Something To Be Thankful

Oprah Winfrey wrote, “There is always, always, always something to be thankful for.” First off what does thankful mean? According to Merriam Webster it says conscious of benefit received or well pleased. When I first looked at this quote I thought it would be very difficult to think of all the things I’m thankful for. First off being born on this earth and living on it fourteen amazing years is just the beginning. I just knew all of them but had to narrow it down to the three which I thought were the most important. They are the three f’s friends, family, and freedom.

First is family because like they say family first. I also chose this first because they are the most important to me. We are all where we are today because of our parents

It has cost lots of men and women away from family, life injuries, and even death. If it wasn’t for some of those people who knows if we would be here today. I am most thankful because my grandpa served in World War II. He might have died but knowing that he saved lots of lives makes me feel very special being able to call him my grandpa. I never got to meet him, but got to hear great stories about him. I’m so thankful for everything he did for me even though I didn’t know him.

Last I’m thankful for my amazing friends. I’m thankful for my friends because they are trustworthy, funny, caring, and I can always count on them. If I would need my friends for anything they would be there for me right away supporting me in it. If I didn’t have them I’m not sure how my life would be. Actually it would be pretty difficult and emotional. When I was in third grade I got STAPH infection in the heel of my foot on the last day school. If it wasn’t for my friends it would have been a rough day for me. I was sitting in the hospital and got cards and candy from most of them to brighten my day. Some of them even came to visit me. That’s why they are one of the top three for