what are you thankful for?

my mother-she turned 91 in august-my dad died in 1997-live in each day as best you can

I'm 71. Although there have been some "bumps in the road", I've had a wonderful life.

Absolutely to many things to list.

Everything; life is good.

Especially this forum and this hobby.

Recently we found out my son and his wife are expecting my first grandchild.

I am over the moon about it!

Rod

After being laid off 2 years ago...and going from temp job to temp job...i am thankful to have a perm. job with health ins. at the moment...it may not be perfect..i might hate going to to sometimes and get annoying but idk where i would be without it...

If I get up everyday and they are not shoveling dirt on top of me, it's a damm good day.

Hey Rod - CONGRATULATIONS on your first!   I'm still shy of 70 but my two sons are in their early 20s and no grandchildren in sight...

I'm very thankful for all the blessings that God has bestowed us with in this country - freedoms that were fought and paid for by many who have gone before. 

I am thankful for my 2 wonderful children Lucia & Lorenzo. Not a day goes by where I don't consider myself blessed for having them

I just recovered from a partial paralysis requiring neurosurgery and received a clean bill of health that my cancer has not reappeared ans so I am thankful I have been given more time with my family

I am thankful that I have good health, that I somehow received a good education, and that I met a woman who will actually put up with me all these years.

Lee Posted:

 

I am thankful that I have good health, that I somehow received a good education, and that I met a woman who will actually put up with me all these years.

Ditto!!!!!

I'm thankful for EVERYTHING !! , everyday above ground is a GREAT!! DAY

Alex

I don't know if there are enough bytes in these servers to allow me to list all I am or

should be thankful for....in a lot of ways I think I have dodged or circumvented several life obstacles and was very lucky to have a large, supporting family.  I actually stand

at some of their graves and thank them verbally, something I never thought to do when they could have heard me.  Three of them introduced me to trains, a fourth who did that lies far away in another state, but that is trivial, in life's big picture, and the contributions they made.

I agree--way too many things to list!

--Greg

OGRR Forum.

My wife being as interested in trains as I am!

As Lee posted and a great many more.

When Life give you lemons, make lemonade.

Good morning to you all. Well I am still kicking. As some of you know my past I'll let the rest know.about 2.5 years ago I lost my right leg below the knee. Then in August I had a Kidney trans plant.then 2 months later I had a 3 way bypass surgery. Now almost 2 years later which brings us to today I will be having more surgery Tomorrow  to replace my Mitral valve and replace my Aortic valve in my Heart. I have had Diabetes since I was 10 years old so I have had it for 35 years now. So you all know that I am Thankful for all the great medical people out there that have given me more time so that I can try and complete this 9 month old layout, that has been in the works for way over 10-12 years.

So tomorrow I will be in surgery at this time and they will have my chest opened for the 2nd time in 2 years. So wish me the best and I sure wish my recovery goes well.

Thank you.  Scot

Lots of big things, but here's three "small things" just from today:

1) I'm now a week post surgery and feeling better each day. Looks like back to work on 11/12 is on schedule.

2) Went out on a short drive today for the first time. At the library, saw a notice about times a "Navigator" would be there to help people with the Affordable Care Act. I know some fellow o-gaugers who went through some really bad things because they didn't have health insurance, cancer got more severe, etc, and hopefully we are on our way to changing things like that.

3) Stopped next at my LHS and picked up the Lionel re-railer.  WOW! Does it work great and not just on Fastrack, but all kinds!  I can't wait for my grandson to come over this afternoon to try it out.

And, it is a gorgeous day!

Wishing you all the best, sp2207! Speedy recovery!

I'm thankful for my family, a select group of school friends, a number of great teachers I've had, and all the great friends I have made by way of this hobby (and this forum). 

Andy

i am thankful for my health, family who are here and have passed.  i am very grateful to have a web site i can go to and read about what i like, and a family who puts up with me and my hobby.  as another said as long as i get up and they are not putting dirt on me it is a good day.  

I'm thankful everyday just need to be reminded once in a while. Been a rough year but I still am thankful for where my life has taken me so far and where it might still go.

Family, Friends, their health, and Living One day at a time,

I also have too many things to list here that I am thankful and grateful for. Sometimes, it's overwhelming.

Just being able to enjoy life on earth and everyone and everything that goes with it!  Matt