I'm Thankful for Deodorant...and 74 Other Things
Three lists to help us all be more thankful this season
25 things for which I might be thankful
My family and loved ones
Good friends
My home and safety
Clean water to drink
My job and opportunities to provide for my family
Food to eat…even healthy food, should I so choose
Good sleep and opportunity for rest
My education and opportunities to learn
I don’t have pets, but I know many who are thankful for theirs.
Four seasons
Weekends!
Good and semi-reliable transportation
Weekends
Fresh air to breathe.
Technology to enjoy
Good books to read
Art and music to enjoy
Teachers and mentors who care
Healthcare
Beautiful colors all around us
The opportunity to give gifts
The opportunity to receive gifts
The opportunity to worship God
The opportunity to love and be loved
God’s good grace in my life
25 more things for which I might be thankful
Indoor plumbing — yes! (Especially in the winter!)
Fuzzy socks — warm feet are NOT overrated!
Half-price drinks on the Sonic app.
Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and __________.
Waking up before my alarm
Deodorant — yes, please!
Toilet paper. Sure, but I’d also add a bidet to this list. Someday, perhaps.
Wifi — can you even remember NOT having wifi in your home?
Food delivery services…maybe?
Duct tape. Enough said.
Good hair days — Ooohhh…I’m lookin’ good today!
People who, by their own actions, remind me that everybody messes up once in a while.
GPS — I was good with maps…but not having to fold up maps when finished with them is truly a blessing!
The ability to Google any question. It’s crazy when you think about it
The five-second rule…I’d never eat without this rule.
Bacon. Yep.
Fortune cookies with perfectly timed fortunes.
Cat videos. If this is you…bless your heart…
Chapstick…feels so good…
Clothes fresh out of the dryer. Ahhhhhh……
Inside jokes. One of the great joys of life.
Auto-save — yes! And also CTRL-Z
Spellcheck — watch out for autocorrect, though.
Naturally missing every crack in the pavement — don’t wanna break your mother’s back.
Getting everyone to smile in the family photo simultaneously—has this ever happened?
25 Things To Be Thankful For Thanksgiving
Time with family and friends
A good meal… don’t overdo it.
A comfortable couch or chair (after you overate, see #2)
Gratitude notes given and received
The freedoms we enjoy.
The smell of freshly baked cookies
Unconditional love — we all need it.
Uncontrollable laughter — we all want it.
Your favorite Thanksgiving side dish — mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce?
Teachers who don’t give homework on Thanksgiving break
Cake…cookies…pie…yes, yes, yes!
Road trips with people you like.
Hot Showers and warm beds
Finally getting to wear your favorite sweater — don’t let anyone tell you no!
Falling asleep by the fire.
Seeing old friends
Learning from unique cultures or traditions
Good neighbors and people ready to lend a helping hand
Old photographs and sharing old memories
Spending time with grandparents
Sit-down dinners with conversation and laughter
A nice cup of hot chocolate or peppermint mocha
Fun (and silly?) family traditions
Mutual respect, admiration, and love
Not being the turkey. :-)