November 23, 2000    
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What are you thankful for?

everything that's good in the world

Chris2, 15
Providence
, RI  USA

Life.

Dianne, 16
Oshawa, Ontario   CANADA

All that I have. All that I am. All who I know.

Felicia, 34
Lowell
, MA   USA

Just life in general, really. I'm thankful for being educated and for having a loving family and wonderful friends. And Playstations, television and CD players :) And a happy Thanksgiving to all Americans.

Shanna, 15
Cardiff   ENGLAND

I am thankful for having a great family,a beautiful house,awesome clothes, and food.

Savannah

I'm thankful for my health, my parents, my boyfriend, & pizza.

Heidi, 26
Fort Madison
, IA  USA

Loved ones, health, good friends, a new home.

Jane, 60
West Linn
, OR   USA

The fact that I live in a part of the world where freaks don't have to fit the stereotype of the freak.

Alias Irrelevante

THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION
City of New York, October 3, 1789.

Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the Providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor, and Whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me "to "recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanks-giving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many single favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness."

Now therefore I do recommend and assign Thursday the 26th. day of November next to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be. That we may then all unite in rendering unto Him our sincere and humble thanks, for His kind care and protection of the People of this country previous to their becoming a Nation, for the signal and manifold mercies, and the favorable interpositions of His Providence, which we experienced in the course and conclusion of the late war, for the great degree of tranquility, union, and plenty, which we have since enjoyed, for the peaceable and rational manner in which we have been enabled to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national One now lately instituted, for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed, and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge and in general for all the great and various favors which He hath been pleased to confer upon us.

And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech Him to pardon our national and other transgressions, to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually, to render our national government a blessing to all the People, by constantly being a government of wise, just and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed, to protect and guide all Sovereigns and Nations (especially such as have shown kindness unto us) and to bless them with good government, peace, and concord. To promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the encrease of science among them and Us, and generally to grant unto all Mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as He alone knows to be best.

Jami, 27
Lowell
, MA USA

For every day it's not Thanksgiving--though this Thanksgiving actually wasn't too traumatic--for the wonderful people in my life, for my health, for the beautiful untouched areas in the world, for kids, for thermostats, for my Jeep, for having known my old Jeep, for my kitty. . .I could go on for hours, probably.

Karen, 21
Marshelltown/Ames
, IA  USA

Even the weariest river, winds sometime safe to sea.

Jill, 59
Saylorsburg
, PA  USA

I am thankful for my animals (both past and present), my family, the WWF, my ability to write, books, Dallas Cowboys, cheese, Taco Salad, my computer, friends, and the fact that I have a job.

Mick, 30
Chicago
, IL USA

I'm thankful that I haven't completely squandered my chances for realizing my dream of being a working person in the entertainment industry. . .I'm thankful that I can still fully, deeply, passionately enjoy a film or an album or a tv show. . .I'm thankful that there are people in my life who love me and whom I love, for what I believe are the right reasons. . .I'm thankful there still is hope that I will fall deeply in love again and marry and have many children

mothmc, 36
Los Angeles
, CA  USA

A one-of-a-kind husband, a loving family, plenty of food, a warm place to sleep and the mercy of God.

Laura, 35
Lowell
, MA    USA

Everything!! Not usually all at once, but every now and then something happens that makes you stop and think, "Boy, I am really thankful for that!" Hopefully on this day though, I can be thankful for EVERYTHING!

Tracy, 24
Ocean City
, NJ  USA

Hmm, first of all, my family. They're the most important thing. Then there's friends because school is pure torture without them. A house, clothes, food, and an education make up most of the rest of what I'm thankful for.

Jeremy, 13
Highlands Ranch
, CO  USA

I am thankful for so many things this year. A healthy beautiful son, finding me self esteem again, realizing what direction I want to take in my life, and finding a guy who treats me like the princess I am. All of these things I am thankful for.

Maggie, 20
Sandwich
, IL   USA

Fond memories mostly. I try to create more each and every day...sometimes it can be a challenge but when all is said and done in this life, I believe that's really all that one has left to him/herself before making their grand exit. Treasure them.

Fisch, 45
Preston
, CT    USA

I am thankful for my family & friends and for being born in this country.

Stephanie, 24
TX  USA

I am thankful for being here today, for my friends, family, my husband and the things that I love and love doing.

Tina, 31
Medford
, MA    USA

At this point, I'm thankful for my sanity

Firelady, 22
Dallas
, TX    USA

the great family i have... the great friends i have... the roof over my head... the clothes on my back... the food i get to eat... the fun job i have... the free education i get... my intelligence... my party days... everything i am able to get that some other kid in some other country will never have... america... money... awesome people

Brooke, 16
Memphis
, TN   USA

I am thankful for the small things in life that our gracious God gives to me. I am thankful for food in my stomach, a bed to sleep in, my car, warm clothing, my iMac, my Mother, my StepFather, my Sister, my Grandmother, my church, and the few friends I have. I am thankful for my job, my television, my couch, my heater, and the fact that if I lose all my possessions I can still go back home & live with my Mother.

Melodi, 19
Hlliard
, OH    USA

There's not enough room on this page to list all the things I'm  thankful for so I'll just mention the ONE thing I'm most thankful for - my husband. When he married me I had a lot of faults but by never saying a word, just loving and supporting me and acting as if the faults weren't there, I was able to rid myself of most of them. (Unfortunately, one of the faults I couldn't get rid of entirely is my terrible temper. I still lose it occasionally and for some reason, I always take it out on Bill.) I've developed some disabilities lately but with Bill's help I haven't had to give up my love for the outdoors. When I want to go out birdwatching for instance, Bill goes with me and pushes and pulls me over the rough spots, holding on to me so I won't fall. He does everything but carry me, and I'm sure when - and if - that ever becomes necessary, he'll do that, too. I love Bill and I love what I am when I'm with him.

Reba, 50
Rockville
, MD  USA

Good health, strong family, a loving husband, a kick-ass duplex condo that we're closing on in January, and a healthy baby boy growing in my tummy.

Susan, 31
Chicago
, IL   USA

Everything that I realize that I have.

Jesse, 24
Bowie
, MD    USA

I am thankful for my wonderful family, immediate members and extended.

Janet, 42
E. Brunswick
, NJ  USA

my mum

Jade, 16
AUSTRALIA

Everything. I realized the other day that I'm the happiest I've ever been. I have a great job, a great boyfriend, great family, great friends, great prospects, and a renewed sense of self-worth.  It's a good year.

Amy, 23
New Orleans
, LA  USA

language

Anthony, 25
Baton Rouge
, LA   USA

I am thankful that my parents are still with us, that my sisters are succeeding in life, and that I have a very beautiful and caring wife. I am also thankful for all the good friends I have made in my life.

Kevin, 33
Sugar Hill
, GA  USA

Yesterday / Tomorrow