2008 is Over. Do You Have Things You Are Thankful For

everything. i am thankful for my family who have been very supportive, my friends who are there when i needed them, my new job, my new bosses, and all those experiences that i gained.

It is so great that I just came across this discussion because I was sitting here writing down my accomplishments for 2008. I'm happy to say that my list contains about tweleve things. I'm very happy and I will go into 09 with a new attitude knowing that there is so much more than I can accomplish. Just happy to know that my living is not in vain. YES!!!!

Of course, everything but mainly health along with a walk with Jesus and the family is healthy and well. I am thankful for all things and no matter how small. They are all important and I am thankful to God and happy that prayers are being answered and good things are happening.

I just want to say that I have loved this year. It has been a good year, and I cannot imagine one thing that I regret this year. I have the love of my friends and family... what else could I ask for. Sure there may have been some things missing, or some disappointments along the way... but over all it was a very good year and I am very thankful for it.

In 2008 we welcomed not one but TWO brand new granddaughters into the world...my daughter's third child and my stepson's second. This was my daughter's first daughter and my stepson's first daughter, too, so the entire pregnancies were very exciting. We also didn't lose anyone this year...so far...which my husband's family hasn't been able to say for about five years now. And, finally, I'm thankful that my husband's brother had a successful laryngectomy, which was able to get all of the cancer that would have killed him otherwise.

Every year is a great year for me, no matter what has happened (good or bad) because I am still here alive and well. For that alone, I am grateful for. More specifically though, even though this year has been a little rough, with the death of a friend, I am happy that I have graduated from the University of Florida, not only on time, but a year early, and I have also been accepted into the Masters program there, which I am very thankful for. I have also gotten a job within my field and I ended the semester on a great note. I've also had time to travel a few places to get away from stresses and I have gotten a chance to hang out with family and old friends.

I am thankful to have a supportive and caring husband, friends I have online and offline. This year isn't really good financially, but I have seen and heard many truths unveiled and that's the positive side about it. I do have my worries about money but lately it's gotten lesser. I don't put much value on money anymore aside from means to pay bills and buy what we need. I have no problem giving up worldly belongings if necessary to survive. I am not looking for revenge of what happened in the past anymore, something or someone more powerful has taken care of it. I still need to work on achieving inner peace. There is still pain left I still have a long road to go. but at least I know I am on the right path. I hope for brighter year ahead for everyone.

I am thankful that I still have the same job that I have had for the last 13 years. Especially when so many have lost their jobs this past year. I try to find something daily to be thankful. No matter how big or small. Even though I wrecked my car in November and still haven't found one to replace it. I've had blessings of transportation to and from work and to church by coworkers and members of the church. God told me the day after I wrecked the car, to slow down (in life) and be thanful in everything.

I'm thankful to have met some nice people like Ivy. I'm glad that the community choice act (a piece of legislation I have worked on since I was 19) seems to have a good future. Barack Obama says he'll pass it, and I'm like, "Hallelujah". I'm glad for all the people doing social justice work in the world on both issues I work on and don't work on. I'm glad for my friends and family.

Hello KrauseHome!

Yeah, 2008 is practically over.

Even if there are things that have not really turned out to be how I expected, there are a lot of things that I am definitely thankful for. I thank God that despite employment problems around the world, I am employed. I thank God that overall, I am healthy. Same thing is true for all the people I love. There have been times when I have been through some bumpy rides but I was able to manage. I also thank God for helping me in all the major decisions I had to make in 2008.