1. She and David are still so thankful their daughter turned out to be such an inspiration.

2. I am thankful that I no longer have to make the choice between faith and service to our nation.

3. It makes you thankful to be alive with your family, he said.

4. I think Greg is thankful because he gets another big tax break at our expense.

5. We are thankful we survived, but how will we stand again?

6. He was thankful for the many donated clothes he had received and, it seemed, to leave the camp.

7. Taking a minute to be thankful and explain what happened, Sandberg posted on her Facebook page.

8. We are also thankful both men are safely in custody and this did not end in further tragedy, the police statement said.

9. Seattle Mayor Ed Murray said in a statement Wednesday night that he was thankful all the victims were alive and receiving treatment.