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It's likely that many of the participants of this project got to know a bit about you during these 30 days. So besides being grateful for all the aspects, experiences and people in your life that you are grateful for, please share a bit of awesomeness about yourself that you appreciate.

 

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0 #66 Keep on truckin!tbug72 02-22-2010 18:47
 
Through all of lifes ups and downs I've kept going! I push through and receive hold of the prize which lies before me. I am not a quitter!! I practice self control, patience, kindness, goodness, and gentleness. I seek for wisdom as one might for gold. I am open to forgiveness, love and humility. I am made new every day!
 
 
0 #65 My personal gratitudesuqui1122 12-07-2009 14:41
 
I feel blessed that I have discovered the entire concept of gratitude. In learning this I try to subtly share this with others at every corner, every day. In a way, I feel like this a purpose in life that I have been given. So I feel honored to have been bestowed this responsiblity. Its a small thing I can do that can hopefully be felt by those around me and then they too will pay it forward....thus impacting the collective.
 
 
+1 #64 Always tryingarborwoman 12-02-2009 22:17 Ann Arbor, MI
 
I appreciate that I try to do good things for others. It doesn't always work... sometimes my intentions are better than my actions. But I have lots of energy for trying. I think I am a grateful person... I am grateful for all that I am.
 
 
0 #63 details, detailsmcdfam5 12-02-2009 21:36 mcdfam5
 
I'm grateful that God gave me an ability to see all the details that need to be completed in a situation. I helps me to be more thoughtful and to find ways to help others. My husband calls me "the noticer" because of my ability to notice the details and hopefully respond to people's needs.
 
 
+1 #62 I too struggle with this oneDavid Kapusansky 12-02-2009 14:17 DUMC Dexter, MI
 
I don't like to raise my self up and be the center of attention. I certainly don't like publishing this info so I have delayed a few days.

God has given me many gifts and I am thankful. I can work, parent, lead, teach, be active. (It's interesting that I think of myself as pretty good at a lot of things yet not great at any one)

I am also thankful for this project. I committed to myself that I would participate each and every day. I was often late but I enjoyed the easy responses and I enjoyed the ones that I really had to think about.

I committed to all 30 days because I am a better editor than a writer. Meaning that I find it very easy to pickout the errors in the details and find it very hard to write down the whole big story.

Gratitude is a big picture feeling. It is the bottom line. If I spend huge amounts of energy to find small errors I will often miss the big overall success. I am thankful that it was really easy to find thirty places for specific thanks (and to be pushed to share them) and for the practice/habit of building a grateful heart.

God bless you Annie and the DOG gang.
DK
 
 
0 #61 I can make itSarahG 12-02-2009 09:50
 
I'm grateful that I had the ability to recognize toxicity in my life, and fling it out the window! I am stronger than I realized, I am tough, I can make it and I can help my children grow to be the people they were meant to be! And, I have found the love of my life and I'm not letting him go!
 
 
+1 #60 Half Fullskfairman 12-01-2009 20:47
 
I'm grateful for being able to see the positive in situations. I believe that a positive or negative attitude affects one whole being and experience of life. I try to see the good in all situations and in all people.
 
 
+1 #59 This one is hardAmyNB 12-01-2009 20:41
 
I sometimes get so busy that I forget my own worth. I often times can only see what my faults are and not my strengths. However, in some ways I I appreciate this about myself because it helps me always move forward and always work to be a better person.
 
 
+1 #58 Self GratitudeAnna Turnbull 12-01-2009 20:00 VA
 
I appreciate being the kind of person who does not judge others. I accept all people for who they are. I have learned how to appreciate the differences in people and have learned to to communicate with everyone I meet.
 
 
+1 #57 meginny 12-01-2009 19:50 momhill mi
 
i have a creative side that is really good with color..and design ...form...i dont know where it came from but i love it and am so gratefull that i have it..it opens doors for me...i am never quite sure that i am "good" but i get a lot of feedback from people...i am gratefull for the freedom to use my creative side at work and for the positive feedback that i get on a daily basis..i am very lucky for the discovery of this ..
 
 
+1 #56 about myselfreeree57 12-01-2009 17:56
 
I always had a bad self esteem and never thought i was good or smart enough to do anything. i wanted to ride a motorcycle and decided i should learn because i felt i was good enough. now i ride up north and everywhere. i beleive in what goes around comes around. it always works for me and i am starting to feel better about myself. i am truly a good person.
 
 
+1 #55 Being alivetcg09 12-01-2009 15:08
 
First, I am grateful to be alive. Then I am grateful for all the wonderful skills and talents that have been bestowed upon me to share and blessed by the wondeful people who have crossed my path or came into my life.

I feel that I have accomplished a lot in the time I have been here and have great plans to accomplish even more and better things. I want to leave the world a better place for my grandchildren and the next generations to come.
 
 
+3 #54 Life Experiencecakube 12-01-2009 10:31
 
I am thankful for everything I've been through in this lifetime. It's not always been easy, but it's made me who I am today. Grounded, motivated and ready to take on the world!
 
 
+2 #53 all about meChillymeg 12-01-2009 09:12
 
Things that define me are my daughter, my husband, my doggies and my friendly nature. I have lived in many places over my lifetime and am so grateful to have landed where I am today. I strive to work hard and play hard and to make sure my family is taken care of. I am a perfectionist but have learned to balance life, not everything can be perfect, that its OK to be dirty and mess up or whatever, my family still loves me and I love them. I am grateful for having two parents that have supported me and loved me and that they are still married after more than 50 years. While I did go through divorce, I am so happily married now, to someone who accepts me and everyday makes me a better person. I am glad that I had the spirit to stand up for myself and leave my previous marriage, it has made me a more loving, accepting and stronger person.
 
 
+1 #52 Being Meeld00ley 12-01-2009 08:57 California
 
I'm grateful for my big heart and my "built in" nurturing ability. I do my best - sometimes to a fault - to take care of others first. Husband, children, children's pets, my grandchild, my clients. I have a hard time saying no. I trust most everyone. One time my husband told me that my biggest character flaw was that I trust to easily - this after being burned financially by a client. I am pleased with my ability to trust because it allows me to be open with new people I meet. To chat with someone whom I don't know. To give a smile to that person who desperately needs one in their day. I am grateful for who I am - I am happy with me. I am grateful to wake up happy each day ready for a new day. Although I have many little imperfections, I recognize that these things are God's way of keeping us in check and striving to become a better person as life goes on.

I am grateful to Annie Z for her thoughtfulness in creating this wonderful project. I am grateful to my sister Kathy for participating in the project with me (1 out of 6 siblings - not too bad). I will miss the daily email (even though 1/2 of them I had to retrieve from the spam folder) from Annie and the few minutes each day or evening I spent reading the gratitude posts. There is so much good in the world - my goal is to continue being positive through all the negativity and hopefully one by one - others will feel it and join me on that bandwagon!!

Thanks Annie! (It's now December 1st - darn that spam filter!!)
 
 
+2 #51 Self GratitudeCarole 12-01-2009 07:48 Carole Ann Arbor
 
Being a tad on the more mature side of life, I am most gratitude for the many years I have lived, for my family and friends, the marvelous adventures I have endeavored upon, all of it. Yes, there were times where I wished I could dig a hole and pull it right in after, but those days passed and usually bringing with them even better times--but that is the way of life. Several years back and just recently, I had the fantastic opportunity to come upon a poem entitled "The Dash" - basically it was about a gentleman who was going to speak about a dear friend who had passed -- the begging year and the end year, but what about the years in the middle, the dash. It has been my goal to fill that dash with the most ever--and I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to do a pretty good job at it and hopefully will have several more years to continue.
 
 
+2 #50 Tough one!Tradecki 12-01-2009 06:45 Florida
 
This is a difficult one for me...as I am not good at giving myself a break - EVER! I am my worst critic. But if I step back of a second and find myself forced to say something nice about me...I have to say I am proud of my strength, even though the source is not from me. I have stayed faithful and steady in a path that has often been less than pleasant because I believe that is the way I am being directed by Him...so for my faith and perserverance I am grateful, as it is what has gotten me through this far...and will continue to carry me through.
 
 
+3 #49 PollyannaSoulsinger 12-01-2009 02:32
 
I've been called a bit of a 'Pollyanna' from time to time and that is an aspect of myself that I have come to appreciate. Some people take it as naievity but it all comes down to how you choose to view a situation. You cant change a situation but you can change how you view the situation. If someone is cranky or down instead of getting down myself I always make it my mission to get a smile out of them - I like making people happy, its as simple as that! Someone once said "can you be miserable enough to make a difference?" If you can be positive, supportive and yes, joyful, in your approach to problems I believe it can make a difference. Always look for the good in a person, always look for the blessings in a situation or the lessons you are being taught. The glass is not only half full but there is room in the glass for more! Thankyou to all of you who have put together this project and to those who have supported it. Love and blessings to you all.
 
 
+3 #48 Gratitudebowler 12-01-2009 01:01
 
I am grateful for my journey, and all the challenges, and all the love that is everywhere, waiting to be given and discovered.
 
 
+2 #47 social justice/compassiondocdocdog 12-01-2009 00:07 ceballos saldana houston/tx
 
I'm grateful that from the time I was little, I've been known to stick up for others and to have a strong sense of what is right and wrong. I'm also compassionate, able to appreciate people as people, imperfect, just like me.
 
 
+1 #46 perfectionismCreativeCarol 11-30-2009 22:07 wowmoms Ann Arbor
 
In spite of how much it can get in my way, I am grateful for my tendency towards perfectionism. It makes me who I am.
 
 
+2 #45 PerfectionAdam HZ 11-30-2009 21:24 The Zirkels Michigan
 
I am grateful for that bit of me that analyzes who I am as a person, and constantly strives to improve and better myself. I am grateful for that strive for perfection, though I know I will never get close. It's a part of me that allows for a higher self esteem, and for that I am grateful.
 
 
+4 #44 thankful for number 6mary 11-30-2009 21:14 pacifico new york
 
I am an always will be so grateful to my parents for having 9 children. I love them all so very much. But on this day, day 30 I am expesially grateful for the number 6 child. I have watched her grow the most in my family. Even though she was my little sister, I have always looked up to her. She was the brave one. the strong one I would climb in bed with during scary lightning storms. She never told me to go away (even though at 18 she did kind of give me a face like I should maybe grow up.) Point taken. She left the house and got an apartment at 18 with her friends. I stayed home till the day I married. She went to Hawaii University, all by herself not knowing anyone. I cried all night scared someone would take her. Thank God no one did. She went on to marry a wonderful guy, Ed. Well I guess I did that too, John. Then she went on to have three adorable, really kind boys. Which she so obviously adores. Then went on with college to receive a masters in family counseling. Which has brought her here to 30 days of gratitude. Which has been so wonderful to many including myself and my son Luke. She has just written and published a second book, with many more to come I am sure.She teaches, she counsels and is always researching new information so she can help people have a happier life. Your Wisdom astounds me. Your desire to want to make the lives of parents, married couples and families no matter what shape or size, better is the nicest thing anyone could want to do.It is selfless. It is truly from your heart and that is why I know for sure will always be successful. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for inspiring me to be and be better. Here's to you Number 6 My sister Annie. Love ya so so much.
 
 
+4 #43 MeNicky 11-30-2009 21:07
 
I'm grateful for my persistence to get through the promblems that I may be having. I know that I can always rely on myself to get me through the day.
 
 
+2 #42 Grateful for a Big HeartEstrellaBella 11-30-2009 20:53 metro Detroit, MI
 
I don't enjoy talking about myself and I get embarrassed when others tout my abilities, so this is difficult! If I had to pick one thing, I'd have to say I'm grateful that God gave me a big heart. I'm very empathetic toward others, and I tend to easily take on other people's pain. While some may look at that as a weakness, I view it as a positive attribute because I can identify with others' feelings. I'm grateful that I don't relish in my fortunates, rather I'm aware of how I can help others become fortunate.
 
 
+1 #41 A bit of meStargazer 11-30-2009 20:37
 
I'm grateful that I have a warm heart. I enjoy helping others, listening to my friends and family with a thoughtful ear. I'm grateful for my sense of responsibility and caring to pick up the pieces when it was needed. Perhaps I'm most grateful for having shared in this project. Although I may not have posted daily, when I did I felt a sense of thoughtfulness that was insightful as it gave me pause to feel thankful for each day I share with my wonderful family and dear friends. Thank you Annie!
 
 
+3 #40 sense of humour about lifenandre 11-30-2009 20:23
 
I'm grateful that despite the ups and downs, I'm able to keep a pretty good sense of humour about things. Even when I'm waving to the step aerobics class when everyone is facing me and I'm facing the wrong direction, I can usually laugh at the whole situation and tell myself that such embarrassment is not earth-shattering. Usually I wave at everyone and get several smiles!
 
 
+3 #39 Aaahhhh...anniez 11-30-2009 20:21 HZs Ann Arbor, Mi
 
Well I'm grateful for when my traits are assets rather than liabilities. My intensity, persistence, and pie-in-the-sky ideas don't always work out very well - but this project - oopses, lost e-mails, internet explorer problems and all - have used my talents for something good. So very grateful and happy.

Of course though - in the end my gratitude is for each and every person who made this project something to cherish. You put your honesty, heart and soul into making this site a wonderful place to visit every day. I thank myself, my husband and boys - Alex, Adam, Nicky - my parents Don & Re Zirkel AND all of you for being part of this wonderful adventure. Much mahalo - AZ
 
 
+2 #38 Alivedeserthiker 11-30-2009 20:10 Bend OR
 
I am grateful for me -- that love myself, and like myself. I am grateful for my intelligence, my ability to listen, my curiosity, my big-picture-seeing, my ability to see all sides and lots of options. I am grateful that I have learned to laugh a lot more, and to balance my life. I am grateful it matters to me to keep my health up. I am grateful that I am lovable. I am grateful I choose where I live (and I live the BEST place on th planet.) I am grateful for being alive. I am grateful for gratitude, too.
 
 
+4 #37 I like who i amedmondhz 11-30-2009 19:59 AA/Mich
 
I am grateful that I like who I am. I think I make good decisions and that I put my family first. I am grateful that when I do mess up I forgive myself. I am not good at holding a grudge and that makes moving forward so much easier. I try to see myself honestly and admit my shortcomings. I still have room to improve and knowing that doesn't upset me. I continue growing and learning and I like that about myself.

I want to thank my wife Annie for all of the work, which I witnessed first hand, that she put into this project to make it such a success. Mahalo Annie you are awesome!
 
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