will also be nice to have a significantly lower overhead.

The recent loss of Sen. Paul Wellstone, the subsequent sweep of the Republican party and the inevitableness of war brings up a lot of fear for our future. But I'm grateful that I live in a country where every citizen has the opportunity to participate in the selection of our leadership, and therefore our policies. I am willing to be wrong and trust the collective consciousness of our democracy. I'm grateful I don't have to make these decisions on my own.

In my free time I've also had the chance to think about what I really want to do. I've actually started massage school, and am grateful for the chance to do work that feels like a personal choice rather than the only choice.

I'm not sure if this is what you were looking for, but it felt good to go through the process. Thanks for your continuing encouragement -- I'm grateful for the way you demonstrate that leadership is a state of mind.

Pamela Chadwick
Poplar Bluff, Missouri, USA
I have many things to be thankful for this Holiday season. The Lord has blessed me with a wonderful husband and 4 beautiful children ranging from 8-18 years. I am thankful for His guidance in raising our children to be kind, caring and generous young adults, anyone who has teenagers understands what a challenge they can be. I am also very thankful for the friends he has blessed me with.

I am especially thankful for one friend in particular that came into my life about 2 years ago. Her name is Annie and she is a very outgoing and outspoken person. Quite the opposite of me. She has taught me and helped me grow into the leader I am today. When we meet I was still quite shy and was afraid of talking to people I didn't know. With her encouragement and help I joined her in starting our own businesses working from home and I have overcome my fear of talking to strangers. Today she is still one of my best friends and we are both enjoying the fruits of our labor in our businesses.

(Learn more about Pamela’s business at www.globalsuccess2000.com/expectsuccess/opp)

Willie Mwaruvanda
Iringa, Tanzania
I am greatly thankful to God for what He has done to my Life this year. He has blessed me greatly in my place of work by providing divine protection. Isaiah 54:17 has actually happened to me.

Bill Lam
Chicago, Illinois, USA
I am thankful for:
• a beautiful country where we enjoyed unlimited freedoms, diversity, fairness, and equity for all.
• a healthy and happy family where love, respect and communications are bountiful
• for good friends and kind people.

Andy, I am grateful for this wonderful life. There are always bumps though I know in my heart that we have it better than most people around the world. God Bless us all this coming year.

Bill Henry
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
I'm thankful for the inner serenity in these turbulent economic times. From the best prayer advice of all time, "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change - The
courage to change the things I can - The wisdom to know the difference"

Mike and Helen
Kirkland, USA
Helen is thankful for God's blessing in her life, family, and work. Without his help in my daily life it would be unacceptable. Kirkland is a very small town in the Midwest and a great place to be from. I'm thankful everyday when I open my eyes; it's great to be alive.

Vijayalakshmi Varadan
New Delhi, India
I am thankful for all the cooperation shown by my colleagues and superiors. They have helped me in my endeavour to add insights to my job. They have also made a better person.

Verna Mah
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
I am thankful for the integrity and personal successes of loving friends and family who understand the wisdom in possessing honour and self respect which therefore serve to guide and permeate every aspect of our lives to help us become the best individuals we can strive to be, both for ourselves and for one another!

Valencia
Chicago, Illinois, USA
In these times of lay offs and uncertainty, I am grateful to not only have a job, but one that allows me to further God's kingdom. I am also grateful for the competent and "God-fearing" women I have the pleasure and honor to call my staff. Additionally I am grateful that there were no layoffs in my department so I have not had to lose these dear women. I am thankful for prayer in the workplace, a boss I love and respect and for a ministry that makes a difference in the lives of children.

Thank you for the opportunity for me to be reminded of all the blessings that I have to count!!!!!

Troy Spencer
Roswell, Georgia, USA
I am thankful for having Jesus Christ the center of my life, for having my best friend and elementary school sweetheart for my wife, for being blessed with 3 beautiful girls, for being raised by two wonderful Christian parents, for being born in this great country, for the opportunity I have had to own my own company, and am thankful for all the people around us that we know as friends.

(Learn more about Troy’s business at www.custombasements.com).

Tom Schindler
USA
I'm particularly thankful at this season for parents who took the time to pray for my spiritual survival. In a day when many are too busy to take time to pray every day for the important people in their world, they made time. My parents were up early in the morning, on their knees literally before God, on my behalf. I have a spiritual heritage because of that, and I understand the discipline that prayer demands to be effective. I think it also defines love that goes beyond giving your children what they desire, and petitions the only one who can do something about what they really need, a life that pleases God. So this year, I pause and give thanks for parents with vision, love, and the self-discipline to invest in me at the level that makes a difference. What a heritage.

Christina
Pensacola, Florida, USA
I am thankful that I have friends and family and don't have to worry about going hungry!!!!

Tina Harville
Minden, Louisiana, USA
I'm very thankful for just being alive. Having a good and loving family. And the love of our Lord God.

Thomas Rainwater
Hinsdale, Illinois, USA
I'm thankful for many blessings, but on this day in particular (an election day), I'm thankful for having the right to vote in local, state, and national elections.

Suzanne
Chicago, Illinois, USA
I am thankful for personal, professional and spiritual freedoms.

Irvin
USA
I am most thankful that I was in WWII with great men who were fighting for a great nation . . THEN . . Now with all the lying by our Congressional people . . and the State of the Country after the Liberals have ruled it for 30+ years . . the Prisons . . the illegals . . the Unions controlling everything . . the Welfare . . more Psychologists and Counsellors then inmates . . we could go on and on . . so back then we fought for a pretty straight forwarded country . . and alot of lives were given for such . . Clinton almost tore this country down . . and alot of us Vets still feel he should be in a Federal Prison along with his wife . . on her inside trading . . you have it . . don't care whether it is printinged or put in print . . the government could be better if it was honest with us out here and would listen to us .

Imyong, Park
Korea
I am thankful for present health, family, position in company and especially believing in God.

David G.
California, USA
I am thankful for the wonderful love and amazing grace of my Creator and for the atoning sacrifice of His Son.

Deborah Gustafson
Grayslake, Illinois, USA
I'm thankful to live in a land of abundance where there is freedom to:
• worship
• work
• play
• participate in (and even disagree with!) our government, and
• to be anything you were created to be.

God bless America!

Debra Lane
Hinsdale, Illinois, USA
I am thankful for God's presence in this world, friends, family, books, and health.

Debra
Davenport, Iowa, USA
What I am thankful for is being alive. I have had to face a lot of health problems in my short life such as cancer and it makes you think how good it is be alive.

Denise Bethea
USA
I am most thankful to God for my life, health and strength. I am thankful for my immediate and extended family members, my church family, business associates and my few friends. I am thankful for the daily things we most often take for granted. Fresh air, the birds in the trees, and the sweet fall breeze, etc. We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. In all things, give thanks.

Kevin
USA
My wife and I have adopted 13 children, many of whom were severely abused and handicapped. The situations these children come from were horrible and grotesque. Thankfulness is something we have tried hard to teach them, for it allows them to look at the present, instead of the past. It takes their eyes off themselves, and makes them look at what they have been given by others.

So what I am thankful for:
• I am thankful for my wife who has been my soul mate, and help mate for over 27 years.
• I am thankful for the smile of my 5 year old daughter who comes running to greet me when I return home at night.
• I am thankful for my handicapped daughter who is wheelchair bound. She has taught me the meaning of suffering, and still being able to smile and love others.
• I am thankful for my retarded kids who have learned to accept themselves as they are, and have committed themselves to helping others.
• I am thankful for my healthy kids. They have endured much through the years, and have always been patient, respectful of their younger siblings, and helpful.
• I am thankful for my kids who struggle with their deficits, yet continue to press on to do better despite frustration.
• I am thankful, because I have all around me living examples of people who have suffered, been beaten up, bear scars and missing body parts, yet are able to love, and give of themselves without self pity.
• I am thankful to God, who has loved me despite myself, and has put all these people in my life to teach me of His profound love.
• I am thankful that what I don't have, I don't miss. I have all that I need, and what I do have, I couldn't live without.

Kris Bearss
Brentwood, Tennessee, USA
I am especially thankful for the quality of people who are in my life: particularly my parents--who are great role models of faith and integrity; my friends--who remain steadfast and encouraging even in difficult times; and the college and young adult women who I have the privilege of mentoring. "My" girls are the lights of my life. They teach me and inspire me every day, and have given me many of my fondest memories. Such rich relationships are among my deepest blessings.

Gloria Walker
Colfax, Washington, USA
I am thankful for the abundance we are privileged with in this Country, Abundance shared by millions of people from all walks of life caring, sharing and giving of themselves to help others in happy and sad times. I am thankful for Gods gifts of Life, Love and Liberty for they are the tie that binds. I am also very thankful for new beginnings and Second Chances. Where would any of us be without the spirit of forgiveness in our hearts? I pray this thanksgiving that there will be peace, prosperity and Hope for all.

Kyesha Parris
Lawton, Oklahoma, USA
I am very thankful for my family and our ability to communicate and stay close to one another. Communication and Family, Now that's a powerful thing!!!!!

Rick Avgerinos
Itasca, Illinois, USA
I am thankful for...
• My physical and mental health, which allows me to provide for my family and take advantage of all that life has to offer
• My family, friends, and co-workers - who support me and enrich my life each and every day

I really don't have much to complain about as long as I possess these two blessings.

Patricia
USA
I am thankful for my parents, my husband, my children and my home. I am thankful I live in the freedom and diversity of America.

B.G.K. Murali
Chennai, India
I should be thankful for my team and leads whom I worked/working with.

Becky F.
USA
I am most thankful that I am a very humble, kind, soul, and for my wonderful family.

Diane Roney
Stone Mountain, Georgia, USA
I am grateful for life. I am grateful for my family and the opportunity of owning a business in the United States. I am grateful for being healthy and for the opportunity to help others.

Diane Kubal
Naperville, Illinois, USA
I am thankful for the people who support me in my business: Michael, Sara, Darlene, Amy and Maryann. They make my life a lot easier!

(Learn more about Diane’s business at www.fulcrumnetwork.com).

Don Bussell
Illinois, USA
I always start with a Thankfulness for the Gift of Life. All other things pale in comparison and they fall into the appropriate perspective. Beyond that is the appreciation of good health. All the rest of our world is opportunity. If you can embrace this perspective each day your god gives you, life will be filled with joy regardless of stock market numbers, difficult employers or the fickle nature of all our possessions. Thanksgiving is everyday.

(Learn more about Don’s business at www.omicron1.com)).

Ed Pawlak
Downers Grove, Illinois, USA
I am thankful for my family and friends. Whatever you do in your business or professional life, it ultimately comes down to the people you care about.

Rehana
Pakistan
I am thankful to God who:
help me to remember those who suffer when I am without pain,
help me to remember those who have no home at all when I have a home.

I THANK YOU GOD FOR FREEDOM, PROSPERITY AND HAPPINESS.

Mel Svendsen
Lake Zurich, Illinois, USA
I am thankful that God loved me and others so much that He gave His only Son that whoever believes in Him would have everlasting life.

(Learn more about the church Mel is pastor of by visiting www.hbcvh.org)

Eli
New City, New York, USA
I am thankful that I have been given the opportunity by God to see my sons grow up, because 11 years ago I had cancer to my left lung, pericardium, and vocal cords. I have not had cancer return and I just received the great news that an operation can be performed on my vocal nerve that will restore my voice back to the way it was before. I thank God for blessing me with a wonderful wife an 2 great young boys who love the Lord and serve Him. I am grateful for the opportunity to start my own business and have the opportunity to grow personally because of it.

Elizabeth Hulke
Elgin, Illinois, USA
I am very thankful for the spiritual experience I had the night before my husband Delbert died. When our Pastor visited Del was very restless. He stroked Del’s arm for a short while and said, “Del I am going to read some scriptures.” The minute he started reading and praying with us, Del was very quite and relaxed. Del had not responded and I know he heard every word and God was with him.

Sherry-Lyn aka French Cookie
Ontario, Canada
I am most thankful for the smiles and hugs my small children give me when at times I feel I cannot take any more pain. They are what keep me going, giving me my energy to continue.

Shirley Morris
Asheville, North Carolina, USA
I am thankful for my family.
I am thankful for my friends.
I am even thankful for my dog, Angel.
I am thankful for my husband and his assistant manager who has really worked hard this year.
I am thankful for the many employees who have really worked hard this year.

Wael Amin
Cairo, Egypt
Thankful for being able to make a difference

Sukhen
Bangladesh
I am thankful to God for He was with me in the whole year to run my ministry for Him. He provided all our ministry needs- Praise Him

Corrinne
Lake in the Hills, Illinois, USA
I am thankful for my living situation (living with a good friend in her two bedroom townhouse), the freedom to make choices, health, family, friends and a great church.

Eric Garner
United Kingdom
While we in the UK don't celebrate Thanksgiving, I'd like to express thanks that, in a world of uncertainty and danger, someone like me can receive and send messages of good wishes across the world at the touch of a button.

(Eric is the Managing Director of Manage-Train-Learn. Learn more about Eric’s business at www.managetrainlearn.com)

Steve
USA
I'm grateful for the freedom to think and act on conclusions drawn from the Bible, and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, which wouldn't have been written without the nurturing foundation of America. I'm grateful for a life of good health and joy deriving from this understanding of God and man in his likeness, and a country which allows freedom to grow in grace.

Srikandi Utami
Indonesia
Thanks for my mother for her love that give me much happiness.

Sharon
Wheaton, Illinois, USA
I am thankful that I am saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, am part of a loving network of family and friends, and live in a country that supports and defends liberty for its citizens.

Shaik
India
I’m thankful for the wonderful place the god has provided me with wonderful people, I’m thankful for the food that god has provided me tree times a day, I’m thankful for the clothes and mind and my body that god has provided

Seema
India
I am thankful for the countless blessings of God which He has showered upon us, irrespective of whether we deserved them or not.

Scott Brooks
Henderson, Nevada, USA
I am thankful I am alive!

Lisa
Australia
I am thankful my life here in Australia - my husband, my house, garden, my pets and the freedom. I am thankful for my friends and family. I have everything I want mostly.

Sarah
Illinois, USA
I am thankful for the free country I live in and freedom to worship God and not be persecuted.

Sandra Web
USA
I am so thankful to be alive, to be able to love and be loved at this the holiday season and all year long. It is so important that everyone remembers to think of others and to help others out as much as possible. Remember to open up your hearts and give to those less fortunate than ourselves. God Bless and Happy Holidays.

Sandi
Carol Stream, Illinois, USA
I am thankful to the Lord for co-workers who are supportive in personal as well as work areas. They are there when you need them, sort of like Christ in the flesh. Their attitudes make my work even more enjoyable than it would be otherwise.

Samir Haddad
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
I am from Lebanon but residing in Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates where I presently work. I am thankful to Jesus for helping me taking the right decisions and being
beside me throughout my daily/life challenges and for guiding me on the road
to excellence. I am thankful to my wife, my son, my daughter and friends who gave me happy moments and wonderful memories.

Stanley Aboloje
Nigeria
GRATEFUL FOR: Christian Science, Life, Being employed, kindness expressed by others, a happy family, etc

Russ Stiflfer
Kyle, Texas, USA
I am grateful to be alive at such a wonderful time in history. We have so many options available today that we can choose the life we want to lead. And it's OK.

Fathi
Egypt
I am thankful for : Being A Good Muslim , The Great faithful wife I got, Wonderfull Girls I got , the good Job I am in , The great team working with me.

Florin
Romania-Europe (you know, Dracula, Nadia Comaneci, Mircea Eliade, Hagi, Ana Aslan, Ceausescu, etc. birth pleases.)
I heard about Thanksgiving Day, but I don't know what means that (please, excuse my imperfect English language !). If means that somebody can help me to obtain a Peugeot 206 Hdi, it's ok !

(After I replied with an overview of Thanksgiving Day)

OK ! I understand what means "Thanksgiving Day" (by the way, I haven't this litle Peugeot and I don't think that I will have it someday. My salary is 200 $/mo... Yes, it's really true, this is a medium Romanian salary!!!)

I've attached a pict about my lovely God gives to me ! This is all the great treasure in the universe ! Please, be patient until this pict are downloaded. It's my boy, Andrew (Andrei - in Romanian language).

Wish all the best in the world for you ! ( in romanian language: "Iti doresc tot binele din lume !" - how sounds ?)

Ruedi Schneeberger
Lucerne, Switzerland
Having had the opportunity to work in a very challenging and interesting company with many interesting and different people around the world. This has extended my horizon and enriched my whole life.

Ron Stevenson
Seattle, Washington, USA
I'm thankful for finding an important job in the tech sector during tech's 'nuclear winter'.

Rich Miller
Northbrook, Illinois, USA
I am thankful for the wonderful life I live. It can always be different but it really is quite good.

Rich Heuer
Lincolnshire, Illinois, USA
I am thankful for another day where I can draw breath. I believe that our time here is a privilege and my hope is that I can bring glory to my God by what I do and what I say during the short period of time He gives me on this earth He created. I consider myself so fortunate that He gave me a wonderful wife, four great kids, a job I enjoy and a Church family to love and to be loved by. I cannot, in good conscience, complain about anything (even though I still do). I am incapable of doing anything good on my own, yet He has chosen to help me and to bless me abundantly. To sum it up, I am thankful for my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and the price that He paid for me. He died so that I can live (with peace in my heart while on this earth and then in Heaven with Him). Thanks for the opportunity to express my thanks.

Rhonda
Winfield, Illinois, USA
I’m thankful for...new life, physical & spiritual.

Rebecca
Tunnel Hill, Georgia, USA
I AM THANKFUL FOR THE MANY BLESSINGS THAT I HAVE AND FOR MY FAMILY, TO HAVE JESUS IN MY LIFE. HAVE A BLESSED DAY!

Ray Termini
Illinois, USA
Andy, I'm thankful for all of the opportunities for service that have been placed before me, service to my church, to my PMI chapter, and of course the service I provide (and get paid for) to lead high-powered project teams. Each experience brings new learning, growth and a chance to continue my development as a leader. But most of all, I'm thankful for my family, who are the true motivation behind everything I do.

Randy Weis
Chicago, Illinois, USA
I am thankful for many things, first of all, Life -- the gifts of experiences, learning and love. This gift of life is recognized much more than it was prior to a recent rollover accident where I came out unscathed. That in itself is a miracle that I am thankful for. Within this encompassing gift of life are many other things that I am thankful for. I am thankful for my family, friends, clients and business associates.

I am very appreciative of my clients and business associates. I have been blessed doing something that I love. The computer consulting business is an exciting and challenging business, but it is only for those who are really skilled and confident in what they do and for those that are willing to lead. The people I work with are people that are extremely talented, yet remain humble, always willing to share their knowledge and looking to learn more.

Finally, are my family and friends who have been there through thick and thin, they are always understanding and supportive. Love is the greatest gift.

(Learn more about Randy’s business at www.visualhighway.com).

Velva
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Ta-Da! Ta-Da! Ta-Da! Ta-Da! Ta-Da! Ta-Da! Ta-Da! This is me celebrating all the little victories of my life! I'm grateful for all of them.

Pst Yinka Fola-Daniels
Nigeria
I am thankful for God's mercy over my life. For being chosen for His glory on the earth.

Maureen
New Hartford, Missouri, USA
Thankful for all my family and friends and everyone's health. Especially thankful for my beautiful 5yr old daughter

Ping Yang
From Mainland China, currently living in Centerville, Ohio, USA
What am I thankful for? This is a real hard question. I have a whole list:
I am thankful for each and every day, the sun rise, the sunset, the fall color and the spring flowers...

I am thankful for the bundle of opportunities that life brings me everyday.

I am thankful for the wonderful people I encounter everyday, from every one of them I learn something.

I am thankful for the beautiful family I have, for the support, the love from each and everyone of them.

I am thankful for having a great company to apply the knowledge I gained and to make the world a better place to live.

The list can go on and on, but I am going to stop here!

Peter Morris
Winnetka, Illinois, USA
I have been to places of great poverty and desperation, and to many current and former socialist countries. I am thankful for the sacrifices made by members of our Armed Services over the past 227 years that have enabled me to live freely in the greatest Nation this world has ever known.

Peter Udelhoven
Kildeer, Illinois, USA
At work, I am thankful for the extra efforts my team is providing to continue to make us better. Personally, I am thankful for all the things my kids do to make me a better parent and person.

Perry Wilcox
Palatine, Illinois, USA
I am so thankful for a loving and gracious God who knows me even better than I do. I'm thankful for my wife and 3 beautiful boys that I can look forward to seeing in a warm home that God has given us. I'm thankful for men in my life who know me well and accept me in spite of all my shortcomings and are willing to hold me accountable to all that is important to me in life. I'm thankful for my job and my boss. I'm also thankful that Christ has instilled in me a sense of hope for the future in a sometimes uncaring and unsure world.

Peng Yam Wong
Malaysia
I am thankful for:
1. The peace that I enjoy in my country & neighborhood.
2. My loving wife & two kids who provide me the warmth & love in the family.
3. All my friends within & outside the country who provide me the support & friendship.
4. The chance to share my knowledge & thoughts with others.
5. The opportunity to be in touch with you & the rest of the world !

Wishing you a very safe & peaceful "THANKSGIVING DAY" !

Paul Selway
Minnetrista, Minnesota, USA
What I am thankful for is that every day I find can find at least one person to laugh with, it is those people that make being a leader so rewarding.

Paul
Bartlett, Illinois, USA
I am thankful for my family and everything they have done for me.

Patti Bries
Illinois, USA
I am thankful for my family - whose love is the one constant in my life, my friends and my colleagues - who support me in all my endeavors, and my faith - which has enabled me to understand my purpose and calling.

Take care and have a blessed Thanksgiving and a blessed holiday.

Pamela
Gothenburg, Nebraska, USA
I AM THANKFUL FOR MY FAMILY & FRIENDS AND THAT I LIVE IN A FREE COUNTRY. AND THANKFUL THAT I CAN VOTE AND SEND MY KIDS TO SCHOOL FOR AN EDUCATION, I CAN CHOOSE MY JOB THAT I WANT.

THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME WRITE IT!

Pat
USA
First of all let me say that I am honored that you asked me. I don't know if you know that I am 70 years young and will be one year younger on the 21st of this month.

There is a reason I am disclosing this very private thing. I grew up in this Country at a time when it was really the greatest place in the world. That’s not to say that it is not still a great country, just that it has changed, some for the better, mostly I'm afraid for the worse. Don't get me wrong, I still love America; we have been through some hard times together.

I am thankful that there are still some of the old ways. However, what is being done to our Constitution and Bill of Rights is ludicrous. They are taking all the words and twisting them into pretzels. Look at just the history I have been a part of. We have always been a Progressive country, but, think about it. HOW PROGRESSIVE CAN IT BE TO STEAL THE RIGHTS OF THE INDIVIDUAL? With each election year I keep hoping that we will have someone like FDR or even JFK, never mind what their social life was like, their political life was good. Perhaps someday.

At least we are still a Free Country, just not as open as the good old days. I know we have an Angel looking over us, this is why I am GLAD TO BE AN AMERICAN.

Eniola
Nigeria
I am thankful for life and love. All the thanks to God and family and friends. God bless you all.

Nikki
South Africa
I am thankful for the countless things that God has truly blessed me with, i.e family, friends, good health, shelter, employment only to mention a few. I am thankful for the wisdom that I have in order to make best choices. I am also thankful for the mistakes that I have made in the past or make everyday as they help me to learn from the negative in order for me to grow as a person. I am thankful for the love that I give and share with others, the gift of compassion and the forgiveness that I give and receive. Most of all, I am thankful for my POSITIVE attitude that helps me to overcome the challenges I face everyday and the choice that I made to invite JESUS CHRIST AS MY LORD AND SAVIOR, as I know that all the above will not be possible without him. Yes indeed, I am thankful, and truly grateful for the gift of life, thank you JESUS.

Nicole
Canada
I am thankful for life itself, struggle and perseverance, great leaders like Mandela and Oprah Winfrey...and possibility.

Jason Womack
Ojai, California, USA
I am thankful for the abundance I have in my life. Each day I wake up to new opportunities that I find as I acknowledge and express my interests. I am thankful too for the many, many people in my city, community, state, country, hemisphere, planet and universe who have the strength to take care of themselves...so they are available and supportive of those around them. Finally, I am thankful for people who share what they believe in! Diversity is so much fun! Happy Holidays!

Michael K. St. Pierre
USA
I am grateful for my parents, their wisdom in raising me and their instruction which still continues in my adult life.

Gracie
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
I am thankful for GOD always giving me the strength and ability to make it through each and every day. For patience on my bus ride to work, for the kind bus driver who gives me a paper every morning, and understanding, along with kindness on my job.

Thankful for GOD allowing me six months of unemployment to get things in order for me to have the great job I do now have. For placing me in an office with a great loving work family. For GOD giving me the daily strength to go to work every day to get the paycheck needed to get my debts paid, so that in the end I can have everything I have ever dreamed of (which was to be debt free and have my own home).

These are just a few of the things I am thankful for. I could go on, but I am sure you only wanted a few examples.

Have a wonderfully blessed day!

Michael Burgman
Valrico, Florida, USA
I am thankful for a chance to start over and to have the family support that will enable be to do so. I am thankful to have left a place where people did not want me to leave to come to a place where people wanted me to come. It lets reminds me when I am beset by doubts that I must have done a few things right!

Megan Pilon
Olympia, Washington, USA
I am thankful for my family, especially my husband and children, and their support of me and my career.

Max Palmer
New Zealand
I am thankful and grateful for Gods continual grace and his gift of life to me and my family.

Mark
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
I am thankful for the privilege of being able to serve people as a Pastor and more than that the assurance of my calling and the joy of walking in relationship with God. God is awesome and He builds His Church.

Mark Hutchison
Morton, Illinois, USA
I am thankful for the blessings of family, health, friendships and living in a free country… That I have the joy of seeing my children grow up and see them learning so many new things... The love of my life in my wife, what a joy to be married to her. My health and strength of each new day. The friendships as I go thru each day, how those friends give encouragement. The blessing of living in this great United States of America. This is great, "thank you!"

Maria
Roselle, Illinois, USA
I am thankful for the free gift of salvation the Lord has given me through Jesus Christ, for my closely-knit family, for my Christ Church family in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, and for the work at the Wheaton College and the community of believers I pray with, share with and care with each day!

Lyle Magnus
Canada
I am grateful that I live in a country that allows me the freedom to practice my Christianity without fear of reprisal.

Lonn
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Above all things, I am thankful for God's daily presence in my life, His "Grace," (unearned favor) and His faithfulness to me as I strive to walk with Him through this life. He always loves me no matter what and He forgives me, if I ask Him to, when I do something I later regret and is a poor reflection upon Him. (1st John chapter 1 verse 9.) It seems He is more concerned about me than He is about His own reputation, and I cannot express my thanks to Him enough for this.

Linda Newell
Oxnard, California, USA
Andy,
First of all I want to thank you for this honor, to write what I am thankful for this year. Which is much! I am one of the people that has a very grateful heart for everything I am able to do. I see so many that cannot or won't do anything, to have a better life, and/or abundant life. It grieves my heart. For I know, there is a life to have, and to enjoy; as I have found. It is what you do with your life and who your relationship is with, that you give too control it. That abundant life comes from, Our Creator, Saviour, Lord and the ONE who LOVE YOU UNCONDITIONALLY.
I am thankful, to be born, for such as time as this time.
I am thankful, that after nine years plus of critically sick and crippled, my mother is healed; now walking with no problems, and getting better by the day.
I am thankful, for my son and the changes in his life; the woman he married, which is now my daughter.
I am thankful for the ability to have my own two small businesses. I am thankful to have the stamina, and patience to stay with it till I succeeded. Business… that I enjoy!
I am thankful, for the people that I have helped to make a difference in their lives.
I am thankful, for my precious husband that has been a big support, in whatever, I decide I want to do, he stands behind me 100%, and gives me advice, when he sees I need some help, or another point of view.
I am thankful, for each customer, client, and partner, that I have and going to have. I love people, and I want to make a difference in their lives, and in their health.
I am thankful, for our President of the United States, and all who are standing with him in unity.
As you can see I am thankful, for everything; both good and even the bad, cause everything works out for the good who love the Lord.
My word to the readers is have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ, and let Him have your life and He will give you a life abundant, a life you won't forget or a life that you will not change. He is your answer! Be a blessing, as He blesses you. BE THANKFUL FOR EVERYTHING IN YOUR LIFE! TRUST THE LORD & HAVE LIFE!
If you want more information on what has made a difference in my life, e-mail me at snewell2@juno.com.
Linda F. Kennedy
USA
What I am thankful for - getting up every morning and having the opportunity to thank God for a new day - to count my blessings, to be counted on, for freedom and hope, and for those who stand on guard and protect us. God Bless America.

Please note the following quote from the 1960 Inaugural Speech of President Kennedy

"In your hands, my fellow citizens, more than mine, will rest the final success or failure of our course. Since this country was founded, each generation of Americans has been summoned to give testimony to its national loyalty. The graves of young Americans who answered the call to service surround the globe.

Now the trumpet summons us again--not as a call to bear arms, though arms we need--not as a call to battle, though embattled we are-- but a call to bear the burden of a long twilight struggle, year in and year out, "rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation"--a struggle against the common enemies of man: tyranny, poverty, disease and war itself.

Can we forge against these enemies a grand and global alliance, North and South, East and West, that can assure a more fruitful life for all mankind? Will you join in that historic effort?

In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility--I welcome it. I do not believe that any of us would exchange places with any other people or any other generation. The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it--and the glow from that fire can truly light the world. "

Linda
Roselle, Illinois, USA
I am thankful for being able to enjoy the freedom to follow my belief in God without persecution and also the ability to follow my many interests without fear of someone telling me I am wrong. It seems that sometimes this is difficult in other places.

Leslie
Country Reading, Pennsylvania, USA
I am thankful for the support I get from my family and for the things I see accomplished every day by my co-workers ~ not always great things but accomplishments none the less.

Laurie Stone
Schaumburg, Illinois, USA
I am thankful that my life is enriched by outstanding people who unselfishly share their values, knowledge and experience each and every day.

Laurentiu Pascuti
Romania
I am thankful for more things this year: for God's personal leading, for His blessings upon my family. I am also thankful for the people I work with. God has raised some great leaders and I have the opportunity to work with them. God has opened me a door to continue to develop as a leader in the church and not only in the church but also in the society.
I am thankful for this. I am thankful for all the resources I get through the Internet. It is great to find so many things in such a simple way. God bless you for your messages.

Kok
Malaysia
I am thankful for family and friends, and the freedom to appreciate them.

Kim Wells
USA
I am thankful for the opportunity to live in this wonderful country. I am also thankful that God has blessed me with three beautiful children and the chance to go back to school.

Kayode Yusuf
Quaker Hill, Connecticut, USA
Thanks for your help in providing free resources to help project manager and lots of benefits derived from Horizon Time.

Karene
Canada
Above all else, I am most thankful for my family's health.

Judith
Dallas, Texas, USA
I am most thankful for my husband, family and friends. We are very close and communicate often even though most are hundreds of miles apart. If one of us needs anything, the others are there to offer help and support. These relationships make me successful in all other aspects of my life and make me whole.

John Ringhofer
Carol Stream, Illinois, USA
I am thankful for my wife and kids. I am thankful that we all have the freedom to pursue opportunity to the best of our ability and learn along the way.

(Learn more about John’s company at www.registersetgo.com)

Jim Trotter
USA
I believe all of my prayers are answered -- sometimes the answer is "no." Sometimes the answer is "later." Sometimes the answer is "yes." I am thankful for the strength to see my way through adversity.

Jennifer
Chicago, Illinois, USA
I am thankful for my salvation through Jesus Christ and my personal relationship with God and also friends & family who care deeply for me.

Jeff Wallk
Deerfield, Illinois, USA
I am thankful for good health for my entire family.

Asha Balasingh
India
Thanks for your inspiring mail…

Jean-Noel
Mauritius
THANK YOU I AM JEAN-NOEL FROM MAURITIUS A SMALL ISLAND IN THE INDIAN OCEAN, EVEN HERE WE LOOK FOR EXCELLENCE AND SEE THE HORIZON....

Janice
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
I am thankful for abundant blessings, peace in His name, and the opportunity to give back and make a difference.

Jamshid
Iran
I am thankful to God for everything and everyday of my life.

James
USA
I am thankful for: Progress in healing and improving relationships within my own family, which may make it possible for us to return to an area of leadership where it is important that the family's testimony be positive. Thanks for the opportunity to express thanks for this publicly.

Heidi
Wheaton, Illinois, USA
I am thankful for deep and enduring relationships with family and friends.

Hans Lim
Schaumburg, Illinois, USA
I am thankful for the loving family that I have, the friends and coworkers that I know and respect, and the freedom that we all enjoy, in a country that provides the opportunity for anyone from any background to succeed if they work hard to achieve it.

Grant
Lincolnshire, Illinois, USA
I am thankful that God is not finished with me yet and that the best is yet to come.

Georgina
Ireland
I am thankful for being alive.

Gary
United Kingdom
I would like to give thanks to my two boys and hope I do right by them.

Ganeshkumar
Malaysia
I have to be thankful for all the motivational I recieved thru e-mail which keeps me going in my business and once again thanks for all the moral support.