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CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED

Welcome friends, we’re so glad you decided to stop by again because today we have something very, very special for you. Here at Noble Pig we are so grateful to have so many wonderful and amazingreaders, many of you who have followed our long and sometimes crazy and sometimes uneventfuljourney from California here to Oregon.

You have been here watching us cook our meals, listening to silly stories about our kids, offering advice and opinions and especially cheering us on while we developed our land, planted our vineyard and released our first vintage wines. The response toour wineshas not only overwhelmed us, but tickled and humbled us to no end. You are all some kind of fabulous!

So many of you have received your Noble Pig Wine shipments (all over the world)and have joined the Noble Pig family as wine club members. We are tremendously grateful for the opportunity to put wine on your table to share with your family and friends. You just have no idea how exciting that is for us!

As the holiday season is upon us, we want to say thank you in so many ways. We wish we could reach out and shake all of your hands, thanking you for your support and friendship. The blogging world has been a tremendous community in helping us get our family business off to a great start, we will forever remember your generosity and kindness. You all rock!!

Now I know you are wanting me to get to it already….I’m sorry….I just wanted you all to know how much we appreciate you!!

Anyway, for your support, your comments, your kindness, your smiles (even though we can’t see them, we hear them in your words), your wine orders, your wine club membership, your good thoughts, the fingers and toes you cross for us…..

We are giving away, “One $250 Amazon Gift Certificate”! What a great way to get a jump on your holiday shopping.

The Rules:

Leave one comment per person on this post telling us what you are grateful for this year, even if you don’t that’s okay too.

Contest is open to everyone around the world.

Winner will be selected using random.org.

Contest ends at some point on Sunday, October 31st…..after I’ve rolled out of bed, had my coffee and can make sense of the world. Winner will be announced in a new post that same day. Make sure to check back!!


*Note: This contest is not a sponsored giveaway, Amazon.com has no idea who we are and we are okay with that!

Tell your friends, your neighbors, Facebook it, Tweet it from your Tweet Deck, shout it from the mountain tops…well you get the picture!

Love and luck to you all!

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  3. I’m thankful for the unconditional love of my 3 year old son.

    If more of us loved with as pure and open heart as he does, the world would be a better place.

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  8. This time last year, Mom was diagnosed with cancer. This Thanksgiving, we are all thankful Mom is here to enjoy it — CANCER FREE! It has been a difficult year… but God has truly blessed our family and answered our prayers.

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  11. I am grateful for my husband (who puts up with a lot), my 3 children, and my 6 year old grandson who brings more joy to my life that I ever thought possible.

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  20. I am very grateful I happened upon this blog one day while perusing the Internet. It has given my boyfriend and me a great way to connect – in the kitchen. Noble Pig is amazing!

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  22. I’m so grateful for my children, my husband, my bother and sister and for all my friends. I would not be where I am today without their love.

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  23. I am grateful for my loving, healthy, and expanding family. My husband is more than I ever could have imagined and we have created two wonderful children and a third that will be here within the next few weeks. We are happy and healthy and soooo in love!

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  28. Firstly, congratulations on the your first vintage!

    I’m grateful for the space to breathe between challenging times, and the friends who know how to fill that space with just enough wine, love and laughter.

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  29. I AM GRATEFUL EVERYDAY FOR THE SUN THAT RISES AS I DO TO BEGIN MY EARTHLY LIFE FROM 5A.M. i AM AWAKE AND STARTING CHORES…HELLO TO THE PLANTS I RAISE TO HEAL,FEED AND TRANSFORM INTO SPIRITS THAT MAKES MERRY DURING HARVEST AND BEYOND….
    THANK YOUS AND GRATITUDE FOR LIFE.

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  31. I’m thankful that my husband and I took a huge leap of faith and moved our family cross-country 2000miles from the east coast to Colorado. We are so happy in our new life here. Great friends, our kids are thriving…life is sweet.

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  33. I am grateful for my best friend who happen to be my boyfriend. We’ve known each other since we were 12 years old & just started dating a year ago. This were especially tough this year & he’s been so supportive even through the toughest times.

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  37. I’m thankful for the health of my family and that we are able to appreciate the blessings that are ours and that God is patient with me, even when I am not so grateful.

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  40. I am grateful for my family, who let me move back in after graduating college (after helping me swallow my pride) and continue to support me every day as I pursue my dreams.

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  41. I am very thankful for my being alive, my health, my family and all my blessings. I am also very happy to have been given a second chance in my life’s direction and purpose. I am thankful for us all that there is hope and the possibility for change.

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  45. After making several moves while single, I am thankful that my best friend (and husband) and I are getting settled in a new city together, and for his patience and support through the whole process. What a stud!

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  47. I am eternally grateful to have found a new job which a kind boss (after having a monster of a boss for 7 years) which pays me more and allows me to have 95% less stress. It’s such a relief!

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  49. I am grateful that my nephew Maxton was born in August. He has helped change the dynamics of our family into a more positive relationship– and not to mention he is the cutest little guy I have ever seen!

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  50. I recently had a health scare and am so thankful that everything turned out to be fine. I’m hoping to turn that thankfulness into patience the next time my 3 year old is driving me batty!!

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  58. So grateful for my husband who is working so hard for us in Saudia Arabia right now. And for my kids who make me so proud and give me something to laugh about everyday!

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  59. I am very grateful for my wonderful family and all the love that we share. I am also grateful for the blessings and opportunities that we are all given with each new day. And, I am really grateful to be able to share good wine with my special people 🙂

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  65. I’ve gone through a tough divorce this year and learned that I will come out stronger and better because of my amazing friends and family. I couldn’t be more grateful for them!!!! I guess I’m pretty lucky!

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  69. I am grateful for so many things, my job, my home, my family. Most grateful to see the miracle of my father’s healing from being critically ill to full recovery!

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  71. I’m grateful for my amazing partner who supported from the beginning my radical career change from a job most people thought I was crazy to give up (I used to be an architect and now I’m almost done library school). With him, I’m really myself.

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  82. My mother is 90 and I am so grateful to God for giving me all these years with her. I am grateful for a wonderful husband, two loving boys and the support of a fantastic family. Also grateful for the strong women in my life who have empowered me to be what I am.

    I am grateful for loving friends and all the people in my life who have always encouraged me and shaped who I am today.

    I am grateful to my country where we have religious freedom. I am so grateful to be born a Catholic and be inspired by wonderful people.

    I love life and am grateful for the health I enjoy.

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  86. I’m grateful for my health and the health of my family, for my son and the fact he’s a teenager and still hugs me, for my little dog Val who entertains me everyday and for my boyfriend John, who loves me for just the way I am!

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  91. I am grateful for my precious husband, family, and my husband’s job. I have enjoyed your awesome blog since I read about you in the Sacramento Bee. I lived in Sacramento for 20 years before moving to the Denver area. Still love reading the Food and Wine section. I can’t thank you enough for your great recipes I have tried and loved. Hopefully, I can try your wines soon.

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  92. I am grateful for my family and friends, to whom I owe the world. For having a mind capable of creativity – The only thing that gets me through the day is the knowledge that on my own time, I can write, compose, cook or design whatever it is that my imagination fancies. And for the world itself, in all its capacity to support life as we know it.

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  97. After several years of sporadic working because of health conditions – I was able to return almost full time this year. My health is still a long way from good, but I am making it. I am grateful for an employer who is tolerant enough to have put up with my illness for 8 long years and pray they put up with me for at least 8 more!

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  100. Congratulations on the vintage Cathy! It’s been a long fruitful wait for you, and I’m glad the end has been so rewarding!
    This year I am grateful that I can get a healthy, delicious and memorable meal to the table every single day – thanks to food blogs and blogging!
    Have a good holiday season!

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  103. I am grateful to be alive. Diagnosed with breast cancer last December. 6 rounds of chemo. Double mastectomies and reconstruction. Cancer free in 6 months and a much better more well rounded person than I was before diagnosis. Love your blog by the way. make almost all of your recipes – delicious!

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  109. I am grateful for more than I can name”
    Wonderful family, amazing friends, a stable job that gives me the ability to travel, a beautiful and healthy niece who I don’t think I could love more if she were my own, the ability to explore more of my own hobbies and interests, and much much more.

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  112. I’m so grateful to have left a relationship and moved across the country to be closer to my sons. I’ve been able to help my son who is college quite a bit–and now I have my first grandbaby on the way, so I’m all the more grateful I made this move. I got to see the first ultrasound and will be here for so many great things!

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  117. My life. All the good, bad, and ugly that has brought me to this time in my life. All the people, the circumstances, and the opportunities that have intertwined and let me to my job, my husband, my children, and my family. So very grateful.

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  118. I am so thankful for the gift of my baby boy, Nate, this year! I am especially thankful that he slept through the night last night for the first time ever and that he “Cried it Out” for only 30 minutes tonight! Not bad! Aaaaaaaaaand that AMAZING Pumpkin Crumb Coffee Cake you posted, it had made my week!

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  127. I am thankful that I will be able to be home (Tennessee) for Thanksgiving and Christmas this year! I live in Japan and it’s tough to be away during the holidays.

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  130. I am grateful for having graduated from college, found a job, had the opportunity to travel the world before starting work, finding my dream house, and getting engaged to the most understanding, patient, generous, loving man.

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  132. I am thankful for my friends and family who have always believed in me and have helped me move forward in so many different ways.Loving me and supporting me through family death’s,accidents and my own health issues.Love you guys,you know who you are !!!!

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  136. I am grateful to have loving parents and a brother (who will become a dad next year!) and for the great friends around me. I feel loved and I thank them all for helping me and being in my life.

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  139. I am so thankful for my husband – who has weathered the storm of my really horrible and deep depression and then, my trouble adjusting to life in a new state. I’m doubly grateful for the service of my eldest daughter Meg, to our country. She’s in the UK now, awaiting deployment to Afghanistan.

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  141. I am grateful for my husband and our life. In addition, I have to say because of blogging I have met and have found people enjoying life and it’s little tiny pleasures and sharing them with us. So for that I’m grateful there are still real people in the world living life everyday.

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  143. Wow what an amazing prize. What I’m grateful for this year – is it a cop-out to say Everything? My life is pretty awesome – I have a great boyfriend and we live in an amazing apartment very close to Melbourne CBD. We have two hilarious and cute furbabies (kitties) and I have a good job that pays me well.
    I thank my parents most of all as they were the ones that risked their lives to bring me to this country to give me and my brother better opportunities than they had.
    They have a winery too by the way – and make Pinot Noir. I won’t link here as I dont want to appear to be spamming, but their address can be found through my blog.

    Anyways – I love your site (though I don’t think I’ve commented)…and I’ve made a few of the recipes you’ve posted – which is saying something because while I read a lot of food blogs, actually making the recipes posted within in often a different story altogether. 😀

    Whew thats an essay. I’ll shut my trap already! *fingers crossed* I win!

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  145. I am thankful for so many things. I am thankful to finally live in Seattle, a city that I love (even in the darkest of winter). I am thankful for my friends and loved ones who fill my days with joy and laughter (you guys rock). I am thankful for our cat who wakes me every morning (like a whining alarm clock) for his food. I am thankful that we are warm at night and have a roof over our heads (even when I complain about the things to fix). I am thankful that every day is an opportunity live life to the fullest (and we do, or at least we try). I am thankful for my parents who sacrificed so much so that I could have a better life (miss you dad). I am thankful for my partner of ten years (next month!) and he’s put up with a LOT over that decade (love you GC). I am thankful that every day I have the chance for better health when I swim, eat better, and continue to lose weight (2011 will be an awesome year). And finally I’m thankful that blogs like yours exist (honestly). Without them, I’d be stuck for excellent help when it comes to cooking… so thank YOU for that!

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  146. I am grateful for family and friends, a Lord who watches over me, my puppies and my health and a great source for inspirational recipes like Noble Pig!

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  153. I’m grateful for my amazing children, for my partner, and for another day to love them all. I’m grateful for good friends who have known me for so many years and who love me anyway! 😉 I’m grateful for a decent mind with which to regard the world, for my critical faculties which me help discern truth, and for the marshmallow in me that allows my heart to see. I’m grateful to just be on this ride in the first place.

    I’ve loved reading about your exploits as you build your dream, and I’ve actually made several of the amazing recipes you’ve posted. I wish you all the best as you make your dream a reality. Thanks for asking ;).

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  158. I’m thankful for many things but top of list is that my daughter safely delivered a healthy baby boy, that my son graduated from college and was offered a job without even looking (!), that another son’s 4th deployment was postponed, that another son is out of the Marine Corp alive and well and that my husband’s health has been good. Yippee!

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  159. I have one friend whom I almost lost to suicide this year. I am so very thankful that he made his way through that dark place and is celebrating life again!

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  162. I am very grateful that I had the fortitude to care for my beloved husband for the 8+ years that he was totally disabled and unable to speak. And as much as I miss him, I am thankful that he is finally at peace.

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  164. I am thankful for the chance to work at a job I love, though it is stressful at times, I enjoy it. I am also grateful that I have the family that I have, I wouldn’t trade them for the world!!

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  167. I’m thankful for all the times my heart had been broken and lessons learned in life. I am stronger and wiser… as well as humbled and grateful for the opportunity to go through this life experiencing endearing and unconditional love, true friendships, and genuine happiness.

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  171. Thanks for the opportunity for such a cool gift! I am so very Thankful this year for my children and my life. One more year Cancer Free and one more healing year since the loss of my husband. I know I will never get over losing my best friend, but my family keeps me so Happy with life, I know he’s watching and smiling. Life is Good!!

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  172. After being told Friday Oct 29 2010, @4:30 pm that Boston University Post Office will close its doors for good within 60 days, I am grateful for being able to service the B.U. Community
    for the last 12 years. You have made this the best years of my 29 year postal career. It has been a true pleasure to come to work every day and I want to thank each and everyone of you for that gift. You’ll never know how much your bright smiles and patience waiting in long lines has made a difference in my daily life. I wish I could return the gift to you and tell you we won the battle and the U S Post Office appreciates the $172000.00 a year profit you have given to them every year but, for unknown reasons the Postal Service has rendered its decision. From the bottom of my heart I thank you for all you have given me and only wish the experience has been the same for you. Words can’t express what you have meant to me, Thank You.

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  177. I am grateful for my family, friends, health, family movie night, quiet days at home in front of the fireplace reading, Noble Pig Pinot Noir, the color of the fall leaves in Chicago and heartfelt laughter!

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  189. Great give away Cathy! Everyday I’m grateful for my health and this year I’m grateful to have been offered a really good job with a really good company and am working with some great folks.

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  190. I am grateful that I exist in the world, and paired with that existence is the desire to experience the flavors of life in all aspects; especially those that appeal to my sense of taste.

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  195. I have so many things to be grateful for, but the one I’m most grateful for is my husband & daughter, who love me unconditionally, are always there for me when I need them & put up with my craziness on a daily basis. 🙂

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  196. I am grateful to be alive in this time in history. Sure we have some problems in our world today that we must shoulder but we also have the opportunity and responsibility to overcome and be even greater than ever before! It’s a great time to make a positive difference!

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  197. I am grateful that through this tumultuous economy I have a good job, my sons have good jobs, we have roofs over our heads and we are healthy. There’s not much that is better than that!
    Susan Highton
    British Columbia

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  198. I am grateful for my health, my home, my family and my job. I may complain some days, but the truth is that I am fortunate — and I am smart enough to realize it!! 🙂

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  200. I am grateful for having my closest friend in my life for 36 years and counting…since college. She is the sister I never had and we have been through the many ups and downs in our lives together. I don’t know what I would do without her.

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  205. I am grateful for my family, past and present as always, but if you want to get real. I am grateful that my husband is still employed. We have so many family members who are struggling due to lay offs. We are doing out best to help them right along with our ownselves.

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  222. It’s really been fun watching your journey and seeing it all develop. Even though I’m a huge whiner, I know I’ve got so much to be thankful for…and of course my hubby and 2 kids come to mind first 🙂

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  227. I’m most grateful for family and friends, of course. But this year I was facing major back surgery, I’m thankful that I went for second opinion and found out that I didn’t need the back surgery but hip surgery instead. I would been put through needless pain and expense without correcting my problem.

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  231. I am grateful that we paid off a couple of really big bills and no close friend or family member or pet passed away this year. I am gratefuly we have enough money to live nicely and eat nicely and do a few little extra things now and again . We have decent health and are most always happy and content.

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  232. I’m grateful for everything that has happened to me this year. It’s been a whirlwind – traveling, work has been incredibly fulfilling, new friends on the radar, old ones sticking by my side, losing a cat in Januray and getting a new kitten a month or so ago, and for my boyfriend who truly is a partner to me in this life. Thank you for asking us to do this – it’s good to remind yourself of all the positives you have.

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  234. Oh wow,This is terrific.Thank you
    I am grateful for dreams that do come true! I am grateful for my wonderful family,and grateful just to have this chance to be alive and be full of so many wonderful memories.No matter what,I am always grateful for my life.Take care every one and thank you again for this.
    [email protected]

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  238. There is so much to BE thanksful for this year! My husband, my children and my health! Thanks so much for your blog and the glimpses into your life…you are very inspiring and here are my wishes that your life ahead is full to the brim with goodness, good cheer and good luck!

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  240. I am grateful for being able to be the mommy of three very special and wonderful children. Everyday they make me see the world for the loving place it is. They are our precious gifts from God and I cherish everyday that I have with them. Life is busy and crazy sometimes but I would not have it any other way!

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  241. I am grateful for all the wonderful people in my life who have helped me and my husband through some really rough patches this year. I really don’t know where I’d be without those people but I know we are so glad to have them. 🙂

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  250. I’m grateful for my beloved daughter who is autistic. This last year has been such a challenge since she was hit by a truck. The accident has brought us closer together and given us a clearer understanding of her disability. Parenting her has helped me to be a better person, to stretch and grow, to become an advocate for her, to see the world through her eyes, to help her learn skills and express what she likes (and doesn’t like!). I am really blessed to have an autistic child. I’m also grateful for my husband who is such a bastion of strength and has really supports the process of her growth, and mine as an advocate. I’m also grateful to the blogging community. The initial foray into the blogging world has evolved into actual friendships and I’m so lucky to have all these wonderful people in my life!

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  257. I am grateful for all the family/friends who always go above & beyond to help us with things (making our wedding extra special, helping fix the flooring that came apart) and for my husband who always makes me smile.

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  268. I am grateful for so many things. I truly have a life of abundance with amazing family, terrific friends (including my fabulous blogging friends like you Cathy), the best readers, and so much more.

    This is such a great giveaway, Cathy–thank you! I’m thrilled at all the success of Noble Pig. Just thrilled for you all, as I know it didn’t come easy. You have worked hard and have a phenomenal spirit!

    xo,
    Shirley

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  275. I’m grateful for this blog. I found it using StumbleUpon about three months ago, and have found so many great recipes here. I guess that means I’m grateful for you! 😉

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  282. I hate to be one of those people who seems to only comment if you have a giveaway. But I have been reading you from the beginning, even though I haven’t been able to get out much in the way of comments.
    The biggest thing I’m thankful about is that my husband is still with me.

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  293. My oldest son is currently in Afghanistan. This year I’m more thankful than ever to be able to pray and cast my cares upon God, knowing that He does care for us. I’m thankful, too, for Facebook where I can chat with my son every few days or at least see that he has left a status update or a comment on a friend’s wall recently.

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  301. I am thankful for friends and family at my church who have so willingly stood by me in the midst of a difficult health crisis and diagnosis. I am grateful that I get to live to see another birthday.

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  304. I’m grateful for my health and that of my family. This year our family is thankful for the healthy birth of Brooklyn Grace whose brother only lived 33 days. We are so happy Brooklyn is in our lives. Today she is 4 1/2 mo. old.

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  309. I am thankful for my fabulous family and the ability to be with them over the holidays, and for my friends who are endlessly supportive. I am also thankful for my recent promotion!! 🙂

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  318. I’m grateful for this blog – it’s been a welcome source of inspiration throughout the year and has reminded me that putting out a good meal for family and friends can erase all the other problems of the day.

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  326. I am so thankful for my mother. She was put on a difficult path in life when her dad died at 8, which ultimately ended with my sister and I being born at a very young age. No matter how young she was or the many mistakes that she made, she worked nonstop to give us a life that was loving, safe, secure and as well-balanced as a single mother could make it. She’s a very special woman and I couldn’t love or appreciate her more. Thank you Mom!

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  327. COOL giveaway.I am very grateful to have so many choices all the time.Choices about career,where to live,and I am grateful and lucky to have a great wife and kids.Every morning I wake up and I am grateful for everything I have,even my job

    [email protected]

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  343. I am so thankful for the fact that my husband started a new job, that our move across the country for said job was easy and smooth, and that life seems to be working out great these days. All the things I was worried about never came to pass!

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  347. I’m grateful for sleep. I took it for granted until I was plagued with insomnia this past month. Having slept a good 7 hours last night I am amazed how much better the world looks after you sleep. Your perspective changes, hope returns and you are kinder to those around you.

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  348. My first entry did not enter correctly, so here goes the second try. I wanted to thank you so very much for thinking about your readers and giving them a chance in a great giveaway. What I am most thankful for at this time is that your wine delivery arrived in perfect condition and just in time for my daughter’s annual visit. We are enjoying sharing your wines. I like the Pinot Noir better than the “full bodied” red wine that I am used to drinking, in fact!” This weekend we are having smoked turkey and chicken and will be pairing it with the Pinot Gris. Thanks again for your website, and I will retweet on Twitter to get as many interested followers as possible for you.

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  356. I am profoundly grateful for really good cheese. Oh, and my family. Good luck with the vineyard and winery! We have one huge Concord vine — makes great jam and it is so interesting to watch the little baby grapes grow up big and purple and sassy.

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  357. I am grateful you have taken us on this blogging journey of watching a dream come to. I am grateful for your wonderful we have received…drank…ordered again…drank some more! We love it. Let’s not forget the wonderful family and friends I shared it with!

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  358. I am grateful that both my husband and I have jobs right now. I am also grateful that with the right know-how, you don’t have to sacrifice flavor when cooking on a budget.

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  359. I am gratefule for all the abundance in my life: good health, reliable friends, laughter, a job that I enjoy, unwavering love from my family including my cat, joy and peace in my daily life and most of all I am grateful for my ability to recognize that my life is better than good, it is awesome!

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  360. Although there are lots of big things to be thankful for, I am most thankful for the small; the smiles of my kids, their breath in the morning, my friends both new and old, realizing that I have taught my kids to be really nice people, hearing my husband laugh at my jokes, the feel of the sun on a warm day, the constant love of my family….for all of these things I am grateful.

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  361. I am trying this again. It said I needed to verify my email address, but the comment was gone. I am thankful for the love of God and his perfect way. Also thankful for family which includes 8 grands. I love to check your blog….it is great.

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  364. This has been a year of sacrifice, hardship, and heartbreak. But through everything- the semi-daily hospital trips, the near death experiences, the debt, the stress, the countless tears that I have hidden from you to show you that I can be strong for the both of us,- through all of this I am so very grateful that I have had this lifetime to spend with you. You are my best friend and the center of my existence. Without you I would be nothing and so I will fight with you every hour of every day for the rest of my life if I have to- and so I dedicate this post to you, Melissa. You have been my mother when I was lacking one to protect me. You have been my sister when I needed someone to understand me. You have been my best friend for always. You have taken care of me through all of our battles with these hard and unforgiving times. Now it’s my turn. toi et moi contre le monde.

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  365. I’m so thankful for healthy, happy kids. From the outside, this newly single unemployed mother might not seem to have a lot, but I can bounce back from financial destruction, loneliness, and dependence with enough hard work and positivity. Where would I be without my kids or if I had to see them suffer? This little valley is nothing compared to the blessing of their health and well-being!

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  369. Grateful. adjective: warmly or deeply appreciative of kindness or benefits received; thankful.

    I am immensely grateful to be surrounded by friends, colleagues and family who bring out the best in me, and allow me to collaborate with them on making life a beautiful tapestry.

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  371. I am grateful for the glass of wine that awaits me after a long, hard day.

    Oh, and that my carpal tunnel syndrome didn’t flare up from scrolling down all of the replies 😉

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  379. I am grateful for my truly wonderful life. My family is healthy and happy. We have a gorgeous house (even with all the work that needs to be done). I am married to my best friend. My bills are all paid and I still have some money in the bank. My job isn’t something that I really like (nor my boss) but I am grateful that I have a job. Yes life can kick me around sometimes but all in all my life is great and I am so very grateful for all of it.

    Plus I’m loving that I get to read all of the other comments about why they are grateful. Makes me smile.

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  381. I am very grateful for my husband, family and friends!! My husband recently found a stable, good paying job again and we are very grateful for that as well!

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  383. I nam grateful for my wonderful husband who makes me laugh every day for our great kids who make up beam with pride My sweet cat who knows when I need her by me My daughter sweet cat for being a fun addition My dog for his loyalty and the fact I finally ignited my PASSION and am going full force in sharing with others. I am thankful for blogs like this that help keep the fire under my passion….

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  385. I”m so thankful that my husband and I are both gainfully employed at the same time (and we both love our jobs!) for the first time in our marriage! What a blessing!

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  394. SO MANY THINGS I am grateful for. The Noble Pig, for inspiring my culinary creativity as I’ve begun living as an independent adult in the past two years. My family, for constantly supporting me. I’m grateful that my move from Wisconsin to California went so smoothly, and that I found a job in the field I was looking for.

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  399. I’m grateful for my bf’s mom surviving a major surgery (removing her colon, cancerous tumor) If she didn’t go to a specialist in DC to have this surgery her life expectancy was one year now if her recovery goes well (minus the few setbacks she’s) her life expectancy will now be 10-20 yrs!

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  401. Last year our daughter was very sick. This year she has made remarkable improvements…each doctor visit is better than the one before. She still has quite a way to go, but we have so much to be thankful for. After nearly losing her, we are thankful for each improvement. Good health is precious.

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  411. I am thankful that even though my husband has been unemployed for almost a year, we have no debt other than our house so we can still put food on our table and keep a roof over our head.

    Sometimes its the simple things that matter most! 😀

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  413. I am grateful for my wonderful sense of humor – – it is something I find I need constantly with a wild 2-year-old and quirky husband (both of whom I am also grateful for)!

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  415. I have a lot to be grateful for this year. I’m grateful for the baby I’m carrying – and praying that she’ll be healthy. I’m grateful for my husband, my family and friends.

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  417. I am grateful that, while in school, I have been able hold down two jobs pay for my apartment and still successfully attend classes. In an economy like this, help from my parents has been difficult since my mother lost her job. I am grateful most of all for all the love and support I receive from my family and friends in trying to successfully enter the real-world.

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  418. In 2010 we welcomed the arrival of our 6th healthy, beautiful child! I’m so greatful for my family and the abundance of joy they bring nto my life.

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  427. I am grateful that the universe this year decided to make me aware of how grateful I am for my fantastic life. I Didn’t quite see it or realize it before. It’s made my year, indeed my life, so much brighter. thanks for being here Noble Pig!

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  431. Even though I complain about it, I’m grateful for the opportunity to live in the Pacific NW. We moved here 2 months ago and still haven’t found a house but my son loves his new school, the surroundings are beautiful – what more could we ask for?

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  434. I am grateful for the unwavering love and support of my parents, family, and my sorority sisters. Without them I wouldn’t have the confidence to dream that I can try to do anything I want, go wherever I want, and become exactly who I want to be. 🙂

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  441. I am grateful for so much! My husband, my home, my health and my family. Too much to list! It’s been so much fun following along in your journey and your recipes, to die for!

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  442. I am grateful for our blended family of 22 years; not every one can pull this off. It has not always been easy, but has made two parents very happy.

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  447. I am grateful for the wonderful 18 year old daughter I have. She is a much better daughter than I ever was and sometimes I wonder where she came from! I am humbled by her kindness.

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  453. I am grateful for the numerous blessings that have been bestowed upon e and my family this year. First off, after a 4-year battle with breast cancer, eventually developing into stage 4 Bone Cancer, my mother has received a clean bill of health from all of her doctors, and will surely be here to see my future marriage and my future children. In addition to that, I was accepted into the school of my dreams, Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, to study Photography, and am currently looking at numerous internship opportunities under a few of my favorite photographers. I couldn’t ask for anything more, but will be continue to be grateful for anything else thrown my way.

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  458. I am grateful for my lovely friends and the fact that I am 24 and gainfully employeed (a bunch of people from my graduating class can’t say that!)

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  460. You don’t have to do a giveaway to get people excited about Noble Pig Wines or the blog… I’ve been telling people about you for a couple of years now, and forwarding recipes to friends! That said, I am grateful there are people like you in the world, who can write witty things that make me laugh, post recipes that make my family happy, and produce wine that can make a bad day sooooo much better! I’m also very grateful for my family’s continued health and prosperity!

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  470. Even in this time of uncertainty, I am still grateful for so many things like my family, my fur babies, and even though both my husband and I have lost our jobs, the Lord has made a way for us to keep making our house payments every month! And I have my internet so I can collect these great recipes you post! Thanks for everything including a chance to win a nice Christmas present!

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  474. I am grateful for delicious food that I can cook for my family and friends. It is through your great webpage and others that I am able to experiment with the wonderful fresh produce of the fall. 🙂

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  475. My younger brother passed away suddenly over Thanksgiving weekend last year. Since then it has been a struggle to make sense of a word without him in it. I’ve spent so much time grieving, and I think that its now time to count my blessings. I’m thankful for my wonderful family and friends, that I have a job and a home in these uncertain economic times, for sunsets over the Pacific, the wind in the trees, and rainy days. Mostly though, I’m grateful that my family is finally beginning to heal… that my mother is laughing again.

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  476. I am grateful for so many things. I have a wonderful job, a comfortable house, a loving spouse, an adorable dog, great friends, and so much more. It is nice to take time out to appreciate all that I have.

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  477. This has just been a good year in general. Good times with family, work and friends. World Equestrian Games were a success and Lexington impressed a lot of people from around the world. 2010 will be a good year in the Allen history bood.

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  480. Hi! I’ve been a reader for some time now and love reading this blog! this year, I’m grateful for my husband, family and friends who make everydaylife, school and work, and cooking possible! cheers!

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  483. I am grateful for my marriage, that even though we have had tremendous trials and difficulties we are still together. I love my husband, treasure his commitment to me and value his affection. I am grateful for my marriage.

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  490. I’m grateful for my husband for being an inspiration to me, for being supportive of me, and for loving me. I’m a lucky woman. I’m also grateful for all the amazing people who I’ve met over the last year and the awesome friends who continue to be there for me through all the years.

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  495. I’m grateful for my family. We’ve had our ups and downs, but this year it seems everyone has been there for each other and we’ve had a great time together. No more dreading family get togethers!

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  499. I am grateful to be having the opportunity of a lifetime right now, serving in the Peace Corps in Perú. And that I can get online every now and then and drool over delicious food from my home state. Makes me able to imagine plain rice and potato diet to be more!

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  505. My sister has had a breast cancer diagnosis for the last 2 years right around Thanksgiving. She’s doing good now, but I don’t particularly care for Thanksgiving anymore. Maybe this one will have good news.

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  511. I am grateful for a waking up each day to experience more and more, for family and friends who love me, for the roof over my head, for food every day, I am very, very blessed!!

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  514. I’m very grateful to have met someone very special this year. My boyfriend and I have been together for 5 months and we’re very happy together. It’s an exciting time!

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  521. There is so much to be grateful about. I’ve got my health, my family is doing so well, we have a home, enough money, and so much more. It’s been a good year and I hope it continues.

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  529. I am grateful that I have been blessed with the 2 best kids in the world! My daughter is a senior in high school and my son is an 8th grader and they both make me proud every single day!

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  530. I’m grateful for my family, my sexy handsome husband and for my two beautiful children. I’m grateful for the life I have been blessed with and the people I share that life with. God is good.

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  532. I’m greatful for Benzonatate Pearls. The make my bronchitis cope-able.

    I’m also thankful for your website. You’ve helped me broaden my familiarity with a lot of foods I previously thought as “gross”. (I’m as picky about veggies as a 7 year old.)

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  535. I’m thankful for my parents. I am 21 years old and this past February I finally found the strength to admit to them that I’ve been suffering from depression for about 10 years. Before this, I had not told a single person what was truthfully going on. In June, I was diagnosed with Dysthimia and have recently started going to therapy twice a week. While my parents are both in medicine, psychology and mental health are very new to them. Their love and patience has kept me going through my two steps forward, and my ten steps back, whether it’s dropping out of school, quitting my jobs, or even finding it hard to have strength to get out of bed in the morning. Being so young and suffering from depression, I feel very alone and alienated, especially from my siblings and friends. Their commitment, love,and support frequently feels like the only thing keeping me from giving up this seemingly endless battle. Every day is a hurdle, and without them I would not be here.

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  541. I am grateful for my wonderful husband, our jobs, our health, our family, our house, our dogs (who are our children for now). I am grateful my brother is finally coming home from Iraq and marrying the woman of his dreams after being gone from home for 9 years. I am grateful my dad’s heart is healthy as he approaches his 5 year triple bypass anniversary. I am grateful for my friends and am grateful for such a positive outlook on our future.

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  543. I’m thankful for this opportunity to help with Christmas shopping! We’ve been out of work for almost a year and a half and need all the help we can get!

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  560. I am thankful that this year my husband is home safely from Iraq.. and for all our friends that are still there and Afg. defending our freedom. God Speed!

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  563. I Am so grateful that I was able to live long enough to see things “get better”. This year’s heartbreaking loss of young people’s lives has been contrasted by the voices of millions of brave people sharing their stories of overcoming adversity. I am so proud and thankful that our society (or at least parts of it) is evolving into one of acceptance and tolerance!

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  564. I am grateful for wine, my awesome supportive family, wine, chocolate, wine, the best customers a business could ever have, wine, local farmers who supply organic produce and meats, wine, friends who are always there, wine, a house to call home, wine, and did I mention wine?

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  568. I’m so grateful I finally got a job and can take care of my beautiful family again, even if it’s just a part time job right now. I’m so grateful thing are finally getting better for us. I’m grateful that I will have health insurance again really soon, and more importantly, so will my daughter. I was so afraid and hopeless this past year and a half. I spent so many nights crying and figuring out if I had enough gas to make it to the food bank. I’m grateful for every single person who helped me feed, shelter and cloth my family through their donations to organizations and the taxes they paid to fund unemployment. Hang in there everybody who is in that same boat. I’ll get better for you too! Just hang on!! I know it’s hard. But look at me! I’m back to work! I’m back in school for the first time in 15 years! I have a future! So do you! Just hold on!

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  581. I am so grateful for the opportunity to re-invent myself. This year I have gone back to school to finish my bachelor’s degree and my family has been so supportive in helping me to achieve this goal.

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  583. Iam grateful to have survived a battle with breast cancer. All it took was was 5 months, 3 surgeries and 7 weeks of daily radiation. So many don’t survive so I am happy to be alive.

    I am grateful to all my friends and loved ones who got me to radiation treatments at 9:00 am each day. The secret to winning this battle, besides first rate medical care, is people who care.

    If I should win I will donate 1/2 of the prize to Susan Koman.

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  587. I am grateful for my close friends and family that make everyday, no matter how challenging, worth it. And I am grateful to this amazing country that gave my immigrant grandparents and great grandparents a place to live and worship freely, allows me to be whomever I please, and is putting me through college. God Bless

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  592. I’m grateful that you’ve given me this opportunity to reflect on how lucky I am for the health that I have, the lovely place I live, the job I enjoy, the fun I can still find in life.

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  604. I am grateful for my job. I have the privilege to Coordinate a small non-profit program that allows me to work with Grandparents who are raising their Grandchildren. Although many have taken on this burden with worried hearts and limited resources, I have seen countless families working to overcome hardship in order to survive and provide for their grandchildren. I became a Social Worker knowing I wouldn’t make money. I became a Social Worker to help others and I can honestly say that they’ve helped me more than they’ll ever know… They’re given me more than any paycheck will ever give me. Family is an amazing word- it has so many meanings. I’m just glad to say that I have been privileged to see a new definition of the world “family”.

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  607. Lisa Mitchell I am grateful this year that I had a contract on a wonderful job for half the year. I’m grateful that someone gave me a car for Christmas last year and someone gave me a digicam this year. I’m grateful I have a part-time employer who “commissions” me in clothes . . . I have more clothes than allowed by law! I’m grateful that in absence of family I have friends I will spend Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner with. I’m grateful for my precious pet . . . unconditional love. I’m grateful I’m not living under the bridge. I’m grateful I will have another super, full-time job again, soon . . .

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  609. As I sit here by by baby girl’s hospital crib 2 days after her kidney transplant I am thankful for the amazing doctor’s. Additionally, I am humbled and thankful to the family who made the difficult and selfless decision to donate their child’s kidney that will save my sweet girl’s life.

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  611. I am grateful for my best friend and boyfriend, who takes such great care of me, for my kitty cat, and I am grateful to have a job and be in school.

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  615. I am so thankful that a couple months ago, my husband got his hours back full-time at work. The recession had cut his hours but his work is picking up the pace again. Because our 2 year old has an immune disorder, I’m not able to work a steady job outside the home to help us financially. It’s funny how we’ve come to appreciate the simple things- that a bill can be paid-in-full, that we’re all healthy at the moment, and how each day is a gift.

    Prayers for Linda’s daughter.

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  620. I’m grateful to still have my mom with us. After a bad lung infection earlier
    this year, and having emphysema–she smoked for almost 60 years, and starting
    to use oxygen at home, she is still here. Running circles around us all.

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  626. I am thankful for my family-my husband and kids, who, though they all drive me crazy much of the time, truly make my world meaningful. I am thankful for our health, and the roof over our heads. I am thankful for our creativity and ability to act upon it, and our freedoms.

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  628. I am grateful for 45 wonderful years of marriage to a wonderful man and the fact that we and all of our children, their spouses and grandchildren will be together this Christmas for the first time ever.

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  631. I am so incredibly thankful for the happiness and health of my friends and family all over the country. I am also thankful for having found the Noble Pig blog 🙂 Best. Blog. Ever.

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  632. I am grateful for my daughter, my family, dogs and of course everyone’s health.

    I am also grateful for having the basics in life along with a roof over my head and a car in my driveway, when there are so many who won’t be eating dinner tonight and have nowhere to call home.

    PS – grateful for the spell check before posting!

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  634. I am so grateful for my Dad… today on his 84th birthday, we got to have lunch with him…he has always been so supportive, and kind… and a good example of hard work… I love him, and am so glad I still have him!

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  644. I am grateful for my little grandson being free of his cancer this year and for the other little grandson for his doing better with the syndrome he was born with,

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  648. I am very thankful for the opportunity to go back to school for my nursing degree. Only 3 more semesters and I can test for RN licensing! So grateful that I have the opportunity to bless others and my family at the same time 🙂

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  655. I’m grateful for life itself. Also for my husband and children, health, my home, my friends, and all the luxuries and opportunities we enjoy every single day.

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  664. I’m grateful for the amazing recipes you’ve added to my must-try list. I’m also grateful for my wonderful family and our new little one that is expected in February.
    Good luck everyone!

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  666. I first discovered your blog while living in Oregon, and still enjoy reading it all the way across the country in Maine. This year I am grateful for my ability to travel and discover new places with good friends.

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  671. I’m thankful my husband has a job! For I do not, at the moment, and without him working hard, I wouldn’t be able to bake up your yummy peanut butter banana chocolate chip muffins! 😉

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  675. I’m thankful that when I lost my job this year, I was able to promptly find another. I know for many, this wasn’t the case. I’m thankful for discovering a recipe I call 6-hour-onions, and for all of the wonderful food. I’m thankful for my daughter, who is a constant source of pride for me, and my husband who is constantly thinking of new ways to be a helpmate. I’m thankful for the closeness I share with my sister, for the knowledge I receive from my mother, and for the venison and eccentric entertainment my brother & father provide.

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  677. I am grateful for a husband that works. Even though I am unemployed right now, and can’t find a job within my field, we are still making the mortgage and still hav ea little bit put away in the bank.

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  678. I’m thankful for my best friend who is a naturopathic physician who can do craniosacral therapy on me to help relieve me of a migraine. 🙂

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  690. Hello,
    I am grateful for my two young adult children.

    They are 18 & 21 now.

    They are amazing people.

    They are beautuiful givers & receivers of phenomenal amounts of love & joy.

    ~ Jessie

    I recently changed my email address, so please, subscribe my new email address to your blog, when you get a chance. Thanks 🙂

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  697. Four years ago I had cancer. Surgery took it away, but I always had to go back every six months for tests to make sure it had not returned. This May I received a call from my doctor, telling me to see an oncologist because something was spotted near my liver. I did what he suggested, even though I just wanted to bury my head and forget about it. After many appointments, tests and sleepless nights, I finally was informed that it was not cancer again. I have never felt so grateful! So this year, I’m grateful for a new lease on my life to spend with my wonderful husband, sons and family and friends everywhere!

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  698. I am grateful that my husband has a job, and that he enjoys it. I am grateful that my parents are healthy and continually supportive. I am thankful for a relatively healthy dog (after a few scares this year). I am grateful for the continued health of family and friends.

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  700. Hello,
    I am grateful for my two young adult children.

    They are 18 & 21 now.

    They are amazing people.

    They are beautuiful givers & receivers of phenomenal amounts of love & joy.

    ~ Jessie

    I recently changed my email address, so please, subscribe my new email address to your blog, when you get a chance. Thanks 🙂

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  702. I am grateful my family, our health, and
    finding this awesome blog which has given our family new food favorites (coconut chicken chili among others)! Thank you!

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  704. im grateful that i stumbled upon (literally, on stumbleupon) this blog. i am addicted to food blogs and it is a part of the day i look forward to when i can sit down and read through the many that i subscribe to. keep up the good work!

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  706. Excuse me people, but how could you not be thankful to have tried a recipe that brings caramel, pumpkin and BACON together!?! Thanks for the Pumpkin Caramel Bars with BACON recipe!!! YUM!

    But above all, I’m absolutely grateful and thankful for our beautiful and healthy 15 month old daughter, Juliet. She’s by far the funniest kid I know and am privileged to call her my own 🙂

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  707. How very generous of you. I still need to order your wine, and I promise I will. What I am most grateful for this year is my marriage that seems to stand so strong when our friends have divorced. I’m also so grateful for two little boys that I spend my days with, their health, their joy and their sweetness. There are many other things to be grateful for, but it all comes down to the people I love.

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  710. I am grateful for this year because it is my last year in college… and it had been the best so far! Made lots of new friends and I have accomplished what I sought to do!!!

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  713. I am thankful to have a lot of love in my life…..great family, friends, and food along with many other things that inspire me. Thank you Noble Pig for being something I look forward to at the end of the day!

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  714. I am grateful for my decision to go back to school 2 years ago for my Masters in Divinity at the age of 53. I have been challenged and stretched could never have imagined how wonderful learning can be.

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  717. Something I am grateful for is the fact that I’ve continued to put myself through school and put a roof over my head after a full year away from home.

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  723. I am grateful this year for the time I had studying abroad in Japan, not only all of the places I was able to visit, but for all of the people I was able to meet.

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  724. I am thankful for my new marketing job straight out of college, amazing friends, family and being alive and happy! Thank you noble pig for making my dinners better and sharing so many amazing recipes and stories. I am thankful for this blog!

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  725. I am thankful for my Family standing behind me and my decision to be Baptized this year. I am also thankful for my Church Family and the kindnesses they show to me.

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  730. I am grateful for my ever-recovering health and for the support of my family, especially my parents, who dropped everything to follow me back out to grad school until I got back on my feet.

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  732. I am grateful for my amazing wife. We were married in May of this year and she has since brought so much amazing food into my life through your site, the Pioneer Woman and others. No more frozen foods and pizza boxes for me. I am thankful for her culinary prowess and your amazing recipes.

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  735. I am grateful to be alive for my family. I had a heart attack in 2008 and am currently suffering from a potentially fatal disease. However, I remain grateful for this life.

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  736. I’m grateful to have a job, when so many people have lost theirs in the past year or so. I’m also grateful for wonderful friends and family and for my loving significant other.

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  742. i am grateful to have had the opportunity to travel to africa this summer to help in a hospital in a small village in tanzania. i saw things that truly made me appreciate everything i’ve been blessed with in this life. it was a humbling experience to share the little fortunes in my life with those who are not as fortunate. i made wonderful friendships and will forever cherish my 6 weeks spent there.

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