Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving!

This year, I first learned how important Thanksgiving is for my friends in Canada and America. I learned about Plymouth and the hardship pilgrims had.









My Dear Friend Barbara (Two birds and a B) wrote a wonderful post today. I am really inspired by the phrase she quoted from the song, which is sung in church this time of year.  It is so wonderful being grateful for others. Although I am not a Christian, let me express my gratitude to God as well,


I am grateful for God giving me the strength what I am today,
I thank my mom in heaven and dad who is in old-people’s home. My hubby who has the huge understanding and lead me my life. Friends here in Japan (especially Ms, Murakami whom I shared a lot of foreign trips, enjoyable time and inspired me a lot).  And also the blogger friends who keep my life enlightening and support me in my difficult time,
Hope you have wonderful Thanksgiving day with your family and friends

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  1. SouthhamsdarlingNovember 23, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Lovely post dear friend from the East. You are always so thoughtful for others. Like you, I have so much to be thankful for and I thank God every day for all my blessings, including my lovely bloggy friends. Hugs.

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  2. DesireeNovember 23, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    This is such a sweet, thoughtful acknowledgement of what is such an important festival to our American and Canadian blogging friends, Miyako. I, too, was not aware of the full meaning behind this tradition and have learnt a lot through blogging. It certainly is a wonderful opportunity for all of us, everywhere, to stop in our tracks and think about, and give thanks for, the many blessings we have. And, to acknowledge those whose lives are in turmoil. Big hug, Desiree xoxo

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  3. Michiko JohnsonNovember 23, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Dear Miyako san,
    A beautiful tribute for Thanks giving day for your friends,which we never has day for in japan?
    I thank you for everyday when I woke in the morning.
    And thank you for being my friend.
    Have a wonderful time with your loved
    ones.
    Michiko

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  4. maddyroseNovember 23, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Orchid this is such a lovely and thoughtful post. I think many of the people in my country celebrate this holiday merely for the feast and forget about why we have this holiday. I know how thankful I am to have so much and a life that is blessed by having so many good and dear friends like you in it. Thanks for being such a dear friend. Hugs

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  5. ShellyNovember 23, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Thank you, Orchid, for reminding us we don't need a designated day to be thankful- it should come every day because a thankful heart is a healthy heart. Have a wonderful week!

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  6. Barbara F.November 24, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Love you, Miyako, you're one of the nicest, sweetest people I have ever met. ((hugs)) xo

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  7. Art From The heartNovember 24, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    I have much in life to be thankful for,most of all my family and friends.
    Thank you for the wishes and for your lovely friendship.
    Hugs

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  8. TeresaNovember 24, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    thank you so much for taking the time to acknowledge our holiday! you are an amazing woman and i am proud to call you friend! i wish we could meet in person sometime. there are so many people in all the corners of the world who are among my friends. getting together would be a wonderful thing but until then, we can share, love, and laugh with each other over this miracle called "blogging."

    take care, my very dear friend.

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  9. Mariette's Back to BasicsNovember 24, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    Dearest Miyako,

    Wonderful tribute to Thanksgiving! Thanks for your visit and meaningful comment. You are a great friend.
    Love to you,

    Mariette

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  10. GlendaNovember 24, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Thank you dear Orchid for your thoughtfulness. A whole lot of turkeys had to die for this occasion, lol.

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  11. BelleNovember 24, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    What a beautiful post, Orchid. I thank God too for my blogging friends who have given me so much happiness and support. And I thank God for my family. Blessings and hugs to you.

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  12. AnnNovember 24, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    I HAVE MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR...YOUR FRIENDSHIP IS ONE!!!
    SUCH A LOVELY POST MIYAKO- SAN...YOU TOUCHED MY HEART WITH YOUR SWEET WORDS!! BLESSING TO YOU.

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  13. TamagoNovember 25, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    What a lovely post and sweet words for your family and friends. I know they are thankful for you, too! You are very sweet and thoughtful, and I am very thankful to have known you!

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  14. AnonymousNovember 25, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Precious post ...thanksgiving is from the heart!

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  15. romance-of-rosesNovember 26, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Thank you Orchid for visiting and love your post for Thanksgiving. I too have much to be thankful for and thank my God every single day for many things, one of which are all my blogging friends such as you, dear friend. Hugs...Lu

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  16. Katherines CornerNovember 27, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Beautiful words from a beautiful heart. I send you hugs and my continued bloggy friendship. Katherine

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  17. AnonymousDecember 5, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    Beautiful post, Orchid. I thank you deeply, my friend.

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