Around the Poway Table: Giving Thanks

From family members to service members—we asked our Poway Patch Facebook fans what they’re thankful for this Thanksgiving Day.

Here are some of their answers:

“Things may be a bit tough right now but we’ve got an awesome family and wonderful friends. We really couldn’t ask for more, and I am so thankful!” -Katie N.

“I’m thankful for my family and extended family!” -Denise A.

“I am thankful to be able to raise my four awesome kids, in the same beautiful city I grew up in.....Poway!!”-Julie N.

“I am grateful for my friends and family and for the military who fight for our country. I am also thankful for life, and its wonders in it.”-Tubby L.

“I am thankful for my family and friends and although times are tough for us they are much worse for others.”-Lisa C.

“I am very thankful for all the military serving our country, family and friends. Love to all and a Happy Thanksgiving!”-Susan K.

“Thankful for my health, my friends and family, and all of our military serving, especially those overseas this Holiday!”-Rick B.

“I am immensely grateful for my awesome family and for the incredible progress that my son has shown this year. My son is a remarkable, autistic angel and I am also grateful for the PUSD for their dedication to the special needs students they care for. Without the amazing support of my son’s teachers, he would still possibly be without a voice.”-Catherine M.

“I’m thankful for a loving husband who is dedicated to providing for his family, and that he has a good, stable job that affords us the opportunity for me to stay home with our children; I’m thankful for wonderful, supportive extended family who love us unconditionally; I’m thankful my family and I have a roof over our heads and food on the table; I’m thankful my kids are in the Poway school district, they're happy there and getting an excellent education; and I’m thankful for good friends and neighbors who never hesitate to help out when needed!”-Molly L.

“I’m thankful for my new wife and her loving family.” -Brian K. 

“I’m thankful to be an American citizen. Nobody has any control over where they’re born and I’m grateful to be in a place where, as bad as things are right now, it’s still the greatest country and we have so much compared to others in the world.” -Karen S. 

"A roof with warm beds, no hungry tummies, the blessing of a flexible job to spend time with family, and most of all family." -Bernie L. 

"I am thankful for brave troops who risk their lives for us! i hope they have a great Thanksgiving!" -Roger T. 

Be sure to add your own giving thanks comment below. Happy Thanksgiving!