Author Topic: Name one thing you are thankful for today that has nothing to do with money. (Read 9576 times)

hybrid · « **on:** November 28, 2013, 09:09:52 AM »

Two rules. It can't be about money. It can't be something already mentioned in this thread. Go.

I am thankful that all of my family lives locally, and that we can all share Thanksgiving together today.

orcas50 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 28, 2013, 09:17:28 AM »

Great idea. I am thankful for the love of my amazing kids and husband. Sometimes I wonder how I got so lucky :)
Happy Thanksgiving!

CDP45 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 28, 2013, 09:32:50 AM »

I'm thankful I've learned that love of God and family are the most important things in life.

citrine · « **Reply #3 on:** November 28, 2013, 11:04:21 AM »

I am thankful for my DH who cooks and cleans on Thanksgiving! I am also thankful for my boys and my kitty cats :)

Fuyu · « **Reply #4 on:** November 28, 2013, 11:11:12 AM »

I am thankful that my family and friends are healthy.

Will · « **Reply #5 on:** November 28, 2013, 11:40:42 AM »

I am thankful for all of the dogs I've had in my life.

Frankies Girl · « **Reply #6 on:** November 28, 2013, 11:48:31 AM »

I a thankful that so far all the dishes have turned out okay and that I am sitting here watching "Alice's Restaurant" with my husband in our PJs waiting for the last of the food to finish cooking. And that after, we don't have to go anywhere.

And that it is a beautiful sunny day that warmed up to the 50s outside so my feral cats will have a nice Thanksgiving as well.

NinetyFour · « **Reply #7 on:** November 28, 2013, 11:53:35 AM »

I am thankful that the mountain passes were clear so that I could drive over them in order to have a quick Thanksgiving eve visit with my 91 year old friend.

swick · « **Reply #8 on:** November 28, 2013, 01:53:47 PM »

Since two of my top three have been mentioned (My amazing Hubby and Dog) I will say my mom. She is a strong, awesome, amazing inspiration and one of my best friends.

Happy Thanksgivng :)

ichangedmyname · « **Reply #9 on:** November 28, 2013, 02:07:32 PM »

I am thankful that my family and husband were not hurt by the typhoon.

Melody · « **Reply #10 on:** November 28, 2013, 02:11:47 PM »

My amazing boyfriend and the amazing beaches in and near my city :)

iris lily · « **Reply #11 on:** November 28, 2013, 02:23:48 PM »

Quote from: hybrid on November 28, 2013, 09:09:52 AM

Two rules. It can't be about money. It can't be something already mentioned in this thread. Go.

I am thankful that all of my family lives locally, and that we can all share Thanksgiving together today.

I am grateful to having found "my home" in this neighborhood, in this great city, in the Midwest where there are real seasons. I live in a Victorian village of fabulously beautiful houses. (That has something to do with money--they are all old money pits, haha.)

Russ · « **Reply #12 on:** November 28, 2013, 02:58:17 PM »

All the friendly microorganisms that work to make my food taste better and last longer instead of trying to kill me

dragoncar · « **Reply #13 on:** November 28, 2013, 03:01:19 PM »

Mon... Doh!

mc6 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 28, 2013, 05:59:59 PM »

I am thankful for the great friends who invited me to join their family today. And I'm grateful my parents back home also had great friends to invite them over too.

spider1204 · « **Reply #15 on:** November 28, 2013, 06:09:44 PM »

I'm thankful for not having family pressure to follow the traditional path of success.

Rural · « **Reply #16 on:** November 28, 2013, 06:43:20 PM »

A dishwasher that works, and not having to go anywhere today.

swick · « **Reply #17 on:** November 28, 2013, 07:14:53 PM »

Quote from: Russ on November 28, 2013, 02:58:17 PM

All the friendly microorganisms that work to make my food taste better and last longer instead of trying to kill me

Love this Russ! my cultures are part of the family :)

MrsPete · « **Reply #18 on:** November 28, 2013, 08:09:39 PM »

We were supposed to go out of town for Thanksgiving, but a winter storm prevented us.

You could say that's a bummer, nothing for which to be thankful. In reality, though, we left the house and tried to make it to our destination . . . and partway into the trip we realized that it just wasn't wise, called to say we wouldn't be making it, and turned around. I am VERY, VERY THANKFUL that we made it home without incident. We had one nasty slide: The car turned sideways, and we were sliding downhill completely out of control. Thank goodness the people coming the other way saw us and stopped. We didn't even speak, though it seemed to happen in slow motion -- we were all watching, holding our breath, just waiting for the crash, just waiting to see how bad it would be . . . but it didn't come. We stopped. No thanks to any skill or action on our part. Just pure luck, just God watching out for us.

Yes, even though I didn't plan to be home, didn't buy Thanksgiving food for my family, I am VERY, VERY THANKFUL that we are safely home in our own house, and my car is safely parked in my own driveway.

TheDude · « **Reply #19 on:** November 28, 2013, 08:09:50 PM »

Im thankfule the planes that brought my mother in law here and take her away (ha). I'm also thankful the friendship of the neighbors that had us over for dinner. Love the neighborhood we live in love the family we have. Great day off work. Happy Thanksgiving all.

ender · « **Reply #20 on:** November 28, 2013, 08:13:40 PM »

I am happy for a beautiful brisk (<10F) night to go for a walk and look at the stars with my father.

lizzzi · « **Reply #21 on:** November 28, 2013, 08:38:47 PM »

Snow-covered woods that look like a Christmas card, a cosy, gas-burning fireplace (so no work to keep the fire going), a song or two played on the piano by me ("real" live music, home-made, so to speak), and hopping into my flannel sheets and under the down comforter. A blessed Thanksgiving to all Mustachians and everybody else as well.

cmk · « **Reply #22 on:** November 28, 2013, 09:43:30 PM »

I'm thankful for my sons, who washed, dried, and put away many dishes after our eight guests left. At ages 21 and 18, they are finally starting to realize how hard we work for them and are taking charge of tasks without being asked.

ASquared · « **Reply #23 on:** November 28, 2013, 11:09:54 PM »

My baby girl. My husband. My dog. Sunshine :)

zinethstache · « **Reply #24 on:** November 28, 2013, 11:19:48 PM »

I am thankful for the "new" settings we discovered on our 2 year old dishwasher: 1 hour clean used this morning and China/Crystal used after our family left... it was the fastest, easiest prep and cleanup for Thanksgiving I can recall. /whew lovely sunny day, happy family, full tummies, lots to be thankful for!

kkbmustang · « **Reply #25 on:** November 28, 2013, 11:41:51 PM »

Thanksgiving themed paper plates and napkins that save us time in the kitchen. And my mom's German chocolate cake.

gooki · « **Reply #26 on:** November 29, 2013, 12:44:00 AM »

Two happy kids.

gooki · « **Reply #27 on:** November 29, 2013, 12:45:55 AM »

And don't forget http://www.hapyr.com if you want daily reminders to log happy events.

nikki · « **Reply #28 on:** November 29, 2013, 01:55:03 AM »

I'm thankful for Doctor Who.

Someone already stole "cat", and "job" is so lame that I probably glossed over someone else's mentioning it.

Adventine · « **Reply #29 on:** November 29, 2013, 04:49:45 AM »

I'm thankful for my family, especially my parents. The older I get, the more I realize how much their support has contributed to my personal success. I like the person I've become. I made a lot of choices on my own, without my parents' input but I wouldn't have made those choices if I hadn't been raised in a particular way.

Zaga · « **Reply #30 on:** November 29, 2013, 06:06:28 AM »

I'm thankful for my 2 new skirts. I went to my best friend's house a few days ago and we made 3 skirts, 2 of them for me. She helped with the pattern (which is a bit of a reversal for us, lol!) and I had a lovely day sewing with her, and now have 2 great skirts to show for it!

MissStache · « **Reply #31 on:** November 29, 2013, 08:08:48 AM »

I'm thankful for my health- can't imagine how tough it is to struggle with lengthy illnesses or daily pain.

lifejoy · « **Reply #32 on:** November 29, 2013, 11:21:32 AM »

I'm thankful for my boyfriend, who helps put a smile on my face.

I'm thankful for food - plentiful, varied, limitless food. I am so grateful to live in a part of the world where obtaining food is not an issue for me.

NV Teacher · « **Reply #33 on:** November 29, 2013, 11:54:20 AM »

The important ones like family, friends, and health have already been mentioned, but I'll add a couple more.

Having parents that taught us to be kind, work hard, and take care of ourselves.

Having the skills and passion for a job that is rewarding, challenging, and adds to the lives of others.

clarkai · « **Reply #34 on:** November 29, 2013, 01:11:31 PM »

I'm grateful for the generations of people who have actively bred our fruits and vegetables to be tastier and easier to eat.

arebelspy · « **Reply #35 on:** November 29, 2013, 01:46:57 PM »

Common sense.
Math.
Love.
Attitudes.
Breathing.
Nature.
Life.

pac_NW · « **Reply #36 on:** November 29, 2013, 02:19:02 PM »

I am thankful for our ability to move - to exercise - to enrich our body and soul through sweat equity.

C. K. · « **Reply #37 on:** November 29, 2013, 04:08:16 PM »

I'm thankful for the enjoyment of holding my new little cousin for the first time.

C. K. · « **Reply #38 on:** November 30, 2013, 06:41:46 AM »

I'm also thankful for a family that wants to get together and share.

In addition to the usual eating and being merry, we have a mini conference or a series of mini conferences on Thanksgiving.

A couple of years there, someone made a 10 minute presentation on finance.
One Thanksgiving, one of the physicians in the family presented a mini health retreat for about an hour.
A home cook might make a 2 minute presentation on the purpose of our meal for the day, why s/he chose the dishes we are eating.
A counselor or clergyman in the family might give pointers on maintaining a strong family.
One person this year gave out party favors of homemade jelly made with a fruit that is historically significant to our family.

It was fun.

Winter's Tale · « **Reply #39 on:** November 30, 2013, 07:37:35 AM »

I'm thankful for a healthy pregnancy so far. He is due in the spring and the doctor says that he is healthy and right on track so far - and I have begun to feel him kick and move!

Winter's Tale · « **Reply #40 on:** November 30, 2013, 07:39:00 AM »

I'm also thankful for the MMM community, which makes me think and reflect on a daily basis. Cheers to all of you.

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