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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / November 2003I'm thankful for...
The fact my husband spends much of his time on the road without injury or incident. That even accident victims can sometimes count on a miracle. I'll have enough money to splurge selfishly, enough food to waste without thought. (spoken with a mild amount of shame) Mutt is a very healthy senior dog and is expected to remain that way for several more years. My daughter is doing exceptionally well in her school work. How the baby learns new words every week. I have friends who love me. My family who loves me. What are you thankful for? Grace > The fact my husband spends much of his time on the road without injury or > incident. [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Grace Thanks for this great thread, Grace! I'm thankful for almost 30 years of a good marriage (before my husband died) My children, the fact that they live relatively nearby and that we're on good terms - and I get along well with my son-in-law My cats (of course!) and all the cats and dogs I've had in the past The fact that I've had the opportunity to meet and spend time with friends from this and other newsgroups The fact that my kids (including my son-in-law) will be here with me on Thursday The fact that my 91-year-old mother (92 in January) is well enough to fly to California from Alaska to spend Christmas with me and my kids The fact that I'm reasonably healthy, considering my age and the health problems I do have Books to read, music to listen to, newsgroups to chat on, and games to play The fact that my newsgroup friends and I live in countries where it is permissible to say anything we want and to communicate with people in other countries (and I wish that everyone did) The fact that, with some help from a friend and a family member, I was able to take two trips to Australia Enough to eat, a house that's paid for, and a comfortable bed to sleep in I think that's enough for now. Thanks for making me think about all the things I'm thankful for, Grace. Joy > The fact my husband spends much of his time on the road without > injury or incident. [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Grace These are such good things to keep thinking. I never went back to the thread I posted to you in for various reasons. Personal pain and all that. These are good things for me to read. I am thankful for family and friends who hold me up when I want to sink to the floor. I am thankful for having a job and a wonderful company that isn't letting me go, yet, though times are tough. Reading things like you just wrote make me aspire to find more things to be thankful for everyday. Some day. Bless you and yours. I am thankful for : My health and that I don't feel like "dying" everytime I play a hockey game (twice a week now). My job and the fact that I earn enough to spend silly amounts on *good* hairdresser visits every 8 weeks. The way Gizmo greets me in the afternoon. My poor DF doesn't get the same greeting. Coming to this newsgroup and being amused by all the cat stories and pictures. My DF (Jon) in that he listens to all my crap and has put up with me 5 years now. The fact that I live in a country where I have freedom of choice and can walk down the street without fear. Being alive Love and being loved (family and friends) Purrs Angela and Gizmo (still ay TED) > The fact my husband spends much of his time on the road without injury or > incident. [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Grace > What are you thankful for? chocolate ROB having time alone the kids the cats modern medicine did I say chocolate? humor life everyone here tolerance and love The Three Daves, a Mark, and a Steve Yowie and the future Carey books music chocolate, definitely chocolate Pam S. First, I'm thankful for the hopes and dreams that everyone has. Whether you're looking forward to getting a degree, looking for a dream house, anticipating seeing your new shrubs bloom next spring, picking out clothes for a baby that isn't born yet, patching things up with your SO, angling for a promotion at work, going on a diet, quitting smoking, thinking up an invention that will make you rich, or determined to change the world for the better, I'm thankful to live in a world where people can look forward to tomorrow. Second, I'm thankful for Betty, who I will love, honor, and obey (when I feel like it), in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, until death do us part. :) The one American holiday I think we should all adopt... I am thankful for: Cat and dog sh.t, because that means that a) I have pets and b) they are healthy Putrid mouldy things in the fridge, because that means I have had enough to eat My flabby belly, because that means I have enjoyed chocolate :-) Piles of ironing, because that means I have clean clothes, something to wash them with, and the society so rich it puts value on unwrinkled cloth A messy house, because it means that I have a house and the means to make it messy Arguments with Joel, because that means we both love each other enough to speak our minds and have differences of opinion - and I don't live in fear of him Incredible phone bills, because that means I have been able to talk to friends I wouldn't otherwise see, and to use the internet which has given me even more friends Morning sickness, because that means I am with child, who was conceived in love A crabby boss, which means I have a job and have the option of bitching about him rather than being grateful to him Difficult in-laws, because they make me appreciate my own family Being bored, because that means I have spare time and too many choices Infuriating people, as I am able to vent my opinion freely and without fear, although also have the brains to choose which battles to enter Yowie > The one American holiday I think we should all adopt... > I am thankful for: [snip - but only for brevity!] Yowie, this was brilliant! It brought tears to my eyes. Joyce Oh wow! that was an awesome list Yowie (Yowzers)! Thanks for that. You have helped me put a new pespective on the things I bitch about. Tish > The one American holiday I think we should all adopt... > [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > Yowie :-) Doesn't stop me bitching either, but really, considering that there are people out there that whose whole life is suffering but still manage to love and laugh, I have *nothing* to complain about. I am an incredibly rich and lucky person compared to most in this world, and I think Thankgiving is a good time to remember that. Yowie > Oh wow! that was an awesome list Yowie (Yowzers)! Thanks for that. > You have helped me put a new pespective on the things I bitch about. [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > > > Yowie I'm thankful for: 4 beautiful children, 13 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and all my furkids being able to live in a country where I do not have to be afraid to go to church or to read my Bible good friends the fact that the good Lord gave me 45 years with a wonderful husband before He took him home my reasonably good health for my age and that I can still do all my own yardwork Nan I'm thankful to have a good job, in this time where so many good people are without one. I'm thankful to have a loving partner with whom I share my life. I'm thankful to have a pack of spoiled cats that give us their unconditional love in return for a warm bed and some scritches. And food. :) I'm thankful to have a loving and supportive family.  SignatureVictor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com ...Soncek who has spent the last four years with me. I have no idea how I could ever have been catless. I'm thankful for his excellent health (touch wood), for greeting me when I come home, for using me as a pillow at night. ...for my relatively good health, for enough money to buy my and Soncek's food and toys. ...for rpca members and their kitties, d*ggies and other family members, that I count as friends that I get to meet every day even though we live on very different parts of the globe. ...for my real-life friends. Wishing you all the very best, SignaturePolonca & Soncek > The fact my husband spends much of his time on the road without injury or > incident. > > That even accident victims can sometimes count on a miracle. <snip Having my own little house (well, our own little house) in a nice part of the world, and the means to keep it habitable A decent job which pays reasonably well - well enough to keep me comfortable - and is in fantastic surroundings, with an equally fantastic boss A partner who loves me and cares about me Good friends, both real and virtual, and family who love me and care about me also Two gorgeous puddytats My health and strength SignatureCathi >What are you thankful for? > >Grace I am loved by my family (who are supposed to loveme) and by others who don't have to. Even my cat Spicey, eventhough my aides feed her. Suz Iron Chef Macmoosette Thank Heavens There's Only One =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= Chocolate heals all wounds. > The fact my husband spends much of his time on the road without injury or > incident. [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Grace I'm thankful for all the friends I've made here and for the support I've had over the years re all the kitty issues we've had. In particular, this year I'm very grateful for having guidance here and especially from Megan to learn how to work with a wild kitty and watch him turn from a tiger into more of a pussycat; we're talking Tucker, here, as I'm sure you've guessed. I'm thankful that I've managed to scrape together enough energy, guts, whatever, to carry on and do this in addition to taking care of my dear barekids (who have their own complex stories). I'm thankful that we've managed to have a lull between the mental health crises of my kids and for all the support people who've been there for Byron and me this year. I'm thankful for the friends who are helping my mom in Florida when I can't be there. I'm very thankful for having food, shelter, and friends and family who love me. purrs, Christine, Omar, Midnight, Oreo, Robin & Tucker (and Pirate, for just a few more days) |
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