81.   East Dubuque resident Virginia Hoftender counted her blessings even though her home was surrounded by water.

82.   I count my blessings.

83.   In another part of the city, among decaying Soviet-era concrete high-rises dusted by a late snowfall, the Zotis count their blessings.

84.   In Japan, too, where the economy is in the midst of its worst recession in decades, some said Americans should count their blessings.

85.   Jeff Julian considers himself a lucky man, which is why he counts blessings instead of days.

86.   Many found new meaning in the holiday as they joined family and friends, counted their blessings and found ways to help those less fortunate.

87.   Others counted their blessings, realizing that they themselves might have been among the victims had they not been preparing for the dance.

88.   They scarf down cappuccino and cake and count their blessings after a hard day of shopping.

89.   They order cappuccino and cake and count their blessings after a hard day of shopping.

90.   Troops heaping their plates could feast on a traditional turkey dinner and count their blessings.