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I never thought I'd be thankful for ...

Posted by Colleen Young, Connect Director @colleenyoung, Nov 23, 2017

It's Thanksgiving today.
People across the United States are sharing meals, walks and stories, and giving thanks. However, there are times life takes us by surprise. Things happen unexpectedly and it is only upon reflection or retrospection that we can give thanks.

How would you complete this sentence?

I never thought I'd be thankful for _____________________.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Nov 26, 2017
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@hopeful33250

I never thought I'd be grateful for so many chronic illnesses, however, it has given me an opportunity to reach out to others in similar situations!
Teresa

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Vicky, @vsinn2000

I'm glad that I could offer you support. You have blessed me as well and I thank you for that!

Teresa

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Nov 27, 2017

I never thought I'd be thankful for my husband's old 1993 Honda Civic coupe that lasted till last January -- it allowed us to use the monies we would have spent buying another car on other family priorities, like vacations, and save more.

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IWantToBelieve | @IWantToBelieve | Nov 27, 2017
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@parus

@colleenyoung HAPPY THANKSGIVING.

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I'm happy to say I only went up 1/2 # and I suspect it is water weight. Still I headed back to the YMCA on Sunday.

Lynn

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IWantToBelieve | @IWantToBelieve | Nov 27, 2017

I'm thankful for 24 years married to a wonderful husband (anniversary is today!) and being able to be involved in a medical study at Mayo that has resulted in the first treatment for PKD. I'm thankful that my nephrologist at Mayo has agreed to see my daughter who also has PKD. I'm thankful for excellent health insurance and peace that passes all understanding that God has given me as I wait for a living kidney donor.

Lynn

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Nov 27, 2017
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@IWantToBelieve

I'm thankful for 24 years married to a wonderful husband (anniversary is today!) and being able to be involved in a medical study at Mayo that has resulted in the first treatment for PKD. I'm thankful that my nephrologist at Mayo has agreed to see my daughter who also has PKD. I'm thankful for excellent health insurance and peace that passes all understanding that God has given me as I wait for a living kidney donor.

Lynn

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Lynn @lcamino

Happy anniversary to you both!

Teresa

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2011panc | @2011panc | Nov 27, 2017

I never thought I'd be thankful for growing up on a dairy farm. The work was never-ending and hard. Conditions were sparse and difficult. It was physically taxing work and I did not realize that I was learning good work ethics, stamina, prioritizing, timeliness, and acceptance. Thank you for making this opportunity available for us to share our gratitude.

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vsinn2000 | @vsinn2000 | Nov 27, 2017
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@IWantToBelieve

I'm thankful for 24 years married to a wonderful husband (anniversary is today!) and being able to be involved in a medical study at Mayo that has resulted in the first treatment for PKD. I'm thankful that my nephrologist at Mayo has agreed to see my daughter who also has PKD. I'm thankful for excellent health insurance and peace that passes all understanding that God has given me as I wait for a living kidney donor.

Lynn

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Happy anniversary! I'm glad Mayo is helping you both!

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vsinn2000 | @vsinn2000 | Nov 27, 2017
In reply to @2011panc "I never thought I'd be thankful for growing up on a dairy farm. The work was..." + (show)
@2011panc

I never thought I'd be thankful for growing up on a dairy farm. The work was never-ending and hard. Conditions were sparse and difficult. It was physically taxing work and I did not realize that I was learning good work ethics, stamina, prioritizing, timeliness, and acceptance. Thank you for making this opportunity available for us to share our gratitude.

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Best way to do it! You may come up the hard way but it's a life full of lessons!

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Nov 27, 2017
In reply to @colleenyoung "Hi @parus, LOL Thank you for sharing that image. How lovely that you found gratitude in..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

Hi @parus, LOL Thank you for sharing that image. How lovely that you found gratitude in your choice to enjoy the moments as they came today.

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Vicky, now I'm getting teary eyed. Thank you for your lovely message.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Nov 21, 2018

The Mayo Clinic Connect moderating team, @JustinMcClanahan @lisalucier @kanaazpereira @jamienolson and @ethanmcconkey and I, along with your trusted community mentors (https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/about-connect/tab/volunteer-mentors/) would like to wish you and yours a peaceful and grace-filled Thanksgiving.

At this time of year we often gives thanks for the people, traditions and things we cherish. Sometimes we can find gratitude in the unexpected. How might you complete this sentence?

I never thought I’d be thankful for _____________________.
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