According to "Webster"

Gratitude: n. thankfulness

Thanksgiving: n. 1) the act of giving thanks

2) a prayer expressing gratitude

3) the 4th Thursday in November observed as a legal holiday for

giving thanks for divine goodness

According to "Rachel"...I'm truly blessed. I could go on and on listing my blessings for which I feel extreme gratitude and thankfulness. Today, I will list two of them or maybe three or four.
I'm thankful for this yummy pie crust recipe that turns out great every time I make it. smile sigh
I'm thankful for the young man I met on Thanksgiving Day all those years ago who stole my heart and four years later we celebrated Thanksgiving Day together...married!
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Last year on Thanksgiving, I didn't know all of you my fabulous blogging friends! Thank you for your friendship and kind comments.
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Today I'm truly filled with gratitude!
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Eat lots of turkey, and take a little time to be thankful!
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Love, Rachel