Gratitude List

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for another day. It seem like a day and a half and yet it hasn't really started.
Grateful that my computer seems to be working. I have rebooted three times since I came online 2 p.m.
Grateful for the gift of patience and tolerance. In the old days, the computer would be in the garbage or out the window.
Grateful that a day can start any time. I have just set the alarm. I am going to close up shop and start my day again at noon to go to the hospital for my test and check up and the respiratory clinic.
Grateful that the sun is shining.
Grateful that I have lots of food. I can make a decision as to what I want to eat.
Grateful for my James Patterson book. It is so good, don't want to put it down, but have been a good girl and reading it a chapter at a time and trying to show some discipline. I have 5 days before it is due back.
Grateful that I found out that tennis is one and that I can record it and won't miss it while I am away at the hospital. Even more grateful that there isn't anything much on tonight, so I can watch it when I get home.
Grateful for those who walk this journey with me. Thank you for being a part of my recovery.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for another day.
Grateful that the sun was shining and that it didn't rain and I didn't have to dodge the drops.
Grateful that I got to the market and got some eggs, butter, turnip, and potatoes.
Grateful that I remembered to pick up the two books that I ordered. I took two books back, one I hadn't read, but they had another copy on the express shelf that I could take out, so now I will be able to read it. One of the little blessing of the day.
Grateful that I found a book that looked good and although it was the third book of a trilogy, one of the volunteers was able to do an inter-city loan to order the other two books in large print, another blessing of the day.
Grateful I got a call from a girl I use to sponsor. She had run into my son who gave her my new phone number. She called to connect with me and I invited her to come and visit with me. A big blessing for today and an even greater blessing was meeting her daughter who I had never met.
Grateful that tennis is on, going to try to watch it and post too.
Grateful that I connected with my son.
Grateful that I lost two pounds.
Grateful that my long tests are better and much improved from previous tests.
Grateful that a day can start any time, haven't watched any of the shows that I taped for today.
Grateful for all who travel this journey with me.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for a new day.
Grateful for a long weekend, although it is all doesn't have too much meaning for me in today, I met my son's dad in 1961, 54 years ago.
Grateful that the sun was shining today when I went to bed and when I woke up.
Not so grateful that there are fire works going off at the moment. They use to be a time of celebration and beauty, now they are a time of annoyance. Maybe because I can't see them and they are all pop and no show and a private party, not the big show from the park celebration. Sounds like I need to put some gratitude in my attitude. They are giving some people a great show and some kids great enjoyment. It is not their fault that Fibromyalgia makes me sensitive to noise, I can always put in my ear plugs.
Grateful that I got to watch tennis, but sorry that Federer lost.
Grateful that I have a book to finish.
Grateful that my feet are hurting, I don't feel like doing dishes.
Grateful that there is always a tomorrow and that tomorrow never comes.
Grateful for all of you who walk this journey with me.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for another day. Always seems I am catching up on my gratitude lately.
Grateful that my son decided not to come by. I got to go down and do more of my laundry.
Grateful that I got a couple of washers, after I got my laundry in, the place filled up and more arrived because the water is being shut off tomorrow and then the laundry room is going to be closed for 10 days for renovations.
Grateful that I got to see my doctor today.
Grateful that he took me off the medication that I haven't wanted to take since he put me on it several months ago. I don't like the side affects.
I may not have any choice. I may have to change my mind and take it, but glad of the opportunity to express how I feel.
Grateful that I made it to my Al-Anon meeting today, even more grateful for the opportunity to chair.
Grateful that I was able to go to the meeting after the meeting.
Grateful that we had a newcomer.
Grateful that my friend called and thanked me for dinner last night. I really enjoy having her back in my life.
Grateful for a new day. Hope it gets warmer. Praying that my pain will ease.
Grateful for those who walk this journey with me.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for another day of sobriety.
Grateful that I got my kitchen cleaned up, only to dirty it up again to cook dinner and make tea biscuits.
Grateful that I was hungry enough to eat dinner, even though I only ate part of my chicken cutlet, it will make a good lunch tomorrow.
Grateful that my tea biscuits are calling me and all I have to do is decide what to have on them. Decision, decisions, decisions...cheese, jam, honey, or plain with butter.
Grateful that I was able to get extra sleep today and that I am already thinking of my bed again tonight. Grateful that I am not slept out.
Grateful that I got some reading done, have much more to get caught up on.
Grateful that took a night off from TV although I did tape a few nature shows.
Grateful that all those who walk this journey with me. May we all continue to remember to be grateful.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for another day, even though it has been a difficult one.
Grateful for the support from my pharmacist. So grateful that she is understanding and willing to work with me.
Grateful that my pain has eased, it always helps to come onto the site even though I am in pain. Sometimes it is hard to work through it, but I know that when I do the do things, like prayer and meditation, do the basics, things work out. The chest pains eased. I had no foot pain earlier so I am grateful for that. Now that my feet are paining, I can do the do things and I know that "this too shall pass." The market was closed today. Tomorrow I need to pick up some new soy beans for my foot bath.
Grateful for those do things, those recovery tools and experiences that I have picked up along the way, will help me to get through this day.
Grateful that I called my sister today, I forgot it was her birthday until I was talking to her.
Grateful that I remembered to call my sponsor. I figured she was back from her winter vacation but haven't heard from her. Have been meaning to touch base with her and have been forgetting. Grateful that I followed through thought with action today.
Grateful that today was pay day and I could buy myself some treats. I bought a couple of blueberry scones. I treated myself to lunch and bought a chicken sub and ate both chocolate chip cookies, so I had my bad for the day, and that is why my feet are sore tonight. For every action, there is a reaction.
Grateful for those who walk this journey with me.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for another day.
Grateful that my doctor walked my from his office next door to the specialist to make sure he could test and examine me today. If not, I would have had to have gone to the hospital, and I would have not been too grateful about that.
Grateful that I have been put on two new heart medications. Grateful that I got sent for blood work and was given an appointment to go back tomorrow.
Grateful that I will be fitted with a heart monitor and that the chest pains isn't just fibromyalgia.
Grateful for the lessened learned, don't take the word of an intern, follow through and get feed back. I didn't get into see my family doctor, but saw an intern at his office too.
Grateful that I got the presence of mind to buy food that didn't need cooking. i.e. a mini meat loaf that just needs heating up. I just have to find the energy to do and eat.
Grateful for the people that my God has put back into my life.
Grateful that we just may get that rain that they have been forecasting that hasn't arrived yet.
Grateful that I got an hour's nap when I came home today.
Grateful that I resisted temptation and went into the library and passed on two express books. Truthfully, the print was quite small and I couldn't decided between them and I already had one out.
Grateful for those who walk this journey with me.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for a full day.
Grateful that I got some posting done.
Grateful for all of you, but need to close up shop, even though I have more to say. My foot has gone to sleep even though the rest of my isn't.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for another day. It didn't go as planned, but that is okay in today.
Grateful that I was able to meet my friend and go with her to pick up her two dresses that she had taken to a seamstress.
Grateful that we had a wee visit before my headache got so bad. Sorry we never got to go for coffee as planned.
Grateful that I got to the market before I had to go home.
Grateful that after doing a healing meditation, I was able to sleep and woke up with less pain.
Grateful that God answers prayer.
Grateful that I felt well enough to cooks a meal instead of just making a chicken sandwich.
Grateful that my son didn't take all of my chocolate chip cookies.
Grateful that I got my book read but have a back log of books to read that I keep renewing, and now it is no longer an option. I have reached my limit. Tennis has won out and I have 18 book waiting to be read in the next 3 weeks.
Grateful the headache didn't develop into a migraine. Grateful that I made an eye appointment for this month.
Grateful that this is one day at a time. This day wasn't good, but it wasn't bad either. A lot to be grateful for, especially when you look at what you have instead of looking at what I didn't do or get done.
Grateful for all of you who walk this journey with me.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for another day.
Grateful that I ran into the guys from the Holistic Center. I have much more faith and hope after talking with them.
Grateful that I was able to eat better the last couple of days.
Grateful that I still have my eye sight.
Grateful for friends today.
Grateful that I was able to do some posting. My body is staying it is time to quit.
Grateful for all of you. I miss being here.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for another day. Today started at 2 a.m. yesterday and I have hit the 25 hour mark without sleep, but on the whole, today has been a good day. Perhaps it is because I sat and watched the Opening Ceremonies for the PanAm Games starting today in Toronto.
Grateful that I have been able to record some very uplifting spiritual nature material.
Grateful that I haven't had the intense pain I have had, when I stay off the computer my arthritis is much better.
Grateful to see that my friend Rhawnie signed in, I miss talking to her instant messenger.
Grateful for the friends who have called and haven't completely left my isolated in my stuff. I have been picking up the phone too, although I am overdue in calling my sponsor.
Grateful that I can detach from my son and his issues, thanks to the program. So grateful for Al-Anon and the other fellowship of recovery.
Grateful that my God doesn't give up on me. For a while, I just detached from everything and shut down. I had to get back into some heavy duty meditation. I am so grateful He knows what I need and shows me the way, when I stop and take time to listen.
Grateful for all of you. Thanks for walking this journey with me.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful to be sober.
Grateful a day can start and end any time. I have yet to finish Tuesday and here it is Wednesday already.
Grateful that my muffins turned out.
Grateful that it is Wednesday and if I manage to get some sleep, I just may make it to my Al-Anon meeting.
Grateful that the rain is gone and the sun is suppose to shine today.
Grateful for the library. Grateful it doesn't run out of books although lately, I seem to be bringing books I have already read. I read so much, I forget.
Grateful that I am feeling better and was able to post tonight.
Grateful for family and friends. So grateful that they are only a phone call away.
Grateful for all of you who share this journey with me.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for another day.
Grateful that I have been feeling better, even though my feet have been swollen.
Grateful that I have been able to eat and find an interest in food.
Grateful for the rain, it is much needed.
Grateful for the gift of Love. It is a gift that keeps on giving.
Grateful for my Higher Power, who so often seems to have more faith in me than I have in myself.
Grateful for the blessings of each day. They are always there if I look for them.
Grateful for all those who walk this journey with me.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for another day.
Grateful that the swelling went down, even if I found out that I had a broken toe.
Grateful that I got the chores done yesterday and today.
Grateful that I didn't lose patience with my computer, it really is frustrating to have to keep editing each post, not just a word or two, but just about every other word.
Grateful that my God put people in my path today. I saw a guy who was at my first NA meeting.
Grateful for a fan that works.
Grateful that my God doesn't give up on me when I lag behind.
Grateful for all of you who share this journey with me. Without you, there is no me.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for a new day.
Grateful for good days this week. Just because I am in pain doesn't mean I have a bad day. I can't let my pain rule my life.
Grateful that I got out and got some exercise. It is just good to be out in the sunshine.
Grateful that I met two Al-Anon friends today. One I hadn't seen for at least 5 years and the other had lost a lot of weight and she looked good and was smiling.
Grateful that I met others on my travels, even if they aren't recovery people, the meeting with others, be it a nod, a smile, a hug, etc. it enriches my day.
Grateful that I came away from the library today with just one book, an new express book by Janet Evanovich.
Grateful for the people my God puts in my path, be it person to person, on the phone or the internet.
Grateful for the yawns, glad my afternoon nap isn't going to get in the way of going to sleep.
Grateful for all of you, many blessing to you all for sharing your journey with me.