Thankful

Happy Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving Proclamation

2009 US Presidential Thanksgiving Proclamation

THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary

Thanksgiving Day, 2009
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation



What began as a harvest celebration between European settlers and indigenous communities nearly four centuries ago has become our cherished tradition of Thanksgiving. This day's roots are intertwined with those of our Nation, and its history traces the American narrative.

Today, we recall President George Washington, who proclaimed our first national day of public thanksgiving to be observed "by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God," and President Abraham Lincoln, who established our annual Thanksgiving Day to help mend a fractured Nation in the midst of civil war. We also recognize the contributions of Native Americans, who helped the early colonists survive their first harsh winter and continue to strengthen our Nation. From our earliest days of independence, and in times of tragedy and triumph, Americans have come together to celebrate Thanksgiving.

As Americans, we hail from every part of the world. While we observe traditions from every culture, Thanksgiving Day is a unique national tradition we all share. Its spirit binds us together as one people, each of us thankful for our common blessings.

As we gather once again among loved ones, let us also reach out to our neighbors and fellow citizens in need of a helping hand. This is a time for us to renew our bonds with one another, and we can fulfill that commitment by serving our communities and our Nation throughout the year. In doing so, we pay tribute to our country's men and women in uniform who set an example of service that inspires us all. Let us be guided by the legacy of those who have fought for the freedoms for which we give thanks, and be worthy heirs to the noble tradition of goodwill shown on this day.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Thursday, November 26, 2009, as a National Day of Thanksgiving. I encourage all the people of the United States to come together, whether in our homes, places of worship, community centers, or any place where family, friends and neighbors may gather, with gratitude for all we have received in the past year; to express appreciation to those whose lives enrich our own; and to share our bounty with others.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.



Barack Obama
President of the United States of America

Thankful vintage

Here are a few Thanksgiving Vintage images for you to enjoy!... Right click and save if you so choose... and make some sort of creation....

Some of them crack me up... Lets go for a ride on the turkey we're going to eat for dinner! Or ... come on turkey.... come listen to my music and take a bite of fresh corn, I want to fatten you up for dinner! or the ones where the poor kids look scared to death of the turkey!









EnJOY!

Thanksgiving

May your stuffing be tasty

May your turkey be plump,

May your potatoes and gravy

Have never a lump.

May your yams be delicious

And your pies take the prize,

And may your Thanksgiving dinner

Stay off of your thighs!

Have a fabulous day and enjoy your family!

Thankful

This is the month of being Thankful! I personally am thankful for so many things I can't possible list them all. Today I am thankful for people that inspire me.

Turn off the music at the bottom of my blog and watch these fabulous video's. They are well worth your time and very inspiring! You better grab a box of Kleenex, too!





Enjoy!

Happy Thanksgiving

– THANKSGIVING BLESSING –“May your stuffing be tasty; May your turkey plump; May your potatoes and gravy have nary a lump.May your yams be delicious and your pies take the prize; and may your Thanksgiving dinner stay off of your thighs!”(Anonymous)

Family

I am Thankful for my in-laws. They all live in Minnesota which seems like it's across the universe! We only see them every couple of years which is really hard for Wilt; especially this time of the year.

Bill and Mickie (Wilt's parents)



Brenda and Kris (Wilt's sisters)



More family and his parents house. They live on Webb Lake. Wouldn't it be nice just to walk to the dock and hop in the boat and go fishing???? It's beautiful there!!

More Thankful's

I am Thankful for awesome parents that raised me right. They made me work hard! They taught me values and most of all taught me the meaning of Love!

This is my parents with my brother and I.


I am Thankful for my siblings. I wish we had more time to "hang out"




I am Thankful for extended family! I love all of my cousins and Uncles and Aunts. Many are no longer living but I have many fond memories of them!!

This is Cousins from my Moms Side (I'm the white haired in front)



This is my dads family. All of his siblings and Mother. My dad is the youngest.

My Dad is no longer alive. I miss him very much! My Mom will be flying into town Thursday Morning! I value the time I have with Her!

Who AM I?

I am thankful for a God that loves and accepts me for who I am.


Turn off the music to the right to listen to the video



Who am I, that the Lord of all the earth
Would care to know my name
Would care to feel my hurt
Who am I, that the Bright and Morning Star
Would choose to light the way
For my ever wandering heart

Not because of who I am
But because of what You've done
Not because of what I've done
But because of who You are

I am a flower quickly fading
Here today and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean
A vapor in the wind
Still You hear me when I'm calling
Lord, You catch me when I'm falling
And You've told me who I am
I am Yours, I am Yours

Who Am I, that the eyes that see my sin
Would look on me with love, and watch me rise again
Who Am I, that the voice that calmed the sea
Would call out through the rain
And calm the storm in me

Not because of who I am
But because of what You've done
Not because of what I've done
But because of who You are

I am a flower quickly fading
Here today and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean
A vapor in the wind
Still You hear me when I'm calling
Lord, You catch me when I'm falling
And You've told me who I am
I am Yours, I am Yours

Not because of who I am
But because of what You've done
Not because of what I've done
But because of who You are

I am a flower quickly fading
Here today and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean
A vapor in the wind
Still You hear me when I'm calling
Lord, You catch me when I'm falling
And You've told me who I am
I am Yours, I am Yours

I am Yours
I am Yours
Whom shall I fear
Whom shall I fear
'Cause I am Yours
I am Yours

Creativity

I am Thankful that God gave me creativity and talent.
I love to Stamp, Scrap and Tolepaint.



This card was made using CTMH stamp - No Greater Love - A1097, Everlasting B&T paper - X7085B, Bamboo, Cranberry and Ponderosa Pine CS.



Folded showing front view tied with a ribbon.


Open showing front view - Pockets with solid cardstock tags inside.



Open showing back view.


This accordian album was made using CTMH True Fit Folio's - X1404 (12x12 file folder)
I used Cocoa Cafe Paper. CTMH Cranberry, Sweet Leaf and Bamboo CS.
I still need to embellish it. I haven't quite figured out a theme yet.

Being Thankful

I am thankful for my family! I love all of them very much!!



My husband Wilt - He does so much for me. We have alot of fun adventures together.



My Son Eric and his Fiance' Jennifer. (Carters Parents)



My daughter Janelle



My daughter Ashley



My Grandson Carter



And I can't forget the spoiled rotten Tanner