What I am Thankful For

Thanks for my sight, my sense of taste, my sense of touch, my sense of hearing, my ability to walk, to run, to speak and sing. I am thankful for being alive, and having friends, family, and facebook, twitter, and whatsApp!

Christine Ao, Dimapur, Guwahati, Assam, India

I give thanks for the fact that I am one of the fortunate people who do not have to starve, or lose their source of livelihood because of the cash crunch caused by a short-sighted government. But I also pray that the crisis may soon end.

Reema Jha, Patna, Bihar, India

I wake up in the morning and open my eyes. I get a hot cup of tea. I pick up the morning newspaper. I surf the net. For the ability to see, to taste, to feel, to read, to afford to recharge my internet pack, I am truly thankful.

George Martin, Laitumkhrah, Shillong, Meghalaya, India

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I am thankful for my beautiful family,
I am thankful for my trustworthy friends.
I am thankful for the love and support that I get,
I am thankful for getting a chance to see a new day
I am thankful for a new hope that comes within.

• Seema Kumari, Patliputra Colony, Patna, India

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The fact that I am alive and breathing.

That I have a roof over my head that does not leak.

That flood waters do not enter my house and destroy my meagre belongings.

That I can afford three meals a day.

That I have the use of my limbs and my senses.

That I have the benefit of an education.

• Sonam Dechen, Jwalakhel, Kathmandu, Nepal

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