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Mathilde's avatar

What am I grateful for today? Well, for reminding us that the word Thank you is very important and that each of us should use it more often. At the moment, this word does not exist in some people but sooner or later they will have to use it. Thanks to you. Happy thanksgiving from Paris France.

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

Hello way over there in Paris, France ~ I appreciate your support & hope you have a great day! Thanks, Mathilde, for reading my blog. xoxo

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Elise Lawson's avatar

Jan, this was awesome! You do a great job....writing is not for me, but I love to read. Thank you for sharing this from your heart. I look forward to more from you.

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

Thank you, Elise! God gave us all special gifts. Thank heavens, they're not all the same. Happy Thanksgiving! xoxo

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Angela Oliveira's avatar

I'm behind on my readings, but I'm glad I stopped by to read your post and was blessed with this reminder:

"if I thanked God for 10 simple things every night before I fell asleep, I would awake in a much happier mood the next morning."

I will do this every night from now on!

Thank you!

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

Hi Angela ~ so glad you stopped by. Let me know how the nightly gratitude goes for you. It has really helped me. xoxo

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Tricia Thornton's avatar

Love this! Such a simple concept that has magic to it! Gratitude is powerful. Thank you fir sharing!!

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

It really works for me -- if I remember. hee hee! Keep up your good work, Tricia! I love following your Thursday messages. xoxo

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Tricia Thornton's avatar

Thank you, Jan. I love your writings so same to you! Keep opening your heart as you share. ❤️

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Shari McIntyre's avatar

Jan thank you for sharing. I do go to bed and thank God for all I have. I have a list and I go down it till the end. Though at times I do fall asleep then about 2 am i realize that I didn’t finish and I start all over again LOL. Oh well I do pray and thank God on the way to work.

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

Hi, Shari -- Happy Thanksgiving! I have to admit I fall asleep sometimes too. ha ha! I try to say thank you throughout the day also -- sometimes just to make life feel better. xoxo

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Susie Stapleton's avatar

Enjoyed this. Please and thank you was a word I was taught many years ago. I have a grand 21 years old, still yes mam. Makes me feel good . Blessings to you on this Thanksgiving Day.

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

Thanks, Susie ~ Happy Thanksgiving & Blessings to you too! Oh yes, respect from the younger generation certainly feels good. I had to chuckle last night when I did a presentation for "older" Sr. Citizens. They kept telling me (this 76 yr old) how young & cute I was. Ha Ha! I guess everything is relevant. xoxo

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Lucy Bernas's avatar

I am thankful to have meet you here and I love reading your blog also I am learning to write between you and Cathey .I am out of my comfort zone it’s the beginning of my healing process . I used that word all the time with our son and grandkids if they forgot to,say please or thank you.

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

I'm so looking forward to getting to know you even better, Lucy! Keep writing! xoxo

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Kenneth Clay II's avatar

Thank you for what you do! I hope and pray that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day!

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

Thank you!!! {{Hugs}} xoxo

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Carol Happ's avatar

Thank you for your message. I am grateful to know you!

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

I'm the lucky one! Go Falcons! Love you!

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Elizabeth de Pancorvo's avatar

I loved it! Thank you is one of the most powerful words, it opens many doors. We don't celebrate Thanksgiving in Perú, however I read the emotion that THC puts into this celebration and I find it beautiful. I am grateful for life, family, health, work, friends, the good things and not so good, because all helps my growing.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Thank you for your friendship and for sharing this great blog. 🤗

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

Thanks, Elizabeth! You are one of the blessing I'm celebrating this Thanksgiving. xoxo

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Elisa Santibanez's avatar

Hello Jan thank you for your message today.Good for Thanksgiving but we don’t thank the Lord only during thanksgiving but everyday. In everything give thanks. This morning as soon as I woke up I sat down on my bed.I bowed my head and thanked Him for waking me up.I asked for strength the whole day ,strength to do my chores and cook my food.I always ask for guidance and direction.Thank you Lord for everything Amen.

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

What a wonderful practice, Elisa! I talk to the Lord all day, but definitely thank Him every night before going to sleep. xoxo

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Rita Waters's avatar

Thankful such a simple powerful word. Loved these thoughts and memories, brought back some of my own. Thank you Jan❤️🙏🏻

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

Happy Thanksgiving, Rita! xoxo

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Rita Waters's avatar

Thanks with hugs Jan!

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Debbie Bolduc's avatar

I am thankful I met you and have had the joy of communicating with you on 2022. I look forward to more light-hearted entries from you…Goddess!

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

Thanks, Debbie ~ it sure has been fun building this friendship. Happy Thanksgiving! I'm envisioning a beautiful table & dinner at your house. xoxo

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Debbie Bolduc's avatar

We got together last Sunday. Moving on to one of my favorite times of the year, December!

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Lynn Headford's avatar

Jan I love reading your blog,so I’m thanking you.My mum must have said those magic words too me many times and me too my children.We don’t celebrate Thanksgiving here in the UK but I’m sending all my love and 🙏blessings for a great thanksgiving for you and your family. We have a lot to be thankful for ❤️

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

Yes, we all do! I'm thankful for you, Lynn! Have a great day over there in the UK! xoxo

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Vicki Orians's avatar

Your engagement with an audience is “magic”! Your presentation to “Thank our parents”, Thank our grandparents”, Thank our Friends” with balloon releases was clever, engaging, and very pertinent! Thankfully, you hit a Bullseye with those of us in the audience. We are truly thankful for your sharing!

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

Thanks, Vicki! I was so glad to see your smiling face. And thanks for participating. xoxo

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Cathey Cone's avatar

Thanks for the reminder! As I was preparing my own Thanksgiving blog, it forced me to compile a list of things I'm grateful for. I should do that every day.

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

Looking forward to reading your blog, Cathey!!! When you know you need 10 things to be thankful at night, it makes you look around for them during the day. If you don't forget... ha ha! Thankful for your friendship! xoxo

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