We asked what readers were most thankful this year.

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Here is a sample of the responses we received.


“I am most thankful for coming to the U.S. 61 years ago, fleeing from communism in Cuba. God bless the U.S.A.” – Maria E. Salvador-Stein

“Thanksgiving is my most favorite time of year because it truly is a time of reflection and giving Thanks for ALL of our blessings and sharing with those we love! Have a Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving!” – Nancy Wells

“Most thankful for my bride of 49 2/3 years. I couldn’t have done any better.” – Danny Thompson 

“A roof over my head, food in the pantry, good friends, and a loving family.” – Ray Boughner

“I am most thankful for the mercy and long-suffering of the Lord Jesus Christ as He looks upon the wickedness rampant in our nation.” – Mike Stafford

“I am grateful that God is on the throne and he keeps his promises.” – Pamala Millisor

“There are so many things to be thankful for, it is difficult to choose just one.  But my newborn granddaughter is certainly very high on the list.” – Roger Taylor

“I’m most thankful for my family especially my husband.” – Frances Davis

“We are thankful for our new community and our amazing friends in our north of Dallas home.” – Heather Hunter

“In this increasingly vile & lawless culture, I am thankful for all refuges of morality, decency, & honesty, and for the persons who work to maintain these refuges.” – Tim Rhodes

“I’m thankful for my husband: rock solid, helpful, and always there when anyone needs him.” – Susan Green

“I am most thankful for my family and the ability to spend time with them! We have seen God’s love and provision through hard times and good times for 44 yrs tomorrow.  Married my beautiful, loving wife Thanksgiving day in 1978.” – Rick Orr

“We are blessed to afford to move to a new home that is supplied by a water system enabling us to live normally again instead of watching every drop of H2O.” – Kirk Lewis

“I’m thankful that I get to work from home and homeschool my kiddo. I get to save him from the crazy that is happening in the schools these days! It’s the biggest blessing that came out of the plandemic!” – Dawn Martin

“I am most Thankful for God’s Grace in my life.” – Gary Hunt 

“I am thankful for my husband and our 8 children!” – Cathy Blake

“Thankful for family and…dressing. ;)” – George Rodda

“I am thankful that God gives us the opportunity to protect our Nation and preserve the freedoms He gave us. I pray that more citizens will learn to appreciate that.” – Richard Steenson

“I’m Thankful to God for Country, Texas, Family, and Friends. Also for this forum to share thoughts, information, and ideas with like-minded conservatives!” – Reid Davidson

“I am so thankful everyday for God. For His never ending love and forgiveness, and His Son. My family and friends, who I love dearly. My country, where I can live and worship freely even today. Those basic tenants have not changed. For people like you who, despite all pressures from the world, speak truth.” – Jennifer Herr

“I am thankful to God for those who share his gospel for life .. including Michael Sullivan and his Texas Minute.” – Donna Coleman

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