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Posted on November 28, 2019 by beth

“gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received.

thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling.

thanksgiving is the following of that impulse.”

-henry van dyke

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happy thanksgiving and much gratitude to all

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image credit: ida bohatta (children’s book illustrator and author)

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LucciaGray on November 28, 2019 at 5:06 am said:

Happy Thanksgiving 💖

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- beth on November 28, 2019 at 5:57 am said:
  
  thank you, Lucia
  
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alexraphael on November 28, 2019 at 5:07 am said:

Happy Thanksgiving to you!

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- beth on November 28, 2019 at 5:57 am said:
  
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dirkdeklein on November 28, 2019 at 5:18 am said:

Reblogged this on History of Sorts.

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- beth on November 28, 2019 at 5:57 am said:
  
  and thank you!
  
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SaaniaSparkle 🧚🏻‍♀️ on November 28, 2019 at 5:22 am said:

Happy Thanksgiving 🧚🏻‍♀️

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- beth on November 28, 2019 at 5:55 am said:
  
  thank you –
  
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  - SaaniaSparkle 🧚🏻‍♀️ on November 28, 2019 at 5:56 am said:
    
    My pleasure
    
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    - beth on November 28, 2019 at 7:40 am said:
      
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Susie Sexton on November 28, 2019 at 5:33 am said:

SAME TO YOU, BETH. REALLY CUTE! AND I FEEL LIKE A SQUIRREL BY THE WAY…a nervous frenetic squirrel! 😉

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- beth on November 28, 2019 at 5:55 am said:
  
  just keep climbing and playing and don’t give up, susie )
  
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Sadje on November 28, 2019 at 5:39 am said:

A happy thanksgiving to you too.

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- beth on November 28, 2019 at 6:02 am said:
  
  thanks, sadje)
  
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  - Sadje on November 28, 2019 at 6:15 am said:
    
    🙏
    
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merrildsmith on November 28, 2019 at 6:13 am said:

Happy Thanksgiving, Beth!

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- beth on November 28, 2019 at 7:39 am said:
  
  and to you and yours –
  
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  - merrildsmith on November 28, 2019 at 7:54 am said:
    
    ❤
    
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Live & Learn on November 28, 2019 at 6:33 am said:

Yes. Happy Thanksgiving Beth.

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- beth on November 28, 2019 at 7:39 am said:
  
  and to you and yours, David –
  
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marlandphotos on November 28, 2019 at 6:38 am said:

Thanks! Happy Thanksgiving, hoping it is a nice day for you!

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- beth on November 28, 2019 at 7:39 am said:
  
  thanks, marlan. and to you –
  
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  - marlandphotos on November 28, 2019 at 7:50 am said:
    
    You’re welcome.
    
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GP Cox on November 28, 2019 at 6:46 am said:

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markbialczak on November 28, 2019 at 8:40 am said:

I wish you, the daughters and spouses and all the grands a wonderful Thanksgiving, Beth.

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- beth on November 28, 2019 at 8:56 am said:
  
  Thanks so much, mark and to you and yiurs
  
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LA on November 28, 2019 at 8:49 am said:

Happy Thanksgiving!

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- beth on November 28, 2019 at 8:56 am said:
  
  And to you )
  
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utesmile on November 28, 2019 at 8:56 am said:

Happy thanksgiving 😘

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- beth on November 28, 2019 at 9:52 am said:
  
  Thanks)
  
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Goff James on November 28, 2019 at 8:57 am said:

Reblogged this on Art, Photography and Poetry.

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- beth on November 28, 2019 at 9:51 am said:
  
  Thank you )
  
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Sarah Russell on November 28, 2019 at 8:59 am said:

Happy Thanksgiving, Beth.

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- beth on November 28, 2019 at 9:51 am said:
  
  Thank you )
  
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Goff James on November 28, 2019 at 9:02 am said:

Hi, Beth. Thanks for sharing such beautiful words and sentiments. I have reblooged. Here’s the link https://goffjamesart.wordpress.com/2019/11/28/thankful/ Happy Thanksgiving. Goff

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- beth on November 28, 2019 at 9:51 am said:
  
  You are very welcome
  
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Peter Wells aka Countingducks on November 28, 2019 at 9:39 am said:

Hope you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving 🙂 🙂

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- beth on November 28, 2019 at 9:50 am said:
  
  Thanks so much, peter
  
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Jim Stewart on November 28, 2019 at 9:52 am said:

Aye. So much to be thankful for, present company included. And today would’ve been my mom’s 99th birthday.

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- beth on November 28, 2019 at 10:06 am said:
  
  Aw I’m sure she’s with you in spirit
  
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johnrieber on November 28, 2019 at 10:01 am said:

A great quote – thanks for sharing and Happy Thanksgiving to you!

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- beth on November 28, 2019 at 10:06 am said:
  
  And to you and yours, john
  
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Jim Borden on November 28, 2019 at 10:02 am said:

Happy Thanksgiving, Beth!

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- beth on November 28, 2019 at 10:06 am said:
  
  And to you and yours, jim
  
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  - Jim Borden on November 28, 2019 at 10:53 am said:
    
    thanks, Beth!
    
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Jennie on November 28, 2019 at 10:58 am said:

Nice!

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hitandrun1964 on November 28, 2019 at 12:00 pm said:

Have a nice day. 🙂

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Erika Kind on November 28, 2019 at 2:22 pm said:

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family from Central Europe, Beth!

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- beth on November 28, 2019 at 7:28 pm said:
  
  Thanks!
  
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  - Erika Kind on November 29, 2019 at 7:42 am said:
    
    You are welcome, Beth 😊
    
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Chatter Master on November 28, 2019 at 2:52 pm said:

Happy Thanks giving Beth and family!

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- beth on November 28, 2019 at 7:28 pm said:
  
  Thanks!
  
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John Holton on November 28, 2019 at 3:10 pm said:

Thanks, Beth, and Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

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- beth on November 28, 2019 at 7:27 pm said:
  
  Your a very welcome
  
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Sue on November 28, 2019 at 3:29 pm said:

Happy Thanksgiving to you!

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- beth on November 28, 2019 at 7:26 pm said:
  
  Thank you
  
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  - Sue on November 29, 2019 at 6:39 am said:
    
    😊😊
    
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Norah on November 28, 2019 at 6:37 pm said:

Happy Thanksgiving, Beth.

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- beth on November 28, 2019 at 7:25 pm said:
  
  And to you)
  
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Samantha Wharton on November 28, 2019 at 10:59 pm said:

Happy Thanksgiving Beth!

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- beth on November 29, 2019 at 12:38 am said:
  
  ❤️
  
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thereluctantpoet on November 29, 2019 at 1:22 am said:

Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.

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The Guat on November 29, 2019 at 2:38 am said:

Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you had a GOOD ONE!! Thanks for such a touching and meaningful quote!

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- beth on November 29, 2019 at 7:16 am said:
  
  I’m glad you enjoyed it –
  
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insearchofitall on November 29, 2019 at 6:02 pm said:

I really like that quote and the picture that you put with it. It’s a great explanation.

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- beth on November 29, 2019 at 6:18 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much )
  
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Donkey Whisperer Farm ® on November 30, 2019 at 9:19 pm said:

Happy Thankgiving

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- beth on November 30, 2019 at 10:25 pm said:
  
  And to you
  
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cynthiaketchie on March 23, 2020 at 11:39 am said:

Very thankful for these SWEET cards, love squirrels, we have raised several, they are all darling!

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- beth on March 23, 2020 at 11:59 am said:
  
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