Measure Of Thanksgiving

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Not what we say about or blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our Thanksgiving,” says W.T Purkiser. People just state the conditions for what they are thankful for, but never realize the importance it becomes to their lives. There are , in fact , three goods in my life that I’m in gratification for: my parents, my health, and my friends .

Firstly, I am eternally grateful for my parents . My parents have always been there for me and supported me when I needed them the most.When, I have a conversation with them they always support me and make me feel better .For example, Last year i had a really rough year I felt so disappointed in myself , I couldn't graduate I knew they were gonna be mad at me but as we talked it out all they said was try harder next year . They always encourage me to do bigger things and to try my hardest in everything I do . In addition, They have always said take “baby steps that will make you succeed and lead you to even bigger steps.” However, The quote said “ Not what we say about our blessings,but how we use them is the true measure of our
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I say this because all over the world or on every corner you walk by you see kids getting humiliated or bullied due to the conditions they have or if they have any health problems. I am grateful that I never have to depend on nobody because it sometimes feels bad to be on top of that person and never giving them time for him/ her because every minute they have to check up on us . When you go to the hospital or ever run to the emergency room you hate seeing kids laying in bed with nothing to do . And all you wanna see is a smile in their face, playing with their toys make them happy . As parents you sometime wish it could be a fairytale and hope that this story was all fake .My health for me is like a gift I feel indebted because at this age a lot of kids my age do stuff that as kids we wouldn't do like never try to hurt our

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