Did you have your surgery today Jasmine?
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Ah pre-op appointment I read in the check-in thread. I hope the operation will make things better for you! 
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Iām sincerely grateful for you being here @Naomi and that we can support one another in our times of need.
I am glad that I have learned to communicate with words rather than addictive behaviours.
Thanks for being there for me Naomi.
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I remember lurking on the forum years ago, I felt so overwhelmed. I never expected to be accepted or make connections here. I couldnāt be more wrong!
Thank you for being part of that, James 
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You got it. Glad that I could play a role in this.
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Good morning.
I am grateful for my heart and the connection I feel to source. I am grateful that I havent questioned my quiet pull for sometime now. It feels good to have let go.
I am starting a new meeting of Narcotics Anonymous is our area. I am grateful that Narcotics Anonymous is a addict run program, and that without each other we would fall apart. That gives each of us a chance to spread our wings if we find the courage. I am grateful for the NA saying, āWelcome Homeā and that it was natural for our new Wednesday meeting to be named āWelcome Home Wednesdaysā. I am grateful for the deep feeling of humility I have felt through this whole process, its an incredible feeling. A feeling of being completely capable enough to do something yet still need opinions and suggestions. Interdependent.
I am grateful for curiosity and the part of me that is asking lots of questions right now. She is opening my world in ways I would have never imagined, and I am so very grateful for that.
My kiddo turned 18 last week and her birthday always makes me reminisce. There were points in her life where I have tried to create a relationship with her out of my expectations. I am still guilty of sometimes mistaking my desires for hers. I am grateful that she is able to clearly communicate with me when I accidently do this, and I am able to own my shit. I just cant imagine not enjoying a sunrise, or spending the day at a lake. I am grateful that I am getting better and I am grateful that I will never stop learning.
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Thanks loveā¦the operation is 2/22 so still a ways to go. Today was just signing paperwork and getting the legal crap of what may or could go wrong. So helpful lolā¦ trying not to think on it as it was making me nervous.
Trying to think positive thoughts. Itāll all work out and Iāll be hopefully pain free in my tummy 
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My younger sister has endometriosis and also underwent operations. Sheās still on meds but it improved immensely. It was heartbreaking to see her in agony, so Iām thankful they were able to help herā¦ I can imagine you donāt look forward to the operation itself, but hopefully it will free you from the pain! 
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Thank you. Sobriety journey has been an education experience I never would have imagined. Smoking cessation was toughā¦ (3 years no smoking) . Drug usage termination was cold turkey as life direction desired warranted change of daily habits. (10 years ago) Alcoholism reared its ugly head in past 5 yearsā¦ realized an issue not easily rectified. Relationship paid heavily for the sober journey of 5 months. Really sad when I was doing something so positive for myself.
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@Its_me_Stella Thanks for sharing your gratitude on interdependance. It really spoke to my heart.
@Naomi Yes to recognizing boundaries in sobriety. Sometimes when I have immense cravings, I realize that I just want to use in order to ignore my boundries and neglect myself. I still have a lot to learn on that.
@anon68572606 Your words about those smiles on your face, made me smile too. Itās magically infectious 
I am grateful I am such an IT badass 
and the electrician today switching the power everywhere in the flat randomly off and on did neither affect my kidās home schooling with all those video calls nor my work 
I am grateful I could lie down this afternoon and take a long nap. My belly felt strange and I had to run to the loo, and well, resting after that was really good.
I am grateful for being compassionate towards myself today in the following afternoon, taking things slowly, being patient with myself. I am gratful for the relaxing meditations I did instead of yoga asana.
I am grateful for my inlaws who took my kid clothes shopping today. Now my kid has new jackets for spring and I had time to recover.
I am grateful to know that no matter what happens in my day, I can come here and read and share and feel uplifted.
Thanks to you all!
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Today Iām grateful for a normal monday.
Iām grateful for all I accomplished today. Iām grateful I was up early and felt rested. Iām grateful for noodles. Iām grateful for cats sleeping in the sun. Iām grateful for chosen family. Iām grateful for calling it a day when Iām low energy. I hope I didnāt overdo it today. Iām grateful for smiles. Iām grateful the old boy let me clip his claws today. Iām grateful I do what I can. Itās enough. ODAAT 
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So much to be grateful for. Another sober day, strong coffee in the morning (a must) my boys going to school. Archie being well enough for school. Iām grateful his CFS hasnāt been too bad today. Grateful for a beautiful walk with Rocky, my little shadow! Grateful for my house plants and repotting them. Grateful to be present and able to order bits for my sons 16th in a couple of weeks. Super grateful for Amazon 
lol. Grateful for being grateful and taking in and cherishing all I have. SO grateful for having balance in my life and for all of you! 
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Grateful to get some outside jobs done yesterday, thereās still alot to do but weāve made a dent.
Grateful for my first ever pilates class this evening, I went with my daughter and we both really enjoyed it, grateful for not getting the giggles.
Iām grateful for a last minute dog walk booking this afternoon, it all adds up and I love the dog I was walking, heās so cute.
Grateful for early nights, love them 
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so grateful to hear that your sister is doing better now. I am hopeful that the stomach pain and pressure will be removed once I have the surgery. Right now they are saying it will be an easy laparoscopic procedure with only 2 short cuts and 1 long one where I will be able to walk out of the hospital same day. So that is a positive.
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Iām grateful to God for lovingly guiding me and helping me abstain from my addictions. Iām grateful for my family, friends TS and the gratidudes. Iām grateful I went a week without cigarettes then smoked a few Saturday and now back to day two of not smoking. Iām grateful that Peace is going wild running around the apartment and that he is healthy. Iām grateful my laundry is done and I can go to bed all showered up and enjoy clean sheets. Iām grateful for the twelve steps and traditions. Iām grateful for music, creativity, humor and laughter.
May our higher powers grant us purpose.
p.s. Enjoy the moments, youāve earned it. Ya you!!
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gratefulness with my gratitudeās
What a wonderful Monday!
I am so grateful that i had my pre op appointment this morning. Went well enough if i ignore all the āthis could go wrong and its common that it could go wrongā speech LOL. Glad that hey have a plan for if / when things go wrong. Grateful that the surgeon is skilled and one of the best.
I am so grateful for productivity ā that i was able to all documents needed printed, up to date with my accounting, have payroll tutorial scheduled for tomorrow morning, got my Salvation Army donation dropped off, scheduled my donation for the Scrap Box for Thursday.
I am so grateful that i got my steps in early today.
I am so grateful for 100% dark chocolate. Grateful that i get my sweet fix even it is super bitter LOL
I am so grateful for quick and easy healthy meals. My go to is a veggie stir fry and it really was so delicious.
I am so grateful for the lovely movie recommendations from a dear friend for while iām recovering from surgery.
I am also grateful for my coffee meme buddy 
I am so grateful for my mom. Grateful for her unbelievable support. Grateful that we do get our coffee times on most mornings.
I am so grateful that today was my last session with the Chinese doctor. Could have done without the appointment. He mentioned that i should be removing my uterus during this operation as that would make the most sense. Only then i wouldnāt be able to do the operation laparoscopically. I have messaged my surgeon and will be ok with whatever way she decides.
I am so grateful for TS and all you super beautiful supportive souls.
I am so grateful for a warmer day today. Expecting a cold spurt tomorrow and more snow.
Much to be grateful for ā¦ thank you all for your lovely gratitudeās - they help me keep going when i canāt get my own written down 
Wishing you all so much love
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I am grateful for waking up refreshed, I slept like a baby for the full 8 hours. Thats a win! The world is a different place after good sleep.
I heard an old friend lost a close relative. I reached out to her and we will meet up after the funeral.
We had the same background and a shared love for drunk pseudo-intellectual nightly conversations.
She told me she is doing well, so I guess she got older and wiser too. I remember we used to say life without alcohol would not be worth it, how in the hell would we be creative without it?! I feel sorry for the younger us, we wasted alot of sleep and braincells lol. I am grateful that it finally clicked with me, although Iām already in my forties. Better late than never.
It sounds wrong to say, but I am āgratefulā my parents situation with dementia and liver failure makes me even more determined to stay sober. I know they are proud of me, but I also feel bad that they didnāt get to work on their health when they were younger. I told my dad yesterday he shouldnāt be so angry with himself, because it was a different time and nowadays thereās more research on the damaging effects of drinking. I really hope he still has some years to live, also my mom (although thats a rough one with dementia). I fucking hate seeing them this way.
To end on a positive note, I am grateful for getting up early and feeling energized to get some work done. I will check of my work to do list today
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Iām grateful for another day. Not feeling so out of sync today. Grateful for my new dog lead, much better helping me with my very excitable Rocky lol grateful for my washing machine, got so much laundry done today!! Grateful and appreciate my life each and every day. Grateful for learning to take notice of red flags and not ignore. Grateful I now know my worth. Grateful Iām not married to my narcissistic ex husband. Grateful for peace and serenity. Super grateful for my beautiful children
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Today Iām grateful for another day, a new opportunity to work for my life, Iām grateful for my job, my peace, my friends and family and for service to others, just helping and giving instead of being asking and receiving itās the way Iāll find the real humility
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Good morning sober fam,
Im so very greatful forā¦
Waking refreshed although my fitbit sleep score wasnt the best
Got an awesome workout in. Im not scared when my trainer says her next goal is to get me in a bikini
Boscoes excitement when i get homeā¦boy am i gonna miss the lil guy while we are on vacation
My folks will love and protect boscoe while hubby and i are having the time of our lives!
Less than 2 days until coasta rica!
Past me for planning for present and future me
The reminder to pause, breathe, and not get overly anxious
I will have time to finish the book The Power of Now
My family
The 12 step promises
My recovery and all the support ive found in the rooms of AA and the TS community
Peace and love. Live like your dying. No better time than now
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