Giving Thanks
God has bestowed upon me so many abundant blessings. I have been on dialysis for almost three years and my amazing four daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren, eight sisters and one brother as well as my family everywhere both near and far have encouraged me, loves and support me through all of my trials. God and my family make enduring this FSGS kidney disease more tolerable and I thank them on Thanksgiving and every day.
Jennifer Williams
Warren
I am thankful that I live at Gillette Nursing Home. When I first came here I didn’t want to be here. Now I have nothing to worry about. Everything is beautiful. I have my own room. The good Lord has changed things around and I enjoy visiting all of the residents here. I am so happy here.
Leona Bazilius
Warren
Michele Cordner’s fourth-grade social studies class at Labrae Intermediate School expressed these thankful thoughts:
I am thankful for my family. I am thankful for them because they love me and I love them.
Emily S.
I am thankful for a roof over my head. I am thankful for the food because some people don’t have any.
Marcellus R.
I am thankful for my mom who helps me with my homework and study for my all my tests .
Courtney W.
I am thankful for my family because they give me love, food and a home to live in .
Rosa R.
I am thankful for having great friends and great teachers.
Savannah P.
I am thankful for having a great family, protection, shelter and friends.
Abigail K.
I am thankful for my dad and my mom.
Elijah N.
I am thankful for the clothes, food and shelter
Mackenzie R.
I am thankful for my friends and parents.
Xander H.
I am thankful for my life and my friends.
Anthony Smith
I am thankful for my family, friends and the roof over my head.
Keonna
I am thankful for my family, friends and for the house I live in.
Taylor
I am thankful for my family, friends and my health.
Peyton
I am thankful for having a brother and nice parents.
Luke
I am thankful for my parents providing a house over my head.
Matthew
I am thankful for my mom and dad. I help I am helpful when I am asked.
Sarah H.
I am thankful for my parents and my siblings who love me.
Maxwell Young
I am thankful for my family and all they do.
Amiya P.
I’m thankful for all the food and everything that I get.
Brogan C.
I am thankful for family and friends and a roof over my head.
Jessica M.
I’m thankful for all of the clothes, food and everything that my mom and dad gives me.
Brandy B.
I am thankful for the food I have.
Ashton L.
I am thankful for the food we have.
James K.
I’m thankful for my family.
Aiden H.
I’m thankful for the roof put over my head and my parents to comfort me.
Hannah Laurenzi
I’m thankful for my parents and my sister.
Racen Simeone
I am thankful for the education we have.
Christian Haught
I am thankful for my family.
Alexis Spina
I am thankful for everything that God has helped me with.
Elise Morris
I am thankful for my caring parents.
Devan Smith
I am thankful for having a roof over my head, having food and having caring parents.
Jay McGarry
I’m thankful for my loving and caring family because they give me everything I need.
Hailee Johannsmeier
I am thankful for having a family,food, and an amazing education.
McKennna C.
I am thankful for all of the men and women who fought for us and risked their lives because they love us!
Thomas K.
I am thankful for not having a war going on and for our veterans.
Rylee M.
I am thankful for having a family and having great food to eat too.
Gabe N.
I am thankful for my loving parents, food on the table and clothes in my closet
Colten S.
I am thankful for my parents.
Sean K.
I am thankful for God, my parents, and my food and water.
Eva Prejsnar
I am thankful for my mom, Julie, my dad, Stephen, my family and friends.
Aiden Doll
I am thankful for the military because they keep our country safe.
Nalena Page
I am thankful for my dad that was in the Marines and came back safe
John Hanick
I am thankful for all the veterans in our armed forces.
Conner C.
I am thankful for life and to live here.
Alyssa M.
I am thankful for my life.
Jamey B.
I am thankful for all of the veterans who keep us safe.
Bryce E.
I am thankful for the men and women that gave us the freedom we have today.
Kailynn B.
I am thankful for all my teachers because they help us learn and care for us.
Kaitlyn K.
I am thankful for all my family that is still with me.
Charles F.
I am thankful for my family because they bring me to 5 sports.
Anthony Krusely
I am thankful for my friends because they help me get over sad things.
Amaris Caddiell
I am thankful for my family,and clothes and a roof over my head.
Destiny H.
I am thankful for my dad,mom and food on my plate every day.
Allison M.
I am thankful for my mom and dad to do activities with.
Jack D.
I am thankful for the parties the Warren Junior Women’s League ladies give us and all
the gifts. I am thankful for my mom and dad.
Jermaine Brogdon
I am thankful for my family. I am thankful for them because they love me.
Ivey English
I am thankful for a home. I am thankful for home because I feel safe.
Chloe Holmes
I am thankful for our freedom because of all of the people who risk their lives.
Trey Sprague
I am thankful for my all I have in life because some people don’t have much.
Dayton Brewer
I am thankful for my friends because some people don’t have friends to play or have fun with.
Ethan Kover
Students in Mrs. Zeller’s class at Jefferson PK-8 school expressed these thankful thoughts:
I am thankful for Mom, Dad, the principal and Mr. Bell. I am thankful I like math.
Alivah Lumpkin
I am thankful for my family and my toys. I am thankful for school and my friends. I am thankful for my clothes and my house.
Ty’Marion Martin
I am thankful for the Warren Junior Women’s League ladies who plan great parties for our class. I am thankful for my family.
Jayon Jones
I am thankful for my mom and dad. I am thankful for my school.
Faith Spicer
I am thankful for the snacks the school gives us. I am thankful for my family.
Michael Mitchell
I am thankful that mommy delivers newspapers. I am thankful the Warren Junior Women’s League ladies.
Justina Rerko
These letters of thanks were submitted by students in Patricia Clark’s class at Niles Middle School:
I’m thankful for having the best teacher in the world. I am thankful for Niles Middle School. I love my mom and all she does for me.
Jaden, grade 6
I am thankful for my girlfriend, my brothers, my sisters and my mom and everything they do for me. I love my family so much.
Sir Calvin, grade 8
I am thankful for having food and my family. And I’m thankful for having Thanksgiving. Also, I’m thankful for being friends with Cameron, Stephanie, and Alyssa.
Brooklyn, grade 7
I am thankful for living everyday and being in gym class. Also, I am thankful for being an office worker at school.
Dylan, grade 8
I am thankful for Mrs. Clark and our school. I am also thankful for my family and living in Niles.
Matthew, grade 6
I am thankful for my family and friends. I am thankful for my teacher named Mrs. Clark. Also, I am thankful for my homeroom teacher, Mrs. Ragozzino.
Derrick, grade 7
I am so thankful for Billy, Alex, Bill, Buck, and my family and friends. (in no particular order LOL) I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Mrs. Clark
I would like to give thanks to the EMTs, Girard PD & St. E’s for saving our daughter’s life Halloween night when she overdosed on heroin. Without all their quick help, she would have died.
David Dann
I would like to thank everyone at the Fersenies Dialysis Center on Elm Road from Dr. Baines, Susan the social worker, Chris the dietitian, all of the nurses and techs for all of their hard work, love and support that they show all of their patients daily. I know that we as patients could be trying at times, but they keep that steadfast smile and always a word of encouragement is given. I refer to them as my Angels Without Wings. Thank you also to Warren Transit who take my husband and myself to and from the Dialysis Center. God bless you all!
Jennifer Williams
Warren
I am thankful for the paper man I made, mommy, daddy, Grandma K, Grandma J, XBox/360, friend Nathan, macaroni and cheese, chicken, Minecraft, turkey, lollipops, diamonds, legos, storm troopers, my dog Sunni, and Mrs. Depizzo.
Matt K., age 7
Braceville
I like to give for thanks for three things in my life: 1 is for the Lord God for his love and his son, 2 is my wife for her love and our sons, 3 is I am thankful for our church and our pastor.
Ralph Dillon
Warren
I have had the privilege of watching the child of an awesome family for over five years now. A year ago his week, they were blessed with twin girls, who have only added to my blessings! My thanks this year are to my “baby snuggler helpers”, Miss Pam and Miss Sandee, I so appreciate your help!
Cheryl Olney
Warren
Giving Thanks
Mrs. Economos’ first-graders at Maplewood Elementary have thankful hearts:
I am thankful for my mom because she lets me go outside. For school, it teaches us, and for trees because they give air.
Cheyenne
I am thankful for my mommy and daddy because they took care of us. For schools and farms because schools teach us and farms give us food.
Sunni
I am thankful for my big brother Johnny because he plays with me outside.
Jayson
I am thankful for my house because I get to play in my yard. For my cousins because they let me ride their 3-wheeler.
Isaac
I am thankful for my mom and dad because they take care of me. For my turtle because not many people have one.
Liam
I am thankful for Mrs. Economos and Ms. Cleer because they teach us lots of good things. For fields, because they grow lots of vegetables.
David
I am thankful for my mom and dad because they love me. For my house and my yard because my house keeps me warm and I can play in my yard.
Logan
I am thankful for my mom and dad because they take me to places that are fun.
Hunter
I am thankful for my mom and dad because they are trusted adults. My home because I can have fun there.
Ben
I am thankful for my grandma because she loves us. For my dad and my brother because they are funny.
Garret
I am thankful for my grandma because she takes me to the Dollar Store.
Ciara
I am thankful for my mom and dad because I love them. For my home and church because they keep us safe.
Makayla
I am thankful for my mom and dad because they take care of us. For my house because it keeps me safe.
Mason
I am thankful for my mom and dad because they help me with my homework.
Torri
First-graders at Maplewood Elementary offer these thankful thoughts:
I am thankful for my mom. My mom takes me to McDonalds. She got me a pumpkin. She went with me to the zoo.
Kyle
I am thankful for my mom and dad. They play Wipeout with me. They go on vacation with me. They take me to Boy Scouts.
Michael
I am thankful for my aunt. My aunt takes care of me. My aunt cooks me food. My aunt takes me on bike rides.
Aubrey
I am thankful for friends and family. They are fun to play with. My mom and dad buy me food. They like to play games.
Ben
I am thankful for my mom and dad. They help me do my homework. My mom takes me swimming. My dad takes me hunting.
Brody
I am thankful that I have a sister and a brother. They get me some toys. They help me do my drawing. They give me food.
Johslynn
I am thankful for my family. My mom takes care of me. They help me get food. They help me take care of my pets.
Jenna
I am thankful for my mom and dad. My mom takes me places. My mom plays games with me. My dad washes my clothes.
Nevaeh
I am thankful for my bike. My dad bought it for me. I like my bike because it is shiny. I can jump it, it is cool.
Ryder
I am thankful for my neighbors. They let me go to their party. I like my neighbors because they let me go to their home. They take me on a four wheeler.
Bailey
I am thankful for my mom and dad. They help me with my homework. My mom and dad play games with me. My mom and dad make me food.
Chase
I am thankful for my family. I like my dad because he gets me milk. I like my mom because she gets me food. They help me do my homework.
Garrett
I am thankful for my dad. He bought me a go kart. My dad bought me a fish. My dad plays racing games with me.
Delaney
I am thankful for my family. They help clean the house. They give me birthday gifts. They let me go to the movie theater.
Aliah
I am thankful for my family because they keep me and my brothers safe. They help me do my homework. My mom gives me milk. My dad gives me Kool Aid.
James
I am thankful for my mom and dad. They take me to birthday parties. My mom helps me with my homework. Me and my dad like to play Mario together.
Matthew
I am thankful for my mom and dad because they help me and my little brother. They help me with my homework. They will help with my reading in my red folder. They drive me to school.
Jozef
I am thankful for my mom. She helps clean the horse. She helps feed the horse. She exercises the horse. My mom lets me ride the horse.
Kylie
Julie M. Massucci’s second-grade class at Lincoln K-8 expressed these thankful thoughts:
I am thankful for my mom, dad, sister and my brother. My mom and dad feed me food.
Cassie Charboneau
I’m thankful for my mom because she is the best mom ever! I’m thankful for my dad because he is the best dad ever!
Treyvon Davis
I am thankful for hospitals, school, family, food, water, all the veterans that help people stay alive.
Elizabeth Georgia
I am thankful for my mom, dad, my brothers, sisters, God, the Army ,Navy, Air Force, Marines, veterans, my school, all military people that died for us, the police, hospitals, pets, friends and family. Each of them helps us when we need it!
LaKiea Bryant
I am also thankful for food and water because it keeps us healthy and helps me write this.
Steven Bubon
I am thankful for the bald eagle, because he is always there for us. He has good vision!
Kwa’Me Adams
I’m thankful for my mom because she is the best mom ever! I’m thankful for my dad because he is the best dad ever!
Treyvon Davis
I’m thankful for my family, friends, God, the Army and military veterens. The reason I’m thankful for God is because he made us and this world.
Giselle Angel
I’m thankful for friends because they are great. They are funny too.
Christopher Zurick
I’m thankful for my family because they mean so much to me. I love them and I will never break that promise.
Jania Brown
I am thankful for my dad buying me a camouflage tshirt and camouflage pants for the Veterans Day Concert.
Charity Johnson
I am thankful for my family and my friends. I’m thankful for God because he made us. I’m thankful for my puppy, her name is Mocha. I am thankful for my room. I am thankful for my house.
Gabrielle Woodyard
I am thankful for my mom and dad because tehy are always there for me! They give me food. I love them.
Mylaiya Dothard
I am thankful for food and water. Without food and water everybody would die. I’m thankful for my mom and dad because without you mom and dad kids wouldn’t be here.
Serenity Teasley
I’m thankful for friends, family and life. Because my family takes care of me too!
Antonio Appleberry
I am thankful for my mom and dad because my mom drives me to the mall and takes me to McDonalds.
Brittney Sekula
The following “Giving Thanks” letters are from second-grade students at Warren City Schools Lincoln K-8:
I am thankful for my mom, dad, sister and my brother. My mom and dad feed me food.
Cassie Charboneau
I am thankful for my mom, dad, my brothers, sisters, God, the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, veterans, my school, all military people that died for us, the police, hospitals, pets, friends and family. Each of them helps us when we need it!
LaKiea Bryant
I’m thankful for my family because they are helpful, fun, nice and have good behavior.
I am also thankful for food and water because it keeps us healthy and helps me write this.
Steven Bubon
I am thankful for the bald eagle, because he is always their for us. He has good vision!
Kwa’Me Adams
I am thankful for my mom and dad because they helped me be alive. I’m thankful for my school they helped me be smart. I’m thankful for the Army because they help us be safe.
Freddie Rivera
I’m thankful for my family because they are always at my side. Also, for the Earth because I live on it and for policemen because they keep me safe and protect me from getting hurt.
Onya Wertz
I am thankful for hospitals, school, family, food, water, all the veterans that help people stay alive.
Elizabeth Georgia
I’m thankful for my family, friends, God, the Army and military veterans. The reason I’m thankful for God is because he made us and this world.
Giselle Angel
I’m thankful for my family because they mean so much to me. I love them and I will never break that promise.
Jania Brown
I am thankful for my dad buying me a camouflage t-shirt and camouflage pants for the Veteran’s Day Concert.
Charity Johnson
I am thankful for my family and my friends. I’m thankful for God because he made us. I’m thankful for my puppy, her name is Mocha. I am thankful for my room. I am thankful for my house.
Gabrielle Woodyard
I am thankful for my mom and dad because they are always there for me! They give me food. I love them.
Mylaiya Dothard
I am thankful for food and water. Without food and water everybody would die. I’m thankful for my mom and dad because without you mom and dad kids wouldn’t be here.
Serenity Teasley
I’m thankful for friends, family and life. Because my family takes care of me too!
Antonio Appleberry
I am thankful for my mom and dad because my mom drives me to the mall and takes me to McDonalds.
Brittney Sekula
These thankful thoughts are offered by students in Angie Walls’ fourth-grade class at North Road School:
One person I am thankful for is my friend Emma.One reason is because she cares about me. Another reason is because she makes me feel happy when I am sad.
Myarr Jian
I am thankful for my mom. I am thankful for her because she makes me feel better when I am sad or sick. Also she buys me a lot of things. I love her!
Alyssa Bettura
I’m thankful for my cat Bud. Bud is my best friend. I love Bud. He is a boy. My other cat died but it is in a better place.
Lexus Ottum
One person I’m thankful for is my brother because he always makes me laugh and he tells me all the time to never give up. Another reason is because he’s nice and always says nice things.
Lucia Menelle
I am thankful for my friends. My friends are Aiden, Aidan and Logan. They always help me when I am in total confusion. They always get help when I’m hurt. That’s who I’m thankful for.
Brian Burkey
I’m thankful for friends because they are great. They are funny too.
Christopher Zurick
I’m thankful for my friend Alyssa. One reason is because she is very helpful to me. Another reason is because makes me laugh when I am sad. Also she helps me with homework.
Gia Hoso
I’ m thankful for my mother. I’m thankful for her because she loves me and takes care of me. Also she loves me to the moon and back and that’s why I’m thankful for mom.
David Mcclellan
I’m thankful for my mom. One reason is because we always make each other laugh. Another reason is I love her and she loves me. Those are only a few reasons I’m thankful for my mom.
Logan Cook
I am thankful for Brian because he is my friend and he helps me with my work. Also he helps me with computers when i can upload videos for youtube, I love it. He lets me play on the Xbox with him.
Stephen Strawderman
I am thankful for God. One reason is that if he was never created we would not be alive. Another reason is that he created every single thing on the earth.
Landon Armitage
One person I am thankful for is my pap. One reason is that my pap plays poker with me. Another reason is when my pap calls me stink and that makes me laugh.
Marco Kubancsek
The following are letters from Warren City Schools students at Lincoln K-8 building:
I’m thankful for my friends because they are nice and friendly.
Cassius Cheesbro
I am thankful for my mom, my papa, my dad and my pets. I am thankful for being myself. Also, for my grandma, grandpa, my country, for being on Earth and most of all, grandma, grandpa, my mom, my papa and my brother.
Maxwell Milton
These thankful thoughts are offered by Melissa Givens 6th – 8th grade Technology class at Lincoln Pk-8 School, Warren City Schools:
I am thankful for my family because they make me happy when I am sad. Make a fun family plan, make yummy food, help me through tough times and make me smile.
Izabella Dennis
I am extremely thankful for my mom Christy Drummond because she supports me in everything I do. She’s always there for me and I extremely thankful for her! I love you mom.
Morgan Duffey
I am so thankful for everything good in the world. I am so thankful for technology, and medicine to help me when I get sick. And most important, I am thankful for my friends, and family
Cullen Faulk
I’m thankful for my father. I do not know what I would do without my father. He keeps my world going. When I have a bad day he always tries to help. Although I do not always appreciate him I don’t know what I’d do if he wasn’t in my life.
Robert Jakubec
I am thankful for my parents because they take care of me! They love me and I love them too.
Angela Stump
I am thankful for the people that I know, and the people that save our country and veterans.
Naomi Cherry
These thankful thoughts are offered by second graders in Miss George’s class at Howland Glen Primary School:
I am thankful for my mom, sisters, dad and teacher.
Bronson
I am thankful for my teacher, my mom, dad, friends, reading teacher, and my special teacher.
Gianna
I am thankful for food and water, a family, my mom and dad, brother, sister and life.
Gavin
I am thankful for going to school and learning a lot as well as my family.
Autumn
I am thankful for Kennedy, mom, dad, Ninja, Grandma and Grandpa.
Carter
I am thankful for my mom and her friend John; and I am thankful for my brothers and sisters and our friend Eddie and Uncle Richi, Aunt Tracye and Pa. Also for our Neighbors Tiffany, Rich, Tatum, Dean Hudak for taking us to jump.
Jenna Davis
Southington
I am Thankful For my mom and John Davis for being like a dad to us and being there for us. And I am thankful for my brothers and sisters and Our Aunt Trayce and Uncle Richi and Pa. I am also thankful for our dogs Moose, Ruger, Si and Cats Voodoo, Spooky. I am also thankful for my job.
Lacey Davis
Southington
I am thankful for my mom, and brothers and sisters, Billy, Jesse, Lacey, Mackenzie, and Jenna, and my Aunt Trayce and Uncle Richi and Pa. Also I’d like to thank our mom’s friend John who is like a dad to us since ours passed away six years ago.
Daisy Davis
Southington
God is Thanksgiving. Every day I’m thankful. Sharing that day with my children is a blessing and I’m thankful for that. Every day is Thanksgiving.
Melinda Hudson
Warren
I am thankful for family, friends, food, clothes, a roof over our heads, and my pets.
Kayla Campbell
Warren
I am thankful for gifts from God which are the helping professions. I am a nurse and a social worker and have always wanted to assist people to be in a better place in life.
Jude Signoriello
Girard
Giving Thanks
I am thankful Grandma and Grandpa spoil me. My brother Evan is fun. My mommy loves me. My kitten Tigger likes to play with me.
Mikalexa Glenn, 6
Newton Falls Elementary
Sometimes thank you can never be enough. So to my mom, Shirley, my sisters, Patty and Michele and my awesome brothers-in-law, Goreth and Scott, I give you my profound thanks for all you’ve done and all you do. My beautiful, healthy nephews, Vincent and Kasey, you bring such joy to my life. You’ll never know. And to my very special friend, Timmy, you’ll always have a place in my heart. We all miss you daddy!
Kimberly Liebal
Warren
I am thankful for our free country, my jobs at JCPenney, Target and Marcs. I am thankful to Sheetz for free Christmas coffee and I am thankful for the Christmas money I receive every year from my Dad.
Audra Scott
Vienna
I’m thankful that I’m able to be with my friends and family for the holiday season, not to mention the abundance of food.
Megan
I am thankful for having a loving and kind family who cares about me. I’m so thankful for just living in a house and having a family. I’m thankful for being alive. I’m thankful for being God’s creation. Happy Thanksgiving.
Jake W.
Thankful thoughts from Paula Spain’s sixth grade social studies class at Maplewood Middle School:
I am grateful for an award winning school full of smart and helpful teachers.
Phillip Busser
I am thankful for my parents and grandparents because they care for me and fight for me. They also are my best fans for sports.
Hannah Thomas
I am thankful for Mom because she love me more than anything and she gives me shelter and heat and food.
Mineko Roach
I’m thankful for my family because they are supportive and loving. I’m also thankful for my parents because they do so much for me. One last thing I’m thankful for is my house to keep me warm and save. These are the things I am thankful for.
Marissa Venture
I’m thankful for my family because they feed me and keep a roof over my head. If I didn’t have them I would be very depressed and I wouldn’t know what to do. They give me clothes to wear and a school to go to. That is what I am thankful for.
Cecelia Keeney
I’m thankful for my family because if it weren’t for them I wouldn’t even be here and living on the road. That’s why I’m thankful.
Emily Lambert
I am thankful for my family because they give me shelter, food and water. Also they help me survive and live.
Larry Hines
I am thankful for my friends and family because without them my life wouldn’t be interesting.
Brianna Bisthop
I am thankful for having a family because some people don’t. I am thankful to have a nice house with food and water. Those are 2 things I am thankful for.
Austin Dority
I am thankful for my Mom, Dad, friends, my lizard and phone. I am thankful for my Mom and Dad because without them I would be starved. My friends I am thankful for because when I am sad, they make me happy. My lizard and phone are awesome because my lizard is fun to play with and my phone because I can talk to my friends when they are far away.
Grace Crown
I am thankful for my family, my Mom, Dad, cousins, aunts, uncles, grandma and my sister. They all love me very much and I love them.
Paige Fleischer
I am thankful for my friends, my mom, and all of my family. I am mostly thankful for the life I live and the food I eat. P.S. I love tacos!
Emily Lentz
I’m thankful for my family for helping me in tough times.
Mason Grimmett
I am thankful for my grandparents. If I didn’t have them I wouldn’t be at this school. I love it here had I have made good friends.
Katelyn Calderwood
I am thankful for life, my family, for without them I wouldn’t be here and all my human needs. That is what I am thankful for.
Andrea Clapp
I am thankful for my family because they love me and they provide me with food and water and shelter. I am also thankful for life.
Sydney Wiberg
I am thankful for my Nana and Papa. They help me a lot with school. They help me out with school shopping and clothes. I love them so much. I would probably be lost without them.
Lily Schmucker
I am thankful for the food that my mom cooks every night. My family cares for me and takes me everywhere I need to go. My family loves me and I love them very much.
Baylie Starcher
I am thankful for my dad. My dad is a firefighter and he saves lives and puts out fires and still takes care of his 2 daughters.
Jordyn Domes
I am thankful for my family. My family pushes me to do my very best in every sport I play. Thank you Mom for watching over me and thank you Dad for working hard. Sis, I look up to you, you don’t give up and you achieve high. Thanks for everything.
Gavin Ainsley
I am thankful for many things. I am thankful for my family and friends. They make me laugh. I am also thankful for sports and video games.
Seth Boyd
I am thankful for my family because they are always there for me. They love me and supply me with food and shelter.
Jordon Monolakis
I am thankful for my parents because they get me what I need. I am also thankful for my friends because they are always there for me.
Connor Steffans
I’m thankful for my parents because they let me play multiple sports and they drive me to all of my practices. They also work hard to pay for everything I want to do.
Hannah Faatz
I am thankful for my family because they love and support me. Also I am thankful for all of God’s animals because some taste delightful!
Mya Mitchell
I am thankful for my family because they feed me and give me a roof over my head.
Matthew Zombar
I am thankful for school even though I don’t want to go to school, it gives me an education. I am thankful for my mom and dad because without them I would not be writing this right now. That is what I am thankful for.
Camryn Shaw
I am thankful for my family. They help me through hard times. My mom is one of my biggest things I am thankful for.
Chloe Cayen Thompson
I am thankful for all the freedoms and rights we have because in other countries they don’t have any rights.
Megan Simmons
I am thankful for my family because they support me. I am also thankful for food to eat and water and oxygen because they keep me alive.
Caleb Richards
I am thankful for my mother and father because without them I wouldn’t be able to get a proper education.
Kate Stull
I am thankful for my family because they love me. I am thankful for food and water because it keeps me alive. That is what I am thankful for.
Abbey Nay
I am thankful for my family because they love me. They are fun and kind and I love them.
Grace Shipman
I am thankful for all my friends because I would be a lonely potato in a corner of a room.
Nathan Stano
I am thankful for basketball because it is my favorite sport.
Hannah Gaylog
I’m thankful for my grandpa because he helps me unload wood and put a new sparkplug in my gocart.
AJ Berendt
I am thankful for my family because I wouldn’t be here without them. I am thankful for video games because it gives me something to do.
Brayden Webb
I am thankful for a loving family. Every time I come home I hear “How was your day?”
Cody Caderwood
I am thankful for my friends and family. I am thankful for the money my family has.
Cole Schucknect
I am thankful for life, money, and fast cars and hunting.
Isiah Garrett
I am thankful for the food God gives us, the time we get to laugh and be happy with our family. So, God, Thank you for giving us this wonderful time on Earth.
Cole Roncoli
I am thankful for my new house that I will be living in in a few weeks or more because I will not be cold at night.
Maria McCormick
I am thankful for our freedom and peace in the world and to have a flag to hang up in pride.
Matthew Freel
I am thankful for paintball so I can use them and have a war also for internet and Xbox One.
Brandon Culver
I am thankful for my dad because he will be at work for 21 days making lots of money. I won’t be able to see him. I am also thankful for my mom she has to put up with us 3 bad kids and she is very helpful with food and us kids hygiene.
RJ Lambert
I am thankful for my family because they are supporting and loving. I am thankful for my friends because they are always there for me. I am thankful for my 4-H group they help you get better at showing cows and they push you to help others too.
Kaitlyn Kirch
I’m thankful for my house because I feel safe and comfortable there.
Dianna Davenport
I am thankful for my friends because they are supportive and always there for me.
Jessica Stowe
Hello! I am thankful for my family because they are always supporting me.
Mike Barrow
I am thankful for my mom and this boy I like because they changed my live from bad to good.
Alexis Lindholm
I am thankful for my parents because they work to pay for food and gas to take me to my sports.
Sadey Morris
I am thankful for my father, the Lord, for making me.
Jim Metzler
I am thankful for my family and friends because they help me through tough times.
Logan Tucker
I am thankful for my whole family. I’m thankful for them because they take care of me. I love to hang out with my family.
Ashton Rae
Thankful thoughts from Jack Reppart’s fifth grade class at McGuffey K-8 School in Warren:
I am thankful for my talent, my family, my friends, and I am thankful for the food God puts on my table.
Selena Williamson
I am thankful for friends and family. I am thankful for Jesus. I am thankful for thanksgiving.
Michael Walls
I am thankful for my family, friend, life, veterans and my country.
John Waldman
I am thankful for my mom, aunt and the rest of my family. I am thankful for all the veterans that fight for our freedom, rights.
Dealsean Talbert
I am thankful for mom, grandma, family, Jesus, church, Navy, veterans, school and good grades, friends, people, freedom to be on Earth.
Rakiyah Stewart
I’m thankful for my mom and grandma because if it wasn’t for them I wouldn’t be here and I’m happy to be alive.
Jue’lle Payne
I’m thankful for friends, family and veterans.
Carmelo Moore
I’m thankfull for a lot but I can name a few. I’m thankful for my family, my best friends, friends, GOD, me living, earth, school, teachers, my clothes, food and drinks.
Mariana Massey
I am thankful for veterans because without them, they wouldn’t of stop slavery .
Emily Leonard
I am thankful for Mr. Reppart and Mr. Iriwn and people that give. My family and my friends that care, and God.
Jamison Goss
I am thankful for my family and friends and mom and dad.
Ryan Daugherty
I’m thankful for my family and my dog name twin and my bunny name rocky and my sister and brother because I’m thankful for them to because they always make me laugh. And I’m thankful for my mom and dad that brought me here.
Kelli’Ona Daniels
I am thankful for my dog because she is very kind, very energetic and a good therapy dog. My dogs name is Abby she is 1 year old.
Alexis Clevidence
I’m thankful for my family and all the other familys who can help and who can donate . I’m also thankful for the veterans who serve our country. I’m thankful for lots.
Nemarion Bryant
I am thankful for Mr. Reppart and serving our country. I am thankful for my family, friends, dog, food, living on this earth, being cared for.
Trinity Brown
I am thankful for my dad because when he was in Iraq, he was only about 19 or fewer feet away from a car bomb and it blown up, but now he’s OK.
Stephanie Bowker
I am thankful for the family God has gave me, the food mom puts on the table, and the people at school that has helped me with homework.
Knowledge Battee
I am thankful for my family and friends and dogs.
Rachael Aikins
Giving Thanks
he teachers at Badger Elementary School deserve a huge thanks! They raised over $700 for their dress down Fridays, which they donated to a local charity, Small Town Neighbors. STN uses its funds to buy new coats, boots, hats and gloves for students in the Badger school system. The organization also sponsors students who need help paying to play sports. Thanks for giving back to your students.
Christine Crosby
Farmdale
An eternity of thanks to my parents who have always put the needs of my handicapped daughter before their own! There will never be a way to show all my gratitude! Love always and forever.
Donella Monsman
Warren
I would like to give thanks to all the wonderful patients that come to The Hope Center for Cancer Care in Howland Ohio. They inspire us everyday with their bravery, their smiles and their kindness.
Chris Rimar
Warren
Thankful thoughts from Jennifer Stuart’s first-grade class at Maplewood Elementary School:
I am thankful for Christmas. I am thankful for 4th of July. I am thankful for Easter. I am thankful for Thanksgiving.
Riley C.
I am thankful for my family. I am thankful for my pumpkins. I am thankful for my class and my school.
Devin K.
I am thankful for my mommy. I am thankful for my dad. I am thankful for my friends and for my sister.
Chase D.
I am thankful for Thanksgiving. I am thankful for food. I am thankful for mom and dad. I am thankful for my pets.
Maryellen H.
I am thankful for my family. I am thankful for my teacher. I am thankful for my friends. I am thankful for my mouse.
Leland B.
I am thankful for Bella. I am thankful for my daddy in Alabama. I am thankful for Ms. Ronghi and Mrs. Stuart.
Lielani H.
I am thankful for my mommy. I am thankful for my teacher. I am thankful for my friend Torrie. I am thankful for my school.
Kendall S.
I am thankful for my mom who cooks for me a lot. I am thankful for me and my dad who plays with me a lot. I am thankful for my pet Klowey. I am thankful for my cousin, baby Ethan.
Madilynn P.
I am thankful to play soccer and I can read to myself. I am thankful for Thanksgiving. I am thankful for my mommy.
Elyse P.
I am thankful for my four-wheeler. I am thankful for my neighborhood. I am thankful for school.
Jackson L.
I am thankful for my teacher. I am thankful for my mom and dad. I am thankful for my sister.
Bella C.
I am thankful for my mom and dad. Also for my family too. And for my sister Emily. She will race me and play with me.
Anna C.
I am thankful for my dog. I am thankful for Thanksgiving. I am thankful for my mom and my dad. I am also thankful for my teachers.
Brenden C.
I am thankful for my costume. I am thankful for my pumpkin. I am thankful picking up supplies. I am thankful for being nice.
Zeeke R.
I am thankful for Thanksgiving. Also for my mom and my dad and the sun.
Ethan N.
I am thankful for my costume. I am thankful for my pumpkins and my family. I am thankful for my dog. I am thankful for my fish.
Keeley C.
I am thankful for my mom. I am also thankful for my teacher, dad and student teacher. I am thankful for my sisters and my brother, too.
Ava C.
I am thankful for Thanksgiving. I am thankful for my mom. I am thankful for Mrs. Stuart. I am thankful for Robbie.
Jasmine H.
I am thankful for eating pumpkin pie. I am thankful for my teacher. I am thankful for eating turkey. I am thankful for my family.
Cadence C.
I am thankful for my mom and my dad. I am thankful for Ms. Ronghi. I am thankful for my dog named Bella. I am thankful for Ethan.
Robbie W.
I am thankful for my mom. My mom takes me to McDonalds. She got me a pumpkin. She went with me to the zoo.
Kyle
I am thankful for my teacher. I am thankful for my home. I am thankful for my family.
Torrie W.
I am thankful for my mom. I am thankful for my dad. I am thankful for my brother. I am thankful for my dog.
Nathan H.
I am very thankful this year for an outstanding group of hard working students. I am also thankful for our student teacher, Ms. Ronghi. I am especially thankful for my loving family and friends too! Happy Thanksgiving!
Jennifer Stuart
I am thankful that I am still relevant in my children’s lives; I matter and know that I am loved. Unconditional love knows no holiday.
Barbara Gordon
Newton Falls
I am thankful for kittens, my parents and comfort dogs. Because all of these things are important to me.
Summer Hall
North Bloomfield
Family, friends, and community are blessings that God has given me that I am truly thankful for. Thank you family and friends for your daily unconditional love and support. Thank you Gustavus, Kinsman, Hartford and Vernon Townships that form my community for your heartfelt prayers, concern and overwhelming generosity. I feel truly blessed.
Todd LaPlante
Kinsman
I am thankful to Officer D. P. Scott. He has given me kindness and consideration and courage to rise above my cancer. I am also thankful for my sis, Darla Scott, who gives me what I need; sometimes a smile, a hug, words of encouragement. To my great brother and sister – I love you!
Dennis O’Malley
Girard
I am thankful for my family and my cat Kitty and my dogs Sully and Rambo. I love them all.
Colton Simmers
Warren Township
I am thankful for my loving family and the military men and women who sacrifice every day to keep us safe.
Logan McCloud
Warren Township
I am thankful for a God-given life with my husband John, two boys John and Bruce, and daughter Beverly to love and enjoy. God is Good!
Viginia Snyder
Farmdale
I am very thankful for WRTA bus line who gets me to work five days a week. I am also grateful for my best friend in Vermont and all of my family, friends and co-workers at work.
Bob
Girard
Since October, 2014, when I began dialysis, I am thankful and grateful for the love, prayers and support of my colleagues at Warren City Schools, especially Lincoln PreK-8 and the congregation of Prince of Peace in Cortland.
Ms. Kathleen Rider
Librarian, Lincoln PreK-8
I’m thankful for having my husband Earl in my life. He brought a lot of joy and happiness to my life. Although he got sick and passed away, every day with him was a joy. He made life worth living. Although I miss him a lot, I will always have our memories. My memories are mostly happy ones. I will always love you.
Dorothy Davis
Warren
I thank my sister Mabel Hopson and my brother-in-law Duane Hopson for buying clothes for my husband Jackie Calkins for the funeral when he passed away Dec. 6, 2014, and also renting a hall. May God bless Mabel and Duane for doing this.
Sarah Calkins
Warren
We are age 95 and 90 years old. We were born in Warren and are lifelong residents. We graduated from Harding and Howland schools. We both worked and retired in Warren. We have been married 69 years. We have what we need. That is happiness. Than you God and Warren, Ohio.
Ralph and Helen DeGifis
Warren
I am very thankful for my sister Janet. She has helped me when I needed it. Now she has helped my daughter when she needed help getting a place for her and her three children. She is always there to help us. We love her.
Cheryl Bash
Warren
The community of clubs, churches, schools and others lucky enough to be covered by Bob Coupland, Tribune reporter, are thankful for his enthusiastic and sensitive coverage of local events. We are thankful for you, Bob!
Jean Tunstall
Altrusa Club of Warren
Warren, Ohio the perfect little town it has all the right buildings, parks, schools, two hospitals. Cleveland to the West and Youngstown to the East. We have lakes just out of town for boating, swimming, fishing or a nice picnic. In Youngstown we can visit Mill Creek Park it’s awesome – going out 422 West is the quarry at Nelson Ledges. I took an out of towner there and he said he felt like he was on a vacation, he was a businessman from Wisconsin. What about Lake Erie not so far from Warren. We are surrounded with so much of God’s beauty. Green grass, trees, four seasons to enjoy. I’m very thankful for this small town at the center of so much to enjoy.
Linda J. Hake
Warren
I am thankful for our Heavenly Father and our friends, Mr. and Mrs. Martin McBride, Mrs. Velma Steingrabe, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Desare.
Wendy Lonce
Mineral Ridge
I am thankful for my family, friends, what I have and my house that I live in.
Natalie Workley
Warren
I am thankful for my wife saving my life and for her being there every morning when I wake up.
Carl Rider
Cortland
I am thankful for my family, especially our first grandchild, Nicholas John. He has brought so much joy to everyone. I’m grateful for God’s blessings, my health and friends who care about me.
Linda S. Duchnak
Niles
Giving Thanks
I am thankful for the ability to help others, my family and friends, my best friend and life companion and our seven amazing kids. Thanks be to God.
Lori
I am thankful for our veterans who fought for our freedom in the USA. We should never forget them when they need our help. God bless all of them.
Maryann Copenhaver
We are thankful for our families because they take care of us. We are thankful for the armed forces because they protect our country. Also, we are thankful for clothes, our homes and our pets.
Deaf Education Class
Champion Middle School
I would like to give a big shout out for W.P.D. and Joe at Walgreens and the city for being a friend, for radio DJs, for Eddie Colbert on council and Mayor Franklin. I am thankful for mom, great-grandma and grandpa, brother Steve and cousins.
Mark McCauley
Warren
I am thankful for all my friends and family who have been there for me during this most difficult time in my life. I appreciate all of you. God Bless. #teamalyssa
Alyssa North
Lordstown
The family of little Rainn Peterson are thankful for everyone involved in the search for her. You didn’t give up and she’s safely back home. God bless.
Richard and Dora Mae
Peterson
North Bloomfield
I am thankful for God and his grace. I am also thankful for all the people who love me. I am thankful for our freedom and pray we have no wars.
Gianna Clemente, age 7
Warren
I am thankful for my family and the children at work. I’m a preschool teacher. It’s stressful but also eye opening. Thanks.
Connie Brest
Warren
First-grade students at Champion Elementary School submitted these thankful thoughts:
I am thankful for my cat.
Carter Chapin
I am thankful for toys.
Colton Bowling
I am thankful for my dog.
Trenten B.
I am thankful for the planet.
Zoe Clingan
I am thankful for my cat.
Chase L.
I am thankful for Thanksgiving.
James S.
I am thankful for my dog.
Tara Johnson
I am thankful for my house.
Mason Sardich
I am thankful for my dog.
Madison D.
I am thankful for food and shelter.
Maylee Nadaud
I am thankful for my cat.
Riley Gargon
I am thankful for the army.
Brycen Shafer
I am thankful for my new cat.
Arianna Sanfrey
I am thankful for my dog.
Madison Carey
I am thankful for my cat, Famule, and my family.
Shelby F.
I am thankful for Pop Pop.
Samantha Munroe
I am thankful for my kitten.
Kacey Boles
I am thankful for my cat.
Alina Timko
I am thankful for xbox.
Dylan Ellsworth
I am thankful for Thanksgiving.
Mia Gray
I am thankful for an army man.
Brady Dyer
I am thankful for God.
Logan Cecil
I am thankful for my family.
Cadence Treich
I am thankful for God.
Lindsay Lawson
I am thankful for Thanksgiving.
Mia Griffiths
I am thankful for toys.
Jay Reeman
I am thankful for God.
Brady Hatch
I am thankful for my dog.
Jenna Gross
I am thankful for food.
Luke Gradishar
I am thankful for shoes.
Elijah Boyce
I am thankful for my dog.
Rayna Gracyk
I am thankful for food.
Chloe Gilbert
I am thankful for my family.
Violet Ziska
I am thankful for God.
Asia Randolph
I am thankful because I say thank you.
Mackenzie Urick
I am thankful for my family, my cat, and my home.
Mae Robinson
I am thankful for God.
Tyler Gulosh
I am thankful for my cats.
Marley McClurg
I am thankful for mommy and daddy.
Alexis Metzenroth
I am thankful for my dog.
Cody Upshire
I am thankful for God.
Maddalynn Redifer Kinnison
I am thankful for my grandpa.
Aleya Hyekel
I am thankful for God.
Grady Mines
I am thankful for family.
Peyton Stewart
I am thankful for God.
Abby Karenke
I am thankful for mommy.
Faith Poticher
I am thankful for my friends.
Kaden Reed
I am thankful to help my mom.
Danny Gross
I am thankful for my mom.
Zoe Palette
I am thankful for helping my mom.
Dylan Morrow
I am thankful for dad.
Abagail Pattinson
I am thankful for my friend.
Kaden Reed
I am thankful for dad and mom.
Alexis Hofmister
I am thankful for my friends.
Owen Kuhns
I am thankful for my cats and dad, my guinea pig and my fish.
Jaden Ravotti
I am thankful for the police and the navy too. I love mommy too.
Steven Harr
I am thankful for my dog.
Camryn Moore
I am thankful for food.
Kaitlyn Miller
I am thankful for my dog.
Talon DiBell
I am thankful for friends.
Elliott Strohm
I am thankful for Brooklynn.
Mariah Jones
I am thankful for my family.
Piper Strohm
I am thankful for my mom.
Kyle H.
I am thankful for my cats.
Amelia D.
I am thankful for my family.
Emily Miranda
I am thankful for my mom and dad.
Marley Preston
I am thankful for my dog.
Morgan Griffin
I am thankful for my family.
Hannah Pitts
I am thankful for my dog.
Austin Rakijasic
I am thankful for my family.
Brayden Gintert
I am thankful for my dog.
Evan C.
I am thankful for my cat and mom and dad and Uno.
Ashlee Burris
I am thankful for mom and dad and me.
Ella Lawn
I am thankful for my dog.
Nicholas Svoboda
I am thankful for my cat.
Taylor G.
I am thankful for my family.
Mackenzie Braham
I am thankful for my dog.
Lucas Grecsh
I am thankful for my mom and dad and my dog.
Tyler Reiter
These thankful thoughts are offered by Mrs. Muccio’s 5th grade class at JFK Catholic School Lower Campus:
I am thankful for being able to have the necessities of life that unfortunately some people can’t afford. I am grateful that I have water, food, shelter, and much more that I take for granted
Alexandria Piacquadio
I am thankful for my dog, Charlie, because he protects me. I am lucky for my friends who are there for me. I am especially fortunate for my parents who provide for my family.
Gillian Kohn
I am so thankful for my family because they take care of me. I appreciate them so much. I am fortunate to have them in my life. May God watch out for them always
Isabella Repucci
I am grateful for my family, education and friends. My family loves me. Friends care for me. My education helps me. My blessings make me who I am.
Katie Ruggieri
I’m so lucky for my family who loves me and takes care of me. I’m grateful for my education. I learn things I need to know. In appreciate for my great life, I thank God.
Samantha Calderone
I’m thankful for my house because it’s where my family and I live. It’s where my family cares, loves and protects me. It’s where I began my education then moved on to a great school.
Bethany Moten
I am thankful for the U. S. military because they risk their lives for us and save us. I am grateful for my family because they care for me and watch out for me and love me.
Brenna Wolbert
I appreciate my family because they always come through for me. I am very lucky to have such a nice sister and loving parents. I am fortunate to have a very blessed life.
Matthew Powell
I’m so grateful for these things in my life; my cat because when I pet him I feel calm; my God who watches over my family who then watches over me and loves me very much.
Sam Meola
I am so thankful for God, family, and friends. They care and help me out. I truly appreciate how they love me. I am fortunate to be able to love them back.
Dante DiPaola
I am thankful for having parents who love me and work hard to give me what I want and need. I am thankful for the animals I have. I’m happy God made me.
Michael Plizga
I am thankful for having such a wonderful life that God gave me. I am grateful for the blessings of my parents who have good jobs so they can provide for me and my brother.
Anthony Macali
I would like to tell you that I am thankful for my parents because without them I would be nothing. We all are lucky for our God because He gives us strength and life itself.
Robert Strickland
I remember to be thankful for our service men and women. They protect our country. I am grateful for my family who loves and supports me. I appreciate my great life.
DJ Wasko
On Thanksgiving and each day I am thankful for my family as they clothe and feed me. I appreciate my great friends and am so lucky to have them.
Peter Kiniklis
I’m thankful for my family because they really care for me, so much so that they send me to a Catholic school where I learn about god and other important things. I am very loved.
Ambrose Hoso
Every day I am thankful for my family because they take care of me and love me so much. I greatly appreciate my home, food, and especially my Lebrons which help me play basketball.
Sarosh Sheth
I am thankful for my loving family all around me and who take care of me. I’m appreciate of my good health, fine education, warm house and all my blessings.
Sam Bolino
I am thankful for my family and friends. God gave me these most amazing people. He also gave me the skill of tennis which I enjoy very much. I am grateful for these gifts.
Jack Martuccio
This Thanksgiving I’m thankful for my family and education. I am thankful for my family because they take care of me. I am blessed for my education because it can make me successful in life.
Sarina Massacci
I am so grateful for my family. I am thankful because they always have my back when I need them. I truly appreciate my education, too. It helps me for the future.
Aidan Rossi
I’m thankful for my family because they take care of me. I appreciate my friends when they support me. I’m fortunate to have an education since I enjoy learning and reading.
Ava Schlosser
I’m thankful for my family because they help me and take care of me. God is the One who gave me this family. He gives us blessings so we can be happy, friendly, and share them.
Romero Nannicola
We are thankful for our friends, relatives, HUM members and complete strangers who took the time and effort to sign our petitions when the state wanted to cut critical funding and close many ICF’s and Developmental Centers. Because of you, the State did not make the cuts as severe as expected.
George and Kathy Kepner
I am thankful for my God and that I am still alive. For a husband who is great. My two daughters and one son, granddaughter and grandson, and to my one daughter-in-law and her mother.
Shirley Fuchilla
Warren
I am thankful for the people and events in my life that make me happy and the hardworking professional people who help me maintain good health: a precious gift.
Mary Putko
Warren
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