Inspired by Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop, here is my Thankful Thursday post today:

I am Thankful For:

I live in a country where I’m free to be

a doctor, teacher, or Stay at Home Mommy.

With people who are willing to fight for our rights,

 I am able to safely sleep in my bed each night.

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A safe home for my family to live and play

Food for us to eat every day

2 Healthy children for me to love,

Miracles from God sent from Heaven above.

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At four, there’s my daughter

who fills our home with joy and laughter,

Energetic, creative, funny, and smart,

My little girl, I love you with all my heart.

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My son, who this year turned 2,

hair of blonde and eyes of blue.

Growing bigger every day,

I love hearing funny things you say.

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8 years this December brought us our dog;

She’s furry, and sweet and a bed hog.

Patient and kind with our kids,

I think she’s the best dog there is.

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Last, but not least, my angel from years ago,

My husband, my friend, who loves me, I know.

He works hard each day for his family,

and comes home to his kids, the dog, and me.

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What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?

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The other day when I was on Facebook, I received an event request for Red Fridays.  I thought maybe it had to do with women’s heart disease or something.  Curious as to what it was, I clicked on the invitation.

I was immediately hooked on the idea.   Put simply, the event is geared to show support for our military troops by wearing red on Fridays.  To me it doesn’t matter what politics you might follow, it is important to support our troops.  These are the people who have volunteered to defend our country, to protect us.  They often put their lives on the line to do this.  When I researched Red Fridays a little further I stumbled upon this compelling quote, “Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I.  One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.” (http://www.redshirtfridays.org/)  I can’t think of an easier way to show your support, and thanks, for such an act than by just wearing red on Fridays.

One other note-worthy site I found when researching Red Fridays was the USDA Military Families site.  If you are looking for other ways to say thank you to our troops, this site may offer you some simple and much appreciated ideas.  I am thinking that my kids and I are going to send cards through The Operation PAL that is mentioned on the USDA Military Families home page.  What a great opportunity to help my children understand what military men and women do for our country and allow them a chance to show their gratitude.  This is especially important to me because of the number of friends I’ve had in the military, including one who was deployed a couple years ago and may be deployed again soon.

So for today’s Thankful Thursday post I am thankful to all of the military men and women who have chosen to defend our country.  If that includes any of my fine readers, or your family members,  thank you for the many sacrifices you have made on the behalf of our country.

Will you join me in wearing red tomorrow to show your support and gratitude?

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