Do you have something to be thankful for? What is it?
By Curlann
@annierose (21571)
Philippines
March 24, 2009 11:34pm CST
There are so many things in my life that I am thankful for. Everyday, that I wake up, I always thank God for taking care of us on the night that passed and on the day that will be spending.I thank him that as a family, we are happy and complete. I thank him that I finished successfully my studies in college and my board examination. Well, if I enumerate all the things that makes me thankful for, I think that my fingers will be so tired afterwards.
As of now, I am so thankful with our Creator for listening to my prayers. I am always asking him to give me an opportunity to work as a teacher and He gave it to me yesterday. I am so happy that finally I got hired. I am also very thankful for him because He give qualities that became my asset like my healthy condition and intelligence.He also takes care of my boyfriend who was on his trip to other place last week. I am very glad yesterday,that after a week without here, he finally came online to chat with me.He came back safe and in good condition.I can say that my boyfriend is one of the greatest treasure I have.
How about you? What are you thankful for? Have a nice day to all and Happy mylotting!
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30 responses
@karbuks (270)
• Philippines
25 Mar 09
First and foremost, im thankful with my life, for the people who loves me and for the experiences i've been through either good or bad. Also for all the blessing He showered upon me. Everytime i wake up, i always thank God for another day to live my life. Despite the many circumstances i experience, im still thankful for the chances that is given to me. though sometimes i find it hard to see hope in a hopeless situation, i'm still very positive that ill overcome it. We only pass in this world once, so lets live our life to the fullest.
@annierose (21571)
• Philippines
25 Mar 09
hi karburks,
You have a very wonderful response and I can say this contributes very much with the discussion.I agree with you, in all you mentioned here. We must always look good at the positive side of life for we only have one life.Thanks for sharing this to us and Have a Happy mylotting
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@annierose (21571)
• Philippines
25 Mar 09
hi sophie,
What do you mean by second life? What happened with you before?
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@mikeysmom (2088)
• United States
25 Mar 09
i have my son to be grateful for. he is the light of my life. he is just a great kid and i love him so much he gives me purpose and meaning. because of him i push myself harder to achieve things and he is sweet and loving. he is without a doubt the best thing that has ever happened in my life.
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@annierose (21571)
• Philippines
26 Mar 09
hi mikeysmom,
It is so good to hear that from you. You son is such a great inspiration for you.
@jaymeeliz (505)
• Philippines
25 Mar 09
Oh I can't count all my blessings! God has been very good to me. I am thankful for this life He has given me, and all the wonderful people in it. I am also very thankful for all my experiences even if some have tested my courage. It has mad me strong and wise.
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@annierose (21571)
• Philippines
26 Mar 09
hi jaymeeliz,
I agree with you. Everything happened for a purpose. Thanks for responding and Happy mylotting
@aisaellis22 (6445)
• United States
25 Mar 09
Hello annierose! Congratulations! I am happy for you. Finally, you got hired. I know you work hard with it and I know you really deserve it. I know how someone tried to pull you down but because God is with you, the goodness still wins.
Don't worry about your boyfriend. I know "Bro" loves him and will take care of him.
I am thankful for everything that God has given to me. I know I am nothing without Him.
@aisaellis22 (6445)
• United States
25 Mar 09
well, I'm glad he's back and you got to talk to him..I know how worried you are..
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@annierose (21571)
• Philippines
25 Mar 09
hehhehe..you are really right. I am always worried with him especially with his health because since the global crisis start, he did nothing but to work and work.
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@annierose (21571)
• Philippines
25 Mar 09
hi aisa,
Thank you for responding. For all the good things that is happening with us, it is because God loves us.You are right, bro takes good care of him.I am thankful that he comes back safely. I have mentioned on him that I did it on the demonstration teaching and he is really very happy that he said that after 2 month he will start the countdown for 2 years because I told him to wait for 2 years
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@SKYRYNE (100)
• Philippines
25 Mar 09
I am always be thankfull for everything even its bad or good. Before a get sleep i always be thankfull coz he guide me for everything.Be thankfull for my wake up coz he guide me and i got a better sleep. Everything what was i had done in my life i always be thankfull for him.
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@annierose (21571)
• Philippines
26 Mar 09
hi skyryne,
It is a good thing to show our gratitude always.Thanks for responding and Happy Mylotting
@aj2006 (1534)
• Philippines
25 Mar 09
For the past days, I've been totally stressed out with all my work and family life.. It's my Daughter's third Birthday last week, so I have to prepare something for her... My son who is eleven months old is having a measles by that time also, It was totally frustrating when my husband was diagnosed with Pneumonia by weekend.. I feel bad and down at that very moment but, when I looked up, I realized that things are not that really bad at all, this are temporary trials that GOD is giving me to strengthen my FAITH ON HIM.. At this very day, ALL is well with my Family and I am thankful for GOD always.
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@annierose (21571)
• Philippines
25 Mar 09
hi aj2006,
Don't worry, everything will be ok. Just hold on to your faith.There are many others who has heavier problems.I am hoping for the best in your family. Thanks for participating and Happy mylotting!
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@ronslove (481)
• Philippines
25 Mar 09
For my life, for what and who I am now, for my family, for my job, for the many graces He showered on me....I am very thankful to God. And even if i do thank Him every minute of every day, still i cannot fathom His goodness and mercy for me, to all of us. At most, i thank the Lord for giving me, a true,real man who love me as me. For accepting my past, and willing to be part of my life even if i dont live in a nice world.
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@annierose (21571)
• Philippines
25 Mar 09
hi ronslove,
You have such wonderful thoughts.I agree with all you said here.Thanks for sharing and Happy mylotting
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@irafebrie (22)
• Indonesia
25 Mar 09
I thank God for my health that my heart is keep beating and not use the heart machine. I thank God for the oxygen, I thank God for my husband and my daughter, I thank God for my parents and grandparent that still alive so I can express all my love to them, I thank God for the problem that I face because it will make me a stronger and better person. i thank God for all the opportunities that He gives to me and my family. I thank God because He'd like to die for me.
Regards :)
@annierose (21571)
• Philippines
26 Mar 09
hi irafebrie,
You have such a positive outlook in life. I am hoping the best for you and your family. thanks for responding and happy mylotting
@annierose (21571)
• Philippines
26 Mar 09
hi beachstarz,
Thanks for the compliment. There are really so many reasons to be thankful for and if we only give time to think of those things, we will realize how lucky we are.Thanks for responding and Happy mylotting
@beachstarz (1092)
• United States
25 Mar 09
I'm thankful for so many things , it's hard to know where to start .
I guess first I'm thankful to be alive ! I'm also thankful I have alot of love in my life . I'm thankful I can take care of myself and others . Thankful of the roof over my head and food , and very thankful for my health. I'm thankful that I am where I am in life and that I'm very happy. I'm also thankful for the internet, so I can keep in touch with the rest of the world.
Thanks for bringing this discussion up . Sometimes we forget to look at all the
blessings we have each day . I'm sitting here thinking of all I have to be thankful for and it brings a smile to my face ..
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
25 Mar 09
I have a lot to be thankful for too. I thank God every day for my little girl because she is the baby I thought I was never going to have; she took a long time to get to us. I am also thankful for our home and the nice things we have and most importantly I am grateful for our health and the love we have for one another.
Sarah Breathnack created a wonderful book called “Simple Abundance Journal Of Gratitude”. The idea is at the end of each day to list 5 things that you are grateful for. It is a life changing exercise to do this. It will help you to focus on all the positive things in your life and to say Thank You is one of the most powerful prayers. It will also teach you to appreciate the people in your life.
@annierose (21571)
• Philippines
25 Mar 09
hi paula,
Thanks for sharing wonderful insights with us. I hope I can get a copy of that book also. I very much love reading inspirational books like that. Have a nice day and Happy mylotting
@myskina (182)
• China
25 Mar 09
well . so many i wanna say , want to thank them . admire it . my parents . my families and the whole thing around me . the whole blessed me and thank you . i would like to thank all of you . and the beautiful ecological . we should protect them and leave the more for our offspring ``
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@annierose (21571)
• Philippines
25 Mar 09
hi myskina,
You think very positively and that is very nice. Thinking of those things makes me smile. Thanks for sharing this with us
@May2k8 (18391)
• Indonesia
25 Mar 09
Grateful to God for giving me long life, and thinking what i wanted to do for the future. Many people who become good friends, and i also don't forget to thank both my parents who have been raising and educating me. my brother and my sister who has given me advice. I want to explore life in safe and pleasant, and can be enjoyed at any time.
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@annierose (21571)
• Philippines
25 Mar 09
hi may2k8,
It is true that this world is a good place to live in if only each of us can appreciate the love of God with us.Thanks for participating and Happy mylotting
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@rAiGHnEsuN (302)
• China
25 Mar 09
LOL....well, i'll thank for my parents , my wife and my kid who supporting me always. i keep on fighting with my living because of them.
that's all.^_*
@annierose (21571)
• Philippines
25 Mar 09
hi raighnesun,
That is so nice of you
I have also same reason to thank God that I have with me -- my parents, siblings,friends,and a loving boyfriend.Thanks for participating and Happy mylotting
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@annierose (21571)
• Philippines
25 Mar 09
hi saktiyp,
Thanks for responding.keep posting and happy mylotting
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@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
6 Apr 09
yes.. i have something to be thankful for everyday. i have a very wonderful boyfriend who takes care of me and he is really always there for me and loves me very much... i have a good job and i am now working for a multinational company with lots of trainings and opportunity. and just today i received a good news and that i am really thankful for that... )
@annierose (21571)
• Philippines
6 Apr 09
hi chiyosan,
I am happy for you that you are doing well. You are truly blessed. Thanks for paticipating
@thaMARKER (2503)
• Philippines
26 Mar 09
i thank the Lord. though i'm sick today and had been but i still have the strength and courage to stay. its been a while since, i was planning to resign from my job because its very stressful. i feel like im going to be sick if i continue depriving myself of what i'm supposed to be getting without it.
i thank Him because through prayers, im surviving.
i also thank my family for being there.
im a drama queen because i'm sick right now and super stress.
@annierose (21571)
• Philippines
26 Mar 09
hi thamarker,
Get well soon my friend. So good that you can still do mylotting even if you are sick. Take care of yourself and of your healthThanks for responding
@annierose (21571)
• Philippines
26 Mar 09
hi highhead,
We should really give thanks to our parents. They are great gifts from God.Thanks for sharing.
@Effusive (156)
• United States
26 Mar 09
I am very thankful every day for a roof over me and my babies head. For being able to wake up in the am, for being able to provide for my kids. The past couple of days I have been depressed trying to find a car, place to live, and a house all at the same time. I did get a little discouraged and then God lead me to Mylot and I have been typing my heart out. I am thankful for alot of things in my life but there isn't enough space to write everything. I am thankful for my family that helps me as I am a single mother. I am thankful to have the ability to get up everyday and nev'r stop trying. I am thankful for speech, vision and all the other senses that I have that I'm able to use. The point is be thankful for the little things in life and don't take them for granted as some people don't have these things to be thankful for. Nothing is to small to be thankful for and focus on what you do have and not what you don't have. Work with what you have to get what you want or die trying.
@annierose (21571)
• Philippines
26 Mar 09
hi effusive,
I really appreciate your response. This is such a great contribution to the topic.I guess, many of us focus on what we don't have and not on what we have. That is why some people got depressed. But if we stop and think of our asset, good things in other people and around us, then there is no reason to get sad.
@la_chique (1498)
•
26 Mar 09
I am thankful for all the opportunities I've ever been given in life.
I'm glad that I've had the chance to take my education to degree level
I'm glad I have a great job, and exciting prospects to look forward to as my career progresses
I'm thankful for my lovely boyfriend, for the 6 yrs we've shared together and the many more to come
I'm thankful for our hopes and dreams, and thankful to god for making each one come true one day at a time
I'm thankful for everyday that I wake up and know I can be anything I want to be just so long as I try hard and want it enough.
I'm thankful for all these things and so much more.
I'm planning on LIVING until I die!
@annierose (21571)
• Philippines
28 Mar 09
hi la_chique,
It is so nice to hear that from you. I hope you not change with that. Thanks for responding and Happy mylotting
@haohaoyes (19)
• China
26 Mar 09
I should thank my parents for their giving birth to me and so that I can realize what I have realized.I should thank my friends for their supporting to me all the time.I should thank my teachers for their advices.I should thank my books that they bring a lot of knowledge and wisdom.I should thank my successes that they give me the courage.I should thank my fails that they force me to watch things carefully in time.I should thank all the things that are related to me for showing others my exist and who am I...When we are tapped in troubles,think of our thanks and then you will find that all things is not that bad and you are not alone and still have chance to achieve what you want.
And at last,thank myself who is the first one I should be thankful to that she will accompany me for a lifetime.
@annierose (21571)
• Philippines
26 Mar 09
hi haohaoyes,
Thanks for sharing with us all these good things you had mentioned.Your response is so meaningful and I can say that you are really learning from your experiences in life.