I am so thankful to be here and able to enjoy seeing my granddaughters and my daughter and son-in-law.  For their sweet smiles and laughter and loving hugs I cherish, I am truly grateful.

I am so thankful to be able to enjoy my mother in this her 99th year. 

I am so thankful for my sisters who are always there for me no matter what...reaching out to help and lift me up.

I am also thankful for my church family who embrace me with their warm love and care and prayers and good wishes and oh, their beautiful smiles.

I am so thankful for my online friends who cheer me each day with their inspiring and funny emails.

I am thankful also for my sweet little companions who love me no matter what mood I am in and cuddle up next to me and look at me with love in their little eyes.  A dog and cat just add so much to a home.  Mr. Barkley and Elvis Bob Houdini O'Malley.........make me smile.

I am thankful for this home - it is so comfortable and I am so blessed.
I am thankful for food in my kitchen and medicine to help me and oxygen to breathe.
I am thankful for the beautiful sky and the sweet sound of the birds.

I am thankful for my Heavenly Father who loves me so that He sent His Son Jesus to die on the cross and to save me from my awful sin.  He gave me a Shepherd to guide me and keep me from going astray.  He gave me His Holy Bible to teach me to live and love and the opportunity to see children learn the Scriptures.  He gave me His Holy Spirit to comfort me and help me when I feel I have no words or breath.  I am so blessed.

I am so thankful for all the wonderful love in my life. 
I am thankful for the joy in my heart.
I am thankful for Jesus Christ.