What Was There to be Thankful For in 2008?

A partial list in no particular order of importance...

It was a tough year, but as with all years, the most important thing is

to focus on the good amidst the hardship. The good is everlasting.

By Aleksandra Rebic



America. Law Enforcement Officers. Fire Fighters. Hospitals and their Staffs. The Folks who pick up our garbage. The folks who clean our streets. The Cable and Satellite companies who provide us with TV viewing. The Electric Company. The Gas Company. The Telephone Company. Gas Stations. Cars. Airplanes. Ernie and Bert and the rest of the Sesame Street Gang. Greyhound buses. Trains. Jobs. The U.S. Government. Laws. Diet Pepsi. The United States Military. Legitimate charity organizations. Volunteers. Hollywood. Movies. Books. Water. Libraries.The internet. Computers. Music. Walmart. Dollar Stores. MacDonald’s. Flowers. Lower Gas prices. Clouds. A Good Home. Recording technology. Colors. Good neighbors. Fathers. Running Water. Great bosses. Cameras of any kind. Special friends. Good acquaintances. Benevolent Strangers. The red, white and blue flag American flag. Grandparents. People like Mr. Rodgers. Radios. VCRs and DVD players and recorders. Video cameras. Coca-Cola. Digital Cameras. Surviving 35mm negatives and Kodachrome slides. Free Republic. Autumn Leaves. Safe Neighborhoods. Musical instruments. Bill O’Reilly. Microphones. Gemstones. Rhinestones. Pleasant and helpful co-workers. Warmth. Elvis. Lakes. Mountains. Soft Grass. Trees. Snowflakes. Husbands. Tupperware. Television. Rainbows. People who speak English. Fireworks. The Declaration of Independence. The U.S. Constitution. The Bill of Rights. Patriots. Archival Footage. Records. CDs. DVDs. Mosquito Repellent. Toilet paper. Coppertone. Butterflies. Wives. Fireflies. Crickets. Wind. Mothers. Sun. Rain. Reruns. Glitter and Sparkle. Thunderstorms. Sunsets. Sunrises. Candy.Roofs. Windows. Gifts. Highways. Farms and Farmland. Cows. Horses. Cats. Dogs. Animals. Wildlife. Conservation Societies. American National Parks. Good Dreams. State Parks. Concerts. Old Record Albums. Low Gas Prices. Libraries. Abraham Lincoln. Grocery Stores. Sales. Great Bargains. Cash. Clothing. Real Heroes. Photographs. Aunts and Uncles. Christmas. Greeting cards. Furniture. Fireplaces. Pillows. Strength of Character. Carpeting. Food. Brothers. Birds. French Silk Pie. Scarecrows. Sunscreen. Water Globes. Coffee. Chetniks. Air-Conditioning. Coupons. Travel. Schools and Universities. Churches. Signs. Meadows. Technology. Prairies. Wide Open Spaces. Refrigerators and Freezers. Chocolate. The Change of Seasons. Well behaved children. Beauty. Paper. Arts and Crafts supplies. Souvenirs. Artists. Security. The Ten Commandments. Good Teachers and Professors. Good comedians. Great Entertainers. Good customer service. General Draza Mihailovich. Wise old people. Gentleness. Authors and Writers. Historians. Choice. Liberty. The Founding Fathers. The Bible. Visionaries. Good Ethics. Fairness. Justice. Respect. Appreciation and Gratitude. Serbs. Acknowledgment. Handwritten correspondence. E-Mail. Swimming pools. Picnics. The Resurrection. Preservation. Boats. Water Parks. Classic Television. Safety. Rudolph. The Grinch. Scientists. Sisters. Charles Schultz and Peanuts. Sincere Apologies. Cooperation. The Judeo-Christian Tradition. Solitude. Good Company. Cousins. Ice Cream. Graceland. Frozen dinners. Home Cooked Meals. Grandma and Grandpa. Kept Promises. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holidays. Laughter. Tears. A good sense of humor. Bridges. Postcards. Streets. Sidewalks. Dirt paths. Chairs. Beds. The Wizard of Oz. Good actors and actresses. The Cinema. Family. Restaurants. Christmas lights. Decorations. Napkins and Paper Towels. Indoor Plumbing. Kitchens. Amazon. Microwaves. Soap. Shoes. Boots. Printers. Boxes. Walls. Doors. Desks. Bells. Hotels. Vending machines. Sleep. Understanding. Medicine. Peace. Pens and Pencils. Cooking utensils. Gloves and Mittens. Blankets. Fleece. E-Bay. Twilight. Patience. Santa Claus. Good leaders. The Christian Faith. God. His Only Son, Jesus. The Holy Spirit. Happiness. Joy. Love.

Thanksgiving November 2008 and January 2009

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