I am so thankful for all the blessings and talents the Lord has bestowed upon me, my family, church and community. Mostly I am thankful for all the hardships and trials. As hurtful and painful as they were, they each tested and galvanized my faith in the Lord and my fellow man.
-Patrick Moore
-Cindy Cespiva
I am most thankful for God blessing my life as he has with my children—Justin & Alaina, bringing a very special man into my life and my every day struggle with leukemia.
-Nadja Gallagher
I am thankful for growing up in the Mississippi Delta offered limited access to healthcare. I am thankful for the wonderful healthcare system that we have in Central Louisiana.
-Robert Taylor
-Deborah Randolph
I am most grateful for my family- my three children, my fiancé, my sister (& her family), my brother (& his family) and my dad (& Suzy), for those are the ones with whom I want to share my time, my love and life’s journeys. I am also grateful for the many opportunities which have come my way…the opportunity to live beyond cancer and watch my children grow and blossom, provide for my family while working with such good people at Noles-Frye Realty and live in this family friendly community of Central Louisiana.
-Helen Strickland
Foremost, the thing for which I am most thankful is life itself as it manifests itself in my family. Second, I give thanks for the gentle nudges from those around me who encourage the pursuit of art.
-Fr. Fred Tinsley
I am thankful for family, work, room to breathe, art/music/literature, the right to vote, and freedom of expression.
-Jim Clinton
-Dr. B. David Brooks
I am very thankful for my family and friends here in Central Louisiana. It’s a blessing to live here with such a great group of people!
-Warren Morris
First and always in my life is my walk with God and his saving grace, mercy and forgiveness towards me. I’m also thankful for my husband for finding away to get my mother with us so that she can be taken care of in her last years of sickness and still allowing us to have a halfway normal life. To God I owe everything, and to my husband I could not ask for more!
-Denese Filipi
I am thankful for my family and their health. Also, I am thankful for the privilege to be a part of the Dream Team that is Peabody Montessori Magnet.
-Rena Linzay
First and foremost, I am thankful for my healthy and happy family. I am also thankful for the employment opportunities Central Louisiana has provided for my family.
-COL Michael J. Borrel
-Dr. Courtney Richter
I am so very thankful that God has blessed me with so many opportunities to give back to my community. One that has also blessed me in so many ways.
-Randy James
I am thankful for all of God’s gifts, my family, my friends, my health, my job, etc. I am also thankful that I am able to live in this city, this state and this country where we have the freedom to worship, work and live without the fear of persecution.
-Jim Villard
I am thankful for my two happy and healthy kids. I am also thankful to have such a wonderful family.
-Jessica Tilley
As I grow older and my priorities change, I realize that I am most thankful for the blessing of good health. This enables me to enjoy my other blessings, a wonderful family, the many, many great friends that have entered into my life through the years, and the opportunity to work where I can greet old friends and meet new ones every day.
-Alice Scarborough
I’m most thankful for family, friends and loved ones, the people that make up my life, and my health (especially at my age!). I’m also thankful for beautiful sunny days, family vacations, Gumbo, the right to vote, good books and movies, the opportunity to help others, New Orleans, family get-togethers, ice cream, and every time I learn something new.
-Shirley Nassif Hunter
-Greg O’Quin
I have a lot to be thankful for. God has given me the opportunity to serve the citizens of Rapides Parish again and he has blessed me with good health, and I am thankful for both. I am also blessed with a wonderful family and a grandson that is the center of my life.
-Sheriff William Earl Hilton
I am thankful for this nation of ours and those that served and others that gave the ultimate sacrifice that we might enjoy the liberties and freedom we have. Additionally, I am thankful for my family and friends that I get to share this life with. So many other people around the world wish to be so blessed.
-MSG Richard A. Bullock
I am thankful that when I woke up this morning I felt good enough to get out of bed and go to my job that is only 30 min away; and that my husband of 32 years was there with me and that my family and friends are in good health.
-Gay Smith
With a grateful heart, I treasure my family, my faith, and my good health, having been blessed with many happy memories along with lifelong as well as newfound friends, all who have blessed my life. I am thankful for life’s challenges which have enabled me to find happiness “in the moment” and afforded me the opportunity to grow as a person. My faith dictates that God’s goodness is absolutely boundless!
-Janell Nelson
I am thankful for being born and surrounded by kindness and happiness. I am also thankful for everything good in our lives.
-Jack Brittain
My wife, Betty Fay, and I are most grateful for loving, bright and successful children, each of whom knows how lucky each of us is to be an American.
-Joe “Buddy” Lipsey, Jr.
Words alone cannot express how thankful I am for my wife of 42 years and a son that is a responsible citizen that works for a living and serves his country. I am also grateful for the opportunity to work for living, cast my vote, to serve on jury duty when called, to volunteer my help and to enjoy the fruits of my labor.
-Paul Maxwell
I am thankful to reach this age and still be here, in good health, surrounded by loving family and friends; richly blessed by our creator and privileged to live in the greatest nation on earth; optimistic that those in we put in charge will somehow manage not to mess it up beyond repair.
-E. Ray Proctor
I am thankful for my friends and family. They have helped me more than they will ever realize.
-Brenna Eddlemon
-Lisa Harris
I am thankful for being a first time grandmother to a beautiful, healthy grandson, Hayes Macyle Lord. I am thankful for all the “firsts” that are yet to come!
-Patti Dickson
I am thankful for God’s love and care demonstrated through my church family and others in the community. I am thankful for Louisiana Special Education Centers’ employees who give such good care of my daughter, Danielle, and the volunteers who give of their time and resources. Most of all, I am thankful for the love of Jesus Christ. I am truly blessed!
-Sharon W. Guillot
I am thankful for the many blessings in my life, but particularly my health, family and friends.
–Lisa Cooley
I’m thankful for my amazing sense of humor…and I’m thankful for great family and friends–the best support system ever!
-Nick Simpson
I am thankful that regardless of party affiliation, the seemingly interminable onslaught of “…and I approved this message” advertising is finished for this cycle.
-Roy Rosenthal
-Mayor Jacques Roy
I am thankful for my priesthood and the people I have had the opportunity to serve.
-Msgr. Ronald C. Hoppe
I am very thankful for God’s provision and direction in my life. Additionally, I have been blessed with a wonderful family and church. I have much to be thankful for.
-Terry Shock
I am so very thankful for the love of family and friends. Mostly, I am thankful for God’s grace and mercy and for loving me more than I can ever imagine.
-Debbie Fontenot
I’m thankful to live in Cenla because it is where I started my family and raised four fantastic children whom I couldn’t be more proud of. Also it is a great place to do business with great people who have helped and supported me throughout my entire career. I’m also thankful that it is so easy to travel and get around here.
-Keith Patton
-Pastor Anthony Mangun
I am thankful for Mark Hoosier (Cenla Focus advertisement representative) and all the other men and brothers who participate in our Friday morning ACTS men’s prayer group at Paul Dauzat’s office to share faith, hope and understanding each week, any day and at any time we need each other.
-Trey Gist
-Taylor Mathews
I’m thankful for a loving God, wonderful parents, a beautiful wife, two great daughters, good friends, bull markets, first downs and my Big Green Egg.
-Robert H. Kinberger
I’m most thankful to God for giving me unlimited opportunities in a life with a loving family and loyal friends. I’m also thankful for the knowledge he has given me to help others achieve their goals.
-Corky Bolton
The service and sacrifice of the men and women serving our country. The honor and privilege to serve the people of the community I was raised in.
-Mayor Lee Posey
I am thankful for my family and friends and that the Lord, no matter our issues, has provided for us a complete victory in faith.
-Mike McNeal
I am thankful to God because Alexandria has given me the opportunity to serve the Lord and to be loved and to love the people in Central Louisiana.
-Fr. José A. Robles Sánchez
I give thanks to the Lord for the blessing and opportunity to serve Him in the ministry of healing.
-Anthony Amigo
I’m thankful for my wonderful family, friendships and two pups! They are the greatest joys and blessings in my life.
-Jonathan Rushing
-Willie Harp