Thankful
@chandrejackson (95)
Clarksville, Tennessee
December 31, 2015 1:30pm CST
For a moment I was sitting thinking about my 2015 and the trials and tribulations that I endured throughout 2015. I was sad for just a moment! Then I thought about the fact that I am still here, I did endure and now I am stronger spiritually, physically, and mentally.
I'm still a single mother of two children, but God gives me strength, majority of what we want and everything that we need. Therefore, I will not complain. I am looking forward to 2016, and the changes that are sure to come. I loss 52 lbs this year, and gain a lot of them back-lol. Hopefully, in 2016 I can just maintain the loss weight.
My kids are both happy and healthy. My bills are paid, and I still have a job. So many reasons to be thankful and happy.
What are some of the things that made you happy in 2015? What are you looking forward to in 2016?
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
31 Dec 15
I'm still breathing, I'm old but feel great, I have a life, my kids are happy and healthy. I am grateful for all parts of my life. Enjoy what you have and have a Happy New Year.
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@chandrejackson (95)
• Clarksville, Tennessee
2 Jan 16
I did have a good time bringing in the New Year! Happy New Year to you. Yesssss, I could not agree with you more- we have life, and kids that are happy and healthy- which are more than enough to be grateful for!
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
31 Dec 15
My husband and I are retired and very healthy for that we are thankful. I hope you have a most wonderful Safe and Happy New Year.
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@chandrejackson (95)
• Clarksville, Tennessee
2 Jan 16
I can't wait to retire- lol! Happy New Year to you and your family also!
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
2 Jan 16
@chandrejackson It's pretty darn cool alrighty lol, Thanks
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@mrswhitfield (2044)
• Indonesia
1 Jan 16
We all have our own struggle. Like you, I'm thankful that I'm still blessed with a good health, good food, friends, and family. Sometimes financial issue made me worry but I'm sure I can make better living if I keep trying and believe.
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@mrswhitfield (2044)
• Indonesia
2 Jan 16
@chandrejackson That "there's a million dollar idea trapped somewhere in your brain" just made my day, Thank you so much for you kind words. Happy New Year 2016
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@chandrejackson (95)
• Clarksville, Tennessee
2 Jan 16
Yes, just keep trusting God and things will work out for you financially! There's a million dollar idea trapped somewhere in your brain- you just have to unleash it. Happy New Year!
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@Juliaacv (51599)
• Canada
1 Jan 16
Believe it or not, this is about as good as it gets! It sounds as though you and your family enjoy good health, and like you listed, have each other and you are working.
Life doesn't come with guarantees, so you have done well. I hope that you continue to enjoy your life, and your family and counting your blessings in 2016, happy new year!
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@chandrejackson (95)
• Clarksville, Tennessee
2 Jan 16
LOL! I love it! Yes, we are all doing good for the most part. I agree, life doesn't come with guarantees. Planning on continuing to count my blessings in 2016 and reach higher heights in my life. Happy New Year to you also.
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@hiru84 (942)
• Malaysia
2 Jan 16
@chandrejackson
If we try to live with good habits, I think everyday will be best for us. Isn't it?
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@chandrejackson (95)
• Clarksville, Tennessee
2 Jan 16
Same here, I don't really set New Year's resolutions. I try instead to be a better me and let go of a lot of old habits one day at a time. Happy New Year!
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@trivia79 (7828)
• El Segundo, California
31 Dec 15
It's more of love matters that made me happy this 2015. And the same thing also that made me sad deeply. Whatever had happened, they happened with a purpose. God has good plans for me to grow as a person and I'm thankful for that 
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@trivia79 (7828)
• El Segundo, California
4 Jan 16
@chandrejackson Thanks. Happy New Year to you too.
I don't know if SHE already arrived in my life because there is this woman that I'm still hopefully waiting. urgh!
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@chandrejackson (95)
• Clarksville, Tennessee
2 Jan 16
Considering love not working out as an opportunity for you to meet your Mrs.Right. She will come- sooner than later hopefully and you'll be glad it didn't work out with anybody else. Sometimes, the things that make us happy are also the same things that make us sad. Happy New Year!
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@snowy22315 (182510)
• United States
1 Jan 16
Well I got a new dishwasher and a Smartphone...That was really good...! found some nice new chats...and my son has been keeping his very good job so that is great too.
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@chandrejackson (95)
• Clarksville, Tennessee
2 Jan 16
Hey!!! Congratulations on the new dishwasher and your new smartphone. I finally upgraded and bought myself a new phone as well. I can't wait to get a new dishwasher. Happy New Year! Congratulations on your son keeping his good job- they aren't that easy to come by.
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@Carmelanirel2 (8084)
• United States
31 Dec 15
Happy New Year! Good idea to sit and think about the past year and what He has brought you through. I am going to create a blessing jar where the family will write down what G-d has done for them, then when someone feels down, he or she can look at the blessings. Plus, I read na article where these boys mom would ask them every night during supper, what good think happened to them today. This takes our focus off the negative and onto the positive.
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@chandrejackson (95)
• Clarksville, Tennessee
2 Jan 16
YES!!!! That is my goal to focus more on the positive than the negative. That'll help me keep a smile on my face and save my complaints. Instead of complaining I'll pray about the situation until things change. Happy New Year!
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@softbabe44 (5816)
• Vancouver, Washington
1 Jan 16
My health has been great my a1c is down i have god in my life so I'm doing good.
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@softbabe44 (5816)
• Vancouver, Washington
3 Jan 16
@chandrejackson I just liked it because it was lower makes a person feel just good about ones health.
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@chandrejackson (95)
• Clarksville, Tennessee
2 Jan 16
Congrats Peggy on having a low a1c. Happy New Year!
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@Missmwngi (12915)
• Nairobi, Kenya
1 Jan 16
I became a mum 2015 and hope to be the best 2016 and on wards
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@Missmwngi (12915)
• Nairobi, Kenya
2 Jan 16
@chandrejackson Thank you and happy new year to you too
@chandrejackson (95)
• Clarksville, Tennessee
2 Jan 16
Congratulations on the birth of your new baby!!! Babies are such a blessing! Happy New Year!
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@birjudanak (14320)
• India
2 Jan 16
its good that you think positive and it always help us while we think like that..
i am not want to remember this 2015 more and very happy that it finished because its not good for me and worst of year of ever for my life and i am happy for 2016 thats its start good with bang for me and i just want that whole year past like this first day...
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@birjudanak (14320)
• India
2 Jan 16
@chandrejackson thx my friend and i just wish that you and your child get a responsible person who always love you and you are enjoy great life with lot of success and joy....
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@chandrejackson (95)
• Clarksville, Tennessee
2 Jan 16
I hope that 2016 goes well for you!
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