Do tell more about these pumpkin spice overnight oats! I have all the ingredients for OO and a PS version sounds heavenly.
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Good morning friends,
Iām grateful for reminders that life doesnāt have to be perfectly organized and put together to be beautiful. Iām grateful that we all went to see the new Godzilla movie last night because my son is such a fan. It was fun to go out in the evening, and he LOVED the movie! Iām grateful that my daughter didnāt say anything negative about it haha! Iām grateful that today I will get to visit my younger brother and his fiancĆ©, and celebrate them at a family get together. Iām grateful that I know it will be awkward and very out of my comfort zone (donāt know her family well, and their vibe is waaaay different than mine), but I will enjoy it the best I can and try to find humor in the awkwardness. Iām grateful my brother found love 
. Iām grateful for the simple things I have, a safe and loving home, enough food, a milk frother to make my morning coffee a little fancy. Iām grateful for the homethread and all of youā:heart:
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Iām grateful that today is a rest day, as far as exercise goes, as I woke to my 6am alarm, turned it off, and promptly fell back to sleep for another hour. 
This means that my furry geriatric goddess was more grateful for my appearance, seeing as how her food was an hour late (or maybe she was less grateful and more angry at my insignificant customer service 
).
Also grateful for chocolate scented candles. Thank you, Halloween, for prompting my local market to purchase these for sale during your season. Iām also grateful some went on clearance after the holiday so I could afford to buy more than the one indulgence.
@JazzyS 11 months! You are a true champion!
@Dazercat 3Y / 11M!! You are also a true champion! Itās amazing to think so much time has gone by. I remember many of your early milestones and Iām genuinely happy for you! So close to 4Y! FUCK YEAAAAH! LETāS GOOOOO BAAAYBEEE~~!
@erntedank Being well rested is a great blessing!
@Ana20 Iām grateful you have not let your relapse overtake your will to continue on. You can do this.
@Passerina_cyanea I hope you will be able to find out what is ailing your jaw in such a way that it can be attended to quickly in order to have relief from your pain. I can greatly sympathize with this because of jaw related issues Iāve dealt with.
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Iām grateful for family, specifically my sisters. Weāre not close in distance at all but weāre close in our hearts. Iām grateful for technology that keeps our closeness. Iām grateful I answered my phone when the one sister called very early yesterday morning to tell me her daughter passed away (looks like it was heart related, autopsy today). She was only 47 and leaves behind a 12 year old son. Iām grateful she went on a girls family cruise trip a few weeks ago and enjoyed her remaining days. Grateful she decorated her house like the Griswoldās (Christmas is her favorite holiday) before her passing. She lit up so many lives and will be sorely missed. Iām grateful my sobriety has given me my feelings back and Iām grateful for ugly crying.
Iām grateful Iām feeling better health wise. I woke up Friday morning to the room spinning. I had to hold the walls to get to the bathroom. I thought it would pass and had hubby drive me to work. Unfortunately, it got worse and I couldnāt keep my head up. Thought it was low blood pressure but nothing I did would relieve it. Grateful hubby came back to get me, took me home and tucked me into bed, instead of the ER. Probably an inner ear thing because I feel fine now. Grateful for hubbyās concern even though it can be overwhelming. Heās afraid of losing me, especially now after my nieceās untimely death. Iām grateful for his love.
Maybe a reminder from my HP of how I felt in active addiction. Feeling dizzy and nauseous every single day/ night was the norm. Grateful I no longer live that way of life.
Iām grateful I enjoyed a night out Thursday at a play with my AA lady friends and my daughter. It was an awesome performance of the little mermaid at a local college. Grateful my daughter brought the ladies some joy in addition to the performance.
Iām grateful 4th quarter is coming to an end at work. Itās been extremely stressful. Grateful my boss was sincerely concerned Friday for my well-being because Iām never sick (her words).
Grateful for each and everyone of you helping to keep me sober daily.
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Good morning soberinoes,
Im so very greatful forā¦
My drive and determination
Closer to my weightloss goalā¦8.4weeks countdown
Got some time with hubby b4 i drove him to the airport
Got to the airport on time!
Engineers who time streetlights to keep traffic moving
Showed up at the gym even when i didnt wanna
A productive sunday, gone are the wasted hungover sundays!
I get to make my favorite lunch
Boscoes here to protect me while hubbys away lol
My folks can help watch Boscoe while im at work
A better mood
Peace and love
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Today Iām grateful I did all the morning chores and headed off downtown to check heating at all my places. Itās still strange and overwhelming that my late mumās house is empty and Iām the only one left to take care. Iām grateful everything is ok, all houses are tempered as we are expecting below zero all day and double digits at night for the next week.
Iām grateful for my reliable car.
Iām grateful I texted a friend where I was and when I was home safe again. Itās such a gift to have caring people who will act when you donāt check in. I cried because this was something my ex was always reliable. He called me and worried when I was unexpectedly not showing up or calling. Iām grateful I rarely forgot to call, I miss this part of his heartfelt caring on days like today.
Iām grateful I stocked up on firewood. Iām grateful for a warm and cozy house.
Iām grateful for the Advent arrangement and the christmas decoration I already put up Holiday decorations 2023 - #77 by erntedank It is so beautiful to sit in silence when it gets from bright sunshine into darkness and watch it. Iām grateful the house is mostly neat and tidy. It brings peace to my soul.
Iām grateful for my hillarious cats. They are adorable fluffballs with temper and attitude. I love them to pieces.
Iām grateful I visited my friend at the hospital. We took a nice walk and visited the hospital church. It was wunderful to hear her sing in the empty church. I felt deeply touched. Iām grateful I donāt break down anymore when something touches me deeply. Iām grateful I can let go. Most times.
Iām grateful itās Advent and I wish everyone including myself a peaceful time. Even my ex. ODAAT
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Just a little thing tonight. I am grateful that I was able to go to dinner at my in-laws house and enjoy myself far more than when I was drinking. That I was able to turn down a drink without feeling any regret, just happiness at my better choices. Every day is not so easy, but today was and for that I am grateful.
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Many hugs Lisa 
I am so very sorry for your loss. Sending love and comfort to you and your family.
Grateful that you had your hubby to take care of you when you were feeling off - glad that you are feeling better now 
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@erntedank and Thank you That advent arrangement is beautiful.
@ana20 Grateful to have you back and on track ā ODAAT is the best way to deal with our addictions
@passerina_cyanea So sorry for your loss.
@sunflower1 hope you had a lovely family get together today.
@chiron Thank you Chocolate candles ? they sound heavenly.
Sunday gratitudeās
I am so grateful for having time to spend with my mom and sis for a bit this morning. Grateful I was able to go back to sleep right after.
I am so grateful for remembering my girlfriends daughters birthday today. Grateful for connecting with my best friend.
I am so grateful for Whats App and being able to connect with my family around the world so easily.
I am so grateful for my lovely siblings. They bought me a really nice hoody and sweater for my birthday. Not sure why they need to give me a gift so early. Appreciate the love and consideration
I am so grateful for getting my Dandelion Chicory coffee alternative today. It did smell lovely and tasted decent but still did not hit the spot like coffee - was more like a tea. Grateful that it is something else to drink besides my cleanses and water.
I am so grateful for my daily practices that help me be mindful and stay connected.
I am so grateful for our libraries endless selection of good shows and movies. Grateful that my brother brought home a few movies for me to watch
I am so grateful for my red light therapy belt. Really has been a wonderous relief these past few days.
I am so grateful for the smell of lavender. Grateful for essential oils and their relaxing properties
I am so grateful for hot showers and fresh scents.
I am so grateful for feeling safe in my space.
I am so grateful for my comfortable in door shoes. Grateful for the support and cushion. Happy feet!
I am so grateful for this community - thank you to you all for being here
Wishing everyone a wonderful addiction free day! Sending you all so much love
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Iām grateful for my hot strong black morning coffee.
Iām grateful for my warm, turtle neck, brown, long dress, itās so comfy, my favourite thing to wear lately.
Iām grateful for a bit of white snow this morning.
Iām grateful I have already a plan and ingredients for a dinner. Itās so difficult sometimes, to plan a meal everybody gonna eat, is healthy and we didnāt have it already in the last few days. And cooking is not one of my hobbies, thatās for sure. I like to keep it as simple and healthy as possible.
Iām grateful Sacha is at school. Again he started having belly ache as fast as he realise heās going to school today. Heās faking obviously. I hope itās just some laziness phase and not psychological problem (stress etc).
Iām grateful for Blippi. Twins are watching it now so I can make morning gratitudes and drink coffee in peace. From all the things I think itās not that bad, although I would love my kids not watch TV at all. Any parents of Blippi fans here? Fuck me how this new blippi guy is annoying, only old one is acceptable in my house
Iām grateful for all of you bravehearts! Letās have a good day today!
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Iām grateful that even though I woke a couple hours early and wasnāt able to get back to sleep, I overall got an adequate amount of rest. Iām also grateful that the first 72 hours of my latest caffeine reduction has passed, which means I should be over the worst of the acute withdrawal symptoms.
Iām also grateful that the snow we got over the weekend didnāt stick. I am not particularly keen on the idea of needing to shovel at the moment; and, while it is pretty at first, inevitably snow in the city just makes things more drab and depressing as the snow gets dirty and piled up in places.
@JazzyS It does smell amazing. This is the candle: 11oz Smells Like Cacao & Vanilla Candle ā Stone Candles . I paid half of what they are charging on that website. Even at that price, it was definitely a splurge.
@Lisa07 Iām very sorry for your loss. It is sad when any of the bright lights of life go out in this world, but it is particularly tragic when those lights should have been burning for a lot longer but go out unexpectedly. I hope you and your family will be able to find some comfort in this difficult time. Iām glad to hear the health scare you experienced passed.
@erntedank Your holiday arrangement is very lovely!
@james83 This is a great thing to hear. Iām grateful you shared that and that you had that experience.
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Thank you for your kind words @Chiron. Iām glad Iām sober and can be there for my sister and brother in law.
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Monday morning 
Gratitudeās galoreā¦
I am so grateful for my good nights sleep. Greatful to be up early enough to have my cleanse.
I am so Grateful that I have survived without coffee, dark chocolate and my sparkling water drinks.
I am so grateful for massages and pressure points to help revitalize the body
I am so grateful for rice cakes. Glad I do enjoy them and make a decent open sandwich. Grateful that I am able to stay strict on this gf diet 6+ months with one cheat day
I am so grateful that I have my follow up dental appointment tomorrow - hoping to get my X-rays and a new mouth guard made
I am so grateful for my family.
I am so grateful being able to fall back to sleep.
I am so Grateful I am not letting all of my symptoms bring me down. Grateful to stay upbeat and positive.
I am so grateful my HP. Grateful that I am trying to connect with Him.
I am so grateful for this community and my lovely sober peeps.
Wishing you all a wonderful sober day. Sending you all so much love
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Good morning sober fam,
Im so very greatful forā¦
My sobriety, countdown to 600days is on
Hubby made it safely to his destination
Boscoe cuddles, my loving companion
A wonderful weekend
Time with hubby
Im financially responsible, for the most part
Less than 2 months til we take off on our 2nd honeymoon to coasta rica
Only one more payment for coasta rica
Im not scared of being alone and feeling like i could sneak a drinkā¦no thanks i dont want to go back to that hell and servitude
My folks, gosh do i love em
This amazing forum and everyone fighting for a better way of life.
We can!
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Iām grateful that my sister texted me and we chatted for over an hour about how we were raised in a cultish atmosphereā¦ We even said I love you which itās probably been years since weāve exchanged those words.
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Go you! Thatās right! BE THE SUNFLOWER IN YOUR PROFILE PICTURE~!
ā¦ too much? 
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You are awesome! Thank you ā¦that was super sweet (not too much) 
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Today Iām grateful for me for choosing to make my life better each day. Iām grateful my choices donāt make life harder than it needs to be any more. Iām grateful to be feeling better and to have my holiday feet under me again, and to remind myself that this time of year only has to be as overwhelming as I decide to make it. Iām grateful for my healthy minds podcast, and Iām grateful to be reminded to pause, be present, and be aware and open to my feelings so that I can understand them and manage my sh-- effectively. Iām grateful for the health of my friends and family, and my own too! It is a gray and gloomy day, so I will try to shine brightly!
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Grateful to be anxiously awaiting my chance to be super grateful soon!
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Today Iām grateful I more and more sink into the preparations for my annual fasting week. It is a very spiritual process and Iām grateful I came to terms that I let go of my past relationship and all the following ups & downs through this fast. Iām grateful I feel done and want to settle this chapter in peace for me. Iām grateful Iām kind to myself and listen to my heart. My heart wants peace, my mind wants to head for new things, my body is in hibernation mode waiting to restart with the new year. Iām grateful for this beautiful end-of-year phase, I enjoy it so much. Iām grateful itās time to let go
Iām grateful my therapist was understanding and we had todayās appointment on the phone. I was so anxious about driving in todayās cold, grey weather. I even had to push myself to heat the furnace, the stairs to the cellar are icy and my anxiety drove me nuts with thoughts about what would happen to my cats when I get severely hurt. Iām utmost grateful this feeling was gone after therapy
Iām grateful I brushed the cats yesterday, they are the sweetest soft fluffballs
Iām grateful I already took my sleeping aid. I need solid 8 hours of sleep, tomorrow will be intense. Iām grateful for helping meds.
It makes me smile that I danced a bit today. Iām grateful that I sometimes move my hips to a song. Iām grateful I rarely listen to music but when, I enjoy it. Iām grateful I work on finding peace in my heart and soul. ODAAT
PS: Thanks to all who complimented on the Advent arrangement! Iām happy you like it
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