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We asked readers what they are truly thankful for this Thanksgiving. Here are their responses:
For my family, particular my brothers and my friends, especially Lisa and Lana who helped me celebrate four years of being a breast cancer survivor. They helped me four years on Thanksgiving to get through the ordeal. They bathed me, looked after me and helped me emotionally in so many ways. - Bedford
I've always been grateful that my parents had the foresight to come to America before World War II. - Mayfield Heights
Thoughts and praise for the pilgrims and what they endured and gave up to come to America for us to have and enjoy the Thanksgiving dinners that we have, and our freedom. - no city
I'm thankful for getting to meet and know a wonderful person for the last four plus years. You worked your way through college, earning your degree while raising your child. You have a work ethic I admire and a sparkle in your eye that I'll miss. Good luck on your new job. - Streetsboro
The principals, assistant principals and some of the teachers at Strongsville High School who have been out directing traffic early in the morning and in the afternoon as we had to transport our kids since our busing was lost for awhile. - Strongsville
My wonderful family who will all be coming to my house for dinner. We will play Win, Lose, or Draw, followed by a Texas Hold 'em tournament and it'll be fantastic. - North Olmsted
I'm thankful for God being in my life, my five children and for all my wonderful friends. - North Olmsted
My 82-year-old mother had a stroke and I'm thankful for the wonderful staff at Fairview Hospital. They put my mother totally all back together again. My brother is a 59-year-old stage four prostate cancer victim and the staff at Metro has done a great job with his chemo. He is doing incredibly well and it's nothing short of a miracle. It looks like we're going to have him around for quite a few more Thanksgiving. Also, I'm thankful that another brother and I have reconciled and we are best of buds. My husband is an incredibly wonderful and supportive man through all my trials and tribulations this year. The Lord has truly blessed us in many ways. I have two college-age boys who are doing incredibly well and I'm thankful we live in such a wonderful country. - Montville Township
For my faith, my family and friends support during two recent tragedies. I lost my wife and daughter. I'm also grateful for Dennis Manoloff at The Plain Dealer who stepped out of his comfort zone and interviewed my daughter and did a wonderful article. - Strongsville
I'm grateful to the Cornerstone of Hope who guides families through the process of grief. A special thank you to Matt who is helping me through the most difficult time of my life. - Brooklyn
I had two special people in my life. Blessed parents to have showed me to have faith, love and not to want only to have what is needed. God has blessed us all. We should all be thankful, not only on a holiday, but we should be thankful every day. To learn to share, love and to respect; that to me is to be more thankful for, and God's giving our country to live in the USA. God bless each and every one and bring our solders home. - Grafton
In loving memory of my dad, I'm thankful I am your daughter. - Broadview Heights
My daughter is drug free after 20 years. She's been drug free three years. Also, for the birth of her daughter who was given up for adoption, and the wonderful family who adopted her. We get to see her regularly. - North Royalton
For my loving wife of 35 years. She is the mother of my children, my best friend, my lover. I love her dearly. She is the best thing that has ever happened to me. Cindy, I love you and thank you. - no city
I belong to an anonymous group and in November we had special meetings on everything we are grateful for. I've learned to be grateful, to know to be grateful. I really didn't know that before. I love hearing what everyone else is grateful for and learning from them. This year I'm grateful that I know what serenity is. - Euclid
Last week my 84-year-old husband was working on the mailbox and slipped and fell in the ditch. He had trouble getting out and a young lady stopped her car on Route 306 and helped him. He thanked her, but I also want to thank her. - Russell
My mom was diagnosed with lung cancer four years ago and, luckily, has gone into remission. Then I was diagnosed with colon cancer. Unfortunately, it has metastasized to my liver and lungs. Every day I am thankful. I'm thankful my mom is still alive and that I'm still alive. I'm very grateful, mom, that you are here and helping me go through what I'm going through and vice versa and. Also, thank you to The Gathering Place. They have been very helpful through this journey, too. - Cleveland
I'm thankful for my best friend, Colleen. Her emotional support has been a blessing to me. I have been through some tough times lately, and she is always there with a kind word and a shoulder to cry on. I could not have asked for a better friend, and for that I am blessed. - West Park
For my best friend, who is also my mom, for all the numerous rides she has given me the past year, driving 30 miles from the East Side to pick me up for appointments. More than that I would like to thank her for the moral support she has given me through some tough times. Her love and generosity has been more than I could ever ask for. - Lakewood
I'm thankful for having such a wonderful, caring and giving family who has taught me to be generous and give to others. They love unconditionally and invite others with no family to dinner. I'm also thankful that my parents taught us to love everyone regardless of color or religion. - Gates Mills
I'm thankful I have a job when others don't have one. Also, I want to thank my wife for making sure she takes care of me all the time and makes sure I take my meds. - Cleveland
My wife, who has been by me all these years, faithful, devoted and dedicated. And all the men and women in the service fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq, and all my friends and family, and God for waking me up today. - Cleveland Heights
My wonderful three children - two sons, one daughter - six grandchildren, and three and a half great-grandchildren, for everything they have done for me and always loved me; that makes my wonderful Thanksgiving. Thank you, my wonderful children. - Garfield Heights
My son and daughter-in-law who met in Iraq in my son's second deployment. They married in February and just had a beautiful baby girl, Elizabeth Ann, on Monday. - Lyndhurst
For the gift of life and for the opportunity to improve not only my own life, but also to improve the life of others. Thank God I'm here for one more day and to use this day as usefully, happily and constructively as I can. - Shaker Heights
The nurses at Southwest General Hospital, both in the ICU and the step down, for the good care they took of my husband, and I'm thankful he was able to come home for Thanksgiving. - Strongsville
My mother for being loving, caring, stern and just being there for me as a child, as well as an adult woman. She instilled in me good morals that I was able to carry through life and, even today with all the tragedy and violence going on, one of the things she taught us was to love our neighbor as well as thyself. Also, for my two boys and loving us the way that she has and still being here with us at 75 years old, and also helping me today with the dressing, which I still don't know how to make. - Cleveland
I'm thankful that my mother who turned 80 in August will be around to celebrate Thanksgiving. She had cervical cancer in 1962, and breast cancer in 1982. She survived both of them and she'll be able to sit down with the 22 of us for dinner at my house. I'm very thankful and I love her. I'm also thankful for Dr. Milton Linden because if it wasn't for him, my mother probably would not be here. - North Olmsted
To Chris and his crew, the construction workers at Southland Shopping Center. I accidentally dropped my keys down the sewer. They took the manhole cover off and Chris went into the sewer and got my keys. How can I ever thank them enough? - Brook Park
Southwest General Hospital. All the caring nurses and doctors and the ICU for saving my life. I wouldn't be here this Thanksgiving if it wasn't for them. Thank you, ladies. Thank you, gentlemen. I appreciate it and I will start taking better of myself. Also, my husband for being there and standing by me, and my mother and my whole family. Thanks for everything. - Brook Park
For the people at Ireland Cancer Center in the Chagrin area because they are so nice and friendly. They always treat you well and always have a smile for you. And I'm very thankful for my family for helping me through this difficult time and, last but not least, I'm very thankful for my co-workers, my postal workers, their donations, cards and prayers. - Bedford Heights
I will be five years sober on Thanksgiving day. What a beautiful treat, what a beautiful Thanksgiving! - Cleveland
For our pastor at North Olmsted Friends Church and his loving caring sharing ways. His initials are P.J. - North Ridgeville
For my aunt and uncle who raised me since I was 10. I love them both very much. I don't know what would have happened to me and my children without their help. My uncle has passed on and we miss him dearly, but I will be having a very, very thankful Thanksgiving day with my aunt. - Bay Village
My granddaughters and my one grandson, and also my three great-granddaughters. My oldest granddaughter does all my Christmas shopping for me. They are a real joy. - Parma
I'm thankful that The Plain Dealer has at least half a week of good puzzles and at least one page of good comics, instead of some of the silly comics. We need those good crossword puzzles. - Bay Village
I thank God for being around for this Thanksgiving. I spent 22 years in prison, so I spent many Thanksgivings in prison. This year I'm happy to be home with my family, even though I lost my father two years ago on Christmas Day. - no city
To all my family in North Carolina and Ohio and abroad, and also to my loving and precious daughter. I am so grateful just to have her and to be able to share Thanksgiving with her. - Cleveland
John, my neighbor, who helps since my husband's illness and death. He shops every week for my groceries and on garbage day, returns the garbage cans off the curb for me and my neighbors and does other helpful tasks. Thank God for his great character. - Wickliffe
Thank God for Al Gore. He is trying to protect this Earth and that is what God gave us. I would think we should elect Gore for president. - Cleveland
I, and countless others, are most grateful for our pastor emeritus, the Rev. Robert Kline of St John Vianney Parish in Mentor. He is now celebrating 66 years in the priesthood and in those years he has touched and changed many lives. - Mentor
This Thanksgiving, and all year long, I'm especially thankful for President George W. Bush and all our brave and wonderful men and women serving in the military. Thank you for your courage and your service. - Westlake
My husband who has been my partner in life for more than 13 years. He's a wonderful man. - Fairview Park
For waking up in the morning, making my coffee and listening to my music while I read my Plain Dealer, which is at my door every morning, and looking out my window at another day. -Willoughby
Several weeks ago I had the misfortune of being hit while traveling on Route 20 in Conneaut. Although my vehicle was totaled, I escaped serious injury. My most sincere thanks to my angels at the corporation, the safety forces, including the EMTs of Conneaut and ABS Towing of Ashtabula. - Poland
To God for always supplying my needs. - Maple Heights
All my good neighbors. - Berea
To God, family, friends and the music of George Michael. I'm dealing with an extreme health issue and was fortunate to be in London to see George Michael open the new stadium on June 9, 2007. May he bring his incredible voice to the states soon. - Bratenahl
God, for the help he has provided for me and my family and also the wonderful memories he has provided in my lifetime. I would like us all to remember that this country was based on Christianity. Let's keep it that way. That's why we have our wonderful, older memories. - North Ridgeville
I am a double amputee in a wheelchair, but that does not stop me. I am 81 years old, living independently and I am a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. It has been a long ride, but a good one. I am thankful for family and friends and for every day that is given to me. - Willoughby Hills
My son, Andrew, my family and my boyfriend, William. Also, that my baby nephew came out beautifully Nov. 5 , 2007, 6 pounds, 1 ounce, 18 inches long. I'm glad that he is here. - Lakewood
A special thanks for all the people who honor the veterans on their day. The donut shop and especially Golden Coral in Macedonia. - Maple Heights
My son-in-law, Don, who helps me a lot and I'm really thankful for my daughter, Cherie. I really appreciate that she drives me wherever I want to go. - Mentor
For having Jesus Christ in my life, my family, my neighbors and everyone. Praise the Lord. - Maple Heights
Fred the bread man who spent his life in service to the poor, along with the co-workers of Mother Teresa. His volunteer ministry to homeless shelters and making life better for the fatherless children was accomplished with great love. Fred died on Nov. 2, but his memory will live on in our hearts. - Broadview Heights
I'm thankful for this day of life and the blessings bestowed upon us, and for my wonderful husband who took such good care of me when I was very ill. - Lakewood
That my brother, who just found out he has cancer, has a second chance at life with treatment, prayers and a loving family and friends. - no city
That my son doesn't have to go back and fight the war in Iraq. - Cleveland
I'm thankful to have my daughter and my future son-in-law alive to spend Thanksgiving, as they were both the victims of that July 4th shooting, which three of their friends were killed. God was watching over them. - Cleveland
My husband. I am so grateful to him. We are married 62 years and he is definitely my rock. I have been a very sick girl and he has been there for me all the time. Happy Thanksgiving, sweetheart. - Bedford Heights
Thank you, thank you, thank you Cleveland Indians. You gave us an interesting and exciting season from beginning to end, coping with the most unusual situations ever, like playing your home opener in another city, having a game called because of snow and playing a game amid pesky bugs. You are a team of talented and focused young men who are wonderful role models on and off the field. We watch every game, anxious to see the spectacular defensive plays or who would step up with the game-winning hit. The first time I saw a triple play executed as smooth as silk. It was such a satisfaction to watch you eliminate the Yankees. I have hated those prima donna boys forever. - Parma
To my family. I have eight beautiful children. I have COPD. They have helped me all during the time of my problems. I only wish that people would understand about Metro Health Medical Center. Why don't people give their millions there? They are the ones that do charity work. They do more for the community than the Clinic does in any one day, and I'm not poor. - Lakewood
My wonderful husband. I told him I was not cooking this Thanksgiving. Yesterday he stopped at the Honey Baked Ham Company and picked up a turkey, as well as a ham. - Aurora
To my niece and family in Newbury for all they do for me. - Solon
For the Tri-City Senior Center and all their various programs, and especially their daily nutritious meals. - Berea
I am thankful this Thanksgiving, and every day of my life, that our sons returned safely home from their military service. Our elder son, a retired major, served in a divided Germany during the Cold War, and our younger son, a retired sergeant first class, came safely home from the Iraq war. I will always be grateful that we were given our sons back. - North Royalton
To Rego's Market Fresh Grocery Stores for closing on Thanksgiving and letting their employees enjoy the day with their families. The problem in this world now is everyone is working holidays and Sundays and they don't get a chance to have meals with their families that much anymore. They are not interested in profit as much as they are in family values. Once again thanks, Rego's. - Seven Hills
The freedom we have in this country, even though its getting worse. But that's OK because our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, is redeeming us. He loves and protects those who love him. - Cleveland
I thank God for every day I wake up, and my family because I have been very ill. I want to thank Kaiser Hospital at Severance. All of the caregivers and especially my doctor. He has been a godsend. This a doctor from the old school to be as young as he is. He calls, he's concerned about me, he checks up on me. I don't know what I would do without him. - Cleveland
My mom and my two boys for always being here for me. I have lupus and I have been a little mean at times and, especially, my mom who always finds the time to take care of me. I'm her only child. I just want to let her know I love her very, very much. - Cleveland
The wonderful nurses at University Hospital on the eighth floor of the Lerner Tower for the care I got for my thyroid surgery. I was there between Nov. 15 and 20 and they were just great. -Willoughby
For the wonderful people at St. James Church in Lakewood. Every Sunday they greet you with a smile and a great big 'Hi. How are you?' The service is always uplifting. No matter how down I feel when I go in, I feel better when Mass is over. Also, I'm thankful for my 23-year-old daughter and my 27-year-old son. Life has been hard for the three of us for several years, but I want them to know that I love them as much today as I did the day they were born. I am truly blessed. - Lakewood
To Dr. Glick, Lashelle, Brenda, Rosalind, Holly, Paula, Greg and Bob for bringing me back to life to see another Thanksgiving. They brought me back to life on Aug. 27, 2007, at the Kaiser Permanente emergency room in Cleveland Heights. - East Cleveland
Thanks to God for his many blessings and to Temple Israel for its part in nurturing my faith. And my beloved family and all the personnel at UH for their expertise and care during my many successful surgeries and illnesses. - Stow
I'm very thankful that I have reunited with my half brother. I last saw him when he was 4 and I was 11. We spoke Monday and will be meeting each other this Saturday. His name is Doug and lives in Champion, Ohio. I could not think of a better holiday gift than that. A big thank you to him for finding me. - Brunswick
I'm thankful I grew in the '30s and '40s, for the 52 years of a good marriage and keeping friends since high school. - Sagamore Hills
I thank God for bringing my husband into my life. We have been together for almost 15 years, have three beautiful boys and are very happy. Everyone is healthy and I'm just thankful to God for our blessings. - Brunswick
That I made the decision so many times to come home for Thanksgiving, helping my mom out, going for a hike, cooking the turkey, and enjoying the day, because she is now in a nursing home and cannot enjoy the day like we used to. But I have those memories, and so does she. - Mentor
I'm thankful I have my mother still with me. She is 78 year old and has dementia. - Cleveland
I would like to thank God. - East Cleveland
I want to thanks my wonderful wife and my family for sharing in such a great Thanksgiving. I am very grateful to have all of them in my life, especially my wife who I married in June.- Euclid
Every year at this time, I find I am so blessed, so fortunate. But it always comes back to my family. There are three times in my life I've asked God why he has blessed me so. The first was the day almost 10 years ago I married my husband. The second is March 26, 1999, the day a judge in Russia said we were Peter's parents. The third is Oct. 3, 2003, the day another judge said we were Kevin's parents. How lucky I am to have these men in my life!- Ashland
This Thanksgiving Day I am especially thankful to all of our military that will be defending all of us as we share Thanksgiving with our families. I am grateful for their sacrifice and pray for their safe return, hopefully soon. Thank you also to their families who must celebrate the holidays without their loved ones.- Highland Heights
I am very grateful for my parents, William and Ruth. They have given me unconditional love for my 50 years of life. I had the best childhood. It was a 'Ozzie and Harriet' family. They provided a stable, secure, fun, loving home environment. I treasure my father's sense of humor, patience, and wisdom, and my mother's wisdom, commitment and loyalty to family. I put them through he- and back, and they still loved me. I thank God everyday for them and cherish every moment we still have together. I love you and thanks for always being there for me. You're the greatest parents ever! - Parma
I give thanks for my parents. They brought me up, supported me, and love me. I would give my life for them. That's all I have to say. Mom-Dad-I love you both so much. - Lakewood
I'm thankful that my Lhasa Apso, Sammy, of 17 years, is in heaven. I will never forget you. - no city
I have so much to be thankful of, I don't know where to start. Let's start with my family and friends, without whom I don't know what I would have done the last two years. I was fighting cancer of the larynx and their support, encouragement, and prayers helped me immensely. The last two Thanksgivings I was going through chemo and radiation treatments, and unable to eat much at dinner. Although eating through a feeding tube, this year because I am still healing, I feel 200% better then I have. I am looking forward to cooking dinner for my family, something I could barely help with previously. The next group of people that I will always be thankful for are my doctors and their staff at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Lorenz and Dr. Alam are both amazing men, and I firmly believe that without them, and their knowledge, I would not be typing this today. I have been seeing Dr. Lorenz for the last two years and Dr. Alam, since May. To all of you who have helped get me through the last two years, I say THANK YOU! - North Ridgeville
My husband passed away a year ago and I am thankful for so many that have entered my life this year. First of all I must say that I did have an encouraging husband who always told me I was strong and smart and filled me in about everything financial and etc. He was interested in my life. My family also must be thanked. The group of seniors belonging to Bedford YM called 'The Silver Sneaker' make me happy with smiles and friendship. My doctor Roxanne Sukol encouraged exercise for arthritic pain. A cousin Carol who teaches at Tri-C Encore Program for seniors interested me with the college campus program that encouraged growth of mind while having fun. My church in Maple Hts., St. Martin of Tours, has been a blessing also. The community library in Maple Hts. where I volunteer has brought light into my life. I could go on and on for love, praise and thankfulness. My concern is for others to be rich in faith and good health and filled with love in the coming New Year. I will do my best to try to touch many other lives as those that have touched me. Pass it on, one to another. - Maple Heights
I live in Pepper Pike. Our community is blessed with THE most awesome rubbish collectors in the state of Ohio!!! Every day while they collect trash, they have with them an abundance of dog biscuits ... yes, you guessed correctly! They spend their days making the dogs on their specific route into delirious happy canines!! We have three dogs and they, without fail, await their presence (as do most of the dogs in Pepper Pike.) It's as though all the dogs in the neighborhood know the time, the day, almost to the minute, their friends will arrive with treats!! Every Thursday is a special day for our dogs because of these wonderful guys. It's a holiday for all the dogs 365 days a year!!! In short, we are thankful as are our four-legged companions! Very Happy Hound Owners! - Pepper Pike
Our family lost Carole and William this year. We are thankful we had them with us for as long as we did. We are also thankful for the family we still have, our prayer this year is to let each other know we love each other no matter what!! - Euclid
Our parents just celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. Last week our whole family (14 of us) went out to Las Vegas to witness them renew their vows in front of Elvis at the Graceland Wedding Chapel. It was truly a great time and we're so thankful to have such a close family. Thanks Mom and Dad! - Parma Heights
This Thanksgiving I am grateful for my loving and supportive fiance and my wonderful family. As a teacher, I'm also thankful to be in a district (Kenston) where I have the chance to work with such talented teenagers. - Chagrin Falls
I am very grateful for my beautiful 12-year-old daughter. (Her father passed away Oct. 29, battling cancer.) She is a very special daughter. - no city
I am thankful to have a loving family, a warm home, and a table full of food this Thanksgiving, but mostly I am thankful to the wonderful firemen, policemen and EMTs in Solon who twice this year responded quickly to help our mother and father who both needed their help desperately. I want them to know that there are those of us out there who would not have our loved ones with us this holiday season if it wasn't for their caring and loving hearts. I am a self-proclaimed poet and they were the inspiration behind my Thanksgiving Day poem.
Lord we bow our heads today
and with our loved ones this we pray
We thank you for the food we eat
the clothes we wear, our homes with heat
We thank you for those we love
the earth below the stars above
We thank you for those not here
for those who are that we hold dear
We ask you for your loving grace
in this our home our living space
Remember those out on the street
give them shelter and food to eat
On this day please give them hope
give them strength to help them cope
We come together and we pray
to thank you Lord this Thanksgiving Day
- (2007) D.R.Whoolery
I am thankful for family and health. Even though I lost my job of 25 years I count blessings not losses. Blessed Thanksgiving. - no city
I suffered a severe burn injury in February 2004 and am extremely grateful to my family for their love and support, and to my good friend and neighbor who welcomed me into her house to recuperate and to all the nurses and doctors at the MetroHealth Burn Center for their great care and to Dr. Fratianne and the Burn Survivor Support Group for their encouragement. This may have been the toughest group to get into, but thank God for burn survivors everywhere! - Cleveland
It is important to be thankful for all things, including the difficult, uncomfortable or painful situations as they all bring meaning to our lives. I'm thankful for those who have served our developmentally delayed son including a local children's home, a county supervisor, a guardian and currently the man who staffs homes for people like our son. - North Royalton
I am so grateful for my family (my husband and five children). Our home is usually filled with chaos. The kids range from ages 3 to 19. There is never enough money, we are constantly juggling to make ends meet. We've had a major financial setback. My husband is unemployed at the moment and I'm working extra hours. Through it all, we've had our faith, health, happiness and each other to keep us going. There is always enough food on the table; somedays it's a roast for dinner, other days it's peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. It doesn't matter because I have an awesome husband and wonderful kids. We are so blessed in every way. I just wanted my family to know how thankful and proud I am of them. - Seven Hills
On Dec. 9, 2005, we experienced a five-condo fire. It raged most of the night in below-zero weather. Now, almost two years later, all five condos have been reconstructed. In spite of all odds, we have a new beginning. Our insurance company, which sold out to an Australian firm, refused to pay the claims. We hired a public adjuster to assist us. We were forced to file a lawsuit in federal court. Then we needed an architect. Eventually, we chose a contractor. All of this took immense patience, hundreds of thousands of dollars, constant vigilance, and determination. In addition to the association insurance company, we worked with five individual companies who insured each of the condo interiors. It was a traumatic and emotionally draining experience. We are grateful this Thanksgiving for our homes which we may now occupy after this two-year upheaval. We have learned not to take any of our current blessings for granted. We encourage everyone to update their electrical panels, be aware of all burning candles, use smoke detectors and own fire extinguishers - and have a safe holiday season! - Bainbridge Township
I am thankful for the wonderful memories I have of my dearest dad who passed away earlier this year. Last year was our last Thanksgiving together. He was such an inspiration to me. A great father, grandfather and friend. I will miss his presence but am thankful for the collection of memories that will continue to inspire me. - Norwalk
Ironically, I am thankful for adversity that has propelled me onward and challenged me to move forward. I am thankful for necessary changes that have come about unexpectedly but have ultimately moved me closer to fulfilling my destiny. Mostly, I am thankful for angels on earth and women who have smiled and laughed with me. I give thanks for faith, family and friends. - Olmsted Falls
I wish to express my appreciation for all my friends and neighbors who voted to re-elect me to the school board. Thank you for the opportunity to serve our community. - Independence
I am grateful for my husband. Our 29th wedding anniversary is this weekend. I am especially proud of him for quitting smoking on his birthday this past August. I am thankful for our health! - Bay Village
I was recently diagnosed with cancer. I have no medical insurance. I would like to thank my family and friends who stepped in and had a benefit dinner to raise money for my surgeries and many tests and treatments needed. I would like to send a special thanks to my Aunt Joyce and Broadview Baptist Church and also VFW #2133 who dropped off a very generous food donation for the holidays. Also my sister, Janet, and brother, Mike. There are too many people to list, but thank you all from the bottom of our hearts. - Cleveland
We are in our 70s and I am most grateful for a husband who helps me clean (he does three bathroom and vacuums.) He keeps two cars clean, mows the lawn, does dishes, paints, does plumbing, and most anything that needs doing. He nursed me through a nasty intestinal obstruction that showed me at my very worst, and he loves me. I would tell you where we live but, please girls, he's taken! - Eastlake
I am thankful not only for having a great job and a beautiful home but I am most thankful for my family including my beautiful wife and my handsome and energetic son. - Bedford Hts.
I am thankful for the love from my husband and family and, especially this year, Dr. Pohlman and staff at the Taussig Cancer Center for making Dad's 'death' sentence into a 'life' sentence. After six months of chemo, Dad will be preparing a feast for 14. Thank God for Angels on Earth. - Medina
I am grateful for my son, our pets and my family. I am also thankful for our health, and the fact that we are all well at this time in our lives. - Old Brooklyn
I am grateful for my freedom. By being lucky enough to be born in the USA, I have the freedom to live, work, speak, & most important, worship as I choose. I am also grateful for the privilege (not right) to drive a car. How spoiled we Americans are!- Euclid
I am thankful for the wonderful Dad I had for 41.5 years. We weren't rich but my Dad, named Rich, was rich with love. I have many special holidays and vacation memories to reflect back on and cherish. My husband thought of my Dad as a buddy. He also felt that my Dad treated him more like a son and felt very close to him. Over the years, I was able to travel with my Dad and meet many of his shipmates that he was aboard the U.S.S. Hazelwood with. We thoroughly enjoyed the reunions and his shipmates. They treated us like gold!!! Whenever I was ill my Dad would come over and visit and bring special gifts to me. I sure miss that man. He worked very hard to provide for our family and see that we had a good life!!! Love you DAD!! He was the best Santa a girl could ask for. - Parma
We are grateful to our son, Matt, and his wife, Lynette, for giving us our granddaughter, Hailey. This followed a year when we almost lost Matt to a diabetic crisis. - Valley City
I am so blessed to have the honor of working with a great bunch of people at MetroHealth and having a supportive family and friends. For those who came out to help me reorganize 'The Little Closet Shop' where we provide donated clothing for the less fortunate patients, I thank you. A special thanks to John and Betty for getting things moving again. You guys are AWESOME!- Strongsville
To our mother for raising and caring for all five kids. We love you. It's our turn to take care of you. - Brook Park
I am thankful for the employees at the Westerly Apartments for Senior Citizens. For every thing they do and have done while my mom was a tenant there, and for being so helpful during my mom's transition from there to a nursing facility. Those who work there were caring and accommodating when my mom had to leave from there to go into a nursing facility. My family is also very grateful for her neighbors on the 15th floor who were there for her and always watching out for her. The Westerly Apartment complex is truly a caring 'Village Community.' - West Park
I live alone and am thankful for my little dachshund, Pepper. He looks forward each morning to lie across my lap when I read my morning Plain Dealer. He is my constant companion. - Independence
I thank God for my children, my grandchildren, my great grandchildren, my sisters, my brother, my husband, and for giving me the mom and dad that I had. - no city
A mother whose legacy to her two daughters was to remember always how important family is. She's not with us anymore, but we still remember and we still keep family together. - Cleveland
I thank God because my wife is still alive and has been fighting cancer and MS for 21 years and, my boy, a Marine, got back from Iraq safely. - Columbia Station
I'm still able to have another Thanksgiving dinner at my 87-year-old mother's home. Not only am I thankful for today, but for every day that she is still here with us. She is a remarkable woman and a wonderful mother. God bless you, mom. - Mayfield Heights
I am thankful that I can walk. I am thankful that I can get out of my bed everyday and go to work. I am thankful that I can go visit my middle son in NYC and walk to the sites with him. I am thankful that I can go to my youngest son's college and walk into his fraternity house. I am thankful that I can serve my oldest son a glass of juice. My son's father had a terrible work-related accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down a year ago. All those wonderful walks are something he cannot do now. We take for granted our legs and arms and simple movement. I am very thankful that I can walk. Happy Thanksgiving to Bob, Robin and our boys. - Parma
I just want to give thanks to my three loving sons who are always there for me and my wonderful friend who always gives me a shoulder to lean on. - University Heights
My thanks goes out to a special person, my best friend, Cheryl. She's let me realize that I can love someone, I can be open with someone, and I can truly care for someone, and that it's OK to need someone. She has shown me what true strength really is, and what family is all about. I love you, need you and care about you, Cheryl. Your best friend, - Rocky River
I would like to offer a very special thank you to the wonderful personnel at the RTA Paratransit Office. Without these kind and helpful people, I would be housebound. I am so grateful for this service. I wish everyone employed in the office, especially the drivers, a very happy and bountiful Thanksgiving. - Westlake
We are especially thankful for our daughter and the wonderful staff at Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital at University Hospitals. She was born 45 years ago and has been in surgery 70 times. She is now on disability yet works part time and this year has raised $2,000 for a young boy born with no ears and has chaired a fundraiser for Rainbow. She is bouncy, sweet, thoughtful and kind. We are very proud of her and thankful that she has taught us some of life's most important lessons. She is a perfect example of the saying, 'If life gives you lemons - make lemonade.'- Rocky River
I feel very blessed this holiday for many reasons but the one I want to highlight is the gift I have been given for the last 42 years of two terrific friends, Mary and Maire. I moved to Cleveland my junior year of high school and within a short time established two life long friendships. I have lived in Ft. Lauderdale for the past 35 years and fortunately maintained these two friendships despite the years and the distance. Last June, I retired in Ft. Lauderdale as an elementary school administrator and a week later my husband and I drove to Cleveland to purchase a home. I always wanted to come back to Cleveland and it took some time! Returning 'home' and being close to my dear friends is the perfect Thanksgiving gift. The last Thanksgiving I celebrated in Cleveland in 1969 was complete with my Irish mother's 'Cooney' turkey. Her cooking tip was always the same, 'Put it in the oven and cook the hell out of it.' I shall continue the tradition. More about the 'Cooney' turkey: To make a long story short, my mother first cooked 'the bird' when my Dad won a 25-pound one at work in a raffle and invited co-workers over for the feast. My mother had never cooked a turkey before and spent the night before running water over it trying to defrost the beast. The next day it arose from the oven a beautiful golden brown and praises were showered on Ma. As my proud Dad cut the first slice, blood poured from the under-cooked bird. Fortunately, someone had brought a ham and, of course, all of the trimmings were available so dinner proceeded and the chilly turkey went back in the oven. Every year since that first turkey, the story has been told during our Thanksgiving gatherings. My mother told it and if she forgot, someone was always on hand to say, 'Ma, tell your turkey story.' Now, since my parents have both passed away, this story has been told at each subsequent Thanksgiving, not as a disaster, but an endearing, touching family event, and a tradition we continue to share each holiday. When asked, Ma's cooking tip remained the same: 'Put it in the oven and cook the hell out of it.' And she always did. - Avon Lake
Last month, my sister, who lives in Atlanta, became seriously ill. I was waiting to board the plane at the Akron/Canton Airport when a family member called from Atlanta to let me know that Suzie had gone into cardiac arrest; they had revived her, but would not do so again due to the extent of her illness. As I was sitting, crying, thinking I wasn't going to make it in time, this wonderful woman came up to me. She said, I know you're upset, and I don't need to know the reason, but if you don't think I'm too forward, can I give you a hug? I cannot tell you what this angel did for me at that most terrible time. I am convinced that in some form it was my sister giving me comfort. And if my special angel sees this, please know I will never forget you. - Parma Heights
A year ago March, I became gravely ill. I was hospitalized for six weeks. Before I even left the hospital, my husband was diagnosed with cancer. He died six months later, leaving me with three school-age children. I thankfully am now almost fully recovered and as a family we are learning to cope one day at a time. However we did not reach this point alone. I am thankful for my mother, brothers and sisters, especially my sister here in town, who have supported us through this horrific time. We would never have made it without their help. Being relatively new to the community, we were pleasantly surprised by the outpouring of love from our neighbors and friends and my colleagues. People brought us meals and groceries. They mowed the lawn, did laundry and cleaned our house. A complete stranger dropped off grocery gift-cards for months. They all showed us that they cared and that we were not alone with our grief. For this, my children and I will forever be thankful! - Solon
Our family is thankful for Heights Youth Theatre for all it does for kids in ours and outlying communities. More specifically, we are thankful for Sean Szaller, the amazing Director of Children of Eden. Sean inspired, educated and instilled confidence in our young actors. His manner with our kids was amazing to see, and the performance a true gem. Thank you, Sean and HYT for giving your time, talent, compassion and expertise. We are forever changed because of you! - no city
I am grateful for the Regina High School community - students, parents, faculty, staff and alumnae - who continue to make Regina High School a premier high school for young women. The students from Regina are prepared to LEARN, SERVE and LEAD. Thank you to the young women who do so much for others and to the parents and faculty and staff who nurture and guide them as they continue on life's journey. - South Euclid
Our special person that we're thankful for is Mrs. Kelly. She miraculously overcame the disabilities of a stroke. We are so thankful that she is still with us. We are also very thankful for her countless acts of selfless love for her children and grandchildren over the years. She is a wonderful person, loves Jesus and the best mother anyone can ask for. - Aurora
I am thankful to my mom Barbra who has loved me unconditionally for over 38 years. - Warrensville Hts.
We are thankful for our Julie. She is our grandmother and she is always there for us. Our mom works a lot and gets home late sometimes. Julie takes us to our sports practices whenever she can. That really helps our mom out. Sometimes she comes over to have dinner with us and maybe a Scrabble tournament just so we can be together. She always buys us our favorite treats so we know that we've been thought of. Our Julie has been sick the last few years. Everything she does for us is extra special because she does it even when she doesn't feel well. We want her to know how much we love and appreciate her.- Euclid
I am thankful for the Great Northeast Power Blackout of 2003. I finally found [in the dark] that the love of my life was right under my nose - my neighbor, David - and we're getting married in April. - Middleburg Heights
I am a teacher in the Garfield Heights School District. In 2005, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. In July of 2007, I was diagnosed with lung cancer. The mission statement of our school district is to meet the needs of the heart. I never truly understood the meaning of this until I became ill. The staff in the district donated sick days so that I could support my family during the illness, treatment and surgery. They brought home-cooked meals to my home for 2 months for my children. They held a fund-raiser to help with any extra cost during this illness. They called, visited, e-mailed, and sent cards almost daily. The superintendent, Dr. Strnad, sent flowers and called me to assure me that my health was the most important thing. The people in this district are my second family. I love them and can only thank them for all of their support and prayers. You are truly dedicated employees with hearts of gold. Thank you! - Garfield Heights
To the most beautiful mother in the world. Thanks for all you have done for me and Ron. We love you for all you have done. - Cleveland
For the personnel at Euclid Hospital. During several admissions in 2007, I have experienced the professional, competent and caring attitudes of the staff. Last year I was in the hospital for the holidays, but thanks to these people, I will spend this holiday with my family. - Euclid
For God in my life who is the one who helps me accomplish my goals, overcome obstacles, etc. He has given me what I have needed this year, not necessarily all I wanted, but what I definitely needed. - Parma
A group of North Olmsted High School students came by and raked all my leaves, front and back yard, and when I came home there was a big pile. I was so pleased and would really like them to know that these are the kind of young people that are out there. - North Olmsted
Sometimes you don't get a chance to tell the one you love just how grateful you are to have them in your life. So I want to let my husband, Steve of 14 years know that I appreciate him and I'm thankful for him helping me raise our beautiful 6 daughters together. You're an angel. - West Side
I am grateful to my cousin Jeannie. She has opened her heart, home and family so that I will never be alone on holidays. We talk on the phone every Sunday. Her husband and children share interesting topics and good conversation. I would be lost without her. Also, I would like to thank my best friend, Joanne Kmets-Walsh. Both Joanne and her husband have also taken me into their family. We share weekly talks and church. They have let me become family to their children. I have been very blessed to have not one remarkable woman in my life but two! - Strongsville
Last year, I was feeling quite unfestive since I had just ended a relationship. It was for the best but I wasn't up for Thanksgiving so I spent it home alone-and had chicken for dinner! Since then, I've met a wonderful man who is always laughing, charming, and treating me the way I'd dreamed of being treated. I found out that sometimes you DO get what you desire and pray for, and I am thankful for that! -Medina
I am so grateful this Thanksgiving. I have four grown daughters and their families who all live in the Cleveland community. They are very loving toward each other and toward me, especially after their mother died 10 years ago. People tell me how fortunate I am to have such wonderful children and I know it. God has been so good to me. - Willoughby Hills
I am thankful for my wonderful parents. After 57 years of marriage, six children, 11 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter, their love and devotion is still as great as ever. Thank you, Mom and Pops for your example. - Painesville
While everyone is gathered together this holiday season surrounded by their loved ones sharing food, love and laughter, don't forget about the people who are alone. There are some people who will spend the holidays eating alone and may feel depressed, lonely, unloved and forgotten. - Euclid
I'm thankful for my Catholic faith and EWTN. Exploring deeper into my faith I now understand so much more about it - this knowledge brings me so much peace in these troubled times. - Parma
This Thanksgiving, I am grateful for:
- My home, especially during this time of overwhelming foreclosures;
- My family, they are all safe and healthy at this moment;
- My neighbors, I have wonderful, thoughtful neighbors;
My church and my pastor, who is committed to holding daily Mass at a time when he has very little help. (Thank you Fr. McGonegal!);
- The wonderful people I share daily Mass with who have become extended family;
- The wonderful nuns in the Congregation of St. Joseph, another extended family.
I am especially grateful for my father, who taught me the value of serving others, not by what he said, but by his actions. He was a Cleveland police officer for many years and served many residents in many different Cleveland neighborhoods. I still meet people today who tell me they still remember one seemingly small gesture he made for them that made all the difference to them. I try to imitate him in that way every day when I serve residents of Cleveland in my job, in my Church, and in my neighborhood. - Cleveland
My heartfelt gratitude is forever to this country and this society for awarding me the honor and privilege of being a U.S. citizen for the last 22 years. I came to this country from India at the age of 21 with full of hope and aspiration, having obtained a tuition scholarship. Thank you for each and everyone who helped me on the way. There are plenty of people to thank. The staff at Ursuline College who helped find my way in this society. My schoolmates for taking me into their homes when I needed a place to stay for the holidays. Thank you, Cleveland, for providing me jobs so I could be independent. I am grateful for the kindness of strangers who sensed that I needed help in getting my car running again so I could get to work. I am thankful for my wonderful husband. I am thankful for the job I now have. Above all, for my realization that this is the greatest society on this planet and its people are the most courageous, virtuous, generous and good. I am thankful for the people here who are always striving to make things better and due to this, the world and its people have benefited. I pledge that I will always give back to the society that has given me so much. - Broadview Heights
I am most thankful for being afforded the opportunity and privilege of caring for my father during the final months of his life. From the day he was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 92, my father's only thoughts were of and for his family. Again, I say, I am thankful for the privilege. I truly learned the meaning of 'dignity' and love for one's family during that time. In the words of Clarence Buddington Kelland, My father didn't tell me how to live, he lived, and let me watch him do it. The same could be said of his death. - Euclid
It was a dream (thinking it would be cool to see it lit at night) of a few volunteers to illuminate a large, city-owned, 1930s, Italian Renaissance garden graced with majestic fountains, balustrades, and winding staircases in Rockefeller Park. It was a baptism by fire navigating through the city approval process, raising a substantial amount of money for infrastructure work, ending with the final step next week of placing in the lights. For the holiday, we will place large red bows on each of the 13 lamp posts signifying what volunteers, with a dream and determination, can accomplish in the city for others to enjoy. We are very grateful this Thanksgiving for this project in this beautiful public space. - Cleveland
I am very thankful to be living in this wonderful country with all the freedom and opportunity that we have. I am thankful that I can worship my wonderful God without persecution from others. I have a wonderful family and health. What more could I want? - no city
My husband and I were so blessed to be able to sell our home in Brooklyn and be able to get moved to our new home before the bad weather. - North Royalton
What more can I be thankful for? I have been a survivor of cancer for 18 years and I always say God is with me. - West Park
I'm grateful to still have a mother. She has been a hospice patient for the past year and recently my brothers were here from California to help celebrate here 90th birthday. - Chagrin Falls
To my kind and thoughtful neighbor who gives me The Plain Dealer every day and a magazine, too, after he is finished with it. - Cleveland
Our dad who was the greatest dad ever. Love forever. - Cleveland
My beloved, Tom. Our lives were brought together for a reason and I will always be grateful. Thank you for your love, understanding, and wisdom and for being a part of my life. - Strongsville and San Diego
We have five kids in the Army and one son-in-law, so we are very grateful that despite deployments to Iraq, Kuwait, and our oldest daughter who is now in Afghanistan, they've all come home in one piece and have grown from their experiences in the Army. We are so proud of our country's military and all their sacrifices and we thank all who risk their lives for us every day. Freedom and democracy are the best gifts and should never be taken for granted. We pray for the wounded and their loved ones, and ache for the families of the dead. God bless America !!!!! - Olmsted Falls
During the month of October, I was homeless. Thanks to my great friends letting me stay with them, I made it. I am now in my own apartment. Special thanks to: Barb C., Karen C., & Extra Special Thanks to Cathy G. who let me stay with her the most. Along with her compassion, listening, and guidance - I am whole again! I will never be able to repay any of these ladies for opening their homes & hearts to me!! Also; Beachland Presbyterian Church gave me a gift of a lifetime to help me get my life back on track - I am forever indebted to them! They also opened their arms for me!! - Euclid and Cleveland
I am grateful for the opportunity to work at Holy Family Home and Hospice. It truly is the vestibule to Heaven. God's blessings to all everyday. - Brecksville
I would like to thank the person(s) who decided to hire my son. He has tried to find a job for over a year and now has a good job, a paycheck and even benefits coming, all of which were needed so much. He is so grateful, as is our entire family. Happily, those that decided to take a chance and hire him are going to be thankful they did. He's a wonderful person and a hard worker. Many thanks again, and God bless you! - Parma Heights
There are so many things that I am grateful for, but to highlight here are a few:
- 1969, Chicago, taken from mom and placed in foster care where I was abused
- 1975, came to Cleveland, married abusive man
- 1989, my then 2-year-old son fell from a 4th floor balcony where we lived, he is 22 now and living in Aristocrat Berea pediatric nursing facility
- 1991, decided to attend CCC, President and Vice President of Student Government, Ruby McCullough Campus Spirit Award
- 1996, Bachelors of Art from Baldwin Wallace College at 40, landed a job at Parmadale, got foot broken by a resident and diagnosed with diabetes. Resigned position
- 1999, left Cleveland for Tucson, had gastric bypass operation while there (2002) (lost almost 200 lbs, still working on it)
- 2003, came back to Cleveland after I broke my foot in Tucson, at mom's insistence. returned to college and became Children's Minister at my church
- 2006 (August), mom, who was very instrumental in my life, passed away on my first day of student teaching and, in December of that same year, graduated with a Masters of Education and landed a position in a charter school where I now teach 1st Grade.
All this from a girl who came from an alcoholic, abusive, foster home upbringing. The best thing I am grateful for is that I have been sober over 20 years and have not let my past dictate how I chose to live my life now. - Cleveland
I am thankful for my 6th-grade daughter who tries her best in school. She makes positive choices and takes her education seriously. Along with my daughter, I am thankful for all her 6th-grade teachers at Willoughby Middle School who work hard and want all their students to succeed!!!! - Willoughby
This Thanksgiving is undeniably the first one in 51 years that I appreciate the true meaning of 'Thanksgiving.' November 2007 denotes the 17th year of my life living with HIV infection. This year I give thanks for another year of life. I have so much and so many people to be thankful for! I first give thanks to God whom has led me to Franklin Circle Christian Church which has given me a loving community of people who have embraced me as a new member, along with my pastor, Pastor Allen V. Harris; my greatest source of spiritual guidance and someone who always has words of encouragement, hope and comfort. I am thankful for Dr. Robert Kalayjian at MetroHealth Medical Center for his dedication and expertise in the treatment of HIV/AIDS. In a time when Cleveland ranks high on a list of most violent cities, God has led me to a neighborhood (Ohio City) with some of the most peaceful, caring and supportive people of anywhere I have ever lived. When I say I am thankful, I say it with the awareness of what a special gift it is to be surrounded by those who love me and give true meaning to this, perhaps the most American holiday of all. In saying that, I must add thanks to all of the U.S. troops that render me the ability to live free and safe in a country where I can come together with others and sit down to share wonderful food, the warmth of a home, and the bonds of family and friendship. - Cleveland
This year I am especially grateful to my husband for being there for me through my bout with cancer. The day after I was diagnosed, he called me and told me to pack some bags for us and our two boys, who are 2 and 7. He took us for a great trip to Niagara Falls. It allowed us to escape reality and really helped me gather up my strength for the journey that I had in front of me. He was by my side the whole way and hasn't complained once about the stress of not having insurance and having to deal with all the hospital bills. He's my best friend and also my hero! - no city
We're thankful for good neighbors!! - Rocky River
I am very thankful for a local singer/songwriter named David J. Fox. His generous spirit and uplifting Christian music has helped me get through my husband's diagnosis and treatment of cancer as well as having a radical change in my job. His message is of hope and joy and I am so grateful to know him and have the privilege to call him my friend. He will be performing at the new Seeker's Coffee House in Mentor on Friday, Nov. 23 at 8 p.m. and I would encourage any reader who needs a spiritual lift to come hear him sing. He is awesome! - Twinsburg
I lost my younger brother suddenly a year and half ago and the one person who was there for me was my 90+ year old Aunt Dorothy. It was her unconditional love, wisdom and acceptance of life, as it comes, that helped pull me though a horrible time in my life. No one, not my husband, daughter, siblings or family could help me to begin the healing process as she did. She has been a comfort, and a friend and I am forever grateful for the time we have had together. - Euclid
There are a few things that I am extra grateful for this Thanksgiving. Last year my husband was seriously hurt in a trench cave-in at our home. Within 3 1/2 months, he returned to work and has made a full recovery. A tile-setter by trade, a very strenuous job. We couldn't have made it through without the help of very dear friends and my family. My parents have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this July 27. I'm grateful that they are both still young enough and healthy to enjoy the special occasion. And last, but very special to my heart, my nephew is graduating from the University of Cincinnati this Dec. 8. The first person in my family to graduate from college. We are so very proud of him. - Brecksville
Our family is very thankful to so many people, agencies and support groups that helped our family member who was diagnosed with Lewy Bodies dementia, her suffering and long road of struggle had a comfortable ending to this life as she crossed over to the other side. Caring teams from Medina, Geauga, and Cuyahoga Department of Jobs and Family Services, Residential State Subsidy Program, and Social Security Disability Program guided us. Loving attention was giving at Samaritan Villa, Dolan and Special Care Center and Grande Point facilities. With support and guidance from the Alzheimer Association, Lewy Body Dementia Association, and Odyssey Hospice, our loved one now watches over us. Wishing the staff at these places a very thankful and loving Thanksgiving. - Willoughby Hills
I have an extraordinarily special, caring person who has made such a difference in my life. She is our middle daughter who, with her soon-to-be husband, over 30 years ago told us that they were going to take care of her little sister (our youngest who is mentally handicapped) when we were gone or could no longer take care of her. They have done exactly that and we are so very thankful not only on Thanksgiving but every day of our lives for her. She is truly our angel! - Olmsted Falls
I'm in the unique position of hosting the largest Thanksgiving celebration in Cleveland, and perhaps the country. A happy polka music party no less; an event that I've been promoting since 1963; and since 1990 in downtown Cleveland. Folks gather for this dance party from near and far and even including the Netherlands. Polka fans come from all of Ohio and 20 other states plus Canada too. They come by bus, some 7 motor coaches, by car and by plane to converge on the beautiful Marriott Hotel downtown at Key Center in all of the holiday splendor of our city's center. Two main reasons are cause for celebration besides the holiday itself, a daily polka radio show I started in 1961 on WELW 1330AM and 247PolkaHeavean.com marking 46 years on air plus the Cleveland Style Polka Hall of Fame's 20th anniversary year. With the 400 room hotel sold out a week in advance, we can be assured of a lot of great music entertainment by 20 of the top name polka bands, most from the greater Cleveland area. A colorful local Slovenian dance group, Kres (meaning bonfire in Slovenian) in native garb will invite all to Dancing with the Slovenian Stars a special feature at 8 p.m. Thursday evening in the Marriott Grand Ballroom. I'm thankful that such an event goes on for some 45 years because it's probably the most unique gathering on our country's all-American holiday weekend. The atmosphere, which is very warm, attracts people of all ages and is open to the public, all looking forward to this happening. I feel as though it really is my extended family at those big reunions very friendly folks. My cohorts are a group of 20 volunteers who after all these years continue to believe in their national heritage! So, obviously I'm especially thankful every year at this time. - Fairport Harbor
I would like to take this time to thank everyone and anyone who supported Team BooNANA'S and everyone else that walked in the first ever Cleveland Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk. It truly was the journey of a lifetime and I appreciate so much the love and support we got from everyone. See you next year, hopefully at closing ceremonies. - North Olmsted
I am from Shanghai, China. I graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in MA of Economics with full scholarship.
The meaning of my name is Big Yellow Bird. My last name means Yellow and first name means Big Bird. I have carried my parents' expectation through my name - fly high and fly far.
From a farm girl in China to become an Ohio commodore (this is the most prestigious award the governor of Ohio can give to an individual for their contribution to the State of Ohio), from the rice paddies to the land of opportunity, it has been a long journey.
Not many people know or experience a tough life of an immigrant, especially what is inside their heart and mind. To make it simple, your faith and your destiny are not controlled by you. You consistently live in fear. Any unkind and unfair actions done to you by others could destroy your dream and your hope. Due to the language barrier and culture differences you always feel like you are sitting at the tip of an iceberg - cold and isolated, anything could happen badly. With people's kindness and understanding they have made me to feel warm and welcome. I want to thank everybody who have showed their support to make my American dream come true. Proudly by choice, I am one of you now.
Today I have so many things for which to be thankful. By looking back I am so grateful that I have a wonderful family, a supportive husband and a loving son. I am grateful that I have a good job and promising future. I am grateful that we have the ability to contribute ourselves to make this world a better place.
Now I would like to talk about our son who is 7 years old.
Last Friday he came home with his newly made, large paper Wishbone. On it he wrote two wishes for this Thanksgiving.
1. I wish for no more wars.
2. I wish I had $1,000,000.
With mixed feelings, tears came to my eyes. His first wish made my heart ache. At age of 7, the little boy has already realized the cruel reality - war is a part of our life in today's civilization society. People are suffering from wars. His second wish made me laugh to tears. At such a young age he is setting his goal to strike rich. We are very thankful to have a healthy, happy and smart son. We are very grateful that he is in an excellent school. Finally, we are in deep debt to his godparents that they have provided guidance and fun to him.
During this Thanksgiving our thoughts are our son's wishes. No more wars and be peace with everybody in the world. We also agree with our son that rich or poor, it is good to have some money. - no city
I am very thankful to God for bringing my new husband into my life and my children's lives. He has shown me what it truly means to be happy and loved. He is a wonderful, gentle and caring Christian man and more than I could ever ask for as a father for my children. We have known each other only a short time and have only been married one month so far, but I am truly thankful that I get to spend the rest of my life with him. - Lakewood
On June 22, 2006, we lost our home to terrible flooding. We lost everything that we had and pretty much had to start over. My first thanks is to God because we prayed and sought his will. There were people at our church who sought out help for us. There was a contractor who stepped up, taking no profit for himself to help us rebuild our home, which was demolished. There were trades people who came in and gave us discounts. There were people who didn't even know us who volunteered to help clean up and lay tile floors and help us to rebuild. There were people that held us up prayerfully. I want to give thanks this Thanksgiving to God and those people who just lavished their love, their time and their prayers on our family. I'm thankful that this Thanksgiving we'll be spending it at home. - Valley View
My better half of 55 years. He can coach, counsel, and critique with a heart that expresses care and concern. He has a giving spirit and a forgiving personality. He has been a silent anchor for our family for many, many years and has really stepped up to the plate on all occasions and on the death of our parents and grandparents. My other half is none other than my twin brother of 55 years. I love you, we love you and we give thanks. - Cleveland Heights
To Dr. Markowich and the staff at University Hospital for my husband's successful heart surgery. - Mayfield Heights
For family, friends, and our church family. Also, that we have the eyesight to read The Plain Dealer each morning for over 50 years. And for all those who work the night shift in so many jobs, you are not forgotten. - Avon Lake
I am going into my 83rd year of life and I'm so very grateful for my two daughters and my son who give me three wonderful reasons for my life. Also, I'm so very grateful for my health and my age. - Cleveland
I am grateful that I have a wife who has stood by me in the most difficult times a human can endure. Without her, I would not be here today to enjoy each and every moment of my life, whether it is a good moment or a bad moment. I am so grateful for our deepest love and bond that we have for each other now and have had for many of years. I am grateful to have such a caring wife that is grateful for the love of life and all living things along with a special gift of love for animals and elderly people. I am grateful God sent her my way. - no city
I am thankful to God for my husband who took such excellent care of me after I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure last year. I feel truly blessed to be healthy and strong again. I would like to thank our family and friends for their prayers. I am especially thankful that my husband and I will celebrate our 14th wedding anniversary this Sunday. Happy anniversary, Mr. C. - South Euclid
I am grateful for the wonderful care that I received at University Hospital. The MICU unit saved my life and Hanna House enabled me to live a normal life by teaching me to walk again and do every day tasks. We are fortunate to have this excellent facility near us.
- Willowick
What am I grateful for? My family and their health. How cliche. Well, there are so many special people in my family whom have been very ill, so for us, health is truly to be celebrated! The past two years have been one crisis after another. Both of our brothers developed cancer within a few months of each other. The younger of our two brothers, Frank, has lost his left leg to cancer last fall after a long battle; 5 biopsies, 10 surgeries, four trips to intensive care and months in the hospital. Our older brother, Vince, is thankfully in remission after radiation and two rounds of chemo and few trips to intensive care. Then our father become very weak and ill and had to be moved to a nursing home, when our mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and has been moved into an assisted living facility. The 'calm in the storm' through all of this has been my sister Cathy.
I'm not sure how but my sister found time to continue working, take care of her own house and family (husband, two sons, a daughter and beagle) AND arrange for our parents care, paid their bills and look after their home. She cooked meals for Frank, who is divorced, and would visit him and clean his house. I had surgery last spring, and she looked after me too! If this isn't crazy enough, she already looks after her father-in-law, who is nearly 90 years old and mother-in-law who has had Alzheimer for the past 12 years and they still live in their own home.
If this is not impressive enough - she planned her daughter's wedding during this time! The wedding was this past June and was so beautiful and traditional. My sister and her daughter made all the decorations themselves. It was a perfect day.
Now, if you are envisioning a stressed out, cranky woman all wrong. My sister Cathy is beautiful, thoughtful, calm and always sweet. I'm not sure how, but she makes this all look 'do able' and is the most graceful person I know. If I could, I'd give her two weeks in Europe or a week at a spa! Honestly, my sister has looked after me since the day I came home from the hospital. I love her with all my heart and I'm so blessed to have such a kind loving sister in my life. She is my best friend and has truly been an angel looking after all of us. - Green
After a difficult year, some people have a hard time thinking what they may be thankful for. This year, I was admitted into the hospital and had to deliver my son 13 weeks early. He spent 2 1/2 months in the NICU, during which time, my husband was laid off from Lorain City schools and we were forced to renege on buying our dream home.
But somehow through the last 8 months, I have found things to be thankful for and here they are:
I am thankful to my friends and family, who fed my husband when I was unable to, who shoveled the driveway when it snowed on spring break, who took care of my cats when I could not and drove 28 hours to comfort my family in our time of need.
I am thankful for the staff at Lorain City schools, Holy Name High School, Medina City schools and the girls of the Holy Name softball program. They are extremely compassionate, understanding & wonderful people. My husband & I are so fortunate to work with them.
I am thankful for the staff at Fairview Hospital, especially at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Their expertise saved my son's life and their kindness and sense of humor saved mine.
I am thankful for my son, who is truly a miracle. I am thankful that he is here to sleep through the night, to spit up on me and to smile at me every morning when I pick him up.
Lastly, I am thankful for my husband. Even through this roller coaster year, he has been my rock. He keeps things positive even if they are not. He makes me smile when all I want to do is cry and I am particularly thankful that he is such an amazing father.
Even in the bleakest of situations, there is always something to be thankful for. - Berea
I am thankful for my whole family. Especially my wonderful wife, Julie, and my 6-year-old daughter, Rachel. They are the light of my world and they make me so happy. I thank God everyday for blessing me with their love. - Brunswick
There is a simple little sentence that guides me every day of my life which reads Smooth Seas Do Not Make a Skilled Sailor and that speaks mountains to me. While I could focus on the many obstacles thrown into my path in 2007, I wish to acknowledge the personal strength, beliefs, positive attitude and tenacity my parents gifted to me as a young child. They set by their example the importance of bettering the lives of others while remaining constant to my own beliefs. I strive to live every day with my honesty and integrity intact and am grateful for my parents strategically placing me as the true middle child (#5) of 9. This birth order has given me more opportunities for personal growth that I can mention. Most of all, it has given me the opportunity to be part of a family which numbers over 60 now. At every family gathering, I watch the sparkle in my parents eyes as they peruse the group, and the pride for each and every member in their hearts is more than obvious!
In the grand scheme of things, I can honestly say that despite the setbacks, it's the lack of smooth seas that makes me keenly aware of the things in my life that are worthy of wasting time worrying about. And they are few. My family is my lifeline and I understand my parents undying love as I watch my own sons, their wives and my 4 grandchildren grow and prosper. During the year, I journal extensively and write an abundance about the love of family and the important role they play in our lives. I can't imagine not having 5 brothers in my life and cherish every single memory I carry every day of my life. The last time I saw my brother Ron, I asked him how was he ... and his response put everything into respective. He simply responded that any day on this side of the sod is a great day!
I feel a great sense of empathy for those who don't know the love of family and they are the blessings I count on a daily basis. - Berlin Heights
What am I most grateful for? Well, that's what I treasure most: My Big Family.
My wife and I started out with nothing more than a suitcase and a clothes hamper to sit on for our meals. We knew we wanted a big family and we commited our lives to this end. By golly, it wasn't easy but we never thought of throwing in the towel. I wish somehow I could teach these new couples just how important that commitment is.
We've endured 53 years together and raised 10 - YES, 10 - beautiful children. All are grown now. My wife was a stay-at-home mom who created many miracles in the kitchen, in the home and on the highway as she drove them to their many activities. It was in a time when jobs were plentiful and I was able to provide quite well for them.
Now, they are grown and all happy, healthy and very independent. And the best part is that we've been able to live this long to see ours, and theirs, dreams coming true. We've downsized from our BIG house since they left but they're all coming home for Thanksgiving and we'll fit just nicely in our little home. There will be 30 of us (three grandsons can't make it, one in the USMC) but three guests will take their place. How grateful we are that they see the importance to travel hundreds of miles to be together. How grateful we all are that two grandsons returned safely from Iraq. That they enjoy each other's company and the laughter can shake the walls of our home. Though our one son's in-laws are visiting from Japan and do not speak English, we all include them in our jokes and everyone has their own way of interpreting our humor. Keeping in touch with each other is a priority.
For the first time in 20 years we'll ALL be together for Thanksgiving and it's just that simple. I'm grateful AND blessed for the simple joy of my life, My Family.
On Thanksgiving our family will pray for the families who are torn and shattered, who suffer from loneliness, poverty and illness. We pray for all those who have nothing to laugh about or no one to laugh with. - Sagamore Hills
I am thankful for all the volunteers for the animal rescue PAWS. They give their time without pay because they possess a true love and commitment for the animals that touch their lives. You are fantastic!!! - Cleveland
I'm thankful for companion animals. They are there for us no matter what and love us unconditionally. I'm thankful too for the workers who take care of all those waiting patiently for someone to come and adopt them and take them home from the shelter. Also, I am sincerely grateful to all the veterinarians who treat our furry family members with kindness and respect. Thank you to all 8 of mine who were with me to cuddle, purr and play and who now in spirit hopefully will have a Thanksgiving feast times seven. - North Olmsted
I am thankful for my husband of 12 years who, after two abusive husbands, is the one who lets me be myself, nurtures me, and ALWAYS treats me with kindness and understanding no matter how difficult I may be sometimes. Although we both carried baggage from our previous marriages, we are living proof that you can try again and have it work if there's enough love and two people who believe it can work. We married after only knowing each other a month and they all thought we were crazy but it has worked marvelously well and I credit it to the wonderful kind, understanding man who has never tried to change one thing about me. That is the key to a GREAT marriage. Acceptance. Thank you so much honey!!!! - North Olmsted
It was a dream (thinking it would be cool to see it lit at night) of a few volunteers to illuminate a large, city-owned, 1930s, Italian Renaissance garden graced with majestic fountains, balustrades, and winding staircases in Rockefeller Park. It was a baptism by fire navigating through the city approval process, raising a substantial amount of money for infrastructure work, ending with the final step next week of placing in the lights. For the holiday, we will place large red bows on each of the thirteen lampposts signifying what volunteers, with a dream and determination, can accomplish in the city for others to enjoy. We are very grateful this Thanksgiving for this project in this beautiful public space. - Cleveland
We are thankful for all of the nurses, doctors and staff at the Fairview Pediatric Emergency Room, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Rainbow Six. The exceptional care that our daughter received at both of these hospitals needs to be commended and with a little luck publicly recognized. Over the past two weeks our family has had to deal with the sudden diagnosis that our youngest daughter has Type 1 diabetes, otherwise known as juvenile diabetes. Even though the hospital rooms were filled to capacity, they made us feel as if we were the only ones they were taking care of each and every day. The nurses and doctors provided calm to a fear that only parents can know when their baby is in trouble. Unfortunately the diabetes will not go away upon her discharge. However, each and every day that we speak to a nurse or a doctor they provide us with quality care that is compassionate. We have experienced every conceivable emotion over the past two weeks and at the end of each day, when we get a chance to settle down and reflect, we count our blessings that our daughter was treated by these dedicated professionals. - West Park
I was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer almost two years ago and last year the cancer had metasticized to my brain. With tons of the finest care from the Cleveland Clinic, but most importantly the love and support from my family and friends, I've made significant progress against this awful disease. I really am thankful everyday. - South Euclid
I am grateful for my situation in life. God places us where God needs us. All gifts come from God, thus belong to God. If we begin to think of things as not our own, it is easy to give of our time, share our resources, and do without, knowing our daily bread will be provided. God gives me reason to be thankful today and everyday! - Lakewood
This Thanksgiving I would especially like to give thanks to my Higher Power, God, for giving me the strength to watch my daughter go through brain surgery and serenity while my son serves in the Air Force. I thank Him for letting me recognize that without Him my life would be extremely stressful and without hope. - North Ridgeville
I am thankful for having enough food, clean water, a place to live, enough money to support myself (with some left over to help others.) I am grateful to have a job that is rewarding, to have family and friends. I am thankful that there is still good in the world and that I have been given the gift of hope that I can share with others whose lives are harder than mine. - Cleveland
I am immensely thankful to my son and his wife for taking great care of me in their home for the last 28 years without ever expecting a reward. They also cared for my wife of 59 years, until she died five years ago. We never openly expressed our thanks to them. May God bless them with health and prosperity, also bless all octogenarians like me with such wonderful children! - Moreland Hills
What I am grateful for this Thanksgiving is having a job that I did not have this time last year and the wonderful support of my friends. One friend in particular has given me many opportunities to smile, have intelligent conversations and just be myself. I also learned that networking is critical in finding that dynamic opportunity that I am still seeking. This new job, however, has given me the confidence to create/design printed materials that clients admire and establishing those meaningful contacts. Lastly, I have had the opportunity to volunteer for Seeds of Literacy an adult learning program in reading and vocabulary in which I am able to make an impact in someone's life. I feel very thankful that I can give back to individuals less fortunate than myself. - Cleveland
Every day is Thanksgiving for me, due to the wonderful man I married in June 2006. His thoughtful ways, kind nature, and humor have won the love and respect of both my children and his instant grandchildren. For over three years, he has provided rock-solid support through the death of my father, physical infirmities, and financial challenges. He fills every day of my life with joy. I thank God every day for the unexpected blessing of this late-in-life love. - Avon Lake
We are thankful for our beautiful grandson, Gabriel, who will be one-week-old on Thanksgiving day. We love him so much already! - Lakewood
We are grateful to have had my wonderful son for 41 yrs. He died in August after a year long battle with cancer. He lit up a room when he walked in and we were so proud of him. We are also thankful to God for our daughter-in-law, grandchildren, my beautiful daughter and her family and the fantastic support we have all shared with so many people. God bless everyone! - Cleveland
Though I am thankful for everyone and everything in my life. I am especially thankful for my 93-year-old grandmother. Since my mother passed away she has been my families' grandmother, mother, friend, and a wonderful role model. She prepares a holiday feast without assistance every year complete with cakes and pies. She is a beautiful woman inside and out, always ready to lend a helping hand, a shoulder to cry on, or to offer words of encouragement. Grandma has beautiful long white hair, deep dimples, a quick and hearty laugh, and a twinkle always present in her hazel eyes. Our heart's smile with joy everytime we see her. Anyone fortunate enough to look upon her face knows she is truly a blessing from God. - Cleveland Hts.
Today and everyday I am thankful and grateful for the fact that my beloved husband of 67 years is still with me after having had two strokes over the past four years. Further, I am grateful for our wonderful four children and their families for their loving support and caring. We have been blessed with three wonderful granddaughters as well as a great-granddaughter that adds sparkle and more love to our lives. We have been blessed!!! - Lyndhurst
This is the first year in a long while that I can look around and see that there is so much in my life to be thankful for. This Thanksgiving, I am very thankful for having celebrated with my beloved father his 91st birthday yesterday. I'm thankful for having a compassionate and understanding brother, a loving sister-in-law, and a beautiful, wonderful niece. I have a LARGE group of cousins who very supportive and loving; and an aunt and two uncles, that I love and have been there for me through everything. Plus friends who I am very thankful for. - Lyndhurst
Although my brother's life was cut much too short, I am thankful for every day of the 46 years I had with him. For his love, his kindness and his support, always at my side in a time of need. - Twinsburg
I am a single woman who broke her ankle last January. I was in a wheelchair, seven different casts and a walker and cane for most of the winter. I came home from the rehab center on Feb. 14 - the biggest snowstorm of the season!!! So, I am very grateful to my family and friends who cooked, cleaned, grocery shopped and stayed overnight to look after me and keep me company for those many weeks. I couldn't have done it without them! - Willoughby Hills
There are so many things we are to be thankful for and all we need to do is look around us. Our families, our friends, the privilege of living free, the wonderment and colors of nature, the ability of sharing a smile with someone, the time we can sit at the Thanksgiving dinner table and say a prayer of thanks to those we love and to those who have passed before us. Yes, Thanksgiving is a day of thankfulness for so much - freedom and love might be the most important. - North Royalton
Growing up I wanted the fairy tale life. My plan was to work as a secretary until I got married, then have children and live happily ever after. Instead, my prince charming rode into my life with his 3-year-old daughter. I was cast in the role of the mean old stepmother and I did not like it.
I did a lot of reading about children and decided to take some classes in child development to help me understand my stepdaughter's behavior. The classes fascinated me and helped me to have more patience with her. I now teach parents and other early childhood professionals how to interact appropriately with children to maximize their development.
My mission is to make a positive difference in the life of anyone I meet especially young children and their families. Without the inspiration of my stepdaughter, I would never have changed careers and been able to help so many others understand their children.
I am so grateful for having been blessed with my stepdaughter. Her name is Heather and she is now 37 years old. Thankfully, my Cinderella story does have a happy ending. It's just so much better than one I planned! - Olmsted Falls


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A member of the opposite sex that try's to penetrate a friendship by sleeping with 2 best friends.
Johnny sleeps with Sarah, but then immediately tells Jenny(her best friend) he loves her and wants to be with her instead. True Dog Bag material.
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Locally elected and appointed officials voted on the following matters in the past week:
The Senate and House were out of session.
The Senate and House were out of session.
Lycoming County commissioners voted 3-0 to accept an agreement with the Montour County Prison to house Lycoming County inmates as needed at a rate of $60 per day. Commissioners also approved an agreement with Superior Plus Energy Services to provide fuel products at a fluctuating pricing scale. Voting in favor of both measures were Jeff C. Wheeland, Ernie Larson, and Tony R. Mussare
South Williamsport Borough Council voted 6-2 to implement stronger enforcement efforts for those who have not had their sewer laterals inspected. Those voting in favor were J. Bernard Schelb, Dan Cupp, Henry Frey Jr., Benjamin E. Landon, Ed Weinhoffer and Richard D. Harris Jr. Anthony Mussare and Robert
Cronin voted no. Council also voted to hire two part-time employees to work as receptionists in the police department.
Jersey Shore Borough Council voted 4-2 to sell borough property at 1208 Locust St. Voting yes were Deborah Colocino, Mary Greene, Marguerite Dyroff, and Janet Barnhart. Voting no were Sean Simcox and Wade Snyder.
Old Lycoming supervisors unanimously approved two subdivisions, one for John Paulhamus at 106 Bennet Drive and one for Keypad Properties at 1701 Princeton Avenue. Voting were Linda Mazzullo, John Eck, and Janet C. Hall.
By a vote of 3-1, Montoursville Borough Council appointed Eugene Boyles to fill a vacant council seat. He replaces Gary Marshall. Voting yes were Robert Brobson, Kim DiRocco and Ronald Shearer. Voting no was Dennis Holt. Mark Tillson was absent.
By a 6-0 vote, Montgomery Borough Council approved a solid waste contract with Lycoming County landfill. Voting were L. Whitow Wertz, Rick Williams, James McCarty, John Magyar II, Rodney Metzger and Donald Feaster. President Lynn Crist was absent.


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I've been beating my head against the wall for a couple days now with
Wake-On-Lan. I can get it to work if the target PC is in ACPI states
G1 or G2, but not G3. From what I've been able to find on the 'net,
I'm not even sure this is possible.
Is it possible to use Wake-On-Lan to boot a computer from ACPI state
G3, i.e., when power is first applied to the PC but prior to the first
If this is possible, is it hardware dependent?
If this isn't possible, is there an alternate way of remotely booting
a PC from ACPI state G3?


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Superstitions Ch. 16byjthserra©
Marion never expected a life changing event to take place on a lazy Tuesday afternoon, as she lounged in her bedroom with her youthful lover, while her husband was traveling on business. Yes, she knew the consequences of her husband discovering her romps with one of his prize students, but she had taken all necessary precautions, so she didn't have to worry about anyone finding out.
Timothy, Timothy Hendrick Junior to be more formal, was an enthusiastic lover, the best she had experienced from the young men and women she had recruited from the ranks of her husband's students. His bright blue eyes seemed to sparkle beneath he dark heavy eyebrows and long, luxurious lashes. His hair was short, but usually unkempt, as if he had just rolled out of bed, or more excitingly from between her legs.
Like most of the guys his age, Timothy had not developed the paunch older men had and although he came quickly, he was very quick to recover, often able to bounce back from two and three spectacular orgasms in a single session. And his orgasms were spectacular in volume and distance.
Oh yes, she definitely would give Timothy straight A's when it came to pleasing and teasing her. That's why the events of her Tuesday afternoon, with Timothy, were so earth shattering to her.
It began as it always did with Timothy, as he snuck in the back door after parking discreetly in her garage. Once inside, he'd found the lace bra she laid on the armchair near the door, a signal it was safe for him to proceed upstairs.
She heard him knock on the bedroom door and quickly moved into her dressing room and then called back, "Come in Tim." She then watched him through a slight opening in the door as he undressed, carefully placing his clothing over the arm of a chair. She just loved how he maneuvered his jockey shorts over his wonderful erection, as if it was a massive bomb about to explode.
Oh it would explode soon enough, but by then it would be because of her. He climbed onto the bed and waiting for her entrance. Marion turned down the lights in the bedroom and then entered as a naked silhouette against the bright light in her dressing room.
Deciding to give him a treat, Marion silently crossed the room and climbed into bed, with her head down near his hard cock and her thighs near his head. Resting her head on his thigh, she took him in her mouth and then pulled him up on top of her. Tasting his bitter precum, she sucked greedily as she felt his hungry tongue dive into her slit, piercing her cunt with a savage intensity.
Sixty-nine was a treat she offered Timothy only on rare occasions, so his grateful ferocity was an expected, but cherished delight. Working hard to control his thrusting cock, she worked her hands up and down the throbbing shaft as her mouth sucked hard on the head. She spread her legs wide as he clumsily pushed three fingers in and out of her cunt as he covered her clit in long, wet slurps.
Slowing her manipulations on him, Marion concentrated on the sensations pulsing through her in spite of her lover's inexperience. Removing his cock from her mouth, she moaned, "Oh Timothy, yes – yes." She came in shudders, as her pussy squeezed his fingers with each pulsation and she closed her thighs tight around his head.
When he finally came up for air, she pull his cock back into her mouth, pumping and sucking viciously fast, feeling him buck his hips wildly. She felt his cock suddenly thicken in her mouth and savored the rush of bland, salty flavor gush into her mouth. Swallowing quickly, she finally had to turn her head and gasp for air, letting the last of his jism splash onto her cheek.
Timothy rolled over onto his side and Marion rested her head on his thigh, slowly milking the last few drops of his cum from his softening cock. She felt his head lean on her thigh and closed her eyes, feeling his hot breath over her delicate flesh.
"Ouch," she cried as she felt a sharp jolt of pain from just above her clit. Sitting up she asked loudly, "What the hell was that?"
Timothy smiled smugly, "A gray hair, I pulled it for you," he answered, holding a single hair up in the air.
Wondering how he could see it in the dim light she jerked away from him and said, "Dammit, that hurt. And now I'll get more there."
"What do you mean? I thought you'd be happy I pulled it."
"Haven't you heard that if you pull one gray hair, ten more will replace it?"
"Oh that's just some superstition, just an old wives' tale."
"Well, I'm an old wife," she moaned.
"It's okay, I know you color your hair."
"That's on my head dammit, not on my... my..."
"Your pussy?"
"Yes, my pussy. That's the first one, now there will be more. Damn, I want you to leave now."
"Please, just leave," Marion said, curling up into a ball. She felt his hand run along her side and cried, "Please!"
Timothy quickly dressed and slipped out her door without another word. Marion listened as he stomped down her stairs and slammed the back door. She'd hurt his feelings, but right now she didn't care, she couldn't care. That damned gray hair, she could endure it on her head, she could deal with it there, but not – not on her... her pussy.
She spent the rest of the day curled in a ball, drifting in and out of sleep, wondering – wondering when those new gray hairs would sprout. Wondering how many more would follow, wondering if she could ever enjoy a young man's, or woman's head between her legs again.
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