I am thankful:
1. to be a citizen of Canada where I have freedom and many opportunities as well as a comfortable standard of living
2. for my parents who have supported me through two post-secondary degrees and through times of illness and depression
3. for my sisters and brother who are all amazing people and add joy to my life
4. for my excellent liberal arts education and subsequent nursing diploma
5. for the joy that chocolate brings to my life
6. for the beauty of the natural world
7. for friendships both those that have endured and ones that are in the past
8. for wonderful books that have transported me to fictional worlds and enlarged my horizons
9. for the incredible patience of God and his mercy
10. for the ability to dream and envision the future
11. for romantic comedies even if I am the only one who really enjoys them in my family
12. for my friend Michelle who is God's gift to me
13. for opportunities to work in health care and the possibility of finding my niche
14. for physical health and strength, even if I am unable to do a chin-up or run a mile
15. for improved mental health
16. for my church family and pastor
17. for my Dutch-Canadian heritage
18. for the opportunity to know all of my grandparents and the ninety years my Oma has lived
19. for the enjoyment that writing brings me
20. for my academic ability and achievements
21. for the joy of baking and eating my decadent creations
22. for second chances and new opportunities
23. for times of laughter and hilarity
24. for the gift that God gave to the world in sending his Son and the eternal life he brings
25. for my nephews and niece who I will get to see again this summer
26. for the gift of singleness
27. for the journey through darkness that has shaped me a person and made me aware of the light
28. for the joys of being a woman including the capacity to nurture new life
29. for my car which is still drivable and only a little dented
30. for over thirty years of life
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