Hello! Welcome to I'm Thankful week! I'm over the moon about how things have come together to share something just a little bit different with you all this week.
I'm not much of a share-er. It isn't that I don't really want to, I'm just not that great at it. I would love to tell you more than "Hey! Look what I made!" I wish I could tell you about things that are hard and things that make my heart happy. I even try sometimes, typing and erasing and typing and erasing. I just can't quite get it right in those moments.
And while I am trying hard to work on it, I've gathered up some of my favorite ladies who have a knack for words, and saying just what all of us are thinking. Some you may know and love. For the same reasons I love them. Or there may be a new face, that touches your heart. I've asked them to share with you this week their thoughts on "thankful".
My hope is that we can all come here this week, and have a little peace. And come away feeling thankful. Thankful for every part of our lives. Thankful for the hard parts and the things that make our hearts happy.
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Now I may not be a fabulous writer, but I do know how to say thank you.
To start off I'm thankful week I got in touch with the owners of a local shop called Greenies. ;)
And they have agreed to sponsor an awesome giveaway for you.
Have you heard of TOMS shoes? For every pair that you buy they donate a pair to kids who don't have any. Kids who can't go to school because they don't have shoes. Kids who get sick because they don't have shoes. Its amazing. I heart TOMS. I heart people who use their amazing talents to give. So I would like to give you a pair of shoes. So that one more child can have shoes.
To enter leave a comment here. Leave a comment on any post this week. Blog about it and tell me about it. Follow along and tell me, whatever you want. Just let me know what you are thankful for. I'll pick a winner from all comments the day after Thanksgiving.
{Winner will receive a pair of Classics in their size. Color may be subject to availability}
I'm thankful for shoes. I'm thankful for my life. I'm thankful for all of the people in my life who make it the life I'm thankful for. Thank you!
i'm so excited for this fun week you have planned! and i heart toms, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea! I hope they are successful in their endeavors!
ReplyDeleteI am thankful for thankful people like yourself Jenn!
ReplyDeleteThis post has just made my day! I am so excited about your little give away and your thankful week. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!!! I'll be back tomorrow...
ReplyDeleteI am thankful for my family. Many people have lost a child and I am one of those people, but there have come into my life, wonderful daughters--in-law and sons-in-law. I cherish them all and feel so blessed that I was entrusted to raise 3 boys and 3 girls. They were and are the reason I feel joy in the journey. I would not have them without a great husband, of course, and I am thankful for him. I am thankful for my parents and siblings and the way I was raised. I am thankful for the work ethic I was taught and am blessed with good health to do many things. I am thankful for temples.
ReplyDeleteoh jenn! i'm not sure if i'm just being a sissy, or if i'm for some reason or another just highly emotional today, but after reading this sweet little post i have tears running down my cheeks. oy! what a kind idea, but i most love your weeklong plans to showcase thankfulness. it's not something enough people do these days. so, kudos. i heart this.
ReplyDelete(don't worry about me in the running for shoes. they're fab, and their giving is totally cool too. just know that this is a note of excitement and gratitude for your sweet heart and has nothing to do with shoes. ::hugs::)
I am thankful for beautiful grandchildren who light up my life.
ReplyDeleteI'm SO thankful for friends! New ones and old ones. They make life way more fun and help us get through the tough times when we need an extra boost or just a word of encouragement.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I might just have to come buy some Tom's even if I don't win because my feet have been telling me lately that I need some. :)
I am grateful for prayer answered!
ReplyDeleteAnd grateful that you are a super super girl! Thanks for your inspiration :)
I am thankful for so many things in my life, but especially thankful for my family and friends.
ReplyDeleteI heart you. Your gentle spirit comes across in everything you do. And I wish every company had the same global perspective as Toms. What an amazing group of people.
ReplyDeletei'm thankful for LoVe. LoVe from my husband, my girls, my family, my friends and for the One who put us here....it's what keeps me going everyday. you're an inspiration, jen...thanks for all you do! xoxxo
ReplyDeleteI'm thankful for family and good friends! I'm thankful for you!
ReplyDeleteI am thankful for my daughter. She makes everything I do worth it.
ReplyDeleteI was on Zappos and Skechers is selling Bob's that look just like Tom's but they give away two pairs of shoes.. I think maybe they are copying tom's :) maybe..
ReplyDeleteI have been doing a month long series of thankfulness. I am also a new follower! Nice to find you through Heather and this blessed nest. :)
ReplyDeleteI love TOMS. They are doing great things. I think it's important for us to be reminded about how blessed we are to have necessities like shoes and how we can help to fulfill other peoples' necessities.
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Jessica
jah019@shsu.edu
Amazing! I am thankful for my husband, my sweet infant son, my family, etc. I am grateful to have so many blessings in my life despite the hardship that we have gone through over the last two years.
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I'm thankful for my husband and my children, my family and all they're doing for us. So grateful for my faith and all the lessons we've had to learn the hard way! :) Sometimes that's the best way to learn. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea for a series of posts and right before Thanksgiving - a great reminder for us to be grateful for all those things we may take for granted without realizing it. And a fun giveaway too, get one and give one. :) Love it!
Thanks! lissieinthesky@gmail.com
I'm thankful for today. The snow, the cozy fire, the children home from school. All of it.
ReplyDeleteI'm thankful for so many things. Right now I am especially grateful for cozy kids in cozy beds, warm slippers and glee. But everyday I am grateful for love, kindness, forgiveness and humanity.
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