I’m grateful for emergency vet service. My old boy had a seizure and scared me to death. Have to go to our regular vet to check the blood values. He was dehydrated and too high kidney values can cause seizures.
I’m relieved and deeply grateful he received fluid and some meds to detox and stabilize.
All the ride to the vet I was sobbing, thinking I would loose him too. Now I’m crying of relieve that further episodes possibly can be prevented. And he might have some good time left.
I’m grateful that he ate, washes his face and behaves like nothing happened.
I’m grateful I have a good friend to call who is there for me. I’m grateful I’m not alone 
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Glad to hear all ok now!
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Oh dear friend - That is a scary day and i’m sorry that you went through this. Grateful everything is alright with your kitty
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Gratitude:
- Day 170.
- Cut off my hair that hasn’t been cut or brushed in 7 months, no real choice. Today I decided what is most important. I don’t know what you know about me - but I had a lot of hair, down to my rear before my accident. The weight of what came off is like a bag of flour.
- Tuesday I have an interview for a job I will likely get - but I don’t think I will accept it.
- My son and parents who accept him, no matter who they are or who they parent
- My Dad-types of friends and my Dad, who I look a ton like - We won the mother/daughter look alike contest when I joined a sorority - just sayin’.
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So very scary!! Glad all is okay now. 
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I’m sorry to read this Erntedank but so happy he is ok. What a scary evening. Glad you all are ok now.
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I am grateful for the wonderful father figures I had in my life, on this US Father’s Day. I’m grateful that my husband has been a good father to my kids.
I’m grateful that The House of Dragons season premiered tonight. Flipping awesome. I’m grateful that my daughter made it home safely, albeit a day late, after breaking down on the I5 hours from here.
I’m grateful for my SMART meeting this morning, and I’m grateful for hope. Have to keep hoping. Grateful for this thread and you all. ODAAT. 🫶🏻🫂
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I’m grateful that this proved to be true
-That, even after sleeping horribly, for maybe 3 hours, I had energy until the end of the night
-I used that energy to get things done
-I’m broke yet again, but only after paying every bill and spending $200 on much needed groceries
-I have tomorrow off 
-The insane heat headed our way doesn’t look like it’s bringing humidity with it
-I have an AC I can choose to install if it does get too intense
-Bob Ross’s soothing shows
-My cute kitties!!!
-Time with my family tomorrow to celebrate Father’s Day
-Any sleep to come
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I will end the day with some gratitude! Thankful for another day above ground. Thankful for air conditioning because it was a hot and humid day. Thankful I felt sadness today missing my dad and I was able to just sit with the feelings that in my past I would stuff or self-medicate. It felt good!!! Thankful I am going to bed sober. Thankful for all of you 
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My husband and I have been trying to “put good in the jar” every Sunday night. Basically you write something good down for the week that you think future you will want to remember.
I’m going to share my good weekly thought with you guys too.
I forget which book it was in but one of the quit lit/self help books I read talked about the importance of saying no deliberately so you can get to a deliberate yes.
As a drinker I had zero boundaries and often said yes to things I had no interest in doing mostly just because people asked.
Two and a half years ago when I got sober I started working on my deliberate no.
“Do you want to help my friend’s cousin’s teacher move this weekend”
No.
“Do you want to pop into this bar after dinner just for an hour or two? I promise we won’t stay long”
No.
“Can you keep up with all the family obligations even though they sometimes make you feel awful and are more than you want to commit to?”
No.
“Do I have to say yes when I mean no?”
No.
Now that I have flexed my sober muscles with boundaries and said some very deliberate nos this year I am getting the hang of it. No leads to deliberate yeses. I am grateful for the impending deliberate yes.
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Grateful England won their first match and that they were graceful competitors and no argy bargy ugliness was shown. We can’t count the Bellingham shoulder budge; he was clattered repeatedly, and with a huge target on his back these days.
Grateful for holding more pause in moments that usually would start internal beef and discomfort. I don’t know why we start arguements with our self when we are bored or restless, just release and have no drama and expectations.
Grateful to great writers. I really love Gabrielle Zevin currently, such a lovely heartfelt author.
Grateful to my little family of four. We fit perfectly.
Grateful to have a home and gym membership and food on the table.
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Greatful for…
My sobriety
My recovery journey
Got my ass to the gym today
Air conditioning
Father day with the family
A work from home day
Acknowledging things outside my control
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Today I am grateful for:
- My sober friend who has been an angel in my time of need.
- That my children still love me.
- That I made myself go to group therapy even though I didn’t want to.
- That I got some sleep
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Grateful for day 171. I have two interviews this week. I thought being a catering manager would be great and along with my loves - but the salary is so low. I will go anyway, just to check out the place and leadership.
Grateful to see the scar on my head. No one took pics of me in the hospital and I may say that it brings me fully to reality in change. Today I reacknowledge that I meant to do things that truly matter, to me, and to others. Grabbing on to my love of most humans.
XXOO to all of you people.
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We keep a ‘Good Things’ jar on the counter for the same purpose. Pop in little notes of good things…big or small. It is a wonderful family ritual. We read them thru each new year. Grateful to my friend Angela who first suggested it years ago. And for every moment I was able to spend with her.
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Grateful for my cats, who are always good company when I’m home.
Grateful for my recovery friends, because they understand me in a way no one else does (including myself sometimes).
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Thank you so much for your kind words @Dazercat @SassyRocks @tailee17 @JazzyS and all of you gratifolks
Today I’m grateful my old boy had breakfast at 5 a.m., slept all day in bed, joined me while I was napping on the couch late afternoon, had dinner and now we are cuddling up together, him, Missi and me. The big red furball is on the chair next to the couch sleeping all across the sheepskin rug.
I’m grateful we have the vet appointment tomorrow afternoon. Seems the old boy feels ok, loved and cared.
I’m grateful I do my best to keep the house cool, a heatwave is announced. I hate summer. And grass. And working outside. I’m grateful I will do all the outdoor work when I will do it. I’m grateful I refrain from stressing myself and work on old thinking patterns that make me feel guilty for staying inside and deliberately saying NO. Thank you @TrustyBird for bringing it up. It’s important for my working on let go and inner boundaries
I’m always grateful to find here the encouragement, nudges and kindness I need. I’m grateful I’m not alone
I’m grateful my friend who had brain surgery recently is recovering very well. We had a lovely chat today. Her energy of being happy and relieved is infectious! Made me smile and happy from the bottom of my heart. For her. And for me too as I enjoyed her sharing.
I hand my heavy heart and sorrow over to God and the universe when I’ll go to bed soon. Nothing of what makes my heart heavy and the uncertainity that impacts my life so hard is under my control or influence. All I can do is go back to basics, focus on myself and let go. I do the best I can. That’s all and it is enough. ODAAT
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Today I’m grateful for
- tons of sunshine
- easy bike rentals
- the world’s best bike infrastructure
- a day of bike rides
- time at the lake
- outdoor yoga on the beach
- mindfulness trainingand being able to access this place inside of me of friendly non judgemental awareness
- good food
- salted popcorn
- a nice nap
- city life without needing a car
- this whole wonderful day
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I really need to put in some exercise. I am not sure what…maybe even walking around the acreage. 8 months of mostly laying or sitting needs some adjustment.
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Happy Monday y’all
Today i am full of gratitude for but not limited to the following:
- waking up to another day of living on this beautiful earth and a day of healing
- my family and the unconditional love they dote on me daily
- my HP! Grateful for my connections to him and myself. For my faith.
- for waking up at 5 am ready for a walk but then hearing the roaring thunder and realizing that i’d have to wait. Grateful that I was able to get in a decent walk and it ended just as the heat started to rise.
- for air conditioning. High 90’s this week and such nasty humidity… grateful that it will not last.
- listening to myself and realizing when i’m at my threshold and need to dial it back
- for my comfy new sheets! I ended up tearing my sheets while making the bed
-for my new walking shoes and sandals. grateful that I love my shoes but they do start to hurt my feet after a few miles of walking. Grateful for my insoles that i will be able to use on these to provide cushion and comfort. - for getting a few days at the pool last week and the swim did not cause any inflammation.
- mobility - moving more and feeling less fatigued days
- for getting to my friends business and picking out new reading glasses with transition lenses. A sporty pair so they will be very versatile.
- for this community and all of YOU
Wishing everyone a wonderful addiction free day / evening --sending you all so much love
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