That ring with your Granddaughter is the coolest thing ever!! 
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That’s some major gratefulness right there.
Congratulations Jade.
Thanks for sharing.
Enjoy your weekend.
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Yea, WOW!! Congratulations! 
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I’m grateful for air conditioning. I went to the grocery store, a block and a half away, and I was feeling faint when I got there. 108 with heat index. In fact, yesterday in western Kansas, 10,000 cattle died. Seriously, I’ve been homeless in all kinds of weather and it’s easier to survive in winter.
Also grateful I might be going back to school. I’ve been really down lately about the parts of life I’ve missed out on, so having an opportunity is great.
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I’m exhausted. I’m actually feeling stressed about the yard sale thinking all that work this week and no one will show up. I sat myself down and had a one on one with me. The work? It was mostly good for me and needed to be done. If no one shows, so what. I did the foot work and I don’t control others. I’m grateful I listened to myself lol.
But here is my biggest thing I am grateful for today. Almost six months old and gives a smile every time I see her. She warms my heart. Sorry she is breaking the no shirt rule lol but look how precious. I’m grateful to be clean and able to enjoy every minute with her.
I’m grateful for all of you.
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Omg look at those cheeks lol sooo cute
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Congrats on 5 years!!!
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Omg. So cute. I’m grateful I’m getting one of those in July. And then again in January. 
I can’t wait.
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She is absolutely adorable! And from my experience, you have a garage or yard sale, people WILL be there! And think all the cleaning, decluttering you’ve done. Anything left, drop off or schedule a charity pick up in your area.
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Hi Mark, I also hate hot weather, very sad about the cattle. But try not to worry what you may think you missed, think about all the things you can do with your future. I’m a believer that things happen for a reason, stay strong, you got this!
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Thank you Maxine! Not to throw a pity-party, but just to clarify: I was recently diagnosed as beginning stages of COPD. So I had bought all of this backpacking equipment, planning on a big adventure, and now I can hardly make it to the bus stop without wheezing. And I wanted to build an off-grid cabin in the middle of nowhere, that’s probably not going to happen either. Don’t get me started on my prospects of starting a family. 
Still, if I do complete my education I will have more options. I know that drinking isn’t going to help.
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The one thing you said is beginning stages, that gives me a lot of hope. I’m not a doctor, but COPD is not a death sentence, it is a chronic illness that currently has no cure. I have rheumatoid arthritis, also a chronic illness with no cure. Don’t give up on your dreams, work with your doctor to help manage your symptoms. If your doctor is telling you that you can’t do anything, may be time to get a 2nd opinion.
I would never think you’re throwing a pity party, but I do understand the anger you feel at times, it’s normal (been there). But never give up, keep positivity in your life and always have faith. Maybe someday you will have that cabin as a weekend getaway. Hard to raise a family in the middle of nowhere 
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I’m trying to keep my chin up. I’ve got a couple of doctor appointments in the upcoming week, I can talk to them about what my limitations are going to be. As far as personal circumstance, I kinda went off the wagon for a couple weeks there; I’m in the process of piecing things back together and any news is good news. 
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Understood! I wish you best of luck with your appointments, and hope you get a good treatment plan that works for you with an outstanding prognosis.
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Morning,
I’m grateful to be adding to my toolbox lately. I listened to Recovery Elevator, love it, yesterday and so many things resonated with me, I added things into my notes app.
I’m also grateful for the inspirational quotes thread, not as busy atm but I’ve been screenshotting my favourites and put them in a separate folder.
I’m grateful for quit lit, I said this a few days ago too, I’ve got a pile ready to read and take on holiday with me. The book I’m reading atm was talking about relief. And that’s what I feel, relief. Relief that I’m not drinking.
Yesterday was a scorcher here in the UK, we go crazy over a couple of days sunshine coz we’re just not used to it. Anyway, I’d usually be desparate to finish work, sit in the garden and drink. But yesterday I didn’t even think about beer or wine or whatever, I was thinking about ice lollies and cool lemonade. That is such a nice place to be in.
I’m grateful to have made the decision to not drink. Yesterday my partner told me about someone he used to know who was found dead at the bottom of her stairs. Always in the back of my mind was the thought that this would happen to me in a blackout. It was definitely a major influencer in my decision making.
I’m grateful I’m here.
I’m relieved I’m here.
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I am grateful to be sober.
I am grateful I am willing to change. Not always.
I am grateful I got on my bike real early. The air was still cool, I could breathe. Now, back in the dark. I am grateful I am not a plant.
I am happy my grandmother had a nice birthday yesterday with her great-grandchildren.
I am grateful for small chats with people.
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Good morning 
Grateful to wake up still alive and sober! Sore from some mowing yesterday and today I get to be grateful for that also. ( weird) lol
I am grateful for the little changes that others point out to me that keeps me going when I have moments of selfishly wanting to give up.
I am grateful for all the seeds that have been planted in my heart over the years that I can draw strength on today that helps me make it through another 24 without a drink.
I am grateful for the sounds of the birds and my cranky squirrel and all his gripping. Ive named him rocky and he makes me laugh every morning. He isn’t mine btw, he just lives in my trees and is the loner type.
Have a wonderful day friends.
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Good morning all,
I’m grateful for the cloudy, rainy morning here.
I’m grateful for a relaxing Friday evening.
I’m grateful that I don’t feel overwhelmed by all the things that need to get done. I’ll do them one at a time.
I’m grateful for exercise and the mental boost it gives me.
I’m grateful I have a voice now. Without alcohol I can trust my feelings (mostly) and decide what is right for me, not simply go along because I don’t have the energy to decide, or can’t remember if I agreed to something in a blackout.
I’m grateful that I had a very brief thought of “was I really that bad” a few days ago, and it only took me a moment to tell myself yeah, you really were. And you don’t ever want to go back there.
I’m grateful to hear thunder outside!
Everyone have a wonderful day
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I’m grateful to God please help me be the best clean and sober version of myself while doing your will, just for today. I’m grateful for my recovery and yours. I’m grtaeful for All my family, friends, TS and the gratidudes. I’m grateful for the twelve steps. I’m grateful for music and creativity. I’m grtaeful for humor and laughter.
God bless you all. 
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p.s. Don’t forget to smile and breathe, it feels good. Ya you!!
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