A thanksgiving post: What are you thankful for this year

[LynneSin]

Me?

- A democratic house & senate
- Howard Dean's 50-State Policy
- That my family has all made it through one more Thanksgiving
- for Democratic Underground and the wonderful friends I've made here

Post what you are thankful for this year!

[LostinVA]

1. I am thankful for

-- My family's health
-- Some very special relationships I've forged through DU (including my Cyber Sister Tastykake Princess Lynnesin!!!)
-- A Democratic House and Senate
-- A promotion

[miss_american_pie]

2. My boys

my family and friends, my job, my new Senator

[bridgit]

3. our dearest friends, Tim, our cozy little home, and as much work as we...

are able to schedule

[YankeyMCC]

4. My son as always

That I've had the benefit of knowing the grace and humor of my Aunt who is dying from cancer.

For the doctors that have helped her over the years and helping her now to reduce her pain.

As always for my parents who through their hard work were able to give me opportunities that lead to my ability to have the quality of life I now have and can provide to my own family.

For the authors of the books that I read this year that challenged my assumptions and ideas and generally expanded my knowledge in important ways, such as Bertrand Russell, Williams E. Rees, Mathis Wackernagel, and Phil Testemale, William Cronon and others

For the authors of the books that I read this year that entertained and still provoked thought such as Ken and Ian MacLeod (they're not related)

For people like Mr Gore who are trying to raise the awareness of the seriousness of the current climate crisis.

For the work of all the scientists and journalists investigating and reporting on the effects of the climate crisis.

That I'm able to get out and experience the wild and the beauty that is there. Without that I would clearly go insane (which means I'm in trouble if age or accident takes away my ability to get out there. :) )

And finally for my Mother-in-laws cooking skills!

[buddhamama]

5. My son

who is the light and love of my life. I am blessed by his presence everyday.

My family and friends; all of whom i love dearly and allow me to share their lives with them.

I am thankful for all that I am and have on my journey. the universe has been kind to me.

[livetohike]

6. I'm thankful for

* my health

* my husband

* my dogs

* all of my family

* we sold the house in time to be back in PA for Christmas :-)

* the good fortune that allows us to retire in our early 50's

* my friends who have been my link to sanity over the last few years

* DU for being here and providing an outlet to rant, make cyber-friends and also keep me sane in this red county I presently live in

[tigereye]

7. Democracy working!

Actual political checks and balances!
George getting a wake-up call!
Healthy and happy kid!
Challenging work!
Enough to live on and enjoy!
25 years with my sweetie!


and NO MORE SENATOR SANTORUM IN MY STATE!!!! :bounce: :beer: :party:


have a nice one, Lynne.

[raptor_rider]

8. I'm very thankful for

* My husband, for he loves me for who I am. A perpetual everlasting honeymoon for the past 3 years.
* My 9 year old daughter & 5 month old son.
* The baby growing inside me due in May. (going to have irish twins here!)
* My parents and sisters for being who they are.
* My in-laws who are the most awesome people I have met. (they are in Thailand right at this moment adopting a 7 year old orphan little girl and hopefully are able to also adopt a 6 year old little boy.)
* The company that I work for.

There are many others, however these are the top most in my mind.

[Drum]

9. Among other things, these:

---Democratic wins in all levels of US Government;
---a job that stimulates me;
---a wonderful new apartment;
---access to a lot of wonderful people and ideas here on DU
:grouphug: