Daily Gratitude, The Air Of Recovery #7

Yeah! Watching from Ireland :grinning::white_check_mark:. I have also tracked them crossing the Atlantic from Cape Verde area all the way west to Florida, take a hard right and cross the Atlantic west to east ending up near you! It’s very interesting. I’m a weather geek, very nice to meet you. :cyclone::cyclone::cyclone:

I am in Texas, and some models are suggesting Beryl will hit Texas but it’s too early to tell. I access models on Tropical Tidbits website. Right now, it’s too early so there’s a lot of divergence.

Dr Levi Cowan is my favourite stateside meteorologist. (Tropicaltidbits.com) I’ll check yours out too. In the past few years the storms are getting more intense, and making the trip back east! Glad you’re keeping an eye out. These things can get sneaky.

  • Grateful for the advances in technology that enable us all to keep a close eye on the tropics

  • Grateful I live 150 miles (241 km) inland from the Gulf of Mexico. We’ve been hit by several tropical storms, but basically a Cat 4 or 5 would have to hit Corpus Christi to have a hurricane this far in. It could happen one day. The tropical storms are enough for me!

  • Grateful for all the nice friendly people here

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Sunday gratitude.
Today I’m grateful for so much:

  • getting up very early and getting everything done to leave on time
  • visiting a friend before it got hot. we’ve been talking about this for years!
  • having a wonderful time with said friend and her 4 +1 dogs :heart: walking around their farm and chatting
  • being safe home again for leftover lunch at noon
  • the aircondition in my car, my reliable car in general
  • coming home to a still tempered house when it’s 33 °C outside
  • cats being happy that I’m home
  • fresh salad, so refreshing on a hot day
  • lovely texting with friends
  • Inspector Barnaby afternoon on TV
  • feeling fine today and being able to cope with the heat
  • chilling on the couch with cats
  • ignoring the storm outside

ODAAT and a peaceful sunday :pray:

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Thanks for the reply,very nice to meet you also,it seems your way more advanced in the subject than this wannabe weather man here😀
I will have a look at the sites you mentioned and try and learn a bit more about them
Thanks very much👍🏻

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Hey friends, it’s been a minute since I’ve posted here.

I’m grateful I read this thread every single day, no matter what.

I’m grateful everyone else’s gratitude inspires me.

I’m grateful I was asked to tell my story at an AA celebration meeting last night. The celebrant has 42 years and it was an honor to speak. She asked me last minute, just before the meeting started so I wouldn’t have time to prepare and to speak from my heart. I leaned early on that you never say no to these types of requests. I didn’t realize how many ladies never heard my full story. Only bits and pieces thru my shares. I’m grateful it went well and hopefully I inspired a few newcomers.

I’m grateful I decided to take this week off from work last minute. No set plans. Hoping to get some relaxation in at the pool while reading a book. Maybe take my daughter to the casino. She’s a hoot to watch play slot machines. Grateful gambling has never been an issue for me or hubby.

Grateful we finally got an aide/companion for my daughter 2 days a week. We meet her on Tues. Grateful it’s funded by the state. Grateful she’ll be getting out and doing things while I’m at work.

Grateful my daughter is now taking Uber to her day program 2 days a week. She has trouble with the app but I’m grateful the program staff are willing to assist. This has been a year in the making all due to her fear of getting into cars with strangers. We keep in contact during her ride (45 mins each way). Grateful it’s funded by the state (except tip).

Grateful for each and everyone of you helping to keep me sober today.

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I’m grateful to be home and to feel like I’m back in order. I’m grateful for how much I could get done today and for the feeling of productivity. I’m grateful for a sunny day and having a good walk with the dogs. I’m grateful that I’m here and my feeling of homesickness has gone away. I’m grateful to be able to cook for myself and have good exercise today. I’m grateful to be sober and that I’m rarely having cravings. I’m grateful for my dog who is sitting in my lap very happily.

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I’m grateful I had such a great time with my grandson on his and our first dump and go for 5 hours. I’m grateful I had no trouble making it all about him.
I’m grateful he ate my shepherds pie. He’s a fussy eater.
I’m grateful I was exhausted after. I’m grateful my daughter was happy and they can dump him off again. Not today :joy:

I’m grateful I didn’t have to pop and bottle of wine and drink til I passed out on the couch after.
I’m grateful I escaped and unwound with the first half of Guardians Of The Galaxy 2 and went to bed sober instead.
I’m grateful as soon as they went out the door my thoughts weren’t, “Now I can have a drink!” I’m grateful for this freedom. I’m grateful I wasn’t shocked when wifey went for the bottle. But I couldn’t believe how quickly she needed a drink. I’m grateful I really cannot judge. That was me :cry: I’m so grateful I don’t know that guy anymore. That could have been any number of us. I’m grateful we are here, sober and free instead. I know I am.

I’m grateful my sister and I have a relationship again. Because I’m sober. I’m grateful she is leaning on me now because of the loss of her dog. Her first dog :cry: I’m grateful she said she needed some Eric time. I’m grateful for this unexpected gift of sobriety. I’m grateful for all the unexpected gifts of sobriety. I had no idea I’d be able love my sister again. How fucking awesome is that.

I’m grateful for the gifts of both my recoveries. And knowing I’m the only one that I can change and I’m worth it.

Love you guys.
Benson is waiting.
:pray:t2::heart:

It’s just for today.
You chose to quit drinking, and you have the complete freedom to choose to drink again at any point.
The reason that you haven’t is because you accepted the truth that once you take that first drink, all bets are off.

I’m grateful it really is just for today.

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I bet you did great!
You got a great story people need to hear. I’m grateful you got to share it. I wish I was there.
I’m grateful you’re taking a week off. Enjoy :blush:

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Grateful for friends and the prospect of an improved life moving forward.

Grateful for food and the roof above my head, my partner and our love for one another

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Sunday Gratitude
Grateful for another day.
The awesome weather.
A day with no responsibilities.
Spending time outside.
Able to get it a longer workout this morning.
Feeling peaceful.

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Congratulations on 500 days Laura!!! Hope your Sunday shift goes smoothly.

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I am grateful for all of the wonderfully supportive people on TS. I will be forever appreciative of the kind and thoughtful replies, willing me to be strong. When left with my own thoughts I consider myself an outcast and alone in my suffering. I’m grateful for the gentle reminders that I am not, and we are all addicts here. Thank you friends :heart::pray:t2:

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I’m an armchair variety myself.:grinning: No weather degree, I just stared at it long enough to learn a little. And I’d like to get a personal weather station soon. It’s fun. Great sober hobby.

  • Grateful for these rather wholesome sober hobbies…if you drink the tornado will get you. :rotating_light: :warning::laughing:
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I am so grateful

Beautiful Sunday of a wonderful last 4 days
Groceries (start new eating plan Monday)
Grocery curbside pickup (received free flowers)
Orchard helper
Mary Kay new representative
Healing from surgeries
AA and sobriety 124 days
God walks with me holding my hand

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Quick one: a job I love and can walk to. The sandwiches and salads in my local grocery deli case so I can swing by on my walk into work and not have to cook for myself. Becoming comfortable again in my body. Mortadella. Kale. Strong flavors and fun words and the many adventurous things that are out there to see and experience. Sobriety. Ya’ll. 🩷

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Today I am especially grateful for:

  • the cooling rain after a weak of heat
  • the kid playing the flute somewhere down the street right now
  • knowing that these hormonal surges will pass
  • a good weekly review
  • my ex inviting me for lunch at his place, so we could have lunch together as a family
  • his efforts
  • my lazy afternoon, including a nap on the balcony
  • coffee
  • good books
  • strong yoga practice, being able to hold all the poses in my current program and feel strong
  • my brother finding an overnight train for their trip to Poland in august
  • being able to stay in the width of everything without judging
  • this day

Sleep tight sober friends :night_with_stars:

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I am greatful i am open and willing to embark on growing my soul. Addiction lives in spiritual sickness. Its liberating at a chance to live free from addiction

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@lighter So happy for your sober time Marie! Great to see you flourishing and getting better with each passing day! Keep up the amazing work :muscle:
@just_laura A huge congrats Laura – 500 days is awesome work! Grateful to be sharing this journey with you. :tada: :clap: :muscle:
@lisa07 Great to see you posting Lisa. Glad you were able to share your story with the group. Hope you have a wonderful relaxing week off.
@dazercat So grateful for the gifts of sobriety. Glad your first dump off went so well. Grateful that you are able to be there for your sister – so sorry for her loss :broken_heart:
@binx so lovely to see you posting friend :pray: You most def are not alone – we are all addicts here and truly understand and comprehend the struggle. Please stay connected as the isolation only digs a deeper hole for our addiction. :people_hugging: :heart:
@Mischa84 AWESOMESAUCE GIRL – 1 year milestone and going strong. :muscle: Hope you enjoyed your ice cream treat. Keep up the amazing work Mischa :muscle:

amazing-you

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I’m grateful for a relaxing few days. I got home late last weekend and went straight into my work week and am just now kinda unwinding. Blissful.

I’m grateful I could change my plans this weekend to catch up around home here, at a putter-y pace, and also on rest. I’m grateful tomorrow’s another day off. Bliss continued!

I’m grateful for early mornings, out with the dog girl, and then weekend mornings taking my coffee back to bed. Goofy word puzzles and a few more zzz’s. Not hurting a soul with that kind of indulgence.

I’m grateful I dialed into a Recovery Dharma mtg tonight, mostly because I didn’t feel like it. No regrets, as could be expected.

I’m grateful for the calm and perspective sobriety and recovery bring to my life.

I’m grateful for all of you.

I’m grateful for another day. :orange_heart:

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I’m grateful for

-Congratulations
-IFunny, the dumb app my ex showed me. Where I commented when I was 1 week sober for the first time and a total stranger supported me and recommended the Sober Time app
-Everyone in this community
-Every post of every kind, bc every single one helps me in some way
@Lisa07 making me realize that I’m also grateful to have somehow evaded the gambling vice, as it does run in my family
-Feeling extra grateful these past few days
-Loving my chaotic job (today)
-The natural strength gained thru manual labor
-My body’s ability to recover faster
-(Unpopular opinion) The weekend ending
-Having tomorrow off
-Being able to spend all day with my daughter
-Money in my wallet
-My kitty boy who forcefully insists we cuddle
-My daughter’s self sufficiency in the morning and her respect for my sleep
-Bedtime :crescent_moon:

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Good morning sober fam,

Im greatful for…

Quality time with Hubby and Boscoe
Pool time
Had a good run yesterday
Overnight oats
My personal progress
Therapy
Boscoe cuddles
My mom hosting all the little nieces and nephews to have a sleepover, making memories
2 days where i was rarely bothered by work stress
4 day work week this week
I feel like a golden goddess with my tan

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