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Thankful for my cat. Molly has provided much companionship during the "stay at home" time.   She brings normalcy to the day. 

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Thankful for my cat. Molly has provided much companionship during the "stay at home" time.   She brings normalcy to the day. 

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I am privileged to have a home with a yard for my kids to play in while the parks were closed. I am privileged my husband is able to work from home and my job is considered essential. I am privileged that my mom is a retired teacher and is willing and able to do remote learning with my oldest kid. I am privileged that we can use the internet to spend time with our friends. I am grateful that my family is able to weather this pandemic without too much struggle.

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When we were told of the pandemic in the US, I decided to walk in the neighborhood.  each day, rather than go to the athletic facility of which I was a member. Early on, I started to count robins as a diversion during the walk; I had never done that before. My relatives and friends teased me that I was counting the same robins twice.  I laughingly said that I named them all, and if they didn't come toward me when I called their name, I counted them.
I counted 864 and then the robins must have migrated because I didn't see any more.  I now appreciate more the details of my environment:  bugs, birds, flowers, trees, etc., that I didn't have before counting robins.

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One reason I enjoy home gardening especially this year is that I feel connected to the earth by digging in it. I feel connected to plants, trees, shrubs by enjoying their beauty and lovely colors. All of this makes me thankful. Because of COVID, and the isolation it brings, I have actively sought the solace of nature with a close friend. We birded together on nature walks and explored the many preserves near and farther from home. I was awed this year to experience the awakening of spring in the woods; the wildflowers, the return of migratory birds, the croaking of frogs in ponds. No matter what happens in the world I live in, nature reassures me that it will return each year. For this I am thankful.

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Although this year has been unpredictable, there is still so much to be thankful for. I am so thankful for the health of myself and my family. I am thankful for the friendships that have kept me laughing. This year has taught me to stay positive because we are all stronger than we think we are.

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This has been a very challenging year. Worried if you might get the virus and whether you'll survive.....I am thankful for my family & friends.
I am thankful for my wonderful grandchildren each very special in their own way. They keep life going.

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I am more thankful than ever for my health and the health of my family, and being able to take long walks in Mount Prospect's forest preserves and parks. And extra thankful for the fitness facilities that have adapted to stay open safely, with modified programming to allow us to keep exercising (Thank you Orangetheory-Fitness at Randhurst!)

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Family and close friends.

I'm thankful for my family and friends,  even though we haven't been able to get together often just to be able to pick up the phone and talk helped keep me sane.

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Before covid, life was moving at lightning speed. Our social calendars were jam packed. There was always something going on every day of the year, with minimal downtime. Parents were exhausted, kids were exhausted. Covid changed things a bit and I believe helped us see what’s really important in life: our relationships. I am thankful for now having the time and capacity to not only see what’s truly important, but to spend time appreciating, participating, and developing it all.

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I realized how grateful I am to have pets. They give more than ever to help lower stress and worry in a way I hadn't appreciated in the past.

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I realized how grateful I am to have pets. They give more than ever to help lower stress and worry in a way I hadn't appreciated in the past.

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In a world that's been nothing short of crazy this past year, taking time to stop and find something to be thankful for each and every day isn't always easy. But I can always find something: from a sunshine day to donuts in the conference room to time to sit and watch a little bit of tv with my hubby...those little things become BIG things and make my day happy. I am grateful to stop and look for that good, because it's always there. Even if I have to dig pretty deep some days.

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I’m thankful for all the extra quality time that I have been able to spend with my teen daughter. Soon enough she will be constantly busy again and then it’s off to college before you know it.

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I'm extra thankful for technology that allows me to keep in touch with friends and family, especially those I haven't been able to see in months.

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I am more aware of the "little things" in life, stuff I didn't notice or took for granted because I was living life on auto pilot.

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The Pandemic has made me more aware and appreciative of what it "means" to be isolated.  This makes me thankful for all the efforts made by others to help those who are housebound. 

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The Pandemic has made me more aware and appreciative of what it "means" to be isolated.  This makes me thankful for all the efforts made by others to help those who are housebound. 

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Social relationships that were once taken for granted are now more cherished than ever before in my life, especially family.

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I am thankful that my son was able to marry his lovely fiancee, albeit about three months later than planned. About 100 friends and family were able to attend a lovely early October outdoor ceremony in Chicago. Fewer guests but lots of joy!

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I'm thankful for good friends during this challenging time.

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I'm thankful for good friends during this challenging time.