This is a difficult time for everyone -maybe globally. But more so in this country. A kilo of rice (in our area) costs Php 45 to 50 ($1.07 to 1.2) but I’m glad we still have food during mealtimes.
I’m thankful that we can still buy gasoline for the car, milk and other supplies for my son. I’m really glad that we can still pay for our basic needs and even have extra for few wants.
I’m thankful for a new camera. I’m still reading its manual and learning how to use it.
I’m thankful that my parents are happy and my family is happy.
I’m thankful for God’s love. He’s really a good God. And he loves me despite my weaknesses.
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by Sandy (Momisodes), on June 5 2008 @ 9:08 am
What a great post. We’re also feeling the costs of rice, milk, and gas here too
Indeed the global issues seem to put our own problems into perspective. A great list of things to truly value 
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by Denise, on June 5 2008 @ 9:45 am
Such a sweet, straight from your heart thankful post.
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by Lynn, on June 5 2008 @ 9:59 am
Wow, I know that the economy is maing life hard all around the world. It sure makes us thankful for what we have and also teaches us to rely onthe provisions of the Lord. Great post.
PS. I love my camera. You will have great fun with yours.
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by Tanja, on June 5 2008 @ 10:24 am
We just got a new camera, too, to replace one my husband dropped while on a motorcycle ride. Happy TT!
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by Twinkle Mom, on June 5 2008 @ 10:46 am
God bless you dear Sister and praying for you and your country; May God continue to help you meet your needs and give you encouragement….God bless you!
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by Nise', on June 5 2008 @ 11:02 am
Looks like you a figuring out how your new camera works. Praise Him for meeting our needs.
by Susan, on June 5 2008 @ 11:38 am
Wow, things are really high there. I will be praying for your country and your family.
I hope you get your camera figured out. I’ll look forward to your pictures.
Blessings to you this TT?
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by Ana, on June 5 2008 @ 12:23 pm
YOu are so right, Zam. Despite all the hardship we face because of our decline global economy God is still good. He is still providing our needs! I always enjoy your Thankful Thursday.
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by Iris, on June 5 2008 @ 12:53 pm
Yeah - those dreaded gas-prices - they keep going up by the hour now…the bad thing is that we don’t have a public transportation system here…I am with you - I too am thankful that I can still buy all the necessities in life.
I too have a new camera now - but still need to learn all about it.
Thank you so much for sharing your grateful heart with us.
Be blessed today and always…
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by Marsha, on June 5 2008 @ 2:16 pm
You are so right! We should all be thankful we can still afford to buy food and gas and still have money left over for wants. What a wonderful reminder.
Where do you live?
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by zoe, on June 5 2008 @ 5:56 pm
And I am thankful for bloggers all over the world, like you, who remind me what the world is like out there for other people.
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by delish, on June 5 2008 @ 6:24 pm
why is rice that expensive in your area??? or were you referring to the high-quality ones (dinorado/sinandomeng) kind?
but anyway, rice prices have indeed doubled this year… and that IS a sad thing indeed…
and this reminded me of yesteday, because I was texting my husband and some friends… how really blessed I still am/we still were… because I was at Mercury Drugstore buying prolacta for more breastmilk and xylogel for my son’s teething pain… two things that aren’t really necessary… while the woman in front of me couldn’t afford to buy medicines because she only had some P70, and all her prescriptions cost P130 or so…
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by Steven and Aisha, on June 5 2008 @ 9:24 pm
Life is getting harder these days, yes, but we don’t need to worry because we serve a God who supplies all our needs according to His riches and glory.
Great TT lists!
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by Nancie, on June 5 2008 @ 10:08 pm
So wonderful that you have a new camera. I love photography too. Thanks for sharing your thankful heart with us. May you have a blessed day!
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by Beth@theaccidentalpharisee, on June 6 2008 @ 12:14 am
Gasoline is so expensive here too! Filling the car is always a shock to my wallet. But I am thankful I have a car to drive and the means to put gas in it. Thanks for starting off Thankful Thursday!
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by Tracy @ my cup runneth over, on June 6 2008 @ 1:06 am
What a lovely, heartfelt post. Your blog is beautiful! Thanks for sharing. = )
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by ALF, on June 6 2008 @ 1:25 am
I love coming here on Thursdays - although I swear I never really plan it, it just usually happens that way - and being reminded of all the things there are to be thankful for. Thanks!
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by Darlene, on June 6 2008 @ 1:54 am
Great post. You are right we should be thankful that we have the basic things of life. Food and gasoline are so expensive …
I don’t know how much longer we can keep going with the prices of everything going up up up. I do know that God will see us through the good times and the bad!
Thanks for sharing.
Happy TT!
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by gengen, on June 6 2008 @ 2:55 am
Thank you for sharing your TT list and its really good that we can still afford to buy gas for our car and hopefully the price went down at least we can save a little…Mine is ready also…
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by Sharon, on June 6 2008 @ 4:23 am
I know what you mean! We are also affected here in Nigeria. But the Lord has been good and I’ve not had to go without food. Thank you for sharing, lovely post.
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by Linda, on June 6 2008 @ 5:35 am
God is so good. With the rising cost everywhere, we still can have the comfort that our Loving Lord will see us through. Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed my visit here and will be back
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by Rosheeda, on June 6 2008 @ 7:42 am
What a cool list of thanks. It is the most simple stuff that really makes the biggest impact.
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