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Turning lemons into lemonade.. What are you thankful for?

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Home Stager

At this time of year it's easy to find all of the positive things we're thankful for.... our family, our health, good friends, and that 2010 is coming to an end! This Thursday, THANKSGIVING, many of us will join our friends and family for what has become a celebration of turkey, pumpkin pies, sweet AND mashed potatoes, and my favorite, lots and lots of football (Go AGGIES!).

                        Happy Thanksgiving                                                      

And a tradition many families have is to go around the Thanksgiving table as each person states what they're thankful for.  It's a good one and one I hope we always continue.

However, this year as I was pondering my list, I decided to throw a different twist on it ... a Lemon Twist.  Ever heard of making lemonade out of lemons??

                               Lemons                                                                        lemonade

*  I'm thankful for growing OLDER because that means I'm still alive.

I'm thankful for my missteps and  mistakes because of what I've learned from them.

*  I'm thankful for the things I've lost because it means I was fortunate enough to have had them.

*  I'm thankful for the hard times I've had because they've made me relish the good ones.

*  I'm thankful there's only 24 hours in a day because then I appreciate every minute given to me.

*  I''m thankful for my competition because they've made me work harder.

So come on and make some lemonade... What are you Thankful for???

I wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and hope that you will be surrounded by everything you love.

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Comments(23)

Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign
David- Boy howdy, that's a good one. Are you secretly laughing when they do???? Kerrie- It's a good tradition and it wouldn't hurt to have it year 'round. Ron and Alexandra- Hope you guys have a beautiful Thanksgiving. Aren't we all lucky!
Nov 22, 2010 09:35 AM
Laura S. Baker
First Weber Inc - Lake Mills, WI
Realtor (920) 728-4118, First Weber Inc

Kathy that was a terrific twist on being thinking thankful!

Nov 22, 2010 10:32 AM
Cindy Marchant
Keller Williams Indy NE 317-290-7775 www.marchantteam.com - Carmel, IN
"Cindy in Indy" , Realtor, Fishers Real Estate

I'm thankful for my aches and pains because it means I am still alive!

I'm thankful for the slow market because it means more time with my family and hobby's

I'm thankful for time away (kids are now grown) because it makes me appreciate them so much when they come home! (wish they will starting tomorrow!)

Cindy in Indy

Nov 22, 2010 12:47 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

I'm thankful for my grey hairs, I've earned every one of them.

I'm thankful for my bad knees, they've taken me many wonderful places.

I'm thankful for my bad back, it has supported me for 61 years and still is............

I'm thankful for my lost loves, I had the opportunity to love and be loved. 

I'm thankful for my many heartaches, it means I'm human and have the ability to feel. 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Nov 22, 2010 01:36 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

kathy, I am thankful for my family as they have always been there for me.

Nov 22, 2010 02:32 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Laura- guess I really was trying to make some lemonade!!

Cindy- you get it!!  Good for you for using this time to spend more time with your family.

Roger- Ah-yes... the back.  I'm so used to the aches, they've become a part of me now.  Have a very Happy Thanksgiving.  You doing any cooking???

Rebecca- where would we be without their support, right??

Nov 22, 2010 02:57 PM
Shar Sitter
Rooms With Style - Minneapolis, MN
Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis/ St. Paul, M

I am thankful that my scary major surgery last year at Thanksgiving is behind me and that it was a success with wonderful news of no cancer.

I am thankful that my Mom is still going strong at 88 years of age.

I am thankful that I hurt like crazy putting in massive hours packing up to move my warehouse next week. (okay that one was a lie).

 

Nov 23, 2010 11:37 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I'm thankful that my business is slow because it enables me to have time with my two beautiful grandsons.

I'm thankful that I'm older because with age comes experience and wisdom.

Happy Thanksgiving Kathy!

Nov 23, 2010 12:01 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Shar- I too am grateful that your surgery last year was a success and there is no cancer!  You have a lot to be thankful for!!

Sharon- And we'd all miss those photos of Jack and Zack.   Here's wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving!  Thank you for your friendship here at AR.

Nov 23, 2010 01:00 PM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Kathy ~ I love how you made this post interactive! 

Anyway, I guess I could say I'm thankful for having had two eye surgeries recently, because now I have a much better chance of not getting glaucoma as expected.  I also appreciate the gift of sight so much more than I did a few months ago!

I hope that you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Nov 23, 2010 04:59 PM
Christine Pappas - REALTOR®
eXp Realty - Willoughby, OH
When You’re Ready To Move, I’m Ready To Help

Happy Thanksgiving Kathy to you and your family!  My Blessings have been bountiful and I am grateful and thankful!

Nov 24, 2010 03:21 AM
Sandy Shores FL Realtor®, Melbourne Real Estate
M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Brevard County Real Estate, Florida's Space Coast

Kathy, I love you great outlook, and I agree that we should make lemonade out of our lemons as they help us grow and become stronger.  Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Nov 24, 2010 06:37 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Maureen- Did not know about your surgeries, and I TOO am glad you're just fine.  Where would the staging world be without your wonderful touches of red!! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Christine- So glad to hear that and hope that your Thanksgiving is everything you want it to be.

Sandy- I think we all have choices and I'd rather choose to see the positive in things.  Have a Happy Thanksgiving!  Aren't we lucky to be in sunny and WARM Florida!!

Nov 24, 2010 07:32 AM
Anna Dovger
Add Value Home Staging LLC, 281-704-6607 - The Woodlands, TX
Home Staging -The Woodlands, TX

Kathy, can't come up with anything twisty. My greatest thanks are you and all AR friend that I had meat this year. Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 24, 2010 02:20 PM
Not a real person
San Diego, CA

With just 36 days left in 2010, Zoey the Cool Cat and I just wanted to stop by and wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving. Hope it’s a great one, with lots of fun and food with family and friends!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 24, 2010 06:41 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Anna- and right back at ya!  We are all so happy to have you here at ActiveRain, Anna.

Russel- Thanks to you and Zoey for stopping by.  She looks like a healthier version of my first cat (who is on an "extended" vacation.)  Hope you had a great Thanksgiving.

Nov 26, 2010 01:55 PM
J. Philip Faranda
Howard Hanna Rand Realty - Yorktown Heights, NY
Associate Broker / Office Manager

Great premise. The fact is that we are very blessed in this country, all things considered, when you look across the sea and borders. A belated happy Thanksgiving to you Kathy. 

Nov 26, 2010 03:00 PM
Ginger Foust
Certified Staging Professional - Oakhurst, CA
Home Stager Oakhurst CA, Dream Interior Redesign & Staging

Hi Kathy,  I'm late for the party and have missed a lot, here on AR, while in New Zealand.  Hard to list all of the things that I'm grateful for but I love making lemonade out of lemons. 

Loved your post about commenting on posts on AR.  I would have commented there but my computer didn't want to bring it up due to it's popularily. 

Happy Holidays!

Nov 27, 2010 08:24 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

J.Philip- And, a belated Happy Thanksgiving to you too.  We are so very blessed to be here, even with everything going on.

Ginger- What a trip you had and can't wait for photos, etc.  I love to see the positive/lemonade when I can.  Better than walking around with a negative attitude!   Glad you're back safe and sound!

 

Nov 28, 2010 11:30 AM
Mirela Monte
Buyers' Choice Realty - North Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach Real Estate

 

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