Sunday, November 23, 2008

Gratitude



May we be grateful each day for the wonderful things God gives us.



More Than A Day



As Thanksgiving Day rolls around,
It brings up some facts, quite profound.
We may think that we're poor,
Feel like bums, insecure,
But in truth, our riches astound.

We have friends and family we love;
We have guidance from heaven above.
We have so much more
Than they sell in a store,
We're wealthy, when push comes to shove.

So add up your blessings, I say;
Make Thanksgiving last more than a day.
Enjoy what you've got;
Realize it's a lot,
And you'll make all your cares go away.

By Karl Fuchs



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32 comments:

  1. artis1111November 23, 2008 at 7:17 AM

    I think I still have the dinner on my thighs from two years ago. Heee Kathy

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  2. Raxx - A day in the lifeNovember 23, 2008 at 7:19 AM

    Thanks for the giggle Sally! No thanksgiving traditions or celebrations here, but the thought of the turkey and stuffings is enough to start!

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  3. AnonymousNovember 23, 2008 at 8:21 AM

    Good morning Sally, Please come over and have coffee and pumpkin bread with me. Wouldn't that be a treat for us? Wear your coat. Brrr.

    Yes, time does get away from us. The poem is a good reminder to realize what we have for sure. Nice post for the pre-Thanksgiving days.

    Hugs...Jeanne

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  4. PicketNovember 23, 2008 at 8:22 AM

    Oh that was a good one girl! lol Those are grapevine balls I get from Hobby Lobby..I just cut long strips of ribbon and threaded it thru and thumb tacked it to the ceiling at the different heights....don't take much to make me happy! lol lol Have a great day sweetie!

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  5. BabaNovember 23, 2008 at 8:31 AM

    Hi Sally, a wonderful post and poem for today.. Yes... we should thank God everyday for all of our blessings.. and live by his love!!!
    Hugs, Baba

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  6. AnonymousNovember 23, 2008 at 9:30 AM

    Good Morning Sally
    That joke makes me think thats for sure. I'm sure it is a reminder for us all to be thankful and grateful throughout the year. Thanksgiving shouldn't be the reminder but an added special day to lifelong, all time gratitude.

    Thats a lovely poem....thank you for sharing.
    Hope this is a special Sunday for you.
    Judi

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  7. DawnNovember 23, 2008 at 10:05 AM

    I look forward to your jokes. They always make me smile :)

    That was a lovely poem and yes, I know I have very much to be thankful for.

    take care,
    Dawn

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  8. AmandaNovember 23, 2008 at 10:14 AM

    Very true!! Thanks for sharing today.

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  9. Kathi~Lavender, Lace and ThymeNovember 23, 2008 at 10:23 AM

    I am so thankful everyday :). Have a wonderful day.

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  10. AnonymousNovember 23, 2008 at 11:11 AM

    Good morning Sally, I loved your post. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Your right. Each and everyone of us have so much to be thankful for.

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  11. Alexandra MacVeanNovember 23, 2008 at 11:53 AM

    Hi Sally...hope you're having a good weekend. As always, love the cartoon post! :)

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  12. AnonymousNovember 23, 2008 at 12:07 PM

    Great fun post.!
    Diane

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  13. squawmamaNovember 23, 2008 at 12:08 PM

    Good Morning Sally... Loved the joke and the poem... Just wonderful... I really like this kind of stuff during the holidays...Have a blessed Sunday...

    (((HUGS)))
    Donna

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  14. ShaunaNovember 23, 2008 at 12:11 PM

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  15. Lori LynnNovember 23, 2008 at 12:42 PM

    Hey Sally! You've been tagged!! Visit my blog for instructions and leave me a comment if you're gonna do it!!

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  16. CherdecorNovember 23, 2008 at 1:31 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving, Sally! Maybe we are thankful everyday but on Thanksgiving, we say it! That is probably what happens in many of our homes. Thanks for the cartoon.

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  17. NeabearNovember 23, 2008 at 2:03 PM

    I saw your comment about the collages on Dawn's blog. I downloaded Photoscape (I did a google search to find the website) anyway and you can do all kinds of things with your photos with that program. I had asked BJ where she gets the cool borders around the photos on her blog and this is the program she recommended. My recent playing around with pictures on my blog are through the use of this program. I am still learning all the ins and outs of using it, but it is fun with so cool results. Anyway, I thought I would jump in there and tell you what I found out. Hope you get inspired to try it.

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  18. JoyfullNovember 23, 2008 at 2:12 PM

    What a great reminder of how blessed we are! Thanks for sharing.

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  19. Musings of A MinisterNovember 23, 2008 at 2:21 PM

    Dead Center! As always your post is excellent. You put a smile on my face and then gave me something to meditate on. Thanks!

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  20. AnonymousNovember 23, 2008 at 2:25 PM

    Love that poem (song?) I've never heard it before.

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  21. Yellow Rose ArborNovember 23, 2008 at 2:57 PM

    Cute cartoon! I like the poem too.

    Have a great Thanksgiving!

    Katherine

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  22. AnonymousNovember 23, 2008 at 3:16 PM

    Great poem Sally. Yes, we have so much to be thankful for. I guess it's good to have one day a year to really focus on that, but I think we need to be aware of it every day.
    Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day.
    Charlotte

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  23. AnonymousNovember 23, 2008 at 4:16 PM

    Very nice, Sally. Hope you're having a wonderful Sunday.

    ♥
    Chris

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  24. bjNovember 23, 2008 at 4:33 PM

    Thanks so much, sweet Sally...this is a wonderful Thanksgiving post...
    love, bj

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  25. The Quintessential MagpieNovember 23, 2008 at 5:06 PM

    This is very true, Sally! I'm also trying to really take the time to be thankful about things small and great.

    BTW, I'm a new blogger, and I'd like to participate in your Blue Monday post this week. I'm not sure I know what I need to do, so if you would kindly email me at my blog name at gmail, I would love to participate with you this week.

    Thanks so much!

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  26. JoyfulsisterNovember 23, 2008 at 6:02 PM

    LOL.. I had to get my funnies fix once again *smile* Thanks Sal!!! Wow gove aways Yay!! I am going to check it out. I love the Poem Sistah.

    Hugz Lorie

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  27. RuthieNovember 23, 2008 at 6:05 PM

    Love the poem - and the cartoon really gave me a smile. Thanks for sharing those special things.
    Hugs. Ruthie

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  28. nikkicrumpetNovember 23, 2008 at 8:51 PM

    We should be grateful more than one day a year...but if we ate like that more than one day a year I'd need a crane to get my butt off the chair!

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  29. CathyNovember 23, 2008 at 8:51 PM

    A very nice post, Sally, thanks ~

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  30. Ginger~~Enchanting CottageNovember 23, 2008 at 11:27 PM

    That is a perfect poem for this time of year. Thank-you so much for being a big part of Spiritual Sunday.
    Hugs,
    Ginger

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  31. Shimmy MomNovember 24, 2008 at 1:59 PM

    Love the poem. Great post!!!
    *hugs*

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  32. JillNovember 25, 2008 at 12:13 AM

    Hi Sally I had to come over to your blog because every where I go in blogland there you are on the comment forms!! I wanted to follow you but you don't have that widget so I will add you to my blog roll. Hope you do the same. We have lots of mutual friends! Happy Blue Monday!

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