“I'm thankful for being here. I'm thankful for my wife and kids, and I praise God for my health being in pretty good shape.”

— Phillip Turner, Lawrence

“I am thankful for family health and a new community that has taken me in. I've only been here since August. The people in Lawrence are great. They're giving in all seasons.”

— Rochelle Beatty, consultant, Lawrence

“I'm thankful that I get to spend Thanksgiving in Lawrence with my friends and family. Some of them are coming into town for a pre-Thanksgiving party, and then I'll be having dinner with my parents.”

— Ty Gittins, Kansas University junior, Lawrence

“I'm thankful for the people I love, my pets and my winter formal dress that I just got. I'm also thankful for my school and the education that I have.”

— Kate Kline, Bishop Seabury Academy student, Lawrence