Friday, April 27, 2007

thankful thursday.... on friday

but hey, it's my first. tanya started it yesterday, and i like it so thought i'd give it a go.


what am i thankful for today?

i am thankful for dear friends who, no matter how difficult their life is, take the time to have you a part of their life, and make your life all the richer.

i am thankful for fresh air, clean surroundings, and ikea.

i am thankful for a toilet that flushes *and* somehow manages to not sound like i have an imaginary roommate who's tinkling all day long!

i am thankful for a mom who i love very much, and i miss very much, and i look forward to seeing again, one day, in the great beyond......

i am thankful that there are some things that i don't understand.... like just what 'the great beyond' means, or where that phrase comes from.... and not knowing everything brings humility.

i am thankful for the slow but sure taking down of my harp from the willow tree.....

i am thankful that this life is but a vapour.... it makes all things endurable.

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7 comments:

  1. Denise8:02 p.m.

    Welcome to thankful thursday, enjoyed your post.

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  2. Jenny10:24 p.m.

    Great list!!

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  3. Crystal10:34 p.m.

    That was a great list of thankful...welcome to Thankful Thursday...
    Blessings

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  4. Nise' 6:43 p.m.

    Glad you joined in on Thankful...whatever day it is!! LOL
    Your background is beautiful.

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  5. Lynnie Ha8:52 a.m.

    oh wow, thanks x4! :D

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  6. starla9:20 a.m.

    okay, i'm going to have to get in on this thankful thursday thing! As long as I can remember what day it is .....

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  7. eph28102:48 p.m.

    I am so sorry that I missed your thankful post last week...I am way behind on blog-visits...
    To be honest with you, I have never heard "the great beyond" before.
    I LOVE Ikea...I could spend all day there just getting ideas for our home.

    Thank you for sharing and again I apologize for the delay.

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