Sunday, November 20, 2011

Giving Thanks

"Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses." ~Alphonse Karr


"Let us rise up and be thankful; for if we didn't learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn't learn a little, at least we didn't get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn't die; so let us all be thankful." ~Buddha


"A woman has got to love a bad man once or twice in her life, to be thankful for a good one." ~Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings


"So often we dwell on the things that seem impossible rather than on the things that are possible.  So often we are depressed by what remains to be done and forget to be thankful for all that has been done." ~Marian Wright Edelman


"The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest." ~William Blake 


We are thankful for our loving family, good health, safety, shelter, happiness, perseverance... and YOU!  We wish you a peaceful holiday and a delicious Thanksgiving dinner. ♥
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33 comments:

  1. NanaDianaNovember 20, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    What a beautiful post- Happy Thanksgiving to you and your beautiful family, too! xo Diana

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  2. MelissaNovember 20, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    That was lovely...thank you! Happy Thanksgiving!

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  3. C'est moi ClaudetteNovember 20, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    AMEN...
    xoxoxoxox

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  4. andrea@townandprairieNovember 20, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Happy Thanksgiving to you as well! We all have a lot to be thankful for this year. andrea@townandprairie

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  5. karen - Simply InspiredNovember 20, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    yes... so thankful for so much... and thankful for you!
    -xok.

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  6. UnknownNovember 20, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Life is good and I'm so happy my life is filled with wonderful kindred friends. I am so Thankful!

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  7. UnknownNovember 20, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Yes...every moment of every day is a blessing.
    Have a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration this week (we had ours here in Canada in October).

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  8. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonNovember 20, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    I love all of these quotes. Some made me smile while others brought a tenderness to my heart. Thanks for sharing! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday too!

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  9. TARYTERRENovember 20, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Enjoyed these. All were very insightful. Have a HAPPY THANKSGIVING. Take care.

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  10. Draffin BearsNovember 20, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
    Such a lovely post and enjoyed all the quotes.
    We really do have so much to be thankful for.

    Have a wonderful week
    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  11. Barefoot in Blue JeansNovember 20, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    So thankful for your positive and beautiful post. Happy Thansgiving to you and your famiily.

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  12. Susie SwansonNovember 20, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Beautiful post. Thank God for every day and every blessing.. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours...Susie

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  13. AnonymousNovember 20, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    What a beautiful post! We all do need to be more thankful as we are so blessed!
    Thanks for popping in to see me and have a blessed Thanksgiving.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  14. ShineNovember 20, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Beautiful post....Love all the photos....Anxiously awaiting Thanksgiving Day...One of our most favorite holidays:) Blessings~~Shine

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  15. LoriNovember 20, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    These pictures and quotes are all amazing, love them and those turkeys are even cute! :)
    Thanks again for the kind comment ~ have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

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  16. DaniellaNovember 21, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Thanks for that inspiration!!
    Happy Thanksgiving to all of you too!!!
    xxDaniella

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  17. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Greetings From Southern California

    The Alphonse Karr quote is great! I pray that you and your family have a blessed Thanksgiving.

    Take care and have a nice day :-)

    Thanks for your recent visit to My Blog

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  18. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentNovember 21, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    I love your last photo, the branches laden with flowers are beautiful.
    Thank you for visiting my little corner and leaving a comment. I do not have any red roses in my garden, most of the roses I photograph are around the neighbourhood or next door in "Wonderland".

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  19. Junk FairyNovember 21, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Your photos are so relaxing and beautiful. Thanks for stopping by my blog & leaving your sweet comments.
    Have a Blessed Thanksgiving!

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  20. My Beautiful WorldNovember 22, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    What a beautiful post, I'm new to your blog and now following if you get a spare minute come for a visit and follow if you like so nice to find new friends. Love your photos you have some amazing shots here. Hope you have a wonderful day.

    always wendy

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  21. BeckyNovember 22, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Goodmorning Sheri!Lots of blessing and hugs to you and Jess and Nel for a lovely Thanksgiving my friend.HUGS!

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  22. AnonymousNovember 22, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Oh how sweet it is!!! Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
    Jackie

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  23. AnonymousNovember 22, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    i like your articles thanks for the sharing it...

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  24. dayseaseNovember 23, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    Oh! Just had a surprise from a friend... a cake dropped off at my door, and then came to find these lovely reminding quotes, too. The Lord and YOU have made my morning so pleasant and blessed. Thank you.

    P.S.The Alphonse Karr and Marian Wright Edelman
    quotes are JUST what I needed! Lovely, oh so lovely. Along with the quote at the top of your right-hand column by Flavia Weedn. So glad I stopped by this morning... What a breath of fresh air. sigh... :-)

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  25. dayseaseNovember 23, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    I am now doing a post on some of the quotes you mentioned. Thanks for the inspiration... at least the opportunity to offer a soul vent. :-)

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  26. Heart n SoulNovember 23, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving your lovely comment. So nice to meet you all and find your lovely blog :)

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  27. romance-of-rosesNovember 23, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Thank you for a beautiful post. Happy Thanksgiving to you and all your family. Hugs...Lu

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  28. UnknownNovember 23, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Thank you for those quotes. Some of them gave me chills!
    Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
    Thanks for your comment. I am doing good. I have the diabetes under control. I am grateful.
    I keep praying and i take this tribulation has a learning experience.
    Hugs
    Isabelle

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  29. UnknownNovember 23, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Great Post! I love all the awesome quotes. :)

    I hope you ladies have a wonderful Thanksgiving! :)

    ~Liz

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  30. Celestina MarieNovember 24, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Hi Sheri, Love all these quotes you share. They really give one pause as we all have so much to be thankful for.
    Just wanted to stop by and wish you a very blessed and Happy Thanksgiving.
    Big hugs come your way sweet friend.
    XO Celestina Marie

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  31. Eclectically VintageNovember 26, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Hi Sheri,
    Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my Marshmallow Wreath! Love all your beautiful photography (especially the black & white).
    Kelly

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  32. KaipiroskaNovember 28, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    beautiful photos and thank you very much for visiting my blog. Keep on visiting ;)

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  33. georgia ~ gi giNovember 28, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Hope you gals had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
    What a great post! A thankful heart is a happy heart!
    Much love
    gi gi

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