A Month Long Thread - November, National Gratitude Month

I’m thankful for our new (old) house and finding good work quickly after our store was shut down, without warning, a month ago.

(along with all the things I am always thankful for… those two are relatively fresh)

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Last night I played a tennis match against a team where one of the ladies was very grouchy and bossy to her partner. So today I am grateful for fun and supportive doubles partners.

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Thankful we finally got the seasonably brisk temps I prefer in the fall. I was able to enjoy a nice 4 mile walk this morning before the rain arrives after lunch today.

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I’m also thankful for getting out on a nice, crisp walk enjoying the scenery and fall this morning.

And still grateful our kids were able to come for a long stay. Looking forward to when we’re all together again soon, albeit briefly.

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I’m grateful to have nice people to play pickleball with on a regular basis. Most of us hadn’t held a paddle before last spring, and now we play regularly 2-3 times each week.

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As odd as this sounds, I’m thankful that 4 of our invited guests won’t be coming for Thanksgiving, after all. Although we’ll miss them, 17 people for a sit-down dinner was way too much for me to manage. After fretting about that for weeks, to now plan for 13 feels like a breeze.

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I had to laugh yesterday - I walked in the lunchroom at work where we have a white board and someone had posted “I’m thankful for…” - for people to add to. This thread has infiltrated my workplace! :slight_smile:

Thankful the possible snow last night didn’t happen! :slight_smile:

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I feel like I may be jinxing myself, but I’m thankful I haven’t suffered any injuries that make me unable to continue to be pretty active each day. I think my “streak” is over 220 days. As I mentioned above, I play pickleball with a group (often 8-10 show up), and so far we’ve only had a couple of falls, and no serious injuries within our group. I also ride my bikes (indoor and outdoor) and walk regularly.

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I am thankful my husband is going on a two day golf trip. I love him but it is nice to have the house to myself once in a while.

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I’m thankful the Costco 5 minutes has a wonderful plug in lithium rechargeable battery pack now in stock and on coupon 5 minutes from our house. I’m going to pick up one or two of them to help us weather power outages, particularly if they are overnight, so I can keep using my essential electrical medical equipment.

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Deferred my colonoscopy that was due in June due to my move and had it today. Everything good and a 5 year pass - very thankful and feel like Christmas came early with best results possible.

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Grateful to have had a really easy drive today for our trip to spend time with my MIL.

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I’m thankful I read H’s retirement website carefully. I discovered I benefit i didn’t know he would be able to get after retirement. He gets a small stipend to help pay for health insurance, even when he’s still covered on my plan! I had never heard of it before and it’s not automatic. You have to apply, but he will be eligible. This has totally made my day.

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Thankful today is a work from home day for me. Too gray and chilly to want to get dressed and head out this morning.

Also thankful the sun will be out later and I can meet my tennis buddy for an hour at lunch. Our tennis season is rapidly coming to an end, so definitely grateful for any opportunities to play.

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We are thankful that our 14 year old male child has been “adulting” and acting more responsibly of late (not always the case with teenage boys).

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Thankful for my Thursday night Art Class full of fun, supportive friends and a chance to be creative, and work through the frustration to the joy of artistic expression.

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I’m thankful our firewood was finally delivered! Just in time, as finally the temperature is getting cold enough to have a fire. And my sons will be home from college in a few days to stack it so H and I don’t have to. :grinning:

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I’m thankful that after four years hunting in MI I finally got a deer. The Lovely And Talented, aka the wife, will be thankful in a couple days when I get the meat back from the processor and I grill her venison backstrap. Medium rare, of course.

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I’m grateful that even though I’m retired, I have a job I can work pretty much whenever I want, and I make a fair amount more than I’d make as a Walmart Greeter :).

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As I’m about to dive into several days of shopping, cooking, cleaning and setup where I might momentarily forget to be grateful it seems like a good idea to take a moment and recognize how lucky I am to have family and friends to share the holiday with. Especially thankful after speaking to my parents tonight and hearing how much they are looking forward to our thanksgiving gathering.

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