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Because she is home with me, not someone else. J`Q>3] wL
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Because he is home with me and not out at the bars. 9yu\ Ot
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I am thankful for the teenager who is complaining about doing dishes sfH_5
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I am thankful for the taxes I pay Oamg]ST
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Because it means I have been surrounded by friends. Z3e| UAif
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I am thankful for the clothes that fit a little too snug Rr$-tYy6
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Because it means I am out in the sunshine. u]wZQl#-
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I am thankful for a lawn to mow, windows to clean and gutters to fix H H)!_(SA
Because it means I have a home. nUr5Qn?
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I am thankful for the complaining I hear about the government Ufj `euY
Because it means we have freedom of speech. CZe ]kXNv
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I am thankful for the parking spot I find at the far end of the parking lot .~db4d]
Because it means I am able to walk and I have been blessed with transportation. 1# g2A0U,
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I am thankful for my huge heating bill L< S9
Because it means I am warm. *-WpZGh
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I am thankful for the pile of laundry and ironing }v;V=%N+v
Because it means I have clothes to wear. g9pZ\$J&
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I am thankful for weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day y f)%%&
Because it means I have been able to work. mM~qBrwL
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I am thankful for the alarm that rings early in the morning hours Mexk~ z A^
Because it means I am alive.
