I’m grateful to God thank you for lovingly guiding me through a productive clean and sober day. I’m grateful for my recovery and yours. I’m grateful for All my family, friends, TS and the gratidudes. I’m grateful that I got to back to work the last couple days. I’m grateful my pain is managable and noticable because i’m sober and not blind to it, which used to make it worse. I’m grateful for a phone call from Mom today. I’m grateful for sports to watch and look forward to getting to play some again soon I hope. I’m grateful for the twelve steps, daily readings and prayers. I’m grateful to see 90 days in a row for @Butterflymoonwoman keep moving forward. I’m grateful @Bootz shared about working in the warm rain, sometimes I miss that outdoor work and life, my body doesn’t miss it Lol but my spirit sure can. I’m grateful @ShesGotMoxie is sharing with us in her real way, it helps. I’m grateful @Dazercat has settled into a new routine and that my Mom asked about you today and it made me smile. I’m grateful for music, humor and laughter. I’m grateful that my favorite coworker and I are scheduled together tomorrow, shit gets weird and funny when we work together.
God bless you all. &
I’m grateful for the changes I have made in my thinking over the years as I have struggled to deal with my addictions. This has helped me in every area of my life, but as it pertains to my addictions I would never have been able to succeed on will power alone. I still have things to work on, but I can look back and see how far I’ve come. I can also observe myself in the present–internal thoughts and emotions, and external actions–and see the result of all those years of one little change at a time or one small realization after another.
Morning,
Today I’m grateful for not drinking yesterday or wanting to.
I’m grateful for safe journeys to and from my friends house.
I’m grateful for time with my friend who has mental health problems but I’m grateful to be home again.
Grateful for navigating the weekend without alcohol.
Grateful for my first outing since not drinking. I’m chuffed.
Grateful to be checking in here
I’m grateful for God.
I’m grateful my internal clock woke me before my 5:15 am alarm. I hate waking up to alarms.
I’m grateful I’m not hungover after a very nice night out in one of our favorite restaurants that make the best cocktails. And they serve you the whole cocktail shaker, chilled glass and all. Didn’t phase me! Even when wifey ordered one. I’m grateful at this point in my life and sobriety I will not start over. I’m grateful the thought of just one never enters my mind. I’m grateful I kinda don’t understand the just one thought process. I’m grateful I know I’ve never ever had “just one.” Never happened!! How would it be possible?
I’m grateful we’re all looking out the window at the birds and bunnies. And Minnie is barking up a storm at something from safely in the house.
I’m grateful as much as my wife drinks and sleeps on the couch, she’s still up early at the butt crack of dawn to walk the dogs. We’re trying to get out before 7 now it’s so hot.
I’m grateful I’m loving this adjustment to desert life and being up so early. Sober. I’m grateful I’m not drinking at 10 am like I use to the last time we lived in the desert for a brief stint.
I’m grateful for the extra very long chat with my sister yesterday. And I’m grateful the chat was more one sided to my side for a change. It’s been awhile and I’ve had a lot going on. And I felt good having a lot to say.
I’m grateful my roofer is coming at 6:30 this am
I’m grateful he just called and is on his way.
I’m grateful I’m not hungover to meet people at such and early time in the morning. I’m grateful I also enjoy getting up early.
I’m grateful for you all.
I’m grateful I saw a bit of the Luna eclipse last night. Thanks @Chiron It never would have crossed my mind. And I’m grateful for the beautiful full morning moon this morning.
“I am absolutely blessed and I’m very grateful for where I am today.”
Geri Halliwell
I’m grateful for feeling joy this morning. I even changed my picture back to Chesney and me because it makes me happy. I’m still contemplating adopting again, but I want to be certain I’m ready.
I’m grateful for being able to read the check-in thread some recently. I know I won’t overdo it and put myself at risk again, but it’s encouraging to read everyone’s milestones and achievements.
I’m grateful for photos of Gambel’s quails. I think they’re adorable, if maybe a little top heavy and wobbly. I’m grateful for Eric’s desert views and that he shares them with us.
I’m grateful for my family. Through all the ups and downs, we stay together. I’m grateful for that.
Good morning all!
Today I am grateful for many things that also frustrate me. I’m grateful for my job that I only have to work every other week, that let’s me work remotely, and that is acknowledging how burned out we all are & making changes to help it. I’m grateful to be able to live back home for awhile to care for my dad but to also be able to live a slower life — to use this time as a reset, to rest and grow. I’m grateful to my PT that is supportive of my big dumb endurance goals and has helped me find other providers to help with my injury that won’t just tell me to slow down. I’m grateful for TS and how often everyone discusses meditation. A year ago when I joined here I felt so uncomfortable meditating but it kept being talked about and I kept try it. I have a hard time now getting through a day without it. I’m grateful for how meditation has helped me become so much more comfortable and at home in my body.
I’m grateful for making it to day 19! I’m grateful to be alive even if I’m struggling a little today with a chronic disease. I’m grateful I continually try to stay and look for positive things in my life. I’m grateful for Max and Riley who bring joy in my house and give me a purpose. I’m grateful and thankful for everyone of you! That’s Max under all the curly fur, lol.
Today I’m grateful to be in bed, I’m tired, exhausted, my body is aching and I’m grumpy. Grateful for a guest room with a cosy bed and no cats. I even had too much cats today
Grateful I did the planting in the morning and my husband helped. Grateful all apointments today worked out on time. Still too much.
Grateful tomorrow is a new day
I am grateful for a beautiful sunny day, with fresh air and super tunes.
I am grateful for every day that we get closer to the end of this school year.
I am grateful that grade 11 is going to be easier than grade 10 has been.
I am grateful to be able to step away from some of the support I have been receiving, although my eating disorder is a little sketchy at the moment I don’t feel like I will nose dive completely. I need some downtime and I feel safe with all of the recovery I am doing.
I am grateful to be able to recognize the ebb and flow of recovery and not to get too afraid when things fall away a little bit.
I am grateful to have learned to look at things with gentle eyes…
I am grateful to read the excitement in Jason’s posts as he rediscovers the gems in recovery. This gives me hope that even after being in the program for many years I will be able to rediscover the joys myself.
I am grateful that I can sense my guard around certain people these days, it’s intuition, it’s natural and I trust it 100%.
I am grateful for the people in my life today, my sponsees, my man, my kiddo, and the rents. Oh, can’t forget about the pooches, grateful for them too.
I am so super grateful to read that Carolyn’s boys are both on an upward trajectory today, one day at a time.
I am grateful to be reminded every day and often multiple times a day of the commonalities between us.
I am grateful that although we all might walk different walks and talk different talks, that I can learn from every one of you. That even though somedays I might feel like a “super addict” and that I am indeed a “special case” it is just my ego whispering to me. That I am in no way terminally unique I am just a plain ol’ addict with all the same plain ol’ symptoms of addiction that everyone else has, that needs no special treatment. I am so grateful for this because it allows me to fully belong somewhere. I dont have to try to fit in, I fit.
I’m grateful to God. I’m grateful for my recovery. I’m grateful for All my family, friends,TS and the gratidudes. I’m grateful for a nice walk home without any music for a change, just the sounds and sights of the city and the big moon. I’m grateful for my bed. I’m grateful for what @Its_me_Stella said about feeling like a “super addict” i needed to hear it and admit it is a very familiar thing my disease tries to use with me.
God bless you all. &
p.s. Don’t forget to smile and breathe, it feels good.Ya you!!
Morning,
Today I’m grateful for not drinking yesterday.
I’m grateful that drinking doesn’t have a place in my life, I don’t think about it much, its so liberating to be free from those continuous thoughts.
I’m grateful for the bats that live in our roof somewhere. I stood and watched them last night, they’re amazing. I like sharing our space with them.
I’m grateful for early morning walks, just me and the birds. A lovely way to start the day.
I’m grateful my friend has joined me in checking in together each morning. I’m grateful she is looking for positives through negativity. She will get there.
I’m grateful for everyone here, thank you. Reading and relating helps so much
This morning I’m grateful to wake up sober after 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep. Grateful for the slight rain. Grateful for a hot shower that made me forget the bad dream I had. Grateful to head for the vet in 2 hours, it’s annual check-up time. Today for Tiglatpileser. Grateful he is in good condition, his yodeling for breakfast is annoying.
I’m grateful I’m still sober.
I’m grateful to still be figuring out this early morning routine. I’m grateful I decided to do my gratitude now instead of rushing it before walking the dogs at 6:45. Im grateful this has the makings of a long one. I’m grateful I hate rushing my gratitude and I can do my gratitude anytime. I’m grateful I know how important my gratitude is to my sobriety and that it works for me.
I’m really grateful for my new house that’s going to be my home. I’m beyond blessed. Sometimes I feel like I don’t deserve this. Truthfully I feel like I shouldn’t keep bragging about it. But I am just so grateful about it. I’m grateful I’ve moved so many times for so many reasons. But the reason was never really for me. Or for me and my wife. Addiction in my adult years, for my children, has been the main factor for all my moves. This one is really special. I’m grateful for the compliment my sister gave me and my wife about all our moves being because we loved our children so much. Most people don’t and or can’t just up and move because their children are addicts. So they won’t come home to their dealers and friends. It’s been exhausting and I’m grateful for where I’m at today. I’m grateful I’ve been looking for almost 2 years, or ever since Rona reared it’s ugly head. I’m grateful I’ve done it all sober for once.
I’m grateful so many things clicked into place yesterday with appointments for the house. Repairs, alarm installation, furniture delivery, all my scheduling and not double or triple booking people on the same day the way I use to. I’m grateful my printer works wirelessly and the set up was too easy. But I don’t understand why I dreaded it and put it off as long as I did and it turned out to be a snap. I’m grateful when things work that way. I’m grateful I’m so calm and ODAAT for when it isn’t “a snap”.
I’m grateful I can share a small part of my life with you all. And Brian’s mom. How sweet is that? Say hello to your mom from me. And keep your emails going to her. I told you before, and still, every morning I check my email I think of my mom. EVERY MORNING. We were such great e-mail buddies. Even though I don’t get emails from her every morning I think of that special love we shared by letters and then by email. Every morning. Especially now that I’m sober.
I’m grateful those gamble quail are appreciated by my Colorado buddy. I can’t wait to see your wild flower pics from the mountains this year. Bring on the colorful Columbine.
I’m grateful how we all touch each other in this special way all over this world.
I’m grateful I can see the full moon in the morning and at night much easier around here. I love seeing the 5:15 am full moon in all its glory.
I’m grateful for all the nature photos from Stella’s Island and Jason’s Oregon coast. And the Austrian farm land and the German countryside.
I’m grateful I have too much to be grateful for.
Love you guys. I’m glad we are all here.
Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
2 Corinthians 9:16
I’m grateful to be alive and sober on day 20. I’m grateful for working remotely and having a job that appreciates what I do and pays my bills. I’m grateful for Max and Riley always bringing a smile to my face. I’m grateful that I have faith in God to guide me to where I should be. I’m grateful for all of you here helping each other as we’re sharing the same goal. Sending hugs to all!
Congratulations Maxine
I’m grateful you’re here and I am also grateful for Max and Riley. They bring quite the smile to my face too. And my wife’s too, she loves your Max and she’s so happy for people like you who take in rescues.
I am grateful for the beautiful sunny day.
I am grateful that one of my sponsees will be taking her 60 day fob today and that I will be able to make the meeting.
I am grateful that Nuggies eye looks a bit better today.
I am grateful for experience in the vet field.
I am grateful for love.
I am grateful for the curiosity of others and their courage to ask questions.
I am grateful for laughter and sore muscles from yoga.
I am grateful for artwork, music and literature.
I am grateful that I can feel gratitude in my whole day.
Last nights meeting, the topic was higher power. Everyone shared great things about the topic, but the last share was EPIC! His higher power is love. Love for humanity, nature, the alcoholic/addict who still suffers.
It moved me and resonated with me. I’m grateful.
I’m also close to finishing step three with my sponsor. I’ve done all the work, and Friday we are going to hike to the top of Humbug and complete step three. I’m grateful for him. He relapsed with 26 years. He understands me. I’m grateful my higher power introduced me to him.
I can feel a positive change in me. I’m grateful!
I’m grateful for my friendships here. I’m grateful to see what the gift of recovery gives everyone else.
Today I’m grateful the appointment with the vet went well. My old boy is in good shape for his age, the kidney laboratory values increased a bit in the last year but it’s ok for a 16 year old cat. Grateful he and the youngsters love renal food most of the time. One day they get normal food, the other day renal food. Feeding seperately doesn’t work for my crossfeeders
Grateful for a friend’s visit and the seedlings she brought. Such a nice talk.
Grateful I allowed myself to take care of myself, I rested in the afternoon. I feel less exhausted than yesterday. Grateful for that too.
Grateful for my cozy bed, I’ll be asleep soon. Grateful I don’t mind if it’s early in the evening - when I’m tired I go to sleep. Grateful for H.A.L.T.
congrats!
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I’m still contemplating adopting again, but I want to be certain I’m ready.
I’m grateful for Eric’s desert views and that he shares them with us.
That’s Max under all the curly fur, lol.
Say hello to your mom from me. And keep your emails going to her. I told you before, and still, every morning I check my email I think of my mom. EVERY MORNING. We were such great e-mail buddies. Even though I don’t get emails from her every morning I think of that special love we shared by letters and then by email. Every morning. Especially now that I’m sober.
