The Southeast Missourian asked people: "What are you thankful for?"
Steve Crawford of Sikeston
"I'm thankful that my family and friends are in good health and that I will be graduating from college in May."
Amy Johannsen of Cape Girardeau
"I'm thankful for my family, my friends, and for my boyfriend, Mark."
David Wooldridge of Cape Girardeau
"I'm thankful to have my family and friends to spend the holidays with and for my 2 1/2-year-old son Alexander."
Chris Carl of Potosi
"I'm thankful for my newborn nephew Dylan Thomas and that I'll be able to be with him on Thanksgiving."
Donald Bollinger of Scott City
"I'm thankful for my very supportive family and for my close friends."
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