Thursday, January 24, 2008

Thankful Thursday

Good morning my friends

I'm glad you stopped by. As many of you know I have decided to make every Thursday "Thankful Thursday" so this morning I was trying to decide which of the many many things I am thankful for that I should write about today. The thing I am thankful for is such a simple thing that I take for granted every day:

I AM THANKFUL I CAN SEE.

I can see the beautiful smiles on my grandchildren's faces, sunsets and sunrises, wonderful colors everywhere, the beauty of nature. Because I can see, I can drive a car, go to the movies, watch TV, ( not sure if it's worth being thankful for) make a quilt, read a magazine, have fun decorating my home, give a smile to someone who looks sad, and see my husband's smiling face, no matter how stressful his day has been, as he comes home each night...

This is such a small list. I could fill the page, but you would probably stop reading long before I finish! If you have a blog, why not make your Thursday a thankful one too. Together we could spread thankfulness all around the globe.

What are you thankful for today? I'd love to know!
Rhondi xo

23 comments:

  1. You are so right. The gift of sight......even if it's through high powered lenses....is such a great gift to be Thankful for. I love your "Thankful Thursdays".

    ((hugs)) Rosie

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  2. Rhondi, I am thankful for a roof over my head in this rainy weather..food in my cabinets..my flannel sheets.

    Michelle :)

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  3. A lovely post Rhondi, nice to meet someone who can appreciate the smaller things in life, life is sometimes so easy to take for granted, your post today makes us realise how much a smile can make a difference to someones day, funny we (hubby and I) were just talking about that before I opened your page, yes eyesight is so precious, and for today it let me read your blog, that has made my day!....thanks for sharing your thoughts with us, from a hormonly emotional , for today anyway, woman...tomorrow I shall be all in a different frame of mind, hopefuly!...bloomin menopause!!!!
    love from Kathx...

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  4. My job -- as tired as it makes me, and the hours it takes away from my family, my home and my quilting--it will put my kids through college and support my quilting habits... and life will get easier..and spring time is around the corner---it's 11 below zero right now....

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  5. I am thankful for my hands and creativity. I think it is a wonderful thing to be able to create or do something with your hands. Whether it is for us or as a gift for another, creating gives me joy!

    Happy Thursday dear Rhondi!

    Hugs ~
    Heidi

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  6. Thank you for reminding us to be thankful of something easily taken for granted, but would be so sorely missed if lost!

    Check mirror post again if you like. I accidentally published it this morning before I was finished.

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  7. Today I'm thankful to be seeing your lovely blog. I love the blue & white.

    We all need to step back & realise all the wonders we are blessed with & be so thankful for things we take for granted.
    Hugs, DebraK

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  8. Hi Rhondi, I am so thankful that my husband is so good to me, could not cope without him lately.
    Guy is doing well, I still worry.
    He is now weaned off the bottle, thankfully! he has his milk feeds every 4-5 hours now, maybe the odd small one in-between - he has taken well to solids, very watery though. He is not as fat as his brother and sister. They are doing well now, so 3 pups out of 7! we hope.
    I am going to try an do a post tomorrow.
    Hugs,
    Carol xx

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  9. I love this idea Rhondi and from now on I will be doing thankful Thursdays on my blog too :-}. I've linked your blog on my post today. I love your idea of spreading thankfulness around the globe!

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  10. Hi Rhondi, thank you for your message of support for Diane and Andrea. We knew we could count on you Rhondi :) We are thankful for so many things but today we are especially thankful for our blogging friends support for Diane and Andrea. Jenn and Jacqui

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  11. Rhondi, I like "Thankful Thursday" idea too. :-)
    My Thanksful Thursday is this Friday is no school day for my son, so I can sleep a little bit longer!
    P.S. You are so lucky to take Gwen & Freddy's class! :-)

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  12. Hi Rhondi,
    I am thankful that tonight I had a lovely dinner with my husband,daughter and my son inlaw.
    I am also thankful to know lovely bloggers like yourself.
    Rosemary

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  13. How beautiful to have such a wonderful attitude of gratitude........
    We are all to blessed to be stressed.
    Love Jeanne ^j^

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  14. Hi Rhondi, what a beautiful post, it's good to remind oneself now and again. I how your kitchen is coming along, your blue china looks great against that lime green.
    take care
    Lucy x

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  15. Hi Rhondi,
    I just wanted to say thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment!
    I love your studio! I'm sure you spend a lot of time there - it is a great space!

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  16. Thanks for the kind comments Rhondi, and apologies for the mistake in spelling of your link, have changed it now..
    Kath x

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  17. Hi Rhondi...what a great idea! I am thankful for life and God's amazing grace...

    Blessed are those who give without remembering... and blessed are those who take without forgetting... (Bernard Meltzer)

    Have a happy friday, my friend!

    Cielo

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  18. What a lovely idea Rhondi. We all need to be reminded of what we're thankful for. The first thought that came to mind was being thankful for my health.

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  19. I love reading your Thankful Thursday posts. We have so much to be thankful for!
    Thanks so much for visiting me and entering my blog GIVE AWAY!

    xo Lidy

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  20. Hi again Rhondi,
    You asked what magazines I subscribe to....
    Country Living
    Country Home
    Cottage Living,
    Romantic Homes
    Mary Englebreit Home Companion
    This Old House Magazine
    Southern Lady
    Country Gardens
    Victoria
    Bon Appetite

    And then I pick up alot of the British Decorating magazines when I go to Barnes and Noble.
    Hugs,
    Penny

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  21. Hi, Thankful Thursday - what a lovely idea! A gentle reminder to be grateful for the what we have is always welcome.

    Manuela

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  22. I too am thankful for the gift of sight. To be able to see all the people we love,to read,to see the flowers in the spring,the beautiful colors of the leaves in the fall, the white snowflakes as they fall. I to could go on and on. Thank -you for this inspiring post...Blessings

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  23. I agree, I am thankful for that I have sight! Your workspace is wonderful! Very organized. I am enjoying reading your blog. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment on mine!

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Hi
Thanks so very much for taking the time to leave a comment. I always read every one. I am glad you stopped by for a visit. Hope you'll come again!
Rhondi