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Title: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: IBE on November 25, 2010, 07:15:09 AM
Klaas. do we have a What I am Thankful for Thread?? Can one be started? If so push this over there, please

Thanksgiving not in order, necessariliy

I am thankful for  God, my ancestors, my parents, my teachers, the Scared Monkeys, for learning more about God's Good and more about Evil that I ever wished but it is helping me be a better Soul as a work-in=progress, for Natalee, even though she has lost her life, she, her mother, family have touched our lives and made them better,

I have been on the internet since Sept. 1982 with an Apple IIe and a 600$$ 300 baud Hayes modem... top draw, leading edge at the time. I was 42. I have had dial up since then. Friday I get wireless Warner Internet for Verizon can't get there node to wire to office together.

IN 1984 I started classes aimed to be trained at any thing, any JAVA, HTML, anything to be an internet yenta in information, education and Good Works., This was going to be by new future; after 11 years of extension training after my day time long job in the Industry I had to go on disability for Chronic Fatigue, PTSD, Fibromalygia.. Red, Klaas and those here did it and even more so.

Thankful to be here for 5++ years. Collective Goodness works and this time it's in a new form..... electronic online=== Internet History. I am thankful you and I are a part of it.

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Title: What I am Thankful For
Post by: IBE on November 25, 2010, 07:19:48 AM
Help Klaas, am almost asleep.. Forgot to run it through spelling check. Please help. Thanks, Good Night, Happy Thanksgiving. One past family memory.. Dad died yesterday in 1974 just before marriage was killed the 28th 1982. Must keep busy. ::MonkeyBike::


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Title: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: IBE on November 25, 2010, 07:36:29 AM
Messed that one up... should read the neat man  I was to marry was killed Nov. 28, 1982, left to die on the desert with his son, so we had a funeral in Dec.  instead of the planned wedding. You would have liked him. He had a good white hat past,  I think, and would be in Aruba fast for solving things. He'd probably get me to drink and I mean drink so I would fly again. He loved dune buggy racing. Was champion. He and I would be all over that Island. Tourists with big eyes and ears and smart enough to play the game and be quiet, know when to leave and get home, then talk.   Anna,Red, Klaas, Carpe, Rob, Kermit would have understood him and loved him.

Was there a full moon on the night Natalee died? Just wondering. OH gee almost 5 again.

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Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on November 25, 2010, 09:35:33 AM
IBE . . . yes, so many people to be thankful for who have come into my life.  Some are still here . . . others have moved on or gone on.  Each one touched my spirit and helped mold me into the woman I am today.  For this and more, I am thankful.


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Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: 4 Donks on November 25, 2010, 08:42:33 PM
There are so many things  to be thankful for in my life.
-The 34 years I had with my husband. I wanted more but I now realize there are so many people that never have  that     
 amount of happiness and he (thanks to a wonderful Hospice ) died at home with dignity and peace.
-The family and friends that saw me through this time of sorrow and change.
-These same wonderful people who supported me through my chemo and radiation and refused to give up or give in.
-The challenges that are given to us that make us grow and appreciate all the good in this wold.
-The unexpected doors that open to lead to a different life.
-Two sisters that I can argue with but would lay their life on the line for me.
-The fact that I am now an American citizen.
-All my fur kids past and present that keep me focused and add joy to my life.
-The friends I have met here at Scared Monkeys who have taught me about compassion and just amaze me with their
 ability to see what is right and do something about it.

                                               May you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tolerance on December 06, 2010, 09:33:04 AM
I like this thread, hope we can keep it going.
I will post 2 things I am grateful for each day.
 1) My faith...........it is a gift, nothing I could decide to have.   Purely a gift.
 2) Heat, indoor plumbing and lights.....................so many in our world do without what we consider basic.

I will close w/ an extra one today:  My new friends at SM.

Tol


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tolerance on December 07, 2010, 09:14:43 AM
Today I am grateful for a warm pair of boots.
I am grateful, also, for family and friends who do not treat me like a fifth wheel now that Brian is gone.  I miss him like fire, but am grateful for how he loved me.
Tol


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: 4 Donks on December 07, 2010, 09:20:47 AM
Today I am grateful for a warm pair of boots.
I am grateful, also, for family and friends who do not treat me like a fifth wheel now that Brian is gone.  I miss him like fire, but am grateful for how he loved me.
Tol
May I ditto your post (substituting Paul for Brian). You expressed it so well.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Nana29 on December 07, 2010, 12:26:25 PM
Today I am grateful for my husband and family and for my monkey family.      ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tolerance on December 09, 2010, 08:47:27 AM
Today I am grateful for
a better attitude
my deterimination to stop smoking.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: 4 Donks on December 09, 2010, 09:01:27 AM
Today I am thankful that Nana's husband is comfortable and in good hands.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on December 10, 2010, 05:59:11 AM
Today I am grateful for shelter from the cold.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tolerance on December 10, 2010, 09:40:40 AM
Today I am thankful for my neighbors!
also will be praying prayers of gratitude today for all God's blessings.  Sometimes I forget to do that and to just pray in adoration.
I forget that HE knows our needs and today I am going to thank and adore.
Tol


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tamikosmom on December 10, 2010, 01:30:35 PM
I am thankful for the unconditional love of my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Janet

++++++

REDEEMING LOVE

From God's heaven to a manger,
From great riches to the poor,
Came the holy Son of God, a little child.
From the azure halls of heaven,
To a lowly manger stall,
Jesus came and here He gave His life for all.

Redeeming love, a love that knows no limit.
Redeeming love, a love that never dies.
My soul shall sing through-out the endless ages,
With choirs exalting of this great love on high.

From a loving heavenly Father,
To a world that knew Him not,
Came a man of sorrow, Christ, the Lord.
In my wandering He found me,
Touched my life with His great love,
And this Babe has grown to be my sovereign Lord.

Redeeming love, a love that knows no limit.
Redeeming love, a love that never dies.
My soul shall sing through-out the endless ages,
With choirs exalting of this great love on high.

The Gaithers


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tolerance on December 10, 2010, 08:50:24 PM
Thank you, Father, for Brittany's safety.  We know she is damaged by all that has happened.   You know her needs and You will be with her.
Thank you for being our Father.
Glory be to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now , and ever shall be. Amen.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: 4 Donks on December 10, 2010, 09:00:35 PM
Thank you, Father, for Brittany's safety.  We know she is damaged by all that has happened.   You know her needs and You will be with her.
Thank you for being our Father.
Glory be to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now , and ever shall be. Amen.
Amen


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tolerance on December 11, 2010, 08:51:37 AM
Today I am thankful for my sons.
Dan
Greg
Eric

Also am thankful for my laptop. 

hugs
Pat


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on December 11, 2010, 06:20:19 PM
I am thankful my bathroom heater has been fixed.
I am thankful I am a child of the King.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Fanny Mae on December 11, 2010, 08:10:12 PM
I am thankful for having been in a very dark place, and have finally come out in the sunshine.  I am thankful for my husband who has been here with me for fifteen extra years, and I pray for many, many more. I am thankful for my son who is my rock. I am thankful for my faith and a God that has seen me through.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Nana29 on December 12, 2010, 10:19:46 AM
Today I am thankful that Nana's husband is comfortable and in good hands.


 ::bananadance::     YES! Today I am thankful for his continuing improvement .

I am thankful for my monkey friends. Most of all, thankful we have Jesus!


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on December 12, 2010, 12:24:33 PM
I am thankful for a wonderful sanctuary to worship without any fears and an encouraging church family.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Fanny Mae on December 12, 2010, 02:26:01 PM
I am thankful for the beautiful snow and a warm cozy home. I am thankful for the crackling fire in the fireplace, and delicious pumpkin to go with our coffee. Thank you Father.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Fanny Mae on December 12, 2010, 02:28:18 PM
OOPS! That should have been "pumpkin bread". LOL, I have visions of us sitting in front of a fire scooping out pumpkin. Eck!  Sorry for the visual.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tolerance on December 12, 2010, 09:14:13 PM
I am so grateful for the many family members and friends that braved the weather and made it to my home for a wonderful gathering.
Everyone was safe in the snow and cold.
Thank you, Father, for your Comapssions fail not; they are new every day.  Great is Thy Faithfulness.
The hugs were wonderful and the food delicious.
I am grateful for healing Grace.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on December 13, 2010, 06:10:52 PM
I am thankful the surgery on my sister Connie's furbaby went well.  I am keeping him tonight just in case there are problems.  She cried because I wasn't bringing him home.  Man, sometimes it is hard being the bad guy.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: 4 Donks on December 13, 2010, 07:01:02 PM
Today I am thankful for the invention of the heated water bucket. It may not be in the top 10 of inventions but today the donks regard it as  #1.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tolerance on December 14, 2010, 08:19:14 AM
Today I am thankful for my neighbors.
I am thankful for the good news re: Nana's K
Sister, I add my gratitude prayers for your sister's pet.
4 Donks, The donks know that YOU are number 1.
I am thankful for my friends at SM.
Father, with confidence I pray for all your children. YOU know our needs and have us all in the palm of Your hand.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tolerance on December 15, 2010, 08:26:56 AM
I am thankful for no wind chill this morning.
I am thankful for this hot cup of coffee.  I pray for those living in need.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tolerance on December 16, 2010, 09:19:31 AM
Lord, thank you for a new day and your Grace to help me live a little better than yesterday.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tolerance on December 17, 2010, 09:30:26 AM
I am thankful for glimpses of our Lord working in my life.
I am thankful for new ice cleats that work like magic!


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: 4 Donks on December 17, 2010, 10:18:13 AM
I am thankful that no one died in our ice storm. There were 100 wrecks in my county and there were injuries but no deaths. A miracle.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tolerance on December 18, 2010, 09:24:22 AM
I am thankful for a small Christmas miracle:  I thought my water heater was 'out', turned out it just was turned way down.  Must have happened when PJ  and I were playing water bottle soccer in the basement.    Such a relief.
I am thankful for gifts to wrap for our family gift exchange.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tolerance on December 19, 2010, 09:12:28 AM
I am thankful for a calm day...........with loads of football to watch.
I am thankful for Ibuprophen.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tolerance on December 20, 2010, 08:50:36 AM
Today I am grateful for PJ's quick walk this morning.
I am thankful for the glimpses of grace in my life.
Tol


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tolerance on December 21, 2010, 08:20:17 AM
I am thankful that I don't have to drive anywhere today.
I am thankful for ice cleats.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tolerance on December 22, 2010, 09:21:34 AM
Thankful that the icing predicted was not as bad as forecast.
Thankful that the presents are wrapped.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: IBE on December 22, 2010, 09:35:04 PM
I am thankful that I have a roof over my head and can cope with water leaks big time. I am thankful God, for freedoms, for the Monkey family, for still having my senior dog and cat and Meals on Wheels. I am thankful I ordered a heated mattress pad! I am thankful tomorrow has no rain and I can try to figure out what to do about the damage! Am also thankful I have 5 gallon buckets and all pots and pans.

Other than that things are honky doory ::MonkeySkate::


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tolerance on December 23, 2010, 09:53:38 AM
Glad your heated mattress pad is helpful, IBE.

I am thankful for the wonderful ways we have to stay in touch w/ family and friends in this electronic age. 
I am thankful for God's Grace for today.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: 4 Donks on December 24, 2010, 10:47:04 PM
This Christmas Eve I look around me and see my sisters doing what they love, all my animals well fed, loved and comfortable and I am content. Christmas time has been a struggle for me since Paul died during the holiday season but it is getting easier to handle and for that I an very thankful.

I am thankful for finding this site and "meeting" so many wonderful people.

May the New Year find all monkeys and their loved ones in good health.
May justice be served for all the little angels and adults that this site was created to represent.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on December 25, 2010, 11:04:08 PM
This Christmas Eve I look around me and see my sisters doing what they love, all my animals well fed, loved and comfortable and I am content. Christmas time has been a struggle for me since Paul died during the holiday season but it is getting easier to handle and for that I an very thankful.

I am thankful for finding this site and "meeting" so many wonderful people.

May the New Year find all monkeys and their loved ones in good health.
May justice be served for all the little angels and adults that this site was created to represent.

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/WEATHER/furby-halo2-1.gif)


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Fanny Mae on December 27, 2010, 09:52:34 AM
This Christmas Eve I look around me and see my sisters doing what they love, all my animals well fed, loved and comfortable and I am content. Christmas time has been a struggle for me since Paul died during the holiday season but it is getting easier to handle and for that I an very thankful.

I am thankful for finding this site and "meeting" so many wonderful people.

May the New Year find all monkeys and their loved ones in good health.
May justice be served for all the little angels and adults that this site was created to represent.

Such a sweet post. You always have such a positive attitude.  Happy New Year!  (http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab6/fannymae66/1229642o3xt6zfh5z.gif)


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: cookie on December 27, 2010, 03:49:59 PM
4Donks... ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tolerance on December 29, 2010, 11:04:58 AM
This Christmas Eve I look around me and see my sisters doing what they love, all my animals well fed, loved and comfortable and I am content. Christmas time has been a struggle for me since Paul died during the holiday season but it is getting easier to handle and for that I an very thankful.

I am thankful for finding this site and "meeting" so many wonderful people.

May the New Year find all monkeys and their loved ones in good health.
May justice be served for all the little angels and adults that this site was created to represent.

Such a sweet post. You always have such a positive attitude.  Happy New Year!  (http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab6/fannymae66/1229642o3xt6zfh5z.gif)

Yes, FM, and Cookie.
I am thankful for my new friends at SM and find 4Donks positive attitude inspiring.
I am thankful for (mostly) trouble free travel for visiting relatives and friends.
Tol


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tolerance on December 30, 2010, 08:43:50 AM
Today I am thankful for Christmas Memories.
Also for God's Grace.  I count on it.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: 4 Donks on December 30, 2010, 09:17:41 AM
Some days I'm just thankful for being. ::MonkeyDance:: Today is one of those days.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: 4 Donks on December 31, 2010, 10:23:55 AM
Looking back at this 2010

I had mostly level ground dispersed with a few valleys and some peaks. I am thankful for the valleys because without them I would never appreciate the view from the peaks.

I hope all monkeys have a future filled with level ground, shallow valleys and spectacular views from all those peaks.



Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tolerance on December 31, 2010, 10:37:36 AM
Looking back at this 2010

I had mostly level ground dispersed with a few valleys and some peaks. I am thankful for the valleys because without them I would never appreciate the view from the peaks.

I hope all monkeys have a future filled with level ground, shallow valleys and spectacular views from all those peaks.



I think I will echo your thoughts and wishes today.
I am thankful for my new friends.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tolerance on January 01, 2011, 09:17:19 AM
Thankful for chilly but dry conditions........no ice.
Thankful for very few fireworks to upset PJ last night.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Nut44x4 on January 01, 2011, 10:38:49 AM
I am thankful the holidays are over ... :cool:


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: cookie on January 01, 2011, 11:55:34 AM
I am thankful for my life...every day is a gift..


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: 4 Donks on January 02, 2011, 10:59:08 AM
Today I am thankful for heated cab tractors, chains and skidding tongs and I hope I'm the only one that has to be thankful for these. ::MonkeyCool::


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tolerance on January 02, 2011, 09:28:27 PM
SO thankful for today.
Wonderful family / friend / church group  party in Champaign to celebrate youngest's brand spankin' new Master's Degree!!
A very special day w/ lots of grandkid hugs and loving words and actions.
I am so blessed.
so very very blessed
so thankful.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Bearlyhere on January 03, 2011, 05:24:54 AM

I am thankful for this thread, it reminds me of many things to be thankful for.  I am thankful that the Monkeys have had so much to be thankful for, as have I.

I am thankful for my Lord and Savior and His Holy Family.

I am thankful for my son, my parents, grandparents, siblings, and their spouses and children.

I am thankful for progress.

I, too, am thankful the holidays are over.  They are hard for a lot of people, and this year was a doozy for many people.

I am thankful I am going to win several million dollars in the lottery this year.

I am thankful I have dreams (I should probably have put this one before the one about dreams).  

I am thankful for SM, an amazing admin named Klaas, a ::bee:: to share some goodies with  :smt106, my Sister mods who I learn from, trade hugs and ^5s with, and a sister Mod, who is my hero, is inspiring, and loving and who never fails to amaze me (and amuse me, too).

I am thankful for S. Monkeys and their experiences which give me and others hope, a place to belong, and a group of people who care about the missing, the exploited, the abused, the troubled, the sick, the lives of many others besides their own, and care about each other.

I am thankful to have known Peaches and to remember her and her lovely, lively spirit and feel her presence in the cage.

I am thankful for those who read this to the end, and I am thankful for those who did not and went quietly past.

I am thankful...



Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on January 03, 2011, 07:02:52 AM
I am thankful for love . . . to give and receive . . . and to know the joys of both.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tolerance on January 03, 2011, 08:48:39 AM
Today I am thankful for a fresh start.
Another clean slate.
I am confident and thankful that whatever is written will be through God's Grace.
I am thankful for the monkeys that post with inspiration for me.
Tol


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tolerance on January 04, 2011, 09:04:02 AM
Thankful for dry pavement even though it is very cold.
Thankful for God's Faithfulness.  His compassion is new every morning.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tolerance on January 05, 2011, 09:20:11 AM
Thankful JP is laid to rest and is in Father's loving arms.
Thankful for some movement in Zahra's murder investigation.
God bless the children.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on January 05, 2011, 10:32:47 AM
I am thankful for hot water (shower here I come), but most thankful for the living water offered by our Savior.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tolerance on January 05, 2011, 10:53:35 AM
I am thankful for hot water (shower here I come), but most thankful for the living water offered by our Savior.
Sister,
We are on the same page.  I just came here to read after my shower.
While showering I thanked Father for hot water all the while......................


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tolerance on January 06, 2011, 09:20:09 AM
Today I am thankful for my hot coffee.
I am thankful that the snow here is just flurries.
Thank you, Father, for sending your Son to wash my soul.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on January 06, 2011, 10:13:43 PM
I am thankful God permits me to stand in the gap for others.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: 4 Donks on January 07, 2011, 09:43:57 AM
Today I am thankful the doctor will allow us to bring my sister home before the storm.
I am thankful for prayers offered for her by the monkeys. ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tolerance on January 07, 2011, 10:18:58 AM
Thankful for news that 4Donks sister is coming home.
Thankful for comfort in prayer.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on January 07, 2011, 06:47:22 PM
Thankful for all the monkeys who light a candle for my sister, day after day, week after week, month after month.  It is humbling.
 ::HelloKitty::


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tolerance on January 07, 2011, 08:28:44 PM
Thankful for all the monkeys who light a candle for my sister, day after day, week after week, month after month.  It is humbling.
 ::HelloKitty::
I don't know the circumstances surrounding your sister.
I do care and lit a candle and prayed for your intentions.
Tol


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on January 08, 2011, 06:19:01 AM
Thankful for all the monkeys who light a candle for my sister, day after day, week after week, month after month.  It is humbling.
 ::HelloKitty::
I don't know the circumstances surrounding your sister.
I do care and lit a candle and prayed for your intentions.
Tol
Tol, Connie has a massive stroke July of 2009.  She was totally paralyzed when I found her about 3 days after her stroke.  I really need to write about in the thread under inspirational story . . . she works so hard to walk and talk and think.  Only 50 when it happened -- no warning signs.  Still is not talking and I keep praying.  She has a language of her own for now.
Thank you for your prayers and for lighting a candle for her.  We believe!


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tolerance on January 08, 2011, 09:56:40 AM
Oh, Sister. 
I am so sorry to read this about Connie. 
She will be in my prayers daily.
God bless her and you.
Tol


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tolerance on January 08, 2011, 10:00:38 AM
Thank you, Father, for sending Your Son to redeem me.
Thank you, Father, that even though I have often and sinfully stepped out of Your Light, Your Light is always shining brightly to show me the way home.
I realize when things seem dark it is I who have removed myself from Your Grace.   Your Grace and Compassion are faithful.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tolerance on January 09, 2011, 09:43:11 AM
Thankful and prayerful today.
Thankful Kevin is at rest and prayerful for his huge assortment of friends and family.
RIP,
Kevin.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on January 09, 2011, 01:51:03 PM
Thankful God allows me to work in His fields.  Baptize a baby this morning and 6 adults joined our church family.  All praise to you Father!


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Nana29 on January 11, 2011, 05:59:52 AM
I am thankful today that God makes His mercies new every morning!


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tolerance on January 11, 2011, 09:15:16 AM
Thankful, this morning for renewed grace to stop smoking.
Such a struggle.
such a horrible struggle.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tolerance on January 13, 2011, 01:51:57 PM
Thankful I did not buy cigarettes when picking up my script at Walgreen's.
All through God's Grace.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on February 02, 2011, 04:22:51 PM
Thankful for my monkey friends . . . and wondering where Tolerance has been and praying everything is ok.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on February 04, 2011, 09:38:40 AM
I am thankful for the rays of sun shining this morning and the light of the Son which shines all the time.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Bearlyhere on February 10, 2011, 03:57:59 PM


Thankful that whatever happened yesterday, no matter how bad, today is a fresh day and a new start.

 ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4::




Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on February 11, 2011, 08:01:57 AM
I am thankful my doggie is better after having 4 teeth pulled.
God loves all creatures.  Amen and Amen.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: cookie on February 11, 2011, 08:29:19 AM
I am thankful for the life that I have..my family, my friends..my health.
and a wonderful hubs that allows me to live the dream...xxxxx

Monkey friends rock!!

Sister..hope that doggie is feeling better...


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on February 12, 2011, 06:59:38 AM
I am thankful for the life that I have..my family, my friends..my health.
and a wonderful hubs that allows me to live the dream...xxxxx

Monkey friends rock!!

Sister..hope that doggie is feeling better...
Cookie, thank you.  Doggie is still sore, but I am thankful he is starting to chew again.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on February 14, 2011, 05:50:16 PM
I am thankful for the life that I have..my family, my friends..my health.
and a wonderful hubs that allows me to live the dream...xxxxx

Monkey friends rock!!

Sister..hope that doggie is feeling better...
Cookie, thank you.  Doggie is still sore, but I am thankful he is starting to chew again.
I am thankful for this beautiful spring-like day!  I actually opened a window.
 ::monkeydust::


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Bearlyhere on February 15, 2011, 07:18:03 AM

I am thankful for creativity--shows, artwork, music, books, theatre,....



Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on February 15, 2011, 09:58:57 AM
I am thankful a young man's lip (torn apart in war) was successfully reconstructed yesterday.  Praise God!


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on February 17, 2011, 11:35:32 AM
I am thankful to all who work in nursing homes who are caring and kind to their patients.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on February 23, 2011, 07:18:59 AM
I am thankful for all the people working so hard to save lives in New Zealand.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: MuffyBee on February 23, 2011, 11:26:49 AM
I am thankful for all the people working so hard to save lives in New Zealand.

Me too.   ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on March 10, 2011, 08:04:46 PM
I am thankful for the rain that falls from the sky nurturing our earth.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on March 22, 2011, 09:10:37 AM
I am thankful for the smell of freshly mowed grass (even if it makes me sneeze).


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on March 31, 2011, 06:25:19 PM
I am thankful for the continued progress of my sister Connie and Lord the drive you have placed within her to keep going no matter the pain.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on April 09, 2011, 07:40:59 AM
I am thankful for all the monkeys who light candles for my sister.  She really needs our prayers and I am humbled by all who pray for her every day.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: cookie on April 10, 2011, 07:53:28 PM
  ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on April 11, 2011, 06:06:30 AM
I am thankful for a peaceful morning and a nice cup of coffee.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: cookie on April 11, 2011, 09:47:31 AM
I am thankful for a peaceful morning and a nice cup of coffee.

me too Sister... ::MonkeyKiss::


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: seahorse on April 14, 2011, 06:43:31 AM
I am thankful for all the storms in life.        ::piggy::           We learn so much through adversity.
:smt055 Coffee sure does help.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: cookie on April 14, 2011, 08:24:48 AM
I am thankful for all the friends that I have here...


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: San on May 08, 2011, 05:24:25 PM
I am thankful for our troops who risked their lives to protect our country and rid this world of an evil called Osama bin Laden.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on May 08, 2011, 08:53:05 PM
I am thankful for our troops who risked their lives to protect our country and rid this world of an evil called Osama bin Laden.
Amen and Amen.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tracygirl on May 08, 2011, 09:01:46 PM
I am thankful for our troops who risked their lives to protect our country and rid this world of an evil called Osama bin Laden.

Amen!


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tracygirl on May 08, 2011, 09:05:01 PM
I am thankful that today is my 13th anniversary of being a mom, that I have my kids with me today and they are safe, healthy and strong. Everything else in life is just gravy...

Happy Mothers day to all of the monkey moms and grandma's.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on May 20, 2011, 08:28:36 AM
I am thankful for all the music God put in the songs of the birds.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Grandma2Maddie on May 23, 2011, 01:40:29 AM
I am thankful for my family, food on the table and a roof over our heads.  I am also thankful that my husband got a job after nearly 2 yrs of looking.  I am also thankful for my son in law soldier serving in Afghanistan and pray that he stays safe until her comes home in August!  It has been a long year!!!!


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on June 02, 2011, 07:35:52 AM
I am thankful for my dog who greets me every morning like I am the most important person in the whole world!
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/WEATHER/furby-halo.gif)


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: San on June 09, 2011, 06:42:11 PM
I am thankful for my dog who greets me every morning like I am the most important person in the whole world!
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/WEATHER/furby-halo.gif)


I agree.   ::dogwag::


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: MuffyBee on June 15, 2011, 09:48:34 PM
I am thankful for my dog who greets me every morning like I am the most important person in the whole world!
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/WEATHER/furby-halo.gif)


I agree.   ::dogwag::

 ::rhino::


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Tevye on June 18, 2011, 02:58:11 PM
I am thankful for so many things I don't have time to type them. The biggest one is still being here to be thankful! But, one of my biggest thanks is for the Monks, who helped me so much during the Great Cancer Debacle of Ought 9! Specially Trimmy and her morning tunes for me (all -Yes, even That's Not My Name!) are on my iPod and burned to CDs for the car. The people at work are getting so they know I'm pulling in..if ya know what I mean!  ::MonkeyWink::


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on July 05, 2011, 08:26:55 AM
I am thankful I live in the land of the free and the home of the brave.
 ::HelloKitty::


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on July 29, 2011, 09:31:50 AM
I am thankful to be sleeping in my own bed and being around my own things.  There is no place like home.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: 4 Donks on July 29, 2011, 10:36:21 AM
I am thankful that Sister is back with the monkeys. I really missed her.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Gypsy DD on July 29, 2011, 12:02:03 PM
I am thankful to be sleeping in my own bed and being around my own things.  There is no place like home.

Glad you are back home Sister..you have been missed.

 ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on July 30, 2011, 08:25:07 AM
I am thankful that Sister is back with the monkeys. I really missed her.

Thank you 4 Donks, I am so glad to be back.
 ::HelloKitty::


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on July 30, 2011, 08:25:57 AM
I am thankful to be sleeping in my own bed and being around my own things.  There is no place like home.

Glad you are back home Sister..you have been missed.

 ::MonkeyAngel::

GypsyDD, it's so good to be home.  Thank you!
 ::dogwag::


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: klaasend on July 30, 2011, 02:08:07 PM
Sister - very glad to see you back.  Hope you are on the mend and YES, there is no place like your own home!


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on August 05, 2011, 12:07:22 PM
Sister - very glad to see you back.  Hope you are on the mend and YES, there is no place like your own home!
Thank you klaas, there is no place like home with my doggie (of course).  Slow on the mending but am thankful for mending that has happened.  I can almost walk upright :>) and not bent over!
 ::dogwag::


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on August 16, 2011, 08:11:54 AM
I am thankful for the rain we had, almost 2 inches.  The farmers really needed this rain.
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/WEATHER/furby-halo.gif)



Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on August 19, 2011, 10:20:28 AM
Thank you Lord for another year.
Happy Birthday to me, yesterday I was sixty-three.
 ::piggy::


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: 4 Donks on August 19, 2011, 10:30:42 AM
Thank you Lord for another year.
Happy Birthday to me, yesterday I was sixty-three.
 ::piggy::

 ::MonkeyDance::  ::MonkeyDance::  ::MonkeyDance:: Happy Birthday !!!!!!!!


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: seahorse on September 12, 2011, 04:56:08 PM


Hello Monkey's,



What I am grateful for at SM, is how the Monkey's have taught me how to search the court dockets; it has been beneficial to me.

Before I became a SM member, I only knew how to search findagrave.com, which can be a helpful tool, sometimes. 
I knew how to search the genealogy ropes, but that goes so far in answering questions.

Thank-you to all who opened my mind through searches.

Seahorse


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on November 05, 2011, 08:54:26 AM
I am thankful for all the people here who care so much about other monkeys.
The prayers and encouraging thoughts are like manna from heaven.
 ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on November 11, 2011, 05:00:52 PM
I am thankful for the delightful palette of colors on the trees.  It makes me smile knowing God created every color we have (that must have been a fun day in creation when deciding on the blues of the skies, the greens of the earth, and all other colors which enrich our sight).


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on November 12, 2011, 11:21:26 AM
I am thankful for a good cup of coffee and a nice hot bisquit with honey.
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/WEATHER/furby-halo2-1.gif)


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: KittyMom on November 12, 2011, 11:43:41 AM
I am thankful for the delightful palette of colors on the trees.  It makes me smile knowing God created every color we have (that must have been a fun day in creation when deciding on the blues of the skies, the greens of the earth, and all other colors which enrich our sight).
I wish we had a 'Like' button!


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on November 24, 2011, 09:43:15 AM
I am thankful for the saving grace of our Lord.
 ::hanukkah2::


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on November 30, 2011, 08:06:34 AM
I am thankful that each day holds blessings coming my way.
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/WEATHER/furby-halo2-1.gif)


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on December 05, 2011, 09:21:34 AM
I am thankful for a day off so I can finish putting up my Christmas decorations.
 ::santawink::


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: MuffyBee on December 05, 2011, 10:41:33 AM
I am thankful for a day off so I can finish putting up my Christmas decorations.
 ::santawink::

I hope you have a good day and finish up with your Christmas decorations, Sister.    ::ElfMonkey::  I've got my tree and lights up now, and later this afternoon I'll start placing the ornaments. My decorations are varied and collected over the years.  Some ornaments were given to me as a gift, some my sons made, some I've bought or made myself and as I place them on the tree, so many memories come back.   ::hohohosanta::


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on December 14, 2011, 06:33:46 PM
I am thankful that Christmas is about Jesus.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on December 28, 2011, 04:15:27 PM
There are many things to be grateful "for" but, as I ripen with the seasons of life, the many reasons blend into a sacred mystery. And, most deeply, I realize that living gratefully is its own blessing.
Michael Mahoney
from gratefulness.org


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on January 02, 2012, 12:22:17 PM
I am grateful for all those who pray for my sister Connie.  May this year be the one where she can express her thoughts through her speech.  I believe in miracles.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on January 07, 2012, 10:23:46 AM
I am thankful for the sun that is shining . . . and the Son that always shines.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on February 23, 2012, 11:59:42 AM
I am thankful for this season of Lent, where I look within to have a closer relaltionship with my Lord and Savior.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on March 04, 2012, 06:32:21 AM
I am thankful for the breath in my body so I can arise from my bed and greet the new day the Lord has given me.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on March 10, 2012, 10:43:01 AM
I am thankful for MuffyBee and all she does for me and my family.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on May 08, 2012, 06:08:10 PM
I am thankful for shoes that match.  A small thing we think, but for some, it's almost impossible.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on May 15, 2012, 10:23:43 AM
I am thankful for my Mother who is a shining example of motherhood.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on May 16, 2012, 08:21:05 AM
I am thankful for the gentle rain that is falling.  Our farmers need it so much.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on June 05, 2012, 07:39:59 AM
I am thankful for the prayers of the saints.  They matter . . . they really do!
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo242/Brandi-Monkey/WEATHER/Image174.png)


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on July 16, 2012, 10:27:43 AM
I am thankful for air-conditioning and Mr. Carrier who invented it.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on November 04, 2012, 07:13:11 AM
I am thankful to have a home (the parsonage) where George can come and be safe until the little house gets fixed after the storm.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: MuffyBee on November 04, 2012, 07:44:21 PM
I am thankful to have a home (the parsonage) where George can come and be safe until the little house gets fixed after the storm.


 ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on November 21, 2012, 08:36:43 AM
I am thankful for my Mother who is a shining example of motherhood.
I a thankful for having such a precious Mother who now rests from her labors.


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on December 29, 2012, 04:00:55 PM
I am thankful for the children, all 22 of them, who made our Candlelight Christmas Eve service the best!
 :smt114


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on January 03, 2013, 09:05:11 AM
I am thankful for my family.
 ::ElfMonkey::


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on May 07, 2014, 09:11:30 AM
I am thankful for all the monkeys who are so thoughtful in sending prayers and/or positive energy to my family members and me.

 ::germanshep::


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on May 13, 2015, 11:10:57 AM
I am thankful for this beautiful day!

 ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: seahorse on May 14, 2015, 07:05:53 AM
I am thankful for this beautiful day!

 ::MonkeyHeart::


I agree, Sister!  We are thankful for you!    ::MonkeyHeart::


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on May 25, 2015, 08:55:05 AM
I am thankful for all who have fought for our liberty.

 ::MonkeyAngel::


Title: Re: What I Am Thankful For
Post by: Sister on June 29, 2015, 08:47:55 AM
I am thankful for those who consider me their "family" pastor.  I witness their joys and their sorrows.