Today I'm thankful for...

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Neuro, ICU, travel RN, Psych.

Amidst all the venting posts, and in spirit of the holidays, I thought I would start an I'm thankful for post. Don't know if this will take off, but I thought it would be fun if each day people came and posted what they are thankful for that day. Being that it's the first, go for the month. Besides, once you get past the normal thankful for family, home, etc.. it might be fun to see what kind of creativity is used.

That said, I will start with a boring old Today I am thankful for even having a job. I may ***** and moan at times, and groan I do not want to go to work that day, but I am thankful to have that option.

Now your turn:)

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Specializes in ER.

In this season of Thanksgiving, I think this is a great idea. I can't even begin to list the things I am thankful for. They are mostly boring and personal things but here is a start.

I am thankful for my beautiful children and grandchildren. They have always given me a reason for living.

I am thankful for the family I was born into. I am thankful for parents who raised me with discipline and love but gave me confidence and wings when it was time to become an adult.

I am thankful to have been married to my soul mate who understood me like no one else could.

I am thankful for my good health and the health of my family members.

I am thankful that I have a full assurance of a Heavenly Father who loves me and that I will be re-united with my husband and other family who have gone before me.

I am thankful for a sense of humor that gets me into and out of trouble.:rolleyes:

I am thankful to have been born in America.

I am thankful to be able to work in a profession that allows me to help others and support families of those who are having medical challenges.

I am thankful to be able to drive to the grocery store 24 hours a day and purchase most anything I want.

I am thankful for a sturdy, cozy home to come home to everyday.

I am thankful for my dog, Morton, and all of the furkids who have blessed my life over the years.

I am thankful to live in a country where we can still express our opinions and make changes in our government when needed.

I am thankful for good music that soothes the soul.

I am thankful for my all wheel drive Subaru to get me where I need to go regardless of the weather.

I am thankful for my friends who are in person and those in cyberspace.

I'll stop now but that is only the beginning!:yeah:

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Specializes in Nephrology.

I'm thankful that this holiday season I am employed as a Professional Nurse. And as a new grad I happy 3 options for employment in this economy. Feeling very blessed. And thank goodness I have a dishwasher and washer/dryer. Makes life much easier. ;-)

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Specializes in ER, progressive care.

A few, in no particular order:

I am thankful for my job

I am thankful for my wonderful husband and my family and friends (even tho the latter two are over 1,000 miles away and we will not be able to see them this holiday season!)

I am thankful for my good health and the good health of my family.

I am thankful for our military and veterans (and my husband again, even though he is currently home safe with me) for everything that they do. Freedom is never free.

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Specializes in Med/Surg Tele; LTC; Corrections.

I'm thankful for my health and strength for myself and my family.

I'm thankful to God for second chances.

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Specializes in 10.

I am so thankful that :

I am able to go to work everyday and not get harassed by my superiors.

I have a beautiful niece named after me, who is so warm hearted and kind, she reminds me of my brother everyday.

I am thankful my godmother,and my parents are in good health.

I am very blessed, I am grateful for 2nd chances

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Specializes in Emergency, Trauma, Critical Care.

I am thankful that my family and I are healthy (minus the bouts of pneumonia this year).

I am thankful that we live in a beautiful area with great weather. I am thankful to be working, I am thankful my husband will more than likely start respiratory therapy school next year.

This is a great thread! I'm also thankful for cowbell.

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My husband to be, getting married on 10/16

My amazing Mom, Dad, sister and brother in law...

Having the power and the means to comfort some really sick people today.

Having a good job in this sh**ty economy!

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I am sooo thankful that I am on the "listening" side of the stethoscope

...and that you started this great thread to remind me:yeah:

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Specializes in ER, SANE, Home Health, Forensic.

I a thankful that my parents did the best they could with what they had. It may not have been much at times, but it made me the person I am today.

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Specializes in MCH,NICU,NNsy,Educ,Village Nursing.

I am thankful that while I was in darkness, He died for me.

I am thankful that one day I will be reunited with my first love, my parents, and others who I love who have gone before me.

I am thankful for another chance to love and be loved by a wonderful, loving husband who puts up with me.

I am thankful for kids and grands who keep me on my toes.

I am thankful that although I'm on the "mature" side of 50, I still get to work in places I never thought possible.

I am thankful for ice cream and Dr. Pepper. And Mexican food. And, good ole' Texas style BBQ---in New England, of all places!!!!

I am thankful for good health.

I am thankful for a warm home, plenty of food, and clothes to wear.

I am thankful for a baby's belly laugh and toothless grin.

I am thankful for this opportunity to say what I am thankful for :)

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Specializes in LTC, Hospice, Case Management.

I am thankful that you posted this. Last year I posted this same thing on facebook each and everyday in November until Thanksgiving. I did it just to go along with a friend but then found myself looking for something everyday to post. What a great way to to liven up your spirit.

Because of your post today, I have restarted this on my facebook wall and already have had 5 friends jump in to start their own list for the month. You have started a movement of thankfulness. Something we all easily forget. Thank you.

I am thankful for my wonderful family

I am thankful to not only have a job...but a job I actually like.

I am thankful for my allnurses friends that have provided years of advice, a kick in the pants now and then and lots of friendship along the way.

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