4+ day, 10+ hour ago (485+ words) After what has been a difficult year for many, people in the region are still finding things to be thankful for as Thanksgiving Day approaches, including family, faith, health and work opportunities. "I'm thankful for my dog and my family," said Taylor Silberman while at the Flyer Field at Kittyhawk Park in Huber Heights this week. She recently moved to the area from Florida. "I am thankful for the blessings I receive each day: family, friends, food plus my church," said Kim Williamson, a lifelong Springfield resident. After years of decline in the number of Americans who identify as Christians, it appears to be leveling off, according to the Pew Research Center, which also says religion is gaining influence in the U.S. "God blesses me everyday," said Cathy Albin, of Middletown, who said she was thankful for her family and being…...