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Speak Out...What will you be giving thanks for this Thanksgiving?

Category: Opinion Published on Thursday, 19 November 2009 11:34 Written by Courier Newsroom

Most of us will celebrate Thanksgiving Day with family and friends. So other than the food, we asked Pittsburghers what they will give thanks for this year. Here’s what you said.

“I will be giving thanks that my family is healthy and able to get around. I’m also thankful to see another year, that I am graduating from high school and on my way to college.”
Amanda Lawson
Student
Penn Hills

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“I give thanks for life with the family and for God waking them everyday. I also give thanks for the good breath of life.”
Kerwin Cupid
Child Care Worker
Penn Hills

“First of all, I give thanks for being able to wake up. I also give thanks for my family as well as the people who have come into my life and been good influences. I am thankful for having my business and customers who support it.”
Mat Mathis
Barbershop owner
Wilkinsburg

“I am giving thanks for moving here from New York and getting a new job. I thank God for finding a church home and also for the friendly people in Pittsburgh.”
William Johnson
McDonald’s manager
Pittsburgh

“I don’t celebrate Thanksgiving because of my faith. We give thanks every single day.”
Robyn Williams
Day care owner
Bloomfield

“I give thanks for my beautiful and healthy children. I also give thanks for the ability to work hard and take care of them.”
Tameika Johnson
Student
East Liberty