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I am thankful that I can go home to Switzerland often even though I am now a transplant Californian!
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I am thankful that this little Swiss mountain village I can always call home.
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I am thankful for my dear other half Daren!
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For my children that tag along on all our adventures!
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I am thankful my girls can experience being in the same place that mommy was when she was a little girl!There is nothing like breathing fresh mountain air in the Swiss alps.
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Yes,I am thankful for my plump sweet boy! He will cheer anyone up with his loud purring!He is absolutely the sweetest cat ever!
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I am so thankful for my mom who despite is visually impaired still has the courage to enjoy her world around her.
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I am thankful for the Lords Temples where we can go to feel such peace and love.This is the San Diego Latter Day Saint MormonTemple.
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I am thankful my sweet daughter finally turned 16!Now she can officially date!
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I am thankful my handsome boy is learning to serve and be a good example.
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I am grateful for the beautiful sunsets we are able to witness here.
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And for the beautiful things God has created for us to enjoy.There are so many other things I could say,but mostly I am grateful for my savior and his deep abiding love for us . Happy Thanksgiving!