Congratulations, Wesley, that is a huge step, getting off insulin!! Counting from last Jan. I've lost about 25 this year and continue to lose. It feels good, doesn't it?

Rapaire, that is an important distinction.

i am still gratefull for the things I listed three years ago, but this year I feel an esp. gratitude for my grandson, Morgan, who just turned five. There is not a day goes by but what I give thanks for his presence in our lives. He is such a joy.

Here's my morning thanksgiving which he now does with me when he is over here:

Mother, father, god of my heart, I give thanks for all that we have, all that we give, and all that we receive. I give thanks for blessings for all of our family and all of our friends. I esp. give thanks for (insert any special petition.) I give thanks for this or something better, for the highest good of all concerned. So mote it be!