What Single Thing in Your Life Are You MOST Thankful For? JFF

My daughter.

I was told I would never be able to have children, and I was blessed with an amazing, smart and beautiful little girl. I couldn't be more happier!

My first son's life. He died twice and was brought back to life and is in fabulous health. While I am thankful for all of my children's health, none of them had to fight for their lives.
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After losing my nephew, I'm most grateful that my kids are alive and well and that I will hopefully NEVER know the pain that my sister is feeling.

My family. Single concept, two people: husband and son.

If people don't count as "things",(which they do but don't) I'd have two contenders: the rhythmic cycle of the seasons and a good cup of tea. They are both incredibly reassuring for me, and something I can come back to on those annoying days.:)

You are so good to see your annoyances as just that. So many are going through so much in their life.
I'm not sure I could say just one thing. . . my family, my health, their health, we have jobs, a home, food on the table. . .

Being able to wake up to see another day.

I guess first I would have to say my husband. He is a very strong man and I wouldnt have had my amazing children without him. ;) He would go to hell and back for us.

no question, my daughters. I would be lost without them. They have brought & continue to bring me so much joy. They teach me about love & life. They amaze me. They are my everything!

My husband. He is such a great provider for our family, and has taken on much more than he 'signed on' for in marrying me. We knew we wanted a family, but we never expected to get 5 kids within 3 years!!! He never complains, and has fallen into the role of surrogate father without any resentment. He is a wonderful man, husband, and father. He has been a strong anchor for this family through some very difficult times. I love him, and I am so proud of him. :) (Lol. writing this got me sentimental... I think he deserves a little special something tonight. ;) hee hee hee.)j

Riley~ GOOD CALL on the tampons!!! LOL! I can't imagine what women did waay back when!

My children. They have pushed me to grow and find strength in ways I did not know I was capable. They have allowed me to love more completely then I knew possible. They are amazing creatures and I feel blessed to know and raise them.

My husband. He's stuck by me through hell and back. He makes me laugh through defeat. He puts up with my shenanigans. He loves the sea and knows how to read the wind.

My mother. She drives me NUTS and is absolutely *incredible*. I am blessed to have her as my mother. She sings "blue man" to my answering machine when I am super down in the mouth. She has an Australian accent. She makes the best tea in the world. It's magic.

My dad. He taught me about passion to value knowledge. His hands are as knurled and strong as an oak tree.

My sister. I miss her and grieve my loss. But I am grateful that I was able to experience life with her, and that I know what it is to have a sibling whom I love more than myself.

My girlfriends; Drinking coffee over their cluttered kitchen tables, chasing our kids and dogs in and out of the house, cooking, crying, laughing, providing each other with tradition and support and being family to our children. They are my strength when I have none and my breath when I don't remember how.

My home. Like a children's drawing of a house. Small, imperfect and warm.

My dog and cats. A warm body on my lap.

Tea, too-hot-baths and chocolate chip cookies. warm tomatoes, fresh cilantro, sand between my toes. Clean drinking water.

Sunshine.
Sunshine.
Sunshine.

The forest was awe inspiring today; moaning in the sun's grasp.

The ocean and the puget sound. SWIMMING.

As dr. suess wrote, "Green days./deep deep in the sea/cool and quiet fish/that's me".

Stinky oil paint.

Music/playing music.

A soft bed with too many pillows and a down comforter.

Trashy TV.

Dreams.

Women supporting women.

Understanding.

My. First. Cup. Of. Coffee. Every. Morning.

Thanks for posting. I know I cheated...but it's good to think on. Hope your day feels better.

i am very thankful that i have my daughter. many things could have prevented me from that. before i had her, i was told i likely wouldn't have children. i got pregnant, and before i delivered i had decided i was going to place her for adoption. she decided to be impatient and come at 30 weeks. i had to have an emergency c-section because she was still breech. i prayed so hard while i was in the hospital, (went in monday and had her on friday) and decided that i would keep her. i came to the conclusion through my prayer that God had her come to me early for a reason, and that reason was that i should have her. she was in the NICU 39 days. i couldn't have asked for a healthier preemie though. didn't have any breathing issues or anything.

so yeah, i'm thankful that i have her, and she has turned into such a great little girl, and the love of my life.

I love where I live, my house, my new job, my friends, my ability to travel, my pets, my in-laws, my education, my health (now) but without a doubt I am most thankful for my amazing 17 year old daughter (that I took in at ten days old without notice) and my great relationship with my ex-husband. I have such an appreciation for my daughter, I'm not sure it would be like this if I had given birth to her. My ex-husband and I promised each other we would parent together and do our very best and we have. I am very fortunate for my life.

Salvation - without it I would go crazy trying to keep up with all the mess and sorrows in life. It's the only single thing that reminds me there is a bigger, better hope than what we are seeing here and it keeps me sane to deal with them all. Everything else will fail at some point, that in my opinion will not!

Today was I was most definatly needing this. It's a full moon, and my sister and I have charted our kid's worst behaved weekends and they all centered around a full moon! Well since it was a full moon, this weekend has been awful!
But I am most grateful for my son's smile and laugh. . . and his new love of kissing items (mostly only when he kisses me though. Although its super cute to see him kissing his beloved Thomas). And his other new found high five and bust's. And his love of playing with my hair. Oh and always wanting to snuggle. .. Ok let's just say I love my son and am most thankful for him!!!

Other than my husband and daughter.....

My ability, at 40, to jog 2.6 miles today in 29 minutes. (this is out on the trails in the Texas sun) The ability to laugh at my kid. The ability, again at 40, to just say **** it!!!! and who CARES what people think!!!!

One of the top ten? Running through the Kroger parking lot with my 4 year old in the cart, screaming like a couple of wild monkeys!!! Go faster Momma, GO FASTER!!!!

Yea.....for THAT, I am truly gratefull....

My son... he's the only thing I couldn't live without.
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ASIDE from my son? (and other people)

Here's a short list of things I would be pulling my hair out without:

- modern medicine
- Underwire bras. Sports & Lacy/Sexy
- tampons
- birth control
- phones
- typing devices (i don't care if it's a laptop or a typewriter)
- electricity
- hair products
- not being shot at or in any other way having people trying to off me
- carbonated beverages
- soap
- grocery stores with veggies out of season and bread I don't have to bake and meat I didn't have to butcher and, and, and, and.
- recorded music
- hot running water
- down comforters

What a great topic to post, thank you for doing this.
For me, it's my health. I had breast cancer when my kids were 7 and 3 years old. I'm so thankful that my surgery and chemo were successful and I"m here, enjoying their accomplishments, seeing the wonderful people they have grown into, and getting to plan a Sweet 16 and visit colleges with my daughter. These things were not a given for me 8 years ago.

My husband he is truely my best friend and I could not be the mom or wife or friend that I am without him by my side. He is my hero for all his hard work and giving the the gift of staying home and raising our babies so I never have to worry about them. He works so hard and is so understanding even though sometimes he can work that last nerve lol! When I am frustrated he knows without me saying anything and will take the kids to the park or for a walk so I can nap or just watch tv and unwind for 3o minutes to an hour. Or he knows just when to touch me and let me know he loves me with either a pat or a hug or a kiss. He is amazing and sometimes I dont think he knows it enough. Or when I need to vent he is always there to lend an ear no matter how tired he is. I LOVE HIM....and without him I wouldn't be the best mommy wife and friend to my family....ahhh so blessed.....I love him!

Well, God and my children and husband are the obvious answers, I guess...but what are the fun answers? So, after the REALLY important stuff...

warm blankets, soft sheets
Netflix
Zelda
long walks on sunny days that don't get above 70
Subway
Milky Way Simple Caramel
drives (hah...can't afford it anymore)
baby laughs

Hi L.-

I am most truly thankful for all of my children...and for the lessons THEY have taught ME.

michele/cat

I'm thankful I know how to drive. My mother has never driven, she's always been too scared. Your life is so different when you can't drive yourself somewhere when you WANT to.

Having a healthy happy family! Im married to my best friend and my high school sweetheart. We had a low chance of being able to have children and we now have 2 beautiful healthy children, both were surprise babies! I was watching something on tv about St. Judes and children with cancer the other night, it really made me so thankful that my children are healthy. It made me think about how you can't prevent or cure it and it becomes your life. Every night I pray and thank God for allowing my children to be healthy and happy!

in the past ......my paw paw Drennen. Now..... my husband and baby Drennen. and all the time God.

The health of my children.

Just one..hum. I would say honestly my hubby. Without him I dont think i would have had the courage to be a mom. Or even become a mom. He has given me three great reasons to be alive. I wouldnt have my now favorite full time job!! The three of them and my hubby have made me the person I am today and without him I wouldnt have known how strong I am.

We are both still works in progress, he has encouraged me everyday since I switched careers. It has not been easy going from busy newly married 20 something..to now mom of three and kicking it with my boys at home. He has listened to me rant, rave and fly off the handle because the switch was one years ago i didnt think I wanted. God bless him for not walking out on me the third time i told him he could leave and not let the door hit him on the butt as he kept walking. He knew it was me and my ever changing views on motherhood and the difficulties that can come when you are missing your old job!!

It takes a strong man to stay with a strong willed woman. So, I am thankful everyday I have him by myside at the end of the day. He is my rock and my rebellion:)

My and my family's health. If you have that you have everything.

Ok technically this is 3. My family (hubby and my 2 daughters).

Great question. It makes us take a moment to remember what is truly important.

Good health! For my children and for hubby and me. I am so thankful that my children have no health problems. As my mom once said, "Health is everything. If you're healthy you can do anything else (make money, pursue dreams, live life to its fullest, etc.)."

My immediate family - husband, daughter, sister. Three people on the planet I love more than anything.

PARENTS OF MY SPECIAL NEEDS KIDS! They are incredible and want their children to have success.

That my kids are healthy and happy!

I'm most thankful for my wonderful precious son who I had at the ripe old age of 39! My biggest goal ever was to be a mom and I am so grateful to have him.

My healthy kids. All Praise goes to God for the health of my children and for allowing me to be here with them. Thank you God for sending me these healthy beautiful annoying little rugrats anf the patience to deal!

I am thankful for ENOUGH. Enough food and water that I am never hungry or thirsty, Enough money so that we can survive, Enough health of my family and myself that I know we can heal, Enough pain that I know will make us stronger, Enough patience to make us humble, Enough strength to run a mile, Enough hearing, seeing, and touching to make memories, Enough sun, rain, and snow to live, Enough happiness that I never forget to smile, Enough intimacy that I remember why God put me here ... to be a mother and a wife, Enough care that I truly know the meaning of "CARE", Enough honesty that I know the repercussions if not, Enough laughter that it brings tears and Enough tears that it brings laughter. But most of all Enough love that I never feel unloved and to know to love unconditionally. I am thankful for it all... everything. God has blessed me in so many ways it makes me wonder what I did to get so lucky... Thank you for asking this question... You just reminded me again... Why I am here.
Also for my wonderful handsome husband.... because I wouldnt have my wonderful healthy children or anything without him.. Thank you, to my hubby for making my life truly meaningful... I love you more than I could ever tell you..
: ) Have a blessed day..

My precious son: hearing his laugh, watching him grow and play, seeing him smile, listening to him talk, holding him for a few seconds , watching him sleep--everything about him.

Other two that came to mind: Forgiveness and unconditional love!

salvation (Acts 2:38) and revelation of one God (Deut 6:4)

My family!! Today is my parent's 40th Anniversary and we had a wonderful time visiting with them this weekend. I am so blessed to have had such awesome parents, a wonderful husband, and 2 beautiful boys...not to mention siblings, aunts and uncles, cousins, ect...

Wow, hard to pick one thing but if I had to, I'd have to put God in the number 1 spot! :)

My husband and 3 little girls - my irreplacable, amazing reasons for existing. Without them, what's the point?

I am so thankful for my son. I am so blessed that God chose me to be his mom.

These past 4 1/2 years have been so incredible. I love his infectious joy and his amazement at life. I can't wait to see what other wonderful adventures he'll be up to as he grows into a young man.

my beautiful family.

God - For all my hope is in Him...With that - I feel nothing can't be conquered...and when we (as a family) put Him first - everything seems to fall into place...

Great question!!! Glad you asked...Loved reading the responses!

If I had to choose only one, it would be God. But I found found that the more thankful you are for many things, the less you focus on the annoyances. Husband, children, family, friends, church, neighbors, chocolate, veggies, (I know what a combination!), mom, dad, MIL, FIL. I can think of many more, the list can be quite exhaustive. This also helps me when I am annoyed with a particular person, I think of all their qualities I like/love about them.

My health, with recent scares I will never take this for granted. I am so grateful for my two babies, wonderful husband who works hard to allow me to raise them at home and both of our extended families who are all healthy and happy. We have so much to be thankful for and not a day passes that I take it for granted.

I just watched the documentary movie "The Last Train" with my son last night......OMG....it was absolutely depressing.....I will try to never buy anything from China again....I'd rather go without knowing what those migrant workers go through to sew our clothes. So after a movie like that, I am truly grateful for everything in my life.

I am thankful for my beautiful, healthy family and freedoms fought and provided to all of us and me. The freedom to choose. Access to a fabulous FREE education. I am thankful that I have a hard working, kind husband. And I worship a living God who provides abundant hope.

Well I have seven things I'm most thankful for--my husband and my six children. :)

My husband and our two boys. My happiest moments are those spent with them. So incredibly thankful for my beautiful family.

unconditional love of my mother but without doubt my son is the one thing I am most grateful for