The Salvation Army runs an adult rehabilitation center in Charlotte that connects people with work and life skills. MMHW file photo
Heading into the holidays, we asked our Facebook followers what they are thankful for. They didn’t disappoint, penning responses ranging from sincere to amusing. Join the conversation by following us @mmhweekly, @ucweekly or @southcltweekly.
“I am thankful for so much this year but most thankful for my Vietnam vet husband that has been battling cancer for years and was turned over to hospice Aug. 16 this year. They told us he only had two weeks at the most. God turned that around and he is now walking again and doing much better. Almost 3 months later!! So very thankful to have more time with my hubby of 45 years!! God has blessed us!!” – Sandy Baker
“I’m thankful for my sister who passed away Nov. 4 of a long illness, I’m thankful for the time we had together and I’m thankful for my family how we came together in this time of need.” – Pat Myers Combs
“My children. We were always told that due to my medical condition we would never have kids. We have four. Each time we were told it was just a fluke. They are here for a reason. They are 22, 18, 7 and 2.” – Donna Dudek Withers
“I’m thankful for my family. Right now, I’m thankful that my 13-year-old dog, who was near-death with diabetes, seems to be adjusting finally to insulin and is able to enjoy life with us a little longer.” – Elaine Fox-Azzolina
“Thankful for the wonderful community in which I live with wonderful friends so close by. So thankful for a loving and healthy family that I get to love and squeeze very often. Thankful for a thriving local small business.” – Michelle Merritt Evans
“I’m thankful for my and my family’s (fur babies included) good health and for their love. I wouldn’t be where I am today without them. I’m thankful for an amazing husband that works so hard every day for us and comes home with a smile and for my parents that picked up and moved here to be closer to us and I so enjoy our time together. I’m thankful for sweet and kind kiddos who try their best!” – Katie Costello White
“Thankful for my little girl, Tely, and her incredible insight. She’s only 5 but amazes me still every day. She just read her very first full book to me a few nights ago and it was the best feeling seeing her dance in bed and jump and light up when she finished the whole book! We have been reading to her since she was 2 months old, one book a night, and it really is my most precious time of the day.” – Christy R Miller
“My morning prayer, every morning as the dogs and I walk for miles and miles is as follows: Thank you for the roof over my head, the clothes on my back, the food that we eat and the shoes on my feet. Then the prayer to St Anthony is gratitude for watching over my dogs and I as we walk and watch the sun rise and the winter wheat growing greener every day. Thank you for the day my Lord.” – Carol Failla
“Thankful that we are several billion miles from where we were last year and that we have God, Mother Nature or intelligent design to thank for helping us get here safely even as we fly millions of miles an hour in the cold of space on this protected blue bubble.” – Larry Bumgarner
“Thankful for a home with heat, a refrigerator with food; a bed with blankets; a closet with coats, clothes, shoes; and so much more.” – Lori Kluth
“I am thankful for the roof over my head, the food on my table and the people who have become like family to us since we moved here.” – Nancie Mandeville
“I am thankful for the gift of not letting the thoughts in my head be the words that I actually speak at times. Oh yeah, and for my kids, hubby, warm bed … LOL.” – Mary Rowens
“Thankful that as a gay man I can live openly and proud with my three daughters, husband and new grandchild!” – Brian Simpson
“Thankful for retirement, the gift of time to serve/volunteer @Novant.” – Thea Marlowe
“I’m thankful for enough food to eat and a warm place to sleep.” – Kara Lopp
“I’m thankful for the skills I have – to help people see!” – Keshav Bhat
“I’m thankful for my friends who have been by my side through the loss of my dad this summer.” – Jennifer Ivy Williams
“I am grateful for the teachers, staff, administrators, and parent volunteers at my child’s school.” – Briana Cicero-Johns
“I am thankful for waking up this morning to enjoy another day on this journey we call life. #NETCancer” – Ann Holt Terwilliger
“Thankful for waking up each day knowing the only goal is to be better than I was yesterday.” – Cindy Perhacs Ladimir
“I am thankful for all the wonderful friends I have! Blood may make you family but your acts solidify the bond! Thankful I am healthy.” – Amy Twary
“Hot strong showers. Transitioning to winter temperatures, it is a luxury that makes a cold morning doable.” – Rebecka Nelli
“I’m thankful for metatarsal pads.” – Kristy Vogt Miller
“I’m thankful that Union County is generally filled with good and kind people who help others.” – Misty Hampton
“Music. The thing that makes us human. With the unmatchable power to express, teach, and unite.” – JazzArts Charlotte
“Thankful for those three days of autumnal weather.” – Angela Park Tilley
“Thankful for everything … Life is short but precious!!” – Terry Williams
“I am thankful for TIME as every second counts.” – Cathy Powers
“Thankful for the Air God gives us to breathe every day!” – Scott Strader
“My health, my children, my family, and the best friends a girl could have!!” – Lisa Childers Hall
“Thankful for great family, wonderful friends and my child growing up in my hometown!” – Karen Pressley Byrd
“I’m thankful to be surrounded by wonderful friends and family in a community I love.” – Julie Burgess
“I’m thankful for my healthy family of an amazing husband and 2 growing boys! #onlygirlinthefamily” – Rebecca Hamblin Johnson
“I am grateful for so very many things. Family, friends, wonderful memories …” – Diane R Dobbins
“I’m thankful for my family and a job that I love.” – Alexa Graves
“God sending His Son to die on the cross for my sins, my husband, our family, our home, our church and our dogs.” – Gina West Celender
“I am thankful for my healthy kids!!!” – Debbie Roberts Meckler
“Thankful for my grandchildren … they brighten every day.” – Deana Helms Bennett
“Thankful for so much but most importantly my salvation.” – MattnSeason Long
“My husband!” – Amy Howarth Johnson
Happy Thanksgiving!