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What are you thankful for??

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I'm thankful for booksales. They are one of the most awesome things ever created ... except I do have to be careful at them, since I tend to buy too many for the space that I have left... :sorry:

And I'm thankful for having a summer job... and also for the fact that I will get to see my fiance (and get my ring ^_^) before September.
 
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Likewise, Hannah! I'm thankful that I've just got one more week of classes... just one more... and then finals and then it's summer! Yey ^_^ this school-year has gone on for sooo long, although each semester has seemed, individually, quite short. Go figure.

Lynne, it must have been lovely getting back in touch with an old friend! I've done that a bit lately and it is so nice to realize that they - and you - have not really changed that much. :)

I'm also thankful for the ability to reach out to others here on CF, just for chatting, or for support and encouragement. :tutu:
 
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Likewise, Hannah! I'm thankful that I've just got one more week of classes... just one more... and then finals and then it's summer! Yey ^_^ this school-year has gone on for sooo long, although each semester has seemed, individually, quite short. Go figure.

Words from an 'Elder' (notice I DID NOT say 'wise' ;))

Enjoy the 'school years'...the real worlds alot different! :D Believe it or not...That's a good thing :)

Lynne, it must have been lovely getting back in touch with an old friend! I've done that a bit lately and it is so nice to realize that they - and you - have not really changed that much. :)

Lynne & SoulWings...thanks for the reminder that getting in touch with someone I haven't for a long time not only does that person well, but also brings joy on my end.
This I must build courage up to do.

I'm also thankful for the ability to reach out to others here on CF, just for chatting, or for support and encouragement. :tutu:

As am I :)
 
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I am thankful for Hope.
It somehow always works it's way through the darkest clouds in my mind. It points out the good things that happen, and tells me the good things about myself and my future. Without Hope, there would be no Dreams; without Dreams, I would be Lost....
 
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I'm thankful for my strength, especially when it comes to battling thoughts of suicide. I've had to deal with suicidal thoughts for eleven years now, and I am just so thankful that I've never once given in and even attempted suicide. Words cannot describe how happy I am to be here today, all in one piece still. :)
 
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I'm thankful for my strength, especially when it comes to battling thoughts of suicide. I've had to deal with suicidal thoughts for eleven years now, and I am just so thankful that I've never once given in and even attempted suicide. Words cannot describe how happy I am to be here today, all in one piece still. :)


We're glad you are here today too. I am in awe of your faithfulness. Keep it up! You go girl!:hug: :hug: :thumbsup:
 
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I'm thankful for my strength, especially when it comes to battling thoughts of suicide. I've had to deal with suicidal thoughts for eleven years now, and I am just so thankful that I've never once given in and even attempted suicide. Words cannot describe how happy I am to be here today, all in one piece still. :)

God bless! I struggled with this for many years, and almost gave in once when it was the strongest.

I am so glad God pulled me out of it, and I am thankful to Him that you are here today. :groupray:


There's always hope!
Rain~
 
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I'm thankful that my Sociology teacher is letting me take the quiz today that I missed on Thursday (when I was out sick). Even if it does mean being at school at 9 AM (I usually don't have to be there until 10:30 AM), it's definitely worth it!
 
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