Thank you Lab. Enjoy your weekend.
I’m grateful she has stuck with it for 8 days but who’s counting today will be day 9 on the 9th.
I’m grateful I think I’ll just do my gratitude here and now. I wasn’t going to.
I’m grateful to be up and coffeeed before 5:30 so I can get Benson and myself out for a walk. Already 82 out there. I’m grateful the highs are only going to be in the upper 90’s next week. Grateful it’ll be cooling off.
I’m grateful for beautiful sunrises and I can see the effects of it right out my window as it’s just begun.
I’m grateful we got a clean house.
I’m grateful for my wife confiding in me with her struggles. I’m grateful I’m listening to her.
I’m grateful we both laugh at all the non or dealcholized wine concoctions she got going on in the house. It’s like a chemistry lab. I’m grateful whatever she’s doing is working for her.
I’m grateful I got my lunch out with John today. I hope I know how to act.
I’m grateful my wife and I have scalp massages booked for tomorrow. And I added that 30 minute Sole Satisfaction for me. And then brunch/lunch.
I’m grateful it’s football season. Go Bills! Go Nittany Lions!
I’m grateful wifey likes to watch football with me too. Especially the part where she gets to nap if she’s bored. I’m grateful we both love that part. I’m grateful since she isn’t drinking maybe she won’t be a raving lunatic.
I’m grateful it’s 5:45 and I best wrap this up and get the burner out before it’s gets sunny and 90.
Grateful for y’all.
“The way to develop the best that is in a person is by appreciation and encouragement.”
Charles Schwab
Good morning friends,
I’m grateful I shared my milestone excitement with y’all. I’m grateful I have friends who understand- thank you all for the congratulations! I’m grateful to have slept long and hard. I’m grateful to be enjoying coffee and gratitude as I wake up. I’m grateful my nephew came to spend the night last night. He was welcomed like a movie star hahaha! I’m grateful we all sat around the kitchen/living room eating on the buffet of leftovers we had for dinner, talking, laughing, cracking jokes. I’m grateful when my son mentioned how cool it is when we do that, and my nephew chimed in “yeah it’s so relaxed and chill, I love it”. I love it too. I’m grateful I feel like I’m
Living life now, not just getting through it.
I’m grateful to wake up before my 5am alarm. I’m grateful there’s no traffic on my weekend commute. I’m grateful I’m the only one working in the building on Saturdays, besides the security guard. I don’t think he’s grateful when I wake him up that early.
I’m grateful I was dressed in business attire on Wednesday. My boss had a family emergency and asked me to step in for an in person client meeting last minute. I had a feeling something was going to come up when I was getting ready that morning. I’m grateful I listened to that gut feeling. I’m grateful the client was receptive when I showed up in her place. I’m grateful for my knowledge and experience. I’m grateful the meeting went very well.
I’m grateful hubby and I had our usual Friday date night (AA meeting followed by milk shakes). I’m grateful we take that time to sit outside the ice cream shop and chat. Our lives are so busy during the week, we rarely have time to catch up. I’m grateful we were able to resolve our issues from last week. That was a tough one, didn’t think our relationship would survive.
I’m grateful my daughter is feeling much better. I’m grateful I took her for blood work yesterday morning. I’m grateful I was able to go into the office late. I’m grateful we made a follow up appointment with her physician to go over results and follow up on the pneumonia for next Friday. I’m grateful she’ll be getting back into her routine and going back to her day program next week. Too much time at home alone is not good for her mental status.
I’m grateful for the ladies AA meeting tonight and looking forward to dinner afterwards. I’m grateful for the in person support network. These ladies have gotten me through some of the toughest times in sobriety.
I’m grateful CJ reminds me when it’s payday. We’re on the same pay cycle and I get excited when I read her gratitude post on those days.
I’m grateful for all my TS gratidudes and gratidudettes. I’m grateful Eric shared his mishap at the Chinese restaurant. I’m grateful for his reminder to always be on guard when being served “mocktails”.
I’m grateful I get to share in the joy when others reach milestones.
Congratulations on 7 months @I.cant.We.can!
Congratulations on 14 months @eph-M-eral
Congratulations on 3 years @Sunflower1
What a beautiful thing
Who would have thought? 4 or 5 years ago? I’m grateful for this idea. Not sure that would fly down here. But maybe if I give it time. If I asked her now she’d think I was an alien or something I think it would be worth breaking my no sugar thing. Sounds heavenly.
I’m grateful for outdoor washing lines and the smell of line fresh laundry.
I’m grateful for a few sunny days so I can work in the garden.
I’m grateful I can listen to my body and know (and am beginning to accept) I need regular breaks, I’m not the powerhouse I once was.
I’m grateful for strawberries, wild plums and the last of the blackberries, all warmed in the sun and bursting with flavour.
I’m grateful for the RIDICULOUS poses my dog sleeps in, they always give me a giggle.
I’m grateful for fun-ducational podcasts while I work.
I’m grateful for all the butterflies, birds and bees feasting in the garden.
I’m grateful for cloud watching on a blanket.
I’m grateful to be FAFAF.
I’m grateful to all of you and for sharing in your gratitudes, it adds extra happiness to my day
I too loved this and am grateful that you and hubby were able to get through the rough patch. Grateful that you daughter is moving around and hoping that all comes out well with her bloodwork.
Keep hope alive - might be something that she would really be up to – maybe bring it up in a few weeks as she gains more sober days in September. Grateful that she has been going strong for 8+ days and you two are enjoying eachothers company.
Saturday morning gratitude’s
I am so grateful for waking up a little less groggy today. Grateful to lay in bed and watch a show before attempting to say hello to the world. Grateful that my coffee was ready for me when I emerged from my cozy bed. Grateful that it greeted me with it usual warm embrace.
I am so grateful that i did get some one on one time with my brother this morning. He was trying to get pics of me laughing. I hate pics of me. Been trying hard to get out of my shell and post selfies here to stay accountable to my journey - hope to see some changes down the road. Bro says I don’t smile in my pics and I don’t capture me in my pics but I don’t like the ones he takes. Grateful that he still sees me as a giddy laughing soul.
I am so grateful for my sugar free coconut dark chocolate cookies. Its the perfect breakfast cookie with almond and oat flour.
I am so grateful for a good PT session yesterday. They went easy on me and I am not in any extra pain today. Grateful for the gentle exercises that I have been given - will try to do them as often as I can today.
I am so grateful that it is another cooler overcast day. I am hoping to go for a walk today. Grateful that I did order a pair of cushioned sketchers shoes that will arrive on Tuesday - I was told that i need to wear cushioned shoes indoors as well. I am not one for slippers so I figure i can wear these indoors for now and then use outdoors when i start feeling better. Honestly - i so do not like shoes and having to wear all day is going to take some adjustment.
I am so grateful that I did order my 9 month sobriety gift in today - giving it plenty of time to get to me as it will be coming from Cananda. Grateful that I am able to celebrate my achievements and also support a fellow journeywoman… thank you @Its_me_Stella for your beautiful jewelry
I am so grateful for the peace and quiet i feel around me today.
I am so grateful that I live so close to my parents. Grateful that I am starting to spend more quality time with them (not just working time). Grateful that we are planning a trip to St. Joseph to enjoy a cooler day at the beach and enjoy the most amazing Vegan Ice cream I’ve ever tasted.
I am so grateful for my daily practices and support system at home and within this site. Grateful for all of you!
Wishing everyone a wonderful addiction free Saturday! Sending you all much love
Grateful I kept my cool with an incredibly rude person at the drive through window at Starbucks this morning. However, if he acts like that again I just might throw my grande iced honey almond milk flat white back at him
Our New Mexico house is nearly finished, I’m so excited to see it and get back to my horse.
Air conditioning, it’s still oppressive here in New Hampshire.
Today I’m grateful that the migraine lifted over night, a bit of a headache is still there. I’m grateful for a lovely morning in bed with all 3 cats
I’m grateful I payed all bills and answered all emails. I’m grateful I packed the car, left the cats at home and drove to the farm. I’m grateful I give myself another day to work things out here and settle better without disturbance. I’m grateful for a long call with a far away friend, it was nice to catch up. I’m grateful my first meal back on the farm was delicious ham and cheese toast. Oh boy I missed my toaster!!! I’m grateful for the beautiful sunset I enjoyed in silence, sitting quietly inside the house watching the colours changing until it was dark. So peaceful. No TV (my ex drove me nuts, always in front of the TV instead of talking to me or sharing together time). I’m grateful he took the TV when he moved out.
I’m deeply grateful for this place. Whatever will be, today I am here, present, grateful, feeling connected, save and loved. Weird but I think the house loves me and is happy that I’m back.
And I’m grateful for hot water. The solar plant works
I am greatful for this safe place.
I am greatful for compassionate hearts.
I am greatful for my mind, mental illness and all.
I am greatful for healthcare
I am greatful i could hangout with just my folks tonight.
I am greatful @Dazercat taught me how to workout my gratitude muscles daily.
I am greatful the lessons AA and the 12 steps taught me.
I am greatful.
I am grateful for the people in my life, old and new. I am grateful I know which ones are the ones that truly make me happy and help me thrive. Grateful I will have a chance to establish some boundaries with my mom today. She is not in a good place, mentally and emotionally and some of her toxicity has slowly been creeping up on me. I am grateful I could stop being angry at her a while ago and see the situation for what it is. A hurting human, who is looking to other people to change their situation for them. Don’t I know this-it was me for the longest time as well. I am grateful I feel fully responsible for my life. It makes it so much easier to be ok with missed chances and wrong decisions, because I can always remember how I came to decide one way or the other.
I am grateful for late summer/early fall Sunday on my balcony. Coffee, blue sky, good book and geranium plants around me. Today is a good day.
I’m grateful for a slow and lazy Sunday morning.
I’m grateful for my coffee machine.
I’m grateful to be starting to hit on some home truths that will help me keep on rocking life sober.
I’m grateful my mind feels peaceful this morning.
I’m grateful for the lovely birds near my window who sing the most beautiful songs.
I’m grateful for Recovery Dharma reading.
I’m grateful for meditation.
I’m grateful for all of you, every day.
FAFAF ODAAT
Thank you, this hits home for me today. After more than a year of therapy I slowly come to the reasons, roots and why the fuck I always want(ed) things to settle quickly so that it’s done. And I am really good in handling and deciding quickly and getting results. The big BUUUT is, a lot is out of my hands, no way to speed it up or force settling. Bonus: The world will still be revolving around the sun tomorrow. So it’s perfectly ok to lean back, take a deep breath and don’t stress me. I’m grateful I get better with this, it is relieving
Lunchtime gratitude.
Where to begin??? There’s so much!
I’m grateful for
a good night’s sleep, restful and undisturbed
up very early feeling cozy alone without cats
no pain anymore from getting accustomed to the bed here on the farm
tea in abundance
making this house more cozy every hour I fumble around
only the books in boxes left in the masterbedroom to be stored again
a beautiful chill sunrise on the balcony sitting there with my big cup of tea
neighbourcats playing in the grassland
doing laundry
listening to our national classic radio station as I work through the house
texting with a friend in the morning and exchanging about books we laugh at
not asking myself anymore what went wrong. It’s obvious that the relationship was toxic and I was not able to feel calm and peace anymore being together with my husband. Now that I’m here alone the power and peace of this place are like a cozy blanket wrapped around me. We had good reasons to settle at this place. I hope it unfolded its healing vibes to my ex too when he lived here alone for 13 months. I plunge into this special energy and bath in it
Have to eat, will be back for more gratitude later.
My sobriety! 40 days free from all unhealthy addictions!
A quiet morning with no timeline
Spending time with my parents yesterday. I love them so
My moms ok after getting stung by another bee and had to use her epipen. I tried banning her from the backyard. Wish she took this more seriously. I remember calling 911 when she stopped breathing after getting stung b4 we knew she was deathly allergic.
Weightloss progress
Goals that keep me going
Hubbys love
Boscoes love
Contentment
Joy
Peace
Modern conveniences
My relationship with my family
Progress not perfection
Looking forward to meeting with my sponsor today…its been awhile.
Strap in and enjoy the ride mfs we only get one life. Its up to you to make the most of it
I’m grateful I’m sober and not hungover for many reasons, but getting up a 4:40 am to walk the dog before the sun shines and enjoying it is unfuckeningbelievable!!
I’m grateful I get to live my sober life.
I’m grateful for each sunrise I get to see on my walk. I’m grateful for the bunnies. I’m grateful for all the birds. Especially the silly coveys of gamble quail.
I’m grateful wifey is on day 10.
I’m grateful our contract on the Flagstaff house is now solid. I’m grateful they didn’t ask for much of a credit for repairs. And grateful they don’t expect us to go up there and fix things.
I’m grateful it’s basically turn key for them.
I’m grateful shit is getting really real now. It was all fun and games, thinking and dreaming and fantasizing about homes in Cali. But now the adventure is real. I’m grateful it’s a tad frightening. I’m grateful we can take our time and find a house we like and try not to settle on something because we have too.
I’m grateful for Norma’s first shoe shopping video. I’m grateful I can’t wait to take her shoe shopping. Grandpa has a shoe fetish and he’s grateful about it.
I’m grateful things are so fucking good today I don’t know what to pick for a topic at my meeting tonight that I’m chairing. I’m grateful I’m in uncharted territory. I’m grateful I have these uncomfortable feelings, like I’m not struggling. Today. My wife is not drinking. Today. I have been learning to be happy whether the alcoholic is drinking or not. I certainly wasn’t this happy when the alcoholic was drinking. So ………… what the fuck does any of this mean? Maybe it just means I deserve happiness whether the alcoholic is drinking or not and today. Today, she is not drinking. I’m grateful I can actually think back and yes. I’ve had many happy days when the alcoholic was drinking. I’m grateful I could take an hour or 2 to listen them here but I won’t. We’re all grateful for that I’m grateful I’m just rambling here.
I’m grateful it’s football season.
I’m grateful the Bills are playing tomorrow night as I’m chairing the meeting tonight.
I’m grateful my lunch with John was good. Im grateful the BBQ was good too.
I’m grateful we have dentals and dermatology appointments and bloodwork results all coming up by Wednesday.
I’m grateful for this home thread that I get to share my happiness and struggles and love and especially continuing to work my gratitude muscles
“Gratitude helps you to grow and expand; gratitude brings joy and laughter into your life and the lives of all those around you.”
Eileen Caddy
day one gratitude: today i am grateful for committing myself to sobriety. i am grateful for the excitement I feel knowing I am stepping into the best chapter of my life. i am grateful for this community, for my sweet son napping peacefully, for the late summer rains falling on the forest and river outside. life is so beautiful!!!
today will be day 9 on the 9th.
I think it would be worth breaking my no sugar thing. Sounds heavenly.
Grateful that she has been going strong for 8+ days and you two are enjoying eachothers company.
we only get one life. Its up to you to make the most of it
I’m grateful I’m just rambling here.