I am thankful for the wife who says, "Hot dogs for supper!" ^>t-v
Because she is home with me, not someone else. <"{+
I am thankful for the husband who is on the sofa being a couch potato r)(i{:@r`
Because he is home with me and not out at the bars. }$
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I am thankful for the teenager who is complaining about doing dishes S/)
Because she is at home and not out on the streets. fCs\Q
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I am thankful for the taxes I pay }.w#X
Because it means I am employed.
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I am thankful for the mess to clean after a party VQ/ <09e
Because it means I have been surrounded by friends. e(4bx5<*
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I am thankful for the clothes that fit a little too snug 2>`m<&y
Because it means I have enough to eat. zww?
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I am thankful for my shadow that watches me work 1h&)I%`?
Because it means I am out in the sunshine. !~Ax
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I am thankful for a lawn to mow, windows to clean and gutters to fix zl,bMtQ
Because it means I have a home. ?BX
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I am thankful for the complaining I hear about the government l6yB_M
Because it means we have freedom of speech. #r-j.f}yx
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I am thankful for the parking spot I find at the far end of the parking lot @m }rQT
Because it means I am able to walk and I have been blessed with transportation. -aTg>Q|g&
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I am thankful for my huge heating bill `*|LI
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I am thankful for the pile of laundry and ironing zvWO4\
Because it means I have clothes to wear. G >I.
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I am thankful for weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day Y!Usce
Because it means I have been able to work. B6^w{eXN
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I am thankful for the alarm that rings early in the morning hours R4[. n@
Because it means I am alive.