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Oh, I’m Thankful Though

(To the tune of Old MacDonald Had a Farm)

I woke on Monday to alarm clock’s ding,

E-I-E-I Oh!

The annoying noise caused my ears to ring.

E-I-E-I Oh!

But, I’m thankful for my hearing, and I’m thankful for each sound,

I’m thankful for the noises that get me up and around.

I woke this morning to the alarm clock’s ding,

But, oh, I’m thankful though!

I woke up Tuesday to a house brrr cold,

E-I-E-I Oh!

Storm took the electricity, so I’m told.

E-I-E-I Oh!

But, I’m thankful for the heat and I’m thankful for the warm,

Thankful for linemen who work in a storm

I woke this morning to a house brrr cold

But, oh, I’m thankful though!

I woke up on Wednesday to my husband’s snore,

E-I-E-I Oh!

Sounded like a freight train comin’ through the door.

E-I-E-I Oh!

But, I’m thankful that I’m married and I’m thankful for a mate,

Thankful for the clever man who asked for that first date!

I woke up on Wednesday to my husband’s snore.

But, oh I’m thankful, though!

I woke up Thursday, meat still on my counter!

E-I-E-I Oh!

The ruined plans for dinner was definitely a downer.

E-I-E-I Oh!

But, I’m thankful there is carry-out, and thankful for a meal,

Thankful just to know, that this is no big deal,

I woke up on Thursday meat still on the counter.

But, oh, I’m thankful though!

I woke up on Friday, to an ambulance’s warning

E-I-E-I Oh!

Why do people get sick so early in the morning!

E-I-E–I Oh!

But I’m thankful for doctors, and I’m thankful for health

I’m thankful when I’m able to take care of myself,

I woke up on Friday to an ambulance’s warning

But, Oh, I’m thankful though!

I woke up on Saturday to the children’s shrieks,

E-I-E-I Oh!

Due to these little darlings, I haven’t slept all week,

E-I-E-I Oh!

But, I wouldn’t trade these kids for a million nights of rest

To have their love and giggles is to have the very best

I woke up Saturday to the children’s shrieks

But, oh, I’m thankful though!

I woke up on Sunday, laid quietly in bed,

E-I-E-I Oh!

Thought long and hard about these things that I’ve said,

E—I-E-I Oh!

Cause, there’s a lot of truth in these words you’ve read,

These truly are the blessing that get me out of bed.

I woke on Sunday, and this is what I said,

Oh I’m thankful Oh!

So thankful!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Contributed by Carolyn Primm