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Stories, Poems : "I Am Thankful" given to me by Joann447p
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From: MSN NicknameAngelbear1231  (Original Message)Sent: 12/30/2005 5:29 PM

I am Thankful :
FOR THE WIFE

WHO SAYS IT'S HOT DOGS TONIGHT,
BECAUSE SHE IS HOME WITH ME,
AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE.


FOR THE HUSBAND

WHO IS ON THE SOFA
BEING A COUCH POTATO,
BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME
AND NOT OUT AT THE BARS.


FOR THE TEENAGER

WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES
BECAUSE IT MEANS HE/SHE IS AT HOME,
NOT ON THE STREETS.

 FOR THE TAXES I PAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS
I AM EMPLOYED.

 FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE
BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS.

 FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG                                                                   BECAUSE IT MEANS
I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT.

FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK
BECAUSE IT MEANS
I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE

FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING,
WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING,
AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME.


FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING
I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT
BECAUSE IT MEANS
WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH..


FOR THE PARKING SPOT
I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT

BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING
AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION
.

FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL

BECAUSE IT MEANS
I AM WARM.


FOR T HE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH
WHO SINGS OFF KEY
BECAUSE IT MEANS
I CAN HEAR.

FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING
BECAUSE IT MEANS
I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR.

FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES
AT THE END OF THE DAY

BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN
CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD.

FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF
IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS

BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE.

AND FINALLY, FOR TOO MUCH E-MAIL
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE
FRIENDS WHO ARE THINKING OF ME.

SEND THIS TO SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT. I JUST DID.
Live well, Laugh often, & Love with all of your heart!



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From: jewelSent: 12/30/2005 7:05 PM
Thanks for sharing..... There are so many things to be thankful for is life...... jewel

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From: MSN NicknameNanny8191Sent: 12/30/2005 8:59 PM
NOW I LIKE THIS. THERE IS ALWAYS ANOTHER WAY TO LOOK AT THINGS.
    JOYCE

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From: mstrebks1Sent: 12/30/2005 9:05 PM
Even little things can be important. That was nice.  bonnie

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From: MSN NicknameIamwhatiam3113Sent: 12/30/2005 10:02 PM
 

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From: MSN NicknameabsolutelystumpedSent: 12/31/2005 12:10 AM
Joann finds the greatest things!

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From: MSN NicknameAngelbear1231Sent: 8/21/2006 5:23 AM
I love this and just wanted to bring it up again here for others to see.

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