Share Some Good Things from 2021

No one In my family lost their jobs, or contacted Covid. That to me is priceless and I am very thankful for it

Nancy

One of my best friends got married this summer. It was such a beautiful wedding and so full of love!

Kelly Lynn

Staying healthy …… and I Was finally able to spend some time with my childhood friend (who recently moved back to Michigan).

Char

I got to my goal weight two weeks ago! I’ve lost a total of 145 pounds since 2007.

Jeannette Oliver

I reached my goal weight last month and have held it.

My son got married this year- we love her.

I started cooking and love it and my husband feels nurtured by it. So many things to be thankful for.

My business grew.

Sonya

Everyone in our family is healthy and happy, very grateful. Received a One Pot as a gift. Haven’t mastered it yet.

Kevin

So grateful to have received 3 covid vaccines!!

Robin

My first grandbaby was born in November - a girl! What everyone says is true, grandbabies are the best!

Patti

My family has not contracted COVID.

We have received the vaccinations.

A family member is engaged to be married.

Another family member is on her way to finishing college and getting very good grades.

Susan

My family is happy, healthy & all working.

Donna

Had a few setbacks this year. Two surgeries, vaccinated, got COVID, my mom passed away. But....I'm still standing and here to talk about it!

Donna

I was adopted 66 years ago. This year I found my bio brother and we have met twice. Really neat to have bio family.

Nanci

I worked through a ton of grief -- and anger -- over my dad's passing from COVID. I managed to stay employed and even got a promotion and raise. I was rear-ended by a semi November 26th and lived to tell about it. I finished my fifth women's fiction novel and wrote my first tween novel for 9-12 year olds.

Robin Strachan

I have learned to be content with what I have. It's a daily choice.

Susan

One of the good things that has happened to me this year is YOU starting this thread. We need more of this in our lives right now, and always. Thank you, Snack Girl!

Molly

Appreciated all the moments I spent with my three grown sons and my new grandson who just turned one!

Pam

Thankful for all the great recipes that you share with us. The big winner this year was the cranberry with red wine. BIG winner at Thanksgiving. Are large family has not been touched with COVID this year like the rest of your viewing family. We do have a Large family gathering planned for New Years Eve, it's a wedding in Minnesota. We already have masks ready. To Char who moved back to Michigan, I am jealous! I live in the suburb's of Chicago, I LOVE MICHIGAN! They have the BEST Produce Ever! Would love to win the lottery and move to the UP! Have a Great holiday Everyone!

Patricia

Our extended family of 11 was able to take a long camping vacation to Tennessee and Kentucky this past summer. We were able to visit the Creation Museum, The Ark of the Covenent and the Smokey Mt. National Park. While we were at Pigeon Forge our grandchildren competed in a National Dance Competition and placed Platium. Our oldest grandchild will turn 18 this year and our camping trips with him will be limited as he moves forward in his life so it was so good to have everyone all together! It was a wonderful trip and many happy memories were made.

Mary Cooper

First of all, thanks for your wonderful website!!!

My half and I had a mild case of covid; had all sorts of everyday illnesses. Had the whole family together for Thanksgiving and a Bat Mitzvah! Survived basil cell,a really painful shoulder, psoriasis infection, allergic reaction to hypo-allergic cleansing lotion-eyes blew up (looked like a lost a fight w/ "Rocky!" But, as Shirley MacLaine said in Postcards from the Edge..I'm still here. (so lucky to still be around)!

Carole Rosenthal

I turned 79 this year and I am still going strong and thankful to Jehovah God for keeping me alive and healthy and reading your column.

Lin O'Day

I have everything I need
All that is not ladder
Falls away
Happy New Year to all😊

Ronnie

My 9yo is now fully vaccinated and gets to go back to in person learning on 1/3/22!

I learned to make sock monkeys.

Danielle

My entire family is vaccinated and boosted. I started doing strength training by Zoom this year and now in my mid-50s I feel stronger than I ever have. Grateful for everything I have and how lucky I am to be healthy.

Rachel

-I’ve learned to love telework, and have earned never-go-back rights.

- my husband and I now have learned to like being together almost all the time! A ‘dry run’ for retirement!

- I lost my dear brother to a life-long heart defect, and this has broken me so deeply; but I’m fully aware now of how much I loved him, and I find my stepchildren, grandchildren, nieces and nephews much more important to me now.

- I’ve stayed below my WW goal weight the WHOLE TIME. The ‘margin’ is gone, but, hey! That’s why I had it.

- I’ve learned to be kind(er) to myself. When my running partner got COVID, and the weather went to hell, well, stopped running. But I’m still walking! I’ll start running again soon I’m sure, but, it is what it is.

Heidi

Thankful for health and family! And the opportunity to remain curious and grateful for life's gifts - big and small💖

Gwen

I am truly grateful for this website, Snack Girl! Feel like I am part of a family! Good things that happened are that I have all three vaccines, I live in a house with my Mom, Dad, husband, and a family kitty. We are all well. I have a job and my retired husband comes to help me. I have food, a place to live, gainful employment, and my health. I am truly blessed and haven't got a thing to complain about. Very, very thankful. As my husband and I say when something trivial happens, like the cable goes out - "First world problems!" Blessed 2022 to all!

Dolores

I started daily devotionals in the morning before work as my New Year’s resolution LAST year and have kept it up ever since!!😇

Lisa

Family is healthy, was able to be a vendor in a couple of craft shows this year & have exercised almost every day this last year - I think I missed 7 days.

Julie Aubert

Get to be with my kids and grandkids for Christmas this year!

Spent two months hiking and biking in Arizona! Happy and Healthy at 67❤️

Sue

For once in months, I had points leftover last night. Also I’m visiting my 89 yr old dad in NC and we had over his 90 yr old neighbor friend for a belated Thanksgiving mini feast I made the otter night. It made him very happy.

Cynthia K.

I so appreciate this thread and the splendid recipes/info on SnackGirl's website. In 2021, I have been thankful for vaccines and boosters, for the kids being happy at school, and for the chance to grow closer to my spouse as we tackled some big projects. The dog also deserves a shout-out for being his loving self and for forcing me out of my house to visit with friends. The chance to walk and talk with some incredible women in my neighborhood been a highlight of 2021!

Mary

We are living in Costa Rica and loving it. In 2021, we got to see our five GRANDSONS and their parents IN PERSON for the first time in a year and a half!

Cristina G