We wanted to know what Berkshire County kids were thankful for as they approach Thanksgiving holiday. Some answers might surprise you, others may not. Some will make you laugh and some will make you tear up a bit. But in a world where gratitude seems to be lacking in abundance. These kids prove that there's always something to be grateful for.
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'I am thankful for my new baby brother Levi 💙' | When first asked, 'My family.' Then he reminded his mom that 'I'm thankful for chicken wings.' | She is thankful for nature and being able to enjoy her yard. She loves being outside. |
Mason W., 7, Pittsfield | Lucas S. Age 4, North Adams | Makenna, 2 |
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She is thankful that she loves Mommy and Daddy. | Patrick is thankful for Paw Patrol. | She thankful for her baby brother, Carter. |
Breelin T., Age 4, Pittsfield | Patrick E., Age 2, Pittsfield | Lena F., Age 3, Pittsfield |
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He is thankful for his family. | He is thankful for cider doughnuts! 🍩 | She is 'thankful for everyone’s birthdays.'🤣 |
Jayden D., Age 10, New Lebanon, NY | Chase R., Richmond | Elsa F., Age 3.5, Pittsfield |
 | I am thankful for my family, my friends, and my house. I am thankful for my parents' jobs, for they make money and we are able to buy food. And I am thankful for the other important things in my life. Sienna S., Age 11, Dalton |  |
He is thankful for his family. He loves cooking and baking with us! | I'm thankful for being alive. | He is thankful for nature. |
Harrison M., Age 2, Otis | Brody W., Age 11, Peru | Kai D., Age 7, New Lebanon, NY |
He is thankful for his daddy and lollipops. | She is thankful for her mommy and her mommies milk. 😂 | I am thankful for my little sister, and my mommy and daddy, and my dog Benji! |
Wyatt B., 3, Hinsdale | Abigail B., Age 9 months, Hinsdale | Cameron S., Age 5, Pittsfield |
She is thankful for Mom. | Harper is thankful for mama and dada and her dog/best friend Lilah. | I am thankful for my life. |
Diana Isabella R., Age 6, Pittsfield | Harper D., Age 2, Becket | Connor K., Age 11, Peru |
She is thankful for her family. | He is thankful for Mom, Dad, Brother and Sister AND snow boots. | He is thankful for his little sister and Minecraft. |
Mia M., Age 6, Pittsfield | Charlie T., Age 4, Pittsfield | Jarrett B., Age 5, Hinsdale |
He is thankful for treats. | He is thankful for his sister because we lost his brother and we were not supposed to have her. | She is thankful for her baby dolls and lollipops 🍭 |
Warren T., 2, Pittsfield | Liam M., Age 7, Pittsfield | Maddison F., Age 2.5, Savoy |
Good parents, animals, and family. | A roof over my head, my family, my dogs, and food and clean water. | She’s thankful for moms great food 😂. This kid can eat. |
Cooper S., 8, North Adams | Cole S., 10, North Adams | Emma K., Age 18 Months, Pittsfield |
I'm thankful for my family. | II am thankful for my cats and my video games because they bring me happiness. | I am thankful for having my baby sister. |
Robert M., Age 11, Hinsdale | Kyle K., Age 11, Peru | Jason R., Age 12, Becket |
I am thankful for Police for keeping us safe. | I´m thankful for having a loving family that loves me. | I am thankful for my family and the roof over my head. |
Bradley R., Age 11, Dalton | Josie R., Age 11, Dalton | Caleb R., Age. 11, Dalton |
I am thankful for my family and friends. | I am thankful for my life. | I am thankful for my family and friends. |
Madison F., Age 11, Dalton/North Adams | Colby R., Age 11, Dalton | Jocelyn B., Age 11, Dalton |
I am thankful for my family. They're always so kind to me, they make me smile. I love my family, they are amazing. | I am thankful for my family and parents. | I am thankful for is having a family and being with my family on Thanksgiving. |
Haylee L., Age 11, Dalton | Cameron D., Age 12, Dalton | Ashley H., Age 11, Dalton |
I am thankful for Fortnite Battle Royale. | I am thankful for having a roof over my head and having friends and people being there for me. 😁 | I am thankful for family. |
Jake S., Age 11, Dalton | Jaayden, Age 11, Dalton | Rylee V., Age 11, Dalton |
Everyone is nice to me. | I am thankful for my family. | I'm thankful for candy and video games. |
Amarah K., Age 11, Pittsfield | Connor V., Age 11, Dalton | Jason M., Age 11, Dalton |
I'm thankful for my food and my dog because he is like a cat. | I am thankful for having a best friend. | I am thankful for my family. |
Ella W., Age 12, Becket | Nathaniel P., Age 12, Dalton | Patrick B. Jr, Age 11, Dalton |
I am thankful for my MOM and DAD. | I am thankful to have food, shelter, and happiness. | I am thankful for the good life I've been given and the good family I was born into. |
Evan D., Age 11, Peru | Jack C., Age 11, Dalton | Cooper K., Age 11, Dalton |
I am thankful for my family, the food that I eat, the roof over my head and the clothes on my back. I am also thankful for being able to have an education and lots of friends I know I can trust. I am thankful for power and electricity, for paper and pencil, for everything that we have. I am thankful to be ME. <3 | I am thankful for many things in my life, I am thankful for my wonderful family that cares so much about me, I am thankful for all my friends and teachers supporting me all the way, I am thankful for my amazing dog that loves me, but most of all I am thankful for my school and for my ability to learn. | I am thankful for a roof over my head and having finds and family for supporting me. I'm thankful for food and a nice home and able to play sports and my parents keeping me healthy. |
Blair W., Age 12, Pittsfield | Giuseppe V., Age 11, Pittsfield | Jayden S., Age 11, Dalton |
I'm thankful for my mom because she does everything for me. | I am thankful for my whole family, I am thankful for My friends, and I am thankful for where and how I am living my life. | I am thankful for my family and my cats and my new puppy. also my friends and all the food we get on Thanksgiving. |
Isaac W., Age 11, Hinsdale | Ever B., Age 11, Dalton | Brianna G., Age 11, Pittsfield |
I am thankful for my house. I am thankful for my house because it keeps me warm in the winter and its good shelter. It's also nice and cozy. | I am thankful for my family and friends. | I'm thankful for my little sister Mya. |
Zackary S., Age 11, Pittsfield | Anthony R., Age 11, Dalton | Arianna, Age 11, Dalton |
I am thankful for my family. | I am thankful for my family because they help me with everything. | I am thankful for being pretty outgoing and having so many friends. My family supports me not only with a roof over my head, food water, (etc.) But they also support my learning and feelings. I am thankful for having everyone in my life. |
Heath B., Age 11, Peru | Carter, Age 11, Peru | Anna R., Age 11, Becket |
I am thankful for having people who love me, friends, education, equality, and happiness in my life. | I am thankful for my therapist because she listens to me when I need her to. | I'm thankful for my family, friends, pets, food, my home, my school, and people who have helped me and who have served in the U.S.A. |
Phalyn R., Age 11, Dalton | Jacob D., Age 11, Dalton | Alexana, Age 11, Dalton |
I am very thankful for my little 4-year-old hero, Ben inspires me sooooo much because when he was born he had cancer and he fought and fought so hard, now he is the most smiley kid you can ever find. He does not have cancer anymore! He is an adorable brother and i don't think no one could ever have a better brother than Ben. | My family and friends and how lucky they are. | I am thankful for my family, friends, and a home. |
Audrey C., Age 12, Pittsfield | Skylar R., Age 12, Middlefield | Jordan C., Age 12, Dalton |
I am thankful for my friends, family and teachers. | I am thankful for my family and my pet cat Copper. | I am thankful for life and family. |
Madeline D., Age 12, Dalton | Allyssa M., Age 11, Washington | Ella R., Age 11, Dalton |
I am thankful for my friends. | I am thankful for my family being awesome, my friends being rad and cool, and everyone and everything. | I am thankful for having a family that loves me. |
Carson W., Age 11, Peru | Braedon M., Age 12, Dalton | Peyton P., Age 11, Dalton/Adams/North Adams |
My family, food, and friends! :) | I'm thankful for the privilege to go to school and get an education. Some kids are unable to get knowledge and learn and while I wake up in a warm bed and have breakfast some kids can not, and I am thankful that I can. | I am thankful for my special things. |
Sophia I., Age 11, Washington | Chloe J., Age 11, Hinsdale | Dominic M., Age 11, Hinsdale |
I am thankful for my family and my dirt bike. | My Family and Friends. | I am thankful for my family |
Caden H., Age 12, Dalton | Michael D., Age 11, Dalton | Sarah P., Age 11, Dalton |
I am thankful for having a house and food to keep me alive. | Moving on from elementary school to middle school. | I am thankful for my family. |
Sophia B., Age 11, Dalton | Brandyn R., Age 11, Peru | Isabella B., Age 11, Dalton |
I am thankful for having a teacher like Mrs. Touponce. | I'm thankful for my new husky pup Meeko, and that my family is back to normal, and also Brad is a better place ( even though he wasn't suffering). | I am thankful for my family and friends. And being able to wake up every day with a roof over my head knowing it's safe to get up. |
Fritz S., Age 11, Dalton | Acacia B., Age 11, Dalton | West D., Age 11, Hinsdale |
I am thankful for a wonderful loving family, a cozy home, and an excellent education. | I am thankful for my life. | I am thankful for having a great teacher like you. |
Emily K., Age 11, Washington | Owen B., Age 12, Washington | Jack D., Age 11, Dalton |
I am thankful for my dogs. | I am thankful for having my family and being able to have food on the table every day. | I am thankful for people who served in the military. |
Lily S., Age 11 | Dakota C., Age 11, Dalton | Noah W., Age 11, Washington |
I am thankful for my friends, who stick with me no matter how many times I push them away. | I am thankful for everthing in my life. | I am thankful for many this mainly for what I have. (living things and objects). |
Logan K., Age 11, Dalton | Madysen P., Age 11, Hinsdale | Savannah M., Age 11, Windsor |
I am thankful for my amazing family and friends my mom is amazing and my dad is awesome. | I am thankful for my friends and family, also everyone who is helping me get through school including teachers. Also for being in middle school because elementary was very uncomfortable, with sitting in the same place all the time. | I am thankful for having parents who love and care for me and having a good family life. I am thankful for that because not all kids have parents who were, or are able to care for them, and because not all kids have a great family life. Their parents might be divorced or the child may be being pulled into the middle of fights. I am very thankful that I do not have to go through that. |
Aiden F., Age 11, Hinsdale | Reilly C., Age 11, Hinsdale/Pittsfield | Charlotte E., Age 11, Dalton |
I am thankful for being able to wake up every day with a roof over my head and breakfast waiting for me, I am thankful that I have loving caring parents that wake me up in the morning and drive me to school. I am thankful for the wonderful teachers that take their time to teach us and my friends who are always there to support me. | I am thankful for my family, my pets, my friends, my dirt bike, and my house! | I'm thankful for having friends that stick up for me.I am also thankful for teachers that help me with my problems to get through the day. |
Addison L., Age 11, Dalton | Landon C., Age 11, Dalton | Devon W., Age 11, Hinsdale |
I am thankful for my goats. |
| I am thankful for being able to have a properly working brain. | |
Olivia W., Age 11, Cheshire | Olivia L., Age 11, Pittsfield | Talen G., Age 12, Dalton |
I am thankful for X-Box. LOL | I'm thankful for being able to have what I have in life and having a life. | I am thankful for my family, friends, and food. |
Brockton L., Age 11, Dalton | Brayden W., Age 11, Hinsdale | Leandra Q., Age 11, Dalton |
I am thankful for my family. | I'm thankful for transportation. | I am thankful for my life. |
Collin S., Age 11, Dalton | Bradley R., Age 11, Dalton | Olivia C., Age 11, Dalton |
I am thankful for my family. | ||
Madilyn C., Age 11, Dalton/Pittsfield |
