Rachel Desgrosseilliers Auburn
“I’m thankful for my husband (Harvey), that he’s back from his brain injury. We still have each other, and that’s my most thankful thing. I’m just glad to be here.”
Emily Petty Lisbon
“I’ve been telling my kids to get their lists of things to be thankful for together, and I don’t have mine ready yet. I’m thankful I can work, and that I have friends and that I believe in God.”
Brenda Lowe Auburn
“Last year I didn’t have a job or a home or any place to go on Thanksgiving. This year, I have two jobs and a home. I don’t care about anything else, about money or any of that. I’m thankful for what I have and that I can help people.”
Paul and Connie Ouellette Turner
“Today is our anniversary day, so we have a lot to be thankful for – 27 years together. We have each other and awesome kids, and I’m thankful to the Lord for that.”
Debbie Tremblay Fryeburg
“I’m thankful for my two boys. They are great, the greatest gift anyone can receive.”
Kyle Bryant Boston
“I grew up in Auburn, and my friends in high school tried to build a place like this (the new Lewiston skateboard park). This thing is beautiful. So, I’m thankful for my family and for this park.”
Judy Houghton Carthage
“I’m thankful for my health and my family.”
Tracy Wilson Peru
“I’m thankful for the joy my children bring me.”
Samantha Ellis Farmington
“I’m thankful for my family, because they’re nice to me.”
Ashby Connors Cape Cod (UMF student)
“I’m thankful for my family, and the weather this year.”
Michael Bryant Farmington
“I’m thankful for all the food, and for all the reasons behind Thanksgiving that a lot of people don’t understand (religion).”
Joy Johnson Paris
“My family, and my job (at a bookstore). I love it. It’s not stressful like most people’s jobs are. And I’m a big book person, that helps.”
Sarah Wilson Paris
“My family, my friends and our health.”
John Bangs Norway
“My bike – a BMX Freestyle bike. I’m borrowing it from my brother until he gets back from Iraq, probably next August.”