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What I Was Thankful For This Thanksgiving

These are some of the things that I was thankful for this Thanksgiving, and everyday of my life.

Emma O'Malley
Nov 28, 2016
University of New Hampshire
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What I Was Thankful For This Thanksgiving

Everyone has different things that they are thankful for on Thanksgiving, but here are the things that I was personally thankful for this year...

1) My Family's health

I'm extremely thankful that my family and I are all in good health. We are blessed that we have this because a lot of families don't.

2) My cousin, Timmy, is cancer free

My cousin Timmy has been fighting cancer since June, but has recently entered remission. I'm so thankful that Timmy is finally free of this awful disease, and unbelievably proud of him that he fought through this.

3) My Grandfather is finally on the kidney transplant list, after a very long and stressful process

My Grandfather has been waiting to get on the transplant list for years now, but he has finally been accepted on. He has been going to dialysis for the past 5 years, which is a very draining process. But after many tests and surgeries done on him, he is on number one on the list for his hospital.

4) My amazing friends

I don't know what I'd do or where I'd be without them. They make me laugh and smile everyday, and I can't thank them enough for that.

5) The experiences I have had in life

I'm blessed to have had the opportunities to do all of the amazing things I've done in the past 18 years, like the vacations I've been on, the adventures that I've had, and the experiences that I wouldn't trade for the world.

6) My dog

No explanation needed; I love my dog.

7) All of the amazing blessings I have

I'm extremely thankful to have all of the things that I have in life. There are many people in the world who don't have the opportunities to have or do the things that I'm able to do. I'm so blessed to live the life I live, and I'm thankful for that not only on Thanksgiving, but everyday. I'm a lucky girl.

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