April 15 - What I'm Thankful for Today
@just4him (310551)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
April 15, 2020 8:11pm CST
I loved it when I retired and my time was my own. Being on my own has taken on new meaning with the coronavirus pandemic. When I retired I had unlimited opportunities in front of me of what I wanted to do with my time. With the pandemic, I have zero opportunities. I'm restricted to essential needs only - groceries, gas, laundry. However, I still have a lot to be thankful for.
I'm thankful for my health. There are over 2 million cases now worldwide. Over 134,000 deaths. Over 510,000 have recovered. Is your health good?
I'm thankful for the food on my table. I'm not a hoarder. I don't have the room for anything extra. However, every time I've needed to go to the store, I was able to get what I needed from among the empty shelves.
I'm thankful for essential businesses that help with everyday life. Grocery stores, gas stations, laundromats, truck drivers, mail carriers to name a few. Without those essential businesses, life would be difficult if not impossible.
I'm thankful for the little things that often go unnoticed or taken for granted. I can still connect to the world - to you. I can watch TV, go for a walk, talk to people on the phone. Life is full of opportunities even in a restricted lifestyle.
I had a wonderful day today. I went shopping, did house chores, got my exercise, worked on Vendetta and Love's Illusions, and my notifications. Life is good.
What are you thankful for today? Thanks for reading. The image belongs to me.
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@RasmaSandra (74800)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16 Apr 20
I love those painted rocks. I am thankful for another day, staying healthy, and being able to keep on working.
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@just4him (310551)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
16 Apr 20
@RasmaSandra Thank you. I'm glad you have another healthy day and you're working.
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@happylife1 (13404)
• Karachi, Pakistan
16 Apr 20
Yes we are thankful to GOD Too for our good times
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@averygirl72 (37860)
• Philippines
16 Apr 20
I am thankful for technology that makes life less boring. I am thankful for my health and my family
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@just4him (310551)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
16 Apr 20
That's great. I'm glad you and your family are healthy. Yes, technology makes life less boring.
@JohnRoberts (109848)
• Los Angeles, California
16 Apr 20
One thing is that you have the luxury of time to pursue your books.
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@just4him (310551)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
16 Apr 20
@spiderdust I have a hard time reading. However, I can easily work on a book.
I'm sorry you have a lot of children to take you away from reading.
Books aren't a luxury they're my life.
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@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
16 Apr 20
That's a luxury I haven't been able to enjoy during this lockdown! 
There are so many kids who need my attention. At night, I just haven't had enough brain left to focus on reading.
I have listened to one audiobook though.
There are so many kids who need my attention. At night, I just haven't had enough brain left to focus on reading.
I have listened to one audiobook though.2 people like this
@amitkokiladitya (171932)
• Agra, India
16 Apr 20
Again I'm thankful for a healthy family
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@just4him (310551)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
16 Apr 20
@amitkokiladitya Thank you. I'm healthy.
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@amitkokiladitya (171932)
• Agra, India
16 Apr 20
@just4him yes.... thank you and I wish the same for you as well
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@MommyOfEli2013 (82581)
• Rupert, Idaho
16 Apr 20
That's true that the pandemic has put restrictions on us, but glad you still have a lot to be thankful for! Glad you had a good day too.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (82581)
• Rupert, Idaho
17 Apr 20
@just4him That's good that you can always find something to be thankful for
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@wolfgirl569 (97566)
• Marion, Ohio
16 Apr 20
Thankful I could stay in the house again. It is still cold here again.
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@JESSY3236 (19192)
• United States
20 Apr 20
I'm thankful that I can still see the church service on Facebook, and I'm thankful that I don't have the virus.
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@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
16 Apr 20
I am as healthy as can be, as always. 
. Which I'm very grateful for.
. Which I'm very grateful for.1 person likes this
@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
16 Apr 20
I found a diet Dr Pepper in the pantry! 
I sure did enjoy it too.
I sure did enjoy it too.1 person likes this
@mynameiskate (2571)
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16 Apr 20
I'm never as grateful for things as much as I am when those "things" are lost.
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@just4him (310551)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
16 Apr 20
I agree. We're always grateful when we find those lost items.
@just4him (310551)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
16 Apr 20
I hope you're not part of the infected. I hope you're healthy.
@Butterfingers (66585)
• India
16 Apr 20
Am not feeling 100% today but thankful to be alive
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