What are we thankful for?

My two siblings that
have seen me at my best
and at my worst, and
they still love me
anyways.
– Diana
WHAT ARE WE THANKFUL FOR?

My health because many don’t have
theirs, my family because I wouldn’t be
who I am without them and for those
people in my life who call me their friend...
– Josefa

The opportunity to make a daily contribution
to the success of VGH Foundation. Challenges
keep me energized… I saw firsthand how end
of life patients are treated at VGH, which
inspires me to do my best when fundraising
for healthcare excellence for everyone in BC.
– Tamara

I’m so thankful for my health, my home,
and my family.
– Sarah

My supportive family that allow me to work
a full-time, 12-hour job, go to school on the
side, and involve my children in sports &
religious education. With all the organized
chaos in my life, I am thankful that I can still
fit in a little “me time.”
– Nelia

The great team I work with at The
Richmond Hospital Surgical day care and
Post anesthetic care unit. We all enjoy our
jobs and have fun caring for awesome
patients and this makes my life enjoyable.
I also have a great and supportive family
to go home to everyday.
– Dixie

I am thankful for family,
friends, amazing
colleagues and family
with big pooches who
give hugs.
– Laura

I was in Iran with my family, then we moved
to India and then to Vancouver. It has been
15 years. I am grateful for the fresh air,
clean water, freedom and opportunities
that we all have in Canada. We are growing
and learning every day and we are so
thankful and grateful for it.
– Delnavaz

I am thankful for my family and friends!
– Jane

A great boss who is understanding of my
work hours. She devoted her life to this
company and helps our group to be a
better team… What I am most thankful for
is that there is heart here at Pacific Spirit
and many of us extend it to others.
– Deneen

My family, my true home is waiting for me
in Vancouver… for the faithfulness of God
in providing for me and my daughters and
changing our lives 90 degrees (I am a single
mom). I am faithful that VCH has
confidence in my skills and qualifications
and I have the opportunity to be able to
help others in need.
– Maria

…After my mom passed away a
few years ago, everything
changed …Life suddenly
became very overwhelming. It
took the strength of my sisters
being there for me and for
each other to be able to get
through it. I am so thankful to
have them in my life.
– Mandie

The quiet melancholy of the temperate
rain forest this time of year. I love sitting on
my porch swing sheltered form the rain
just watching and listening.
– Olivia

My family on earth and in heaven. If it
wasn’t for them I would not have learned
all the lessons in life. Also to my patients
of my doctors, they are so kind and
appreciative for all I have done for them
even if it’s just a smile.
– Deneen

That I have the time and opportunity to be
a volunteer at the Richmond Hospital
where I volunteer as a navigator. I assist so
many various people (so many different
ethnic groups) coming into the hospital and
lead them to where they need to go. By
doing this, I feel I grow and improve myself
to be a better person.
– Crista

The amazing staff on AMU who are
supportive, helpful, knowledgeable,
approachable and team-oriented. I am
thankful for my career, my colleagues, my
knowledge and learning, my family and
friends, and the wonderful life that I am
fortunate enough to live.
– Hillary

For having a blessed life and for being able
to stay strong in times of struggle.
– Bernadette

When I experience challenging times,
I am not seeing clearly, and I forget all
that I have. But I have learned simple
gratitude for my breath. “I am grateful
for my breath. I breathe. I breathe and I
am alive.” I start to count my blessings…
one turns into more and I realize
how much I have.
– Rosemary

That the tasty Earnest Ice Cream shop
is just a few blocks from the office.
– Maureen

I am thankful for fuzzy socks, mom’s
homemade chocolate chip rice krispie
squares, chai dates with friends, falling
leaves and my south-facing balcony!
– Zahra

My faith that keeps me well rounded and
grounded and my young-at-heart patients
who are role models on how I would like
to be like as I grow older each day.
– Karen

The amazing team at TCU! Our work is
challenging and complex and requires the
dedication of every team member to
ensure that patients are getting the care
they need. I could not do this without the
support our team. Thank you all for
making me laugh and finding the good
moments each and every day.
– Lindsay

My lovely family, wonderful friends, great
working place, beautiful country, amazing
city, and everything else I have in my life. I
also thank God for not making us go through
any natural disaster whereas in many parts of
the world numerous people are not so lucky
and I pray for their well-being. I am also very
thankful to all humans who do everything in
their power to get along with each other and
bring peace on earth.
– Anju

I am thankful that we live in the best
country in the world. One in which we
have a safe, conflict-free environment that
allows every Canadian the freedom to
express their individuality and the
opportunity to pursue their dreams.
– Teri

My family and friends as well as my
frontline nursing colleagues who are
supportive and make it worthwhile coming
to work each day.
– Shereen

I’m thankful to live in a
beautiful city.
– Michelle

My two healthy children, my siblings and my
mother who raised me to be independent
and still supports every decision I make. I’m
thankful for every day I wake up in the
morning in good health. I’m thankful for my
employer which allows me to make a living to
support my children, and I’m thankful for the
great co-workers, and superiors…
– Gurpreet

My two daughters and my grandchildren
as they are the wind beneath my wings. I
am also thankful because I work with older
adults and their caregivers through the
journey with dementia. They inspire me to
do what I love about my career in nursing.
– Kathleen

I am grateful for so much – my full time
job, my housing, my toddler, my mom
helping with child care, my reliable
vehicle, my great friends!
– Stefanie

I’m thankful each day that I get to wake up
healthy, in a warm bed, and to a beautiful
family. I’m thankful that I get to take a warm
shower, and then get dressed in clothes I
love, to head to a job that I love, to work
with a team of coworkers who make me
laugh and smile each day…
– Aviva

My 6 month old
nephew for being
super cute and
chubby!
– Salina

I am thankful to Dr. Jastrzebski and Dr.
Barbour for their great support during my
diagnosis with kidney disease at VGH.
They are both helpful and supportive
while treating me and getting me back to
being healthy. Thank you to both of them
for everything.
– Carol

A supportive network of friends and
family, especially during the challenging
moments in life.
– Cynthia

I am deeply thankful for the support of my
employer, union, medical staff, colleagues,
friends and family during an illness that took me
out of work for two years. I have returned to work
healthier, happier and indeed most grateful for the
privileges and blessings bestowed upon me…
We are all so blessed to not just be alive, but to
live here, in this city, in this country, on this
beautiful planet…
– Susan

I am thankful for the great life I have. It’s
perfectly imperfect!
– Saranya

Whenever I start a new book and it’s really
caught my interest. I try to read every type
of book and keep them varied, so I expose
myself to new things. But, that moment
when you know it’s going to be a good
book, that’s the best feeling.
– Candace

Things I’m most
thankful for :)
– Mike

I am grateful for my feet. People don’t
appreciate their feet enough. We put so
much stress on them every day. My feet
take me everywhere I want to go. They
also support me no matter what kind of
day I am having, and don’t complain
nearly as much as they should!
– Kassandra

To have a job I look forward to going each
day. I am grateful for the mountain tops
where I can adore God’s wondrous
creation.
– Becy

My amazing husband, supportive family
and great friends!
– Lissette

That I am alive and have purpose in life.
That God gave me strength to fulfill His will
to love and serve people. That my family
supports and loves me and that Canada
became my homeland as an immigrant…
Happy Thanksgiving!
– Maria

My precious grandchildren. Laughing is the
best when it involves their antics.
– Brenda

For the relationships I have with my God,
church, family, mentors, leaders, and co-
workers, all of whom contribute to my
happiness and health every day.
– Wendy

To have family both near
and far that make me
always feel at home...
This photo was taken
before our trip to Disney
World with family from
both Vancouver and
Baltimore!
– Monica

I’m SO grateful to be living the paradise
called Powell River and to be able to work
in this wonderful, caring health
community… surrounded by intelligent,
compassionate, well-rounded and often
very amusing people. Did I mention the
music, affordability, the sunsets and the
sailboats?!
– Constance

I am thankful for opportunity. When
faced with obstacles or unfavourable
circumstances, I always have to remind
myself that I’ve been granted chances
and opportunities that so few people in
the world actually come across.
– Jessica

To have healthcare available to everyone.
– Lillian

For every second of my existence – as
every second of my existence is but an
opportunity, to do my duty selflessly, to
make the entire universe happy.
– Sai

For my husband, my colourful, quirky kids,
and that first delicious, double-shot
espresso that starts my day!
– Laurie

I am grateful every day for my health,
freedom, family and friends. I feel
fortunate to live a wonderful life and
wish everyone could have the same.
– Susan

– Jason

My VCH co-workers and friends in Powell
River for all the support… when my 5-year
old son was diagnosed with a cancerous
brain tumor. I am thankful that he is
healthy now due to the fantastic health
care he received.
– Tanya

I am the most grateful for having choices
in my life.
– Natalia

All the people I’ve met in my journey through
life... The 39 years I had with my dear mom
and the work that has always come my way,
travelling I’ve done, relationships that have
given me love and support. My family,
friends, pets and the beauty of nature around
us. And to have been born in this amazing
country…
– Diane

My family who love and support me
unconditionally and my friends who make
me laugh and keep me grounded.
– Michelle

My two amazing teenagers who teach me
something every day.
– Carolyn

I am grateful to wake up each morning
with purpose and contentment. I enjoy my
work and find it fulfilling and challenging.
Returning home to a supportive family
and energetic kids also remind me of
how blessed I am.
– Debby

My family and friends,
the city I live in, and
my seawall commute.
– Maile

Learning and applying The Law of
Attraction in my life and learning to be
grateful for everything!
– Belinda

I am thankful for good health. Our
business is health care and it cannot be
purchased or stolen. It is priceless and
often neglected until it is gone.
– Peter

The hard parts of parenting that really
challenge you to be in the moment and
appreciate… this little person who is
growing and learning. They make me a
better person – more selfless, better at
problem-solving, and more empathic.
– Sarah

The opportunities I’ve had over the years
to become more involved in my
community.
– Angie

My home and family for the warmth and
support, my career, 10 minutes from my
home... with all its challenges and its
lumps, my country for its beauty and
peace loving attitude, my community
for its intelligence and its involved leaders
and my garden for how it surprises me
every year.
– Nancy

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