- Thankful for my wife.
- I am thankful for her persistence.
- For her understanding.
- For her compassion.
- For her love.
- I am thankful we found each other.
- I am thankful for the counsellor I saw, B.
- Thankful he didn't believe in conversion therapy, even if I wanted to.
- Thankful for the ways he helped me deal with anxiety.
- The ways he helped me accept myself.
- His ability to understand my situation better than I could.
- His willingness to help me.
- His openness.
- I am thankful for my counsellor K.
- For her excitement about my relationship with SJ.
- For her desire to get to the root cause of issues.
- For her kindness.
- For her acceptance.
- For her friendliness.
- I am grateful that I had the chance to sub in the evenings.
- For the students I was able to teach.
- For my motivation to plan.
- For the structure I brought in the classroom.
- For the student who thanked me for my passion.
- For the willingness of the students to participate.
- For the chance to connect more with my coworker L.
- The way she asked me about my wife.
- ESL go fish style games.
- My students who threw a birthday party for me.
- Yummy cake that they bought.
- The card they gave me.
- Dancing together with them.
- Music.
- Thankful for our friends A and A.
- Thankful that we can be ourselves around them.
- Thankful they like board games.
- And word games.
- And that they came over to play games with us.
- And for their Mexican party.
- The piñata.
- The new people I met.
- Friendly conversations.
- The ability to believe that gay relationships can last.
- For my coworkers.
- Interesting conversations in the staff room.
- Daily crossword puzzles.
- Comparing answers with my coworker F.
- Messages from my niece.
- I am thankful for Duolingo.
- I am thankful my Spanish is slowly improving.
- I am thankful that the bus stopped to pick me up.
- I am thankful for the sunshine helping my tomato plants to grow.
- For rain.
- I am thankful for friends that help me learn Spanish.
- For my job.
- For the community of coworkers.
- For my desire to do well.
- That this job is less stressful than jobs in the past.
- That different is beautiful.
- That I could talk to my students about harassment.
- For Canadian rules against harassment.
- That my students think I'm kind.
- Bubble tea.
- Teaching ideas that come from subbing.
- SJ's skills.
- That people at work miss her.
- That other people recognize her value too.
- Stat holidays.
- My sister's church.
- The way they cared for her family.
- The meals they provided.
- The familiar songs they sang.
- My nephew's birthday party.
- His friends.
- My nieces birthday party.
- That I get new nieces now that I married SJ.
- That one called me her aunt.
- That I get new nephews too.
- For SJ's parents.
- The way they adopt me.
- The way they care about us.
- The remedies they send us.
- Their concern for our health.
- When SJ and I have a chance just to cuddle and talk.
- Our inside jokes.
- Our mutual friends.
- Cookies from our neighbours.
- Silly phone games.
- Cultures.
- Friendly interaction with man at bus stop.
- That I didn't give him misleading information.
- That he didn't hit on me.
- Thankful that I could drive safely during the wind storm.
- Thankful that I don't drink and drive.
- Thankful for bunny rabbits.
- And birds.
- And toilets.
- And shoes.
- And my student who likes purple.
- I am thankful it is possible to learn new languages.
- I'm thankful for the LDS chapel where I've spent most of my time.
- For its location.
- For its familiarity.
- For the community space.
- The opportunity to be there tonight with SJ's family.
- That I met my friend G there.
- And that I met SJ there.
- That the chance to talk with R there tonight.
- His patience.
- His willingness to allow me to practice my Spanish.
- The way it reminded me of the first time I met SJ.
- L's smile.
- Her singing.
- Her dancing.
- Her family's generosity.
- Tres leches cake.
- Tao - leftover food.
- Lots of plums.
- Lettuce.
- Jello.
- Tasty meat.
- Yummy pasta.
- Days off.
- Free parking.
- Translation services.
- My car that keeps going.
- The chance to see my sister again before she moves north.
- Story time with my niece L.
- Her interest in my life.
- The power of stories.
- Crazy Canadian weather.
- Sushi.
- Ramen.
- The generosity of my sisters.
- Fresh raspberries.
- Fresh strawberries.
- The short, but capable growing season.
- My wife who calms me when I feel anxious.
- Charades!
- The happy memories of playing charades.
- Beavers.
- Smart board to use in my level one classroom today.
- Opportunities to work with youth.
- Police check.
- An understanding of my feelings.
- Students who stick up for me.
- Cucumbers
- Pain ends.
- My understanding of residential schools.
- I'm thankful when we can admit we did wrong.
- And that change is possible.
- I'm thankful for forgiveness.
- That cultures can adapt and grow.
- The time I spent at the university.
- Challenging professors.
- Both the professors who challenged me, and for the times I challenged them.
- Lakes and beaches.
- SJ's family.
- The time I got to spend with them.
- That they got to meet my mom.
- Spontaneous lesson plans.
- Sleep
- Rainbows in the sky.
- Rainbows in malls.
- Rainbows on clothing.
- My so very supportive wife.
- The way she looks after me and understands me.
- Every time I drive my car, and it doesn't break.
- Warm weather.
- Air conditioning.
- That SJ's bone doesn't hurt.
- Our bodies' ability to heal.
- My bank.
- Online banking.
- Mosaic mentality.
- People who feel welcome.
- Coworkers.
- That my job is with adults.
- My bed.
- The woman who shares my bed.
- Cuddling at night.
- My name.
- Thankful I know my way around the university.
- Grateful for my writing class.
- Grateful for my philosophy class.
- Thankful for generous lawyers who notarize for free.
- Thankful for friendly neighbours who give us free veggies.
- Thankful for gardens.
- Thankful for our growing season.
- Thankful for a positive chat with the neighbour upstairs.
- Thankful for field trips.
- Thankful that PR stuff is almost ready to send.
- Photos we took.
- Friends we have.
- Home baked cookies.
- Sharing with our neighbours.
- Gardening with our neighbours.
- Field trips to city hall.
- Flexibility.
- Ideas for teaching.
- A reusable water bottle.
- General peace in my neighbourhood.
- SJ's recovery.
- Her ability to walk a little.
- The chance to say goodbye to her family.
- The acceptance from her family of our relationship.
- Healthy meals.
- Flowing water.
- Ability to wake up.
- Our nap yesterday.
- Government funding for projects.
- My friend J.
- His flexibility and willingness to be my friend even though sometimes I am distant.
- Birthdays, as an excuse to catch up with people.
- Innovation of my coworkers.
- Creative looking buildings in Calgary.
- Daily free newspapers.
- Happy news.
- The coming end of the semester.
- Lazy days.
- Teen volunteer at work.
- Playing games with kids.
- Going outside for work.
- Running yesterday, even it is almost killed me.
- Sore muscles. That means I have muscles.
- B and T and that they came to visit.
- Our discussion about church together.
- B's willingness to help us out.
- PR paper work that is almost done!
- Naps.
- Humanity
- Safety
- Home.
- A place to go home where my girl is waiting for me.
- That my doctor's appointment tomorrow is cancelled.
- My doctor.
- That after running, I caught the bus.
- I got a seat on the bus.
- Games to play with my students.
- The end of the semester is near.
- Ideas.
- Potluck
- Eavesdropping.
- I am thankful to know about my schedule for next year.
- Thankful that I can apply for new jobs.
- Job interviews.
- Police who volunteer for me.
- Canada's position against domestic violence.
- Homophobia becoming less socially acceptable
- Friendly people
- Interesting games
- The competition in my class today.
- That I could invite teacher M to join our class game.
- Time to work on my course today.
- Ice cream and pie.
- Apples from apple trees.
- Fruit that grows in Canada.
- Friendly neighbours who share.
- I am thankful to have hope for better tenants upstairs.
- Summer that feels like summer.
- That SJ can walk a bit.
- Recovery is possible.
- Similar experiences that I can share with my friend J when she is feeling depressed.
- The place I worked when I worked for a catering company.
- My mini tomato that is growing on my tomato plant.
- Student conferences are done.
- Students who passed.
- Students who will benefit from repeating.
- Students who are thankful.
- Students who are thankful regardless of their marks.
- Candy from coworkers.
- Commitment from the CLB 1 class.
- Freedom of religion.
- Freedom of speech.
- Freedom to gather.
- Freedom to not be discriminated against.
- That I don't need to live with fear in my life. (Even if I am still anxious)
- Festivals.
- Shakespeare for free.
- Free festivals.
- Reasons to leave the house.
- The way SJ holds me and loves me when I cry.
- The peace I feel with her.
- The safety I have to explore my emotions when I am with her.
- I am thankful for libraries.
- I am thankful for books
- That I can read.
- The fast train.
- Feminine hygiene options.
- Pride in Calgary.
- Friends to play games with.
- An ability to help new people.
- The ability and free time to help friends.
- Sleep.
- Teaching students.
- New neighbours.
- The old neighbours are gone.
- Every tomato on my tomato plants, I've counted 11!
- Lunch break.
- People who support the LGBTQ community.
- Thankful for my knowledge of Spanish.
- Por una otra iglesia.
- Por la conversión con mis vecinos.
- Por los estudiantes quienes hablan español.
- Por el sol.
- Por muchas horas de trabajo.
- Por perros calmas.
- Por comida.
- Por mi doctora.
- Pos los medicinas.
- Por yoga.
- Por mi cama.
- Por la tiempos yo siento tranquila.
- Por mi esposa y su trabajo en mi trabajar.
- Por mi nuevo amigo De la Iglesia.
- Por libros yo puedo leer.
- Por libros en español.
- Por libros para niños.
- Por la paciencia de mi esposa.
- Por niños.
- I am thankful that I didn't just witness an accident (even if I saw some crazy driving)
- For the food bank.
- For the time I got to spend outside today.
- That I don't have to drive.
- For Mexican stores
- Por flores de Jamaica.
- Por bibliotecas.
- Por más motivación ser vegana.
- Por todo la comida en mi casa.
- Por qué you puedo hacer comida.
- Manzanas de Canadá.
- Toda la fruta de Canadá.
- Por la endurece de mi esposa.
- Por la cabello de mi esposa.
- Por su corte de pelo.
- Por siestas.
- Yo puedo hacer pie de manzana.
- Y por helados.
- Y roles de canela.
- I'm thankful for my new class.
- I'm thankful that my coworker keeps asking me to sub.
- I am thankful I grew up speaking English.
- I am thankful I continue to learn and understand English.
- For my ability to teach the language.
- That I began writing again.
- That the sun shone on my tomato plants today.
- The nearly full moon.
- Democracy.
- The chance I will have to vote.
- Freedom to have opinions.
- Generous people.
- The courage I've gained through many experiences and much practice to talk with strangers.
- That I am going home to my wife.
- Productivity today.
- That my wife has a great relationship with her parents.
- For my friend B.
- For her honesty.
- And her willingness to be my friend regardless of my choices.
- For her husband T.
- For his kindness.
- For their hard work.
- And their example.
- I am grateful for the body's ability to heal.
- That my wife can walk.
- That she is improving every day.
- For healthy habits we can have.
- For yoga.
- The way yoga helps me feel less anxious.
- Stories from Bolivia.
- Cookbook from Bolivia.
- Happy reminders of my dad.
- Happy dreams.
- The courage of my niece J.
- The happiness of my niece L.
- And her thoughtfulness.
- The helpfulness of my nephew G.
- The love of my niece M.
- And the easygoingness of my niece A.
- I am grateful that my mom can be in a happy relationship again.
- I am grateful for V's kindness.
- His ability to play guitar.
- His gentleness.
- The way he plays with my nieces and nephew.
- His adventurous spirit.
- The respect he has.
- That he is hard working.
- And he kayaks.
- And bikes.
- And camps.
- And cooks.
- And brings joy into my mom's life.
- That he has travelled
- And has many stories to share.
- That he loves to learn
- And discover new things.
- That he cares for his mom
- And for my mom.
- That he is easygoing
- Kind
- Accepting.
