GRATITUDE GIVEAWAY BLOG HOP
“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” ~ William A. Ward.
I have had an especially trying year, one of uncertainty and doubt. Only be stopping to offer gratitude for my blessings have I kept plugging along when it would be easier to throw my hands up and quit. We’re all had these times of adversity. The only way through these events is to plow in and be grateful for the experience.
It is my hope that we will always carry a spirit of gratitude in our hearts and express it often and sincerely to our families, our friends, our co-workers, and everyone we come in contact with. They all deserve our gratitude. I adore Kathy from I Am A Reader Not a Writer for presenting us bloggers and writers the opportunity to express our gratitude to our readers and supporters. Also sponsoring this year’s giveaway is Mary or BookHounds.net
Thank you, my friends. Blessings to you, my followers and supporters. You have my sincere gratitude for sticking by me during my rough patch this year.
If you feel compelled to leave a message – a note of gratitude for your life and associations, I would appreciate a comment below or a follow. But these things are NOT necessary to enter my giveaway.
To express my gratitude and my thanks, please enter my giveaway. I’m giving away:
A $15 Amazon Gift Card
An autographed copy of my boxing love story, “Ladies Night”
set in 1950s L.A. amongst murder and mayhem
And my Christmas short sequel to Ladies Night.
Good luck!
Many other bloggers have joined in this event of thanks. Check them out and enter their giveaways as well. <!– end LinkyTools script –>
Remember, It’s not happy people who are grateful, it is grateful people who are happy.
Be happy this holiday season!
November 17, 2015 at 11:24
I’m thankful for family!
November 17, 2015 at 22:08
Family can be a trial or our greatest joy, Trisha.
November 17, 2015 at 13:16
I am very thankful for my wonderful family.
November 17, 2015 at 22:08
Thank you for sharing, Crystal.
November 18, 2015 at 06:04
Thank you for the chance to win! Im thanful for so many things.. my family is at the top of the list.
November 18, 2015 at 16:33
You’re very welcome, Linda. *Fingers crossed* that you’ll win.
November 18, 2015 at 07:00
Hi Carol,
Thank you for your lovely post and contest. I’m thankful for my family and my health and, of course, for generous people like you!
November 18, 2015 at 16:32
You’re welcome and thank you for the compliment on my post.
November 18, 2015 at 07:08
I am gratful that I am able to help feed stray cats in my neighborhood.
November 18, 2015 at 16:32
Bless you for caring about the smallest creatures, Deanne.
November 18, 2015 at 07:16
I am thankful just to be alive and that I live in such a wonderful country.
November 18, 2015 at 16:31
That’s for the reminder of our country, Lisa.
November 18, 2015 at 07:48
I thankful to have a decently paying job with good benefits.
November 18, 2015 at 16:31
Wow! That’s big Anne. Having benefits is a must these days with all the sickness around.
November 18, 2015 at 08:21
I’m thankful that I have a full-time job.
November 18, 2015 at 16:30
Work is a great blessing. I know what it’s like to be without a job right now.
November 18, 2015 at 10:56
This has been a year of sorrow and grief for me and mine but I wake every day thankful for the chance to live another day and for the joy my family bring me
November 18, 2015 at 16:30
I’m sorry to hear that your year has been filled with sorrow and grief, Patricia. Family does help us survive.
November 18, 2015 at 10:59
I’m thankful for family, health and for all happy moments because this has been a rough year
November 18, 2015 at 16:29
Thanks for sharing, Melanie. A lot of us have had rough years.
November 18, 2015 at 12:47
I am thankful for my family and friends and my church family. God Bless them. Keep God First In Your Life.
November 18, 2015 at 16:29
We can have numerous families not born of blood, Cheryl. Thanks for remind us.
November 18, 2015 at 13:55
I am grateful for my family. I am lucky to have them all close by.
November 18, 2015 at 16:28
You are lucky, Michele.
November 18, 2015 at 15:13
I’m thankful for my family and life in general 🙂
November 18, 2015 at 15:49
I am thankful for my family and for my improving health. This past year has been very bad.
November 18, 2015 at 16:28
I’m sorry to hear about your bad time, Charles-Linda. Take care and give thanks.
November 18, 2015 at 16:19
I’m so thankful for my husband!
November 18, 2015 at 16:27
Thanks for sharing that. I too, Claire, am thankful for my husband although he isn’t perfect.
November 18, 2015 at 16:45
I am thankful for my family and that we will all be together for the holidays.
November 18, 2015 at 22:28
I am thankful for my kids, my family and my friends.
November 20, 2015 at 11:42
You said it all, Ellen. Thanks to you.
November 18, 2015 at 23:33
I am grateful for my husband. For the most part it has been a good year, last week we ran into some financial problems but hopefully we will find a solution to the problem.
November 20, 2015 at 11:42
Finances can be a big sucker on a marriage. I know that first hand, Melinda. Hopefully it’s better for you and I.
November 19, 2015 at 14:53
I’m grateful for my family and lots of great books to read!
November 20, 2015 at 11:41
I love my family and my books – in that order, Meredith.
November 19, 2015 at 16:50
I am thankful for my strong family support system.
November 20, 2015 at 11:41
Tara, having a family’s support is everything.
November 20, 2015 at 10:35
I honestly have so many things to be grateful for! I’m grateful for my eyes, so that I can read. 🙂 Yes, reading and family are my most favorite things ever!
November 20, 2015 at 11:41
I love to read as well, Katie.
November 21, 2015 at 18:28
I’m grateful for my friends and family
November 22, 2015 at 13:40
Thanks for sharing with us, Terri.
November 22, 2015 at 14:26
I’m thankful that my parents have jobs 🙂
November 23, 2015 at 10:36
I am thankful for my friends, family, and cat Buddy! Thanks for this amazing giveaway – I would love to win!
November 23, 2015 at 11:44
I love cats. Thanks Suz.
November 23, 2015 at 11:20
I’m thankful for my two little boys <3
November 23, 2015 at 11:44
How sweet, Salli. Congrats!
November 23, 2015 at 15:36
Thankful for my family and friends
November 23, 2015 at 17:21
Yes, family and friends are our backbone, Kim.
November 23, 2015 at 18:21
i am thankful for my family.
November 28, 2015 at 11:01
Having a good family is a great blessing, Amanda.
November 23, 2015 at 19:40
I’m thankful for my family and friends.
November 28, 2015 at 11:01
Family bring both challenges and blessings, Terri.
November 23, 2015 at 21:35
Thankful for my family, friends and country.
November 25, 2015 at 10:45
I am grateful we got a few breaks this year and were finally able to take some vacations.
November 28, 2015 at 11:00
Vacations are the best, Cynthia.
November 25, 2015 at 21:13
I’m thankful for my family and my close friends.
November 28, 2015 at 11:00
Can’t say enough about the pleasure of family, Lisa.
November 26, 2015 at 16:33
I’m thankful for my family this year more than ever. They are so special to me.
November 28, 2015 at 10:59
Family is what completes, us Leanne.
November 27, 2015 at 01:25
I’m thankful for my family, friends and country.
November 28, 2015 at 10:58
Thanks for sharing, Kim.
November 27, 2015 at 04:44
I am thankful for my supportive husband and my two healthy, beautiful daughters… and my dog, Bella too! 😉
November 28, 2015 at 10:58
How very blessed you are, DeAnna, to have a supportive husband and lovely girls. Can’t forget the dogs either. I love animals!
November 27, 2015 at 08:08
Thank you for the giveaway.
I’m thankful for my family, health and books.
November 28, 2015 at 10:55
You’re welcome, Kim. Giveaways are a lot of fun. I get to meet new people.
November 27, 2015 at 12:20
I am thankful for my family!!!
November 28, 2015 at 10:56
Thank you for commenting about your family, Brenda.
November 28, 2015 at 02:53
I am thankful for my health. Last year I was very sick and I had to have major surgery on December 4th. I took two months to recover. You never realize how much you appreciate something until you lose it!
November 28, 2015 at 10:57
I have some thoughts about illness as well, Stacy. I do you you’re on the road to good health.
November 28, 2015 at 09:10
I am grateful for my sons and our home.
November 28, 2015 at 10:57
How nice to have boys in your life and a nice home. You are truly blessed, Jennifer.
November 28, 2015 at 14:09
I am grateful for my new job.
November 28, 2015 at 18:00
I’m thankful for my good health.
November 28, 2015 at 21:52
Iam sooo truly grateful for love,freedom&life!
November 30, 2015 at 11:35
Thanks for sharing about love, freedom, and life. Great thoughts
November 29, 2015 at 00:28
im greatful for alot of things books and authors the obvious family and basic way of life ty for the chance
November 30, 2015 at 11:34
Yes, Beverly, our way of life in America is one that we often take for granted. Thanks for sharing.
November 29, 2015 at 00:51
I’m grateful for friends who are there for me when I need them.
November 29, 2015 at 02:18
I’m thankful for my health! Thanks for having this giveaway!
November 30, 2015 at 11:33
You’re welcome, Sue and I’m glad for your health as well.
November 29, 2015 at 07:28
thankful for my hubby and my 2 healthy boys
November 30, 2015 at 11:33
I have Linderman’s in my family tree – a loose branch, but they’re there. Thanks for coming by and sharing about your hubby and boys, Amy.
November 29, 2015 at 10:29
I am thankful for my wonderful family and friends. Thanks for the great giveaway!
November 30, 2015 at 11:32
I love your name, Booklady, and feel your appreciation for your family and friends. And you’re welcome. I love doing giveaways!
November 29, 2015 at 13:38
I am thankful for the loved ones in my life who bring me so much joy and inspiration.
November 30, 2015 at 11:31
I’m so glad to hear your loved ones bring you joy and inspire you, Carolyn. That’s great.
November 29, 2015 at 14:37
I am grateful for my husband.
November 30, 2015 at 11:31
Thank you for coming by, Katherine, and for entering and sharing.
November 29, 2015 at 14:59
I’m very thankful for my niece.
November 30, 2015 at 11:30
How sweet to be thankful for a niece. I have so many of them, it’s hard to pick just one, Arlinda.
November 29, 2015 at 16:41
Im thankful for my mom and all she does for me!
November 30, 2015 at 11:30
We are truly bless to have a mother who cares for us. Thanks for sharing your, Latisha.
November 29, 2015 at 16:51
I am thankful for books, family, and friends
November 30, 2015 at 11:29
In that order, Velvet – books, family, and friends. I like it.
November 29, 2015 at 18:10
I’m grateful for family and friends.
November 30, 2015 at 11:29
Hi Janie, I’m grateful for my guys as well – my husband of 33 years and our one son, now 32 years old. Wow! Time flies.
November 29, 2015 at 20:41
I’m thankful for my family and our good health. I hope 2016 is better for you.
Thanks 🙂
November 30, 2015 at 11:28
Thank you for the special wish, Mona. I do hope 2016 will be a great year. For you as well.
November 29, 2015 at 21:03
I am thankful for my family.
November 30, 2015 at 11:28
Thank you for reminding all of us how grateful we should be for our families, Linda. Thanks for dropping by.
November 29, 2015 at 21:53
Thankful for my family and closest friends
November 30, 2015 at 11:27
You sound blessed, Kate. Congratulations!
November 29, 2015 at 21:56
I am thankful for my very supportive boyfriend!
November 30, 2015 at 11:27
Having a supportive boyfriend can mean a world of difference when you have difficulty. Congrats Kristina.
November 29, 2015 at 22:39
I am thankful for my family, and all the great books out there .
November 30, 2015 at 11:26
Yes, there are a ton of great books and so little time to read. Thanks Pam for coming by.