[satfix]

<p>Every day the news shows crap and it's non-stop. Economic woes; uncertainty about the future; the shitheads in washington that couldn't govern their way out of a paperbag -</p>
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<p>Personally - being in sales; it's not been a good year - There are layoffs coming; already have had salary reductions doled out; we are missing our quota by a BIG amount - all due to the economy and the fact the weather this year has been fantastic for living - but sucky for air conditioning or heating...</p>
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<p>My family has lost two members in less than a week; I've got a sibling who is hell bent on just being mad at the world and unfortunately his family gets the brunt of it.</p>
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<p>BUT... in spite of all that,</p>
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<p>I'm thankful to be close in proximity to my kids - and that 3 years after the divorce, they are still very much a part of my life - they support me and encourage me. They are healthy and doing well.</p>
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<p>I'm thankful that in spite of some rough spots - I have some very close friends (albeit not close in proximity) that seem to be there when it's most important. They understand me and though they get pissed at me; they seem to accept me as who I am and are there.</p>
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<p>I'm thankful that I'm healthy and at almost 53, the only medicine I take is an ibuprofin or aspirin on occasion - No blood pressure issues - in spite of an unbelievably high stress job.</p>
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<p>I'm thankful that even though sales aren't what they could be; I'm gainfully employed and enjoy a nice standard of living.</p>
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<p>And, I'm thankful for you.</p>
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<p>anyone else care to contribute?</p>

 

[runfishhunt]

<p>I'm thankful for wine, women and walleye!  Wait... make that beer, my gf and walleye!  Oh and my kids, grandson and the rest of my family, extended family and friends.</p>

 

[satfix]

<p>18 views and no one is thankful for anything? geezzz, that depresses me!</p>
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<p>Com'on.. how about some good mojo????</p>

 

[RaisingArizonainNH]

<p>I am thankful that September is almost over ! It is a fantastic season but the month is always so darn hectic it makes my head spin!   October is much better somehow!</p>
<p>  I am thankful that I have a great assignment at school this year- one great kid, in  2nd grade ( I love kids that age!)  and I get along with the teacher well. I am also thankful that my husband and I have  steady jobs that will keep us employed for a good while.</p>
<p>   I am grateful that my daughter and son have found good friends in high school.  This is especially great for my son who had difficulty making good friends in grade school.</p>
<p>    That's plent for now !</p>

 

[jenna]

I'm thankful for my kids, the rest of my family and my friends who are willing to tolerate me despite my flaws. There are many.<br><br>
I'm thankful for my friend, Mike, who dragged my butt out of bed almost a year ago and forced me to go to Crossfit for the first time.<br><br>
I'm thankful for my puppy, who makes me smile even when I'm sad.<br><br>
And for random text messages. And look-alike waitresses, but that's all for another day.<br><br>
I'm thankful for my health, my kids' health and that I still have both of my parents with me. I'm even thankful for my brother, who turns 40 today. <img alt="smile.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif"><br><br>
I'm thankful for a fun career that provides me all the things we need to live a good life. Also, that I have two of the best bosses in the world. So, for Jared and Tonya I'm thankful. They're great teachers and have outstanding amounts of patience. I have the best employees anyone could ask to have. I'm very fortunate.<br><br>
And spell-check. Always for spell-check.

 

[airehead]

<p>I'm especially thankful for people like Rollingrock who always answers my email.  And listens to me whine.  And has for years.  She is the type of woman I've always wanted to be.</p>
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<p>I'm grateful for Mr having a great job.  We are very lucky.</p>
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<p>I'm grateful that I get to go to school and learn stuff I love.</p>
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[wherestheportojohn]

Im thankful that the big unit and I were able to retire this past summer.<br>
Grateful that both trolls are employed, healthy, and happy.<br>
Grateful that mom and mil are still independent, both at age 85+<br>
Grateful that I have a lovely home, yard, and farm....and that I actually enjoy getting my hands good 'n' dirty<br>
I'm thankful for invisible fake cyber friends, who take the time to read, comment, and support one another.<br><br><br>
And I'm grateful for my GI doc, who has prescribed a cocktail of meds which have seemed to stem the tide of my microscopic colitis.<br><br><br>
yeah, yeah...tmi, tmi, tmi! <img alt="biggrin.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif"><br>

 

[sierra]

<p>I'm thankful that my son was able to come home from Afghanistan a couple of weeks early so he could be home for the birth of his son. </p>
<p>I'm thankful that I can now run and bike without pain. (well... other then kicking my ass in a good way)</p>
<p>I'm thankful for imaginary friends who are there for me when I need someone. </p>
<p>I'm thankful for the cooler weather that comes with fall. </p>
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[Floridaboiler]

<p>I am thankful that all my family is in relatively good health and that I am still employed!</p>