I am thankful for the wife who says, "Hot dogs for supper!" "O``7HA}
Because she is home with me, not someone else. %0zS
I am thankful for the husband who is on the sofa being a couch potato
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Because he is home with me and not out at the bars. ;P8(Zf3wJb
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I am thankful for the teenager who is complaining about doing dishes ]);NnsG
Because she is at home and not out on the streets. >8(jW
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I am thankful for the taxes I pay {"t5\U6cKM
Because it means I am employed. \FXp*FbQ
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I am thankful for the mess to clean after a party J
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Because it means I have been surrounded by friends. H nd+l)ng
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I am thankful for the clothes that fit a little too snug h;nQxmJ9
Because it means I have enough to eat. ^N{k6>;
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I am thankful for my shadow that watches me work #2N_/J(U
Because it means I am out in the sunshine. X|' 2R^V.
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I am thankful for a lawn to mow, windows to clean and gutters to fix =+\$e1Mb*
Because it means I have a home. O+b6lg)q
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I am thankful for the complaining I hear about the government j76%UG\Ga
Because it means we have freedom of speech. K[]K53Nk
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I am thankful for the parking spot I find at the far end of the parking lot %/!+(7
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Because it means I am able to walk and I have been blessed with transportation. YXRjx.srf
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I am thankful for my huge heating bill {Zl4C;c
Because it means I am warm. tgB=vIw?3
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I am thankful for the pile of laundry and ironing P7UJ-2%Y+
Because it means I have clothes to wear. R>HY:-2
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I am thankful for weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day B:nK)"{
Because it means I have been able to work. M $uf:+F
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I am thankful for the alarm that rings early in the morning hours ST%
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Because it means I am alive.