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“The unthankful heart discovers no mercies; but the thankful heart will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings.”― Henry Ward Beecher
It wasn’t always so, but I’ve grown to love Thanksgiving more than any other holiday. Although I try to be mindful about being thankful each day, Thanksgiving has a way of focusing my attention.
After all God inhabits the praises of his people, and I once read a translation that paraphrased it as God is in the Thank You. All the more reason for me to be thankful.
In fact my life is filled with people I care about and I have been blessed in so many ways.
I have a wonderful family and great friends.
I have a roof over my head, food in my stomach and joy in my heart.
I’m in fairly good health and I have a wonderful job; doing what I love to do.
And I live in this beautiful country, Canada – a land as diverse as the people who call it home.
Is my life perfect?
No.
But perfect has always seemed a little overrated to me.
How about you?
Happy Thanksgiving Canada!
~ DIANA’S ENORMOUS BOOK OF QUOTES ~
What are you thankful for?
talktodiana 
Diana there is no such thing as perfect, maybe perfect little moments but life is a rollercoaster and I try to be grateful for the good days. Hope your day was spent with loving family and friends.
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I think so too Kath. My family is spread out across Canada, but I did spend thanksgiving with friends. ❤
Diana xo
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I toast all of your gifts and what you bring to my world, Diana. Happy Thanksgiving, my dear friend. ❤
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Thank you. I have a secret wish of 2 Thanksgivings in a year. One day I will go down to the States for a second one hahaha! ❤
Diana xo
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You’re always invited to my house. Last Thursday in November.
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Sweet!
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Happy Thanksgiving! Your statement about perfect being overrated is thought-provoking. I think you are right. If life were perfect, we wouldn’t have anything to compare it with and won’t realize how fortunate we are.
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Exactly Sheryl, there would be no rainbow without the rain! ❤
Diana xo
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A wonderful post of thanks Diana. So true that life may not be perfect but we have so much to be thankful for.
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Yes, Sue – that is my take as well. Thank you! ❤
Diana xo
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I think perfect is over-rated too. Because then if you lose what you had (or thought you had), it is a long way to fall, and you would probably never feel satisfied ever again. So I am one for contentedness and, like you, being grateful for what and who I have. happy Thanksgiving Diana! 🙂
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Good point Elizabeth and thank you so much! ❤
Diana xo
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“God is in the thank you.” My favorite thing I’ve read all day Diana. Happy Thanksgiving. 🙂
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Yay, glad to hear it Colleen! And thank you so much. ❤
Diana xo
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Happy Thanksgiving Diana! May it be a day filled with gratitude, love … and good food 🙂
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Thank you Val! ❤
Diana xo
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Happy Thanksgiving to you Diana!
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Thank you so much Ute – may your life always be one gratefully lived! ❤
Diana xo
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Diana,
Gratitude is the attitude. Happy Thanksgiving!
-Alan
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Absolutely Alan – thank you so much! ❤
Diana xo
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Happy thanksgiving Diana!
My reasons for thankfulness are similar…
Family, friends, God’s love and grace, and my first grand baby on the way!
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How exciting Denise, a grand baby! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! ❤
Diana xo
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We all have our woes, that’s a given in life, but we also have so much to be thankful for. Happy Thansgiving, Diana! 😍
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Yes we do and we can choose to dwell on our woes or be thankful for the blessings we do have, right Jennifer? Happy Thanksgiving to you too. ❤
Diana xo
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Lovely thxgiving this yr., with summer warmth and brilliance. Just grateful to share it with family and enjoy the warmth …before winter cold. And enjoy the last of outdoor farmers’ markets!!
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Hasn’t the weather been lovely Jean? Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours as well. ❤
Diana xo
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We don’t celebrate Thanksgiving here Diana, but I wish we did. It is a great opportunity and tradition to remember what we do have, and to focus on gratefulness. Have a wonderful time. Does your family all get together? 🙂
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No, my family is spread out. This year, I spent thanksgiving with a co-worker and her awesome family. My family was in my thoughts though. ❤
Diana xo
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Diana, I agree that perfect is overrated. And I really like that Beecher quote. I’m thankful for faith, family and friends. ❤ Stuff doesn't fill our heart–it just complicates our life.
Thanksgiving Blessings ~ Wendy
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so true, thank you so much Wendy. ❤
Diana xo
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Bloody great post since I am down under we don’t have Thanksgiving and what I know of this is only what I have seen on telly, is it really a big deal, or do tv shows over sell it
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It seems to be bigger in the US – it’s bigger than Christmas for them. (their Thanksgiving is the 4th Thursday in November).
In both countries, though, families get together for a huge meal and some travel far distances to do so. It’s nice. ❤
Diana xo
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Happy Thanksgiving, Diana. I’ve always loved that holiday. We all have so many reasons to be thankful. It’s nice to be reminded. 💕
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Thanks Van. ❤
Diana xo
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Perfect!
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Thanks David! ❤
Diana xo
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Happy Thanksgiving to y’all up there in the Great White North.
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Thank you Don! ❤
Diana xo
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Happy Thanksgiving, Diana! I give thanks for you. ❤
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Sweet – thank you Ann. I am grateful for you too! ❤
Diana xo
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Happy Thanksgiving. 🙂
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Thank you! ❤
Diana xo
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