MaryAnn and fellow bloggers, have a lovely and blessed Thanksgiving. I also want to add that this blog has been more than a writing resource for me; it has been a safe harbor during dark times and a beacon of light in many ways. I have many ideas for future writing projects; things that need to be written down, and I also have two marvelous and conscientious readers who have supplied me with exceptional suggestions. I hope this year is one of abundance for all.

I echo Skye's wishes for a happy and blessed Thanksgiving to all. Truly, there is MUCH to be thankful for.

Mary Ann's request for writing down what you're thankful for is the second one I've received today. Now, I ask you, the day before Thanksgiving, do I have time to write something that BIG?? HA!!

I am thankful to the Lord for all His many blessings - even the dark nights of the soul and the times of pain and suffering. His faithfulness was even more evident during those times, and while I kicked and screamed against them, I am a stronger Christian because of them.

See you all next week!

Hi MaryAnn,

Thank you for all the wisdom and knowledge you share with all of us through your blog! You are a blessing.

I pray that God will richly bless you in return.

I too thank the Lord for MaryAnn and all she has put into this blog day after day. I don't always post, but I nearly always learn something or am encouraged/challenged in my writing. God has done incredible things in my writing this year, and I look to Him to do even beyond what He's done so far.

I couldn't just turn to other pressing tasks today without joining in the chorus of thanks today. Yes, I too have not only learned alot but my joy in writing has been stimulated. I appreciate each one of you bloggers. You have become family for me even though we have never met. Most of all I thank our Lord who created this place for us to learn, grow and be encouraged in our journey. And you MaryAnn for making it all possible. Have a blessed day you all.

Thanks to all of you, but especially to you, Mary Ann, for taking the time to do this considering your very busy schedule. I am often tied up and don't get a chance to respond, but I do want you to know that I have submitted to two of the contests that you recommended. Haven't heard anything yet, but...

Hi MaryAnn.... I also want to thank you for all the time and effort you put into making this such a great blog. And to all of you bloggers, I thank you for sharing your experiences, your ideas and your encouragement. I pray that God will bless all of you and your families with an extra special Thanksgiving. I am grateful to God for all of the wonderful writing friends I have met here, at conferences, and in my writers' group. I thank God for all of the new doors He continually opens for my writing. I look forward to reaching out more boldly with the gospel message, and I pray that through my writing God will be glorified. That's why we write.

MaryAnn - Thank you for your help and insights. I am learning so much. Happy Thanksgiving!

Dear MaryAnn and fellow blogettes-I wish each of you a happy Thanksgiving. We do have so much to be thankful for--but especially for our mentor and friend, MaryAnn. Thank you for sharing your love, knowledge,and encouragment.

Vie

With the possibility that I may be the only male in this group, this "blogger" would like to wish all of you
"blogettes" the Blessings and Happiness of a Thanksgiving Day. Jim Connelly

I'm really thankful that the Lord made provision for salvation, so we can live forever with Him if we choose to. I'm thankful that Mom only broke her hand when she fell and not anything worse, and that she's starting to get better from the pain. I'm thankful for the gifts the Lord has given me, and all the encouragement I've been getting to use them for Him! I'm thankful for all of you, and for this forum for sharing the gift of writing! I'm thankful for love. May you all have a blessed and wonderful Thanksgiving!