Daily Gratitude, The Air Of Recovery #3

[Dazercat]

I’m so fucking grateful and blessed to be here in London with my wife of 40 years.
Forty Freaken Amazing Years
I’m grateful she sleeps in and I get my own quiet time in the morning with a beautiful view of the Thames and room service coffee. Grateful the room has a little Pixie here so I can have a shot of espresso while I wait for my coffee.

I’m grateful British beer and Cask Ales are not driving me around London taking me to as many Boozers I can fit in before we do the next thing. I’m grateful I can just walk by the Pubs and give a wave to my old friend. And admire their outside beauty.

I’m grateful I have you all with me as I walk the streets of London. I saw a British phone booth on White Hall Lane and on top it said, “Internet.” And I pictured Bootz comfortably crouched in there updating her new phone.

Grateful Billy was with me while we crossed the Zebra Stripes at Abby Road and when I saw the Magical Mystery Tour album cover in the shop next door.

I’m grateful I got to think of Twizzle and Polly as we walked the canals on little Venice. Does everyone smoke reefer around here? It seemed like a common occurrence to walk buy some ganga wafting through the air.

I’m grateful for my mother.
I’m grateful my mother was a musician and instilled Musicals into my heart. I’m grateful my wife now loves musicals. I’m grateful for the British Production of The Book Of Mormon. Have you seen that one yet Pinky? I laughed and even cried for 3 hours solid. I’m grateful I’m not easily offended. I’m grateful my wife has succumbed to my love of musicals and begged me to get tickets to Pretty Woman tonight. I’m grateful to be squeezing in another musical instead of another Pub. I’m grateful I didn’t go to a Pub yesterday, and I didn’t want to

I’m grateful today is Meet Julie Day and I get to take a train to Croydon where I use to live.
I’m grateful she insisted on making us a meal and a crisp with custard for afters.

I’m grateful to be in my favorite city in the whole world. Grateful I brought my yellow beanie. My wife is grateful I didn’t wear my yellow beanie with my suit when we walked to the dinner and a show last night.

I’m grateful the room service coffee comes with cookies.

I’m grateful
I’m grateful the wife is up and I’m happy to see her. I’m grateful for my knowledge of wine and I know I’m enabling her when I have to order her glass of wine with lunch or dinner because she doesn’t know what to order. No! I don’t “Have,” to do it! But how important is it this week? I’m grateful I get to show off my wine skills and I can comfortably, without any resentment, order her grapes she likes.

I’m grateful for baby’s first high five video.

I’m grateful I don’t feel like bothering to hunt down a quote to finish my gratitude list today.

I’m grateful for you all and this amazing app that keeps me sober.
❤☔

[Alisa]

Happy 40th Eric and wife. I’m grateful you are in a city you love, with the woman you love and the sobriety you love. Have wonderful days and nights. Big hugs and big congratulations for it all.
Have fun seeing your old friend and enjoy the food.

[Sunflower1]

Congratulations on 40 freakin years! I only have (not quite) half that amount of time, and what a trip it’s been! Im grateful you guys get to celebrate with such a wonderful trip!

[Jeannie0915]

Congratulations on 40 years.
I have seen the Book of Mormon twice, and I would watch it again, it is hilarious.
Like you, I am not easily offended.
Hope the rest of your trip is as great as the beginning.

[JazzyS]

Congrats on 40 years!

[Jeannie0915]

I am grateful for
110 days sober
A fish fry at work today
Nice weather
Being able to exercise
Pics of my sweet, smart 4 year old grandson yesterday
Healthy kids and grandkids
All of you!

[Cjp]

Good morning sober family,

Im so very greatful for…

My sobriety, 361.25 days free from weed and alcohol
@Dazercat sharing his trip and 40th anniversary with us
My hubby, and our love
Boscoe, my shadow
I just realized i havent had nasty night sweats since getting free —yay
No hangovers
Woke up bright eyed and bushy tailed
Past me bought early bird checkin for our flight and we have good numbers
Countdown to vacation tomorrow
The forecast looks beautiful
My moms excitement
Working from home
Morning coffee with the hubby
Glasses that help me see
Love
Hope
Meditation

Love and peace to you all wherever you are along your sober journies

[KarenKW]

Good morning grateful friends

I’m grateful for another day sober.

I’m grateful the headache isn’t bad this morning.

I’m grateful to cry out of frustration last night. I’m grateful to be figuring out what I want and what boundaries I’ve allowed to be crossed. I feel a bit like a doormat. But I least I’m recognizing that there’s a problem. I have no idea how to fix the problem but I guess identifying the problem is a start. I depend too much on external validation and do too much to make sure people like me. I have crappy self esteem. Im grateful I can do something about that.

Im grateful work is going well and I’ve made friends with a couple coworkers.

Im grateful for motivating music playlists. I’ve been working on one for when I need a boost of confidence.

Im grateful for all of you!

[TrustyBird]

Today I’m grateful for 435 days without alcohol. I’m grateful that my toughest day sober isn’t anywhere close to one of my old drinking days. I’m grateful that I am learning to try new things instead of falling back into old habits when things get tough. I’m grateful for all y’all trying for a better life with me.

I’m grateful that @Cjp has almost hit her year mark. I’m checking and I’m proud. 🫶🏼
I’m grateful that occasionally I wonder if @TMAC’s cactus has sprouted a new bloom.
I’m grateful to be in @Dazercat’s pocket through his London adventure.
I’m grateful @RosaCanDo is going to find her house today, and if not today I’m hopeful for tomorrow.

I’m grateful for all I’ve learned from this site. Today is a sad day for me. It just is. I will put my head down and work through it and I will use my weekend for rest and things I enjoy. Thanks for being here with me. I’m grateful for a place where people openly share struggles.

[erntedank]

Happy ruby anniversary to you & wifey Have a blessed and wonderful stay in London, enjoy musicals, enjoy each other. I’m so happy for both of you

[erntedank]

Tonight I’m grateful I again fell asleep while reading in the afternoon and woke up 4 hours later. Apparently I need these naps. I’m grateful my body takes the rest that I need. I’m grateful I moved from couch to bed and will fall asleep again soon.

I’m grateful I was up on time this morning with playing cats across the house. I’m grateful I started the garden work at my late mum’s house today. Babysteps as I’m still coughing. I’m grateful for fresh air, all the blooming and insects buzzing around, it’s beautiful and heartwarming. My mum loved it and so do I. I’m grateful my allergy is bearable atm. I’m grateful for a nice talk with the neighbour. I’m grateful I stop before I become exhausted.

I’m grateful I learn to just DO instead of overthinking and procrastinating. I’ve been learning this for 30 years. Each day is a new day to practice and I’m grateful when I get it. I often don’t and this is ok too as long as there are no hurtful consequences. I’m grateful I work on healthy boundaries within myself.

I’m grateful I have all I need

[ELY83]

Today, I am grateful for middle of the day naps.

I am grateful for hospital cafeterias and protein bars.

I am grateful for my father in laws good news regarding his aortic stenosis surgery.

I am grateful for my body for giving sustenance to my son.

I am grateful for my son and his indomitable spirit!

I am grateful for medical technology and it’s ability to keep my son growing and healthy.

I am grateful to my friends and the Uber eats gift card they bought me!

I am grateful for radiant heat and a thermostat that I get to control!

I am grateful to my father for letting us stay with him the last five months…AND I am grateful to be moving into my own home this weekend!

I am grateful for avocados.

I am grateful for free parking.

I am grateful for friendly neighbors.

I am grateful to be sober here with you today.

[Dazercat]

Thank you for the Congrats
And @JazzyS The Ruby anniversary wishes I had to look that up. It’s been quite a ride.

I’m grateful my wife wanted to squeeze in another musical tonight. I was gratefully shocked I’m grateful it was Pretty Woman. I’m grateful it was so awesome!

I’m grateful for you guys.

@Cjp

[JazzyS]

@ELY83 so glad that you son is doing well and becoming healthily growing

@Dazercat So excited for you - all these musicals!!! Pretty woman is on my list to see. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

Good evening my lovely sober friends…

I am grateful for another day substance free
I am grateful for moving forward even though it’s hard sometimes and my addict brain keeps reminiscing of the good ol times (the aftermath wasn’t so good)
I am grateful for my supportive family - love that they care so much and wish I wasn’t so on edge all the time with them (it seems that with them I don’t have to put on the happy face all the time like with customers so they get the brunt of my mood swings). I am grateful that they are understanding and help me through my moods
I am grateful that I am able to control my anger and frustration (sometimes this is more challenging for sure)
I am grateful that my pain is not so severe today and I only have a mild headache (just slightly more than usual but still bearable)
I am grateful for my higher power for staying with me and helping me in these trying times
I am grateful for my meditation for keeping me grounded
I am grateful for this TS Community - last few days in feeling like shit I was able to scroll through this site and find answers to all my questions. Love the support here.
I am grateful for my healthy diet and leftovers
Sending much love to all - have a great evening my friends

[CueBall8n9]

I am grateful for:

today #79 sober.
Being able to go to dinner with my son.
I got to play my fiddle
My 2 dogs
Being able to mow a portion of my yard this evening.
Having a time of Bible study with my son.
This community and the wonderful men and women that come here daily to fellowship.

[Its_me_Stella]

Good evening.

I am grateful that the universe offers gifts at the most appropriate times. I am grateful to be able to feel energy. I am grateful to be able to see energy. I am grateful for my sharp sense of smell, touch, taste and hearing. My eye sight isnt great but my intuition is amazing, I am grateful for my third eye.

I am grateful to have gotten together with an old friend last night for a beach walk. 18 years it had been since we’d seen each other. I am grateful that he has always held space for me without judgement. He has always been open and honest, and I have appreciated that. I am grateful i let him take a couple photos of me, I dont like my picture taken, but I let it slide. When he gave me the old “awe common you were a model…” I am grateful I didnt fall into resentment, instead I just smiled and thought, “youre still learning.” I rose above it all because I am still learning, he is still learning, we are all still learning and wtf is a picture?

I am grateful to be walking out the door right now to a womens recovery house. I have been given perfect opportunities for most of my homegroup evenings not to attend them. Its been a bit of a shit show with G, I am grateful that my side of the street is clean.

Eric, congrats on your anniversary. Have fun with Julie.

[Cjp]

Evening gratitude!

Im greatful for/ that…

Im packed! Ready to celebrate my mom, women, and my one year at the grand canyon.

My alarm is set
Shared at my ladies meeting
The love in that ladies meeting
Getting compliments on my dress/weight loss
Hubby finished up dinner for me
Work was productive
A break from work
The whisk app
Insight timer
Excitement
The cash savings from sobriety
The flowers that hubby got me are so fragrant
All of you!!!

[I.cant.We.can]

I’m grateful to God for guiding me through today while granting me the strength to abstain from my addictions. I’m grateful for all my family, friends, TS and the gratidudes. I’m grateful to be at my friends house for a three night stay. Him his wife and three kids leave for vacation tomorrow and I get to enjoy their country home and watch Mr. Black the Burmese mountain dog, he’s such a suck. I’m grateful I got to spend hours with my little buddy who turned 8 yesterday and his sister, we played soccer and basketball, went on their new huge trampoline, walked to the park and played on the equipment and I even got on a swing, my inner child is very satisfied. I’m grateful for the twelve steps. I’m grateful I have a girlfriend. It’s been on and off for months and I haven’t mentioned it for that reason. I don’t want to jinx it. We are both “new comers” and are busy trying to live our individual lives, work on and fix ourselves and not rush things. I’m grateful I finished step 5 with my spiritual advisor/ grandspsonsor on Wednesday. I’m grateful for all the sport playoffs to watch this time of year. I’m grateful for the grief group I have been attending and that on Wednesday I got the hour and a half with the facilitator all to myself as the only attendee. I’m grateful for cuddles with big dogs. I’m grateful for music and creativity.
God bless us all. &

p.s. I beleive in you, you’re awesome. Ya you!!

[erntedank]

Morning gratitude. I’m grateful for restful sleep. There is no such thing like too much sleep for me. I’m grateful I woke up on time and Missi came to shoo the oppressive, shameful, angsty nightmare I had. I’m grateful for my wonderful, lovely cats.

I’m grateful it’s half past 9 and I already accomplished some chores that bothered me all week. I’m grateful I feel a little bit better every day allthough I’m still sick. Babysteps add up and keep going /doing feels good even when the outcome is only the bare minimum to prevent the house becoming a complete mess. My therapist always tells me that I gain back my dignity with every little task I do on my own and for myself, building up new pathes, feeding self-esteem and get to know myself again. It works and to realize that it works makes me smile and grateful.

[Irisees919]

Today I am grateful for a full night of sleep with no pain and that the slight pain this morning is bearable. I am grateful for the laughs and jokes my son amd I shared this week and for the improving relationship with my mom. I am grateful that even though it took more time this week to get there, my son’s attitude changed from the aloof / know-it-aĺl way his father acts to the lighthearted, easy going dude he reaĺly is. I am grateful for his help woth my Mom. I am grateful to have been asked to be the parent on the after prom lake trip. I am grateful for my clients and their wonderful stories and inspiration. I am grateful to see couples in a healthy marriage with strong communication and commitment to one another. I am grateful for time at home when I need restoration, but also for the beautifully scenic spaces, mountains, lakes and trails all around my town for when I want and need to be outside.

Wishing peace and love for everyone today.