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HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Today we have decided to just write down what we are thankful for, each one of us expressing ourselves. So here we go.

LisaMarie: I am thankful for Mom and Dad and for my sissy, Mallory and all of my 16 brothers. I am also thankful for my dogs.

Joseph: LisaMarie helped him and she feels he is thankful for Mrs. Paul and Mrs. Ranft, those are his teachers at school. He is thankful that he has a great sister :o) and a family that loves him.

Jeremy: I am thankful for the family we have and that we get to do a lot as a family and we celebrate together. I am thankful that I am the first one of the kids that is going to graduate from Dayton High School. I am thankful for my friends.

Jericho: Jeremy is helping Jericho and he feels that Jericho is thankful that he finally has a forever family that loves him and wanted him. Jeremy added that he really loves Jericho. He feels that Jericho is thankful for the stuffing that we are going to have today.

Jesse: I am thankful for my family and I am thankful for Mrs. Wick and Mrs. Bacon that they are willing to help me at school.

MacGyver: We are having to help the Mac attack, but we have to feel that if he is thankful to be eating a diet that is not harmful to his body and has helped him grow. He is thankful for Amanda who helps when his Mom can't be home. He is also thankful for his forever family.

Micah: Is thankful that he still has his ball at home that he can play on and enjoy. He is thankful for all the people in his life that love him and care for him and are willing to advocate for him.

Maverick: He is so tiny, not yet seven months, so my guess is that he is most thankful that we feed him and love him. :o)

Mordachi: Football.

McClain: "I am thankful for you mom." I am thankful for my toys and my family. That is all :o)

Joey: I am thankful for making good choices. Can I go outside now?

Merrill: I am thankful for all the blessings God has given me, my home, my family, my loving wife, my job, my health, good friends who are there in good times and bad. I am thankful that my Mom is still with us and that she will get to spend Christmas with us, Lord willing.

Roberta: I am so thankful that I am a child of the King. I know that He has blessed my life beyond measure. To Him I give thanks. I am also thankful for my family, all of our children who have help shape us and have made us the parents that God meant for us to be. I am so blessed to be married to the most wonderful guy in the world. Merrill and I have a marriage that has withstood the test of time, trails and tribulations. He has been right there with me as I face the many health issues of the past several years.I love him so very much. I am also so thankful for the many friends that love this family and care about us. I am really thankful for my health and for my doctor, Lee Trotter who has stuck by me through it all. He has believed in me when I did not know how to believe in myself. I just have so much to be thankful for.

Our love to each of you as we are thankful for all of you also.


Comments

Anonymous said…
I am so thankful that y'all are such a wonderful, tightknit, loving family and that I am a part of it. I praise God for giving you to me as my sissy and bro in law, and such wonderful nephews and nieces. Love you all, Tammy
4:36 PM
Aunt JoJo said…
I am so very thankful that you are doing what no one else is willing to do. I am thankful that I know you and most of your family. God Bless You and Yours.
JoAnn
11:48 AM
Anonymous said…
Awww my little Mac-dizzle really does love me!!!haha i love my little turd!!! High Five, Knuckles, and Elbows... one smooch for the right cheek, another for the left and one right on the lips!!! Love you Mac-dizzle! =)
9:57 PM
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