The Islands’ Sounder asked its readers what they are thankful for this season. Here is a sampling of what they said.

• I’m thankful for the sunrises and sunsets on Orcas 🙂

• Thankful I live in such a gorgeous part of the world.

• Thankful I live in a community that generously gives to help others.

• Thankful for never having to see my kids go hungry or go without medicine! We are SO blessed!

• I’m thankful/blessed to be part of such a magical place.

• My happy and healthy children who teach me how precious life really is every day with their growing personalities and eagerness to learn about this great big world we live in. So thankful they’re my life.

• I’m thankful for the beautiful asters and kestrels!

• I’m thankful for my health and that of my family and friends and that I get to live in a country that allows me to pursue happiness.

• I am blessed to live in a place that doesn’t have freeways or traffic.

Here at the Sounder, we are thankful for the incredible community members who make our paper so rich and the advertisers who support our efforts and allow us to keep our doors open.