Gratitude List

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for another day of sobriety.
Grateful that I woke to sunshine and it was still here when I woke up again.
Grateful that I got to see my sister yesterday. Glad she is looking better, it gave me hope.
Grateful that prayer works. I hope and pray she is willing to do her part in order to recover.
Grateful for the food I have to eat. With a freezer, a refrigerator, and a pantry, I won't be going hungry any time soon.
Grateful to have a home. It is a small apartment in a senior complex, but much better than where I was when I came into recovery. I was one step off the streets.
Grateful for my God's Grace and Love.
Grateful for all of you who walk this journey with me.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for another day sober. Not sure about sobriety as I have slept most of the day away. I am not feeling too good, but have things to do.
Grateful that my God is never far away. If He is at a distance, I know I have put Him there by keeping Him at arms' length because I don't want to hear what He has to say.
Grateful that I had lunch, but it isn't sitting very well. I know, too much information.
Grateful that the sun is shining, but not too pleased with the heat and my headache.
Grateful that downstairs is air conditioned and I can go to the pharmacy or visit the common room.
Grateful that the newcomer that I met last Thursday as called me every day. She has found a sponsor and is going to meetings.
Grateful for the program, it works when we work for it.
Grateful for all that my God provides and for the people He puts in my path, that includes you.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for another day of sobriety.
Grateful that I can come to this site and share with you all.
Grateful for the sunshine, still waiting for the rain, it is very much needed. Ironically, if the rain comes, half my pain with go away.
Grateful I got out today, I do like going to the market and the library.
Grateful that I am still active, for me, if I stop, I might not want to get started again, especially when I have the amount of pain I have had for the last few days.
Grateful for the food I have to eat. I might not always feel like cooking and eating it, but it is there.
Grateful for my God, who leads and directs my day. A day just doesn't feel right without starting it with the Serenity Prayer.
Grateful that my sister is better than she was. I continue to pray for her, even though I can't always get up to see her. I don't want to infect her and I don't want to pick up any infection from the hospital. Your prayers are appreciated.
Grateful for all those who walk this hourney with me.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for a day of sobriety.
Grateful to find out that my friend is alive, even though he looks like the walking dead. The rumor that I heard was about another Cameron.
Grateful that I made it to the noon meeting. I had stayed away because it was a group he opened up and chaired.
Grateful that I got to see my sister.
Grateful that she is improving although she wasn't having a good day today.
Grateful that I got to see my two nieces, especially the one visiting here from Calgary.
Grateful that my sister told me to look at the jar of peanut butter for my cookie recipe.
Grateful that the cookies look easy and the oven will soon be preheated.
Grateful that tomorrow is Al-Anon. I hope to make it there after my chiropractor's appointment.
Grateful that I remembered to take God with me today.
Grateful that He spoke and I listened.
Grateful that the sun was shining even though it was a very hot day. I walked about 7 blocks to the meeting. I was pushing it for the last couple of blocks, but I got there on time.
Grateful that this is a we program and for the people put in my path.
Grateful for those who follow my journey, thank you for being a part of my recovery.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for another day of clean and sober. Not sure I can claim sobriety (soundness of mind) today as I was in a lot of pain.
Grateful that I got some sleep. I slept in and missed my chiropractor`s appointment, went back to sleep and missed the fire alarm testing and a the return call from the Holistic Center. Still trying to figure out how I did that, even with the use of my ear plugs I generally hear the phone ring.
Grateful that the storm they say is coming has held off so I could cook dinner and finish my posting for today.
Grateful that I got some dishes done up. I keep wanting to bake something, which is totally insance considering the heat.
Grateful that it is too hot to do laundry. I just don`t think my back will let me.
Grateful to hear from my friend. She felt a migraine coming on and she picked up the phone and called me. I didn`t call her because I figured she already had one seeing as the humdity is so bad.
Grateful to be able to read. Hoping my concentration will allow me to finish my book. I am reading a new author to me, Craig Johnson writer of Longmire Mysteries.
Grateful for my God who sees me through each day.
Grateful for all of you who walk this journey with me.

Down with the leter "I"
I say, Up with the letter "U",
Down with the phrase "Let's not bother",
And up with the phrase "Let's do!" - Anne Kreer

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for a day of sobriety, even though it was a very long one.
Grateful to get to my chiropractor for a body alignment.
Grateful they used the other arm when they did my blood test. The regular one has a big purple bruise.
Grateful I got up to see my sister. Surprised to see her sitting up in a chair reading.
Grateful that she looked so good, and is mobile with her walker.
Grateful that she is able to right, hopefully tomorrow when they remove the tube, she can talk.
Grateful that I got to the market and the mall. Went to the library too, but walked out and didn't get any books. Miracles do happen.
Grateful for my computer. I can't seem to relax after my long day. So glad I can come here and unwind.
Grateful for my weigt loss, almost 30 lbs. I have room in my skinny jeans.
Grateful for all those who walk this journey with me.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for another day of sobriety.
Gratitude is long overdue, and it is hard to believe that it is almost a week behind.
Grateful that I got up to see my sister today.
She was waiting for a bed to move out of ICU, she was discharged from the ward at 9 a.m. and still waiting when I left at 3 p.m.
Grateful that I made it to my group. Apologized for missing the meeting last week.
Grateful for my meditative thought today. "Focus your attention on the many blessings that surround you. By doing so, youll let go of depression, poor self-esteem, and excess weight." This surprised me because I have lost weight, but then I remembered, every time your feet swell you look at it as fat, not fluid.
Grateful that I connect with the women in my group, all for a different reason and in a different way.
Grateful that each day is a new beginning.
Grateful that a day can start any time. My pain is bad, so going to sign out of this one and start it again. I don't have time for this. I want to go see my sister at the hospital tomorrow.
Grateful that my God is so good to me. When I look back on my life, there were many times I could have died. I am so grateful that He gave me a second chance at life. I sure did a number on the old one.
Grateful that my God is loving, caring and forgiving. He is a great Teacher!
Grateful for those who walk this journey with me.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for a new day of sobriety.
Grateful the sun is shining, but very tired of all this hot!!!
Grateful that I woke up and was able to take my morning medication in early morning instead of late morning, although I feel a start of a new day coming on. I have been up over two hours and this day is already dragging.
Grateful that my sister is out of ICU.
Grateful that I have freedom of choice. Not sure I am going to choose to go out in this heat to see her.
Grateful for the little things, they often build up to big things. I know I get a lot of big appreciation and a thankful heart.
Grateful that my son cleaned my apartment for me. So crippled up after my long and busy day yesterday, that the body is on slow, I don't want to go mode.
Grateful that my laundry is caught up.
Grateful that I got a couple of strawberry cheese cake muffins. While I was eating them, I was thinking, "I just about had enough of these." Time to go back to Fruit Explosion.
Grateful that an obsessive/compulsive mind can change with a little help from our friends and the Man Upstairs, or wherever He decides to reside in today. I know He is to be found in our hearts if we but look for Him.
Grateful for freedom of choice. See picture below.
Grateful for all of you who follow my journey. Thanks for being a part of my recovery.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for a new day of sobriety. I can remember what happened yesterday, and will try to do better today.
Grateful that my sister is out of the hospital, would have been more grateful if someone had called me before I went up to see her. It was a real trigger, although I knew she was much better, I was reminded of the time I walked into the hospital and found my Mom's bed empty, only to be told by a candystripper that she died 3 hours before and no one had been able to reach me to tell me the news as I was in transit.
Grateful that things like this happen so we can have that extra bit of healing we need. I was only 20 years old then and there was a long rode of my addiction after that and I didn't know how to heal a lot of the grief.
Grateful for the rain last night and the sunshine today. My body is still hurting, so I am hoping that it means more rain.
Grateful that it is breakfast time because I just realized I am hungry. I am actually thinking of an omlette instead of a sandwich.
Grateful that I have a doctor's appointment today. I have a couple of things I want to speak to him about. The last two times I have had a student and I want a face to face with my doctor.
Grateful that I have food to eat and a place to lay my head at night. I was only one step off the streets when I found recovery, so I have much to be thankful for. I don't have a lot, but what I have is mine and the gifts of this journey have been priceless.
Grateful for all of you who walk this journey with me.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for an almost day of sobriety. When I heard that I had shingles about an hour and a half ago, I didn't have too much serenity.
Grateful for a day full of sunshine and it didn't rain. My son said it rained in Burlington, a city next door to us, but I didn't see any.
Grateful that I cooked dinner. I had a yearning for fried rice so bought some bean sprouts in the grocery store today.
Grateful that I met up with my unofficially adopted daughter and her daughter.
Grateful that 3 of the books I ordered came in.
Grateful that I bought a beautiful long tunic style top in avocado green for only $4.95. I am glad it fit, because all sales were final.
Grateful that I found another long dress I liked for $25. it was once size fit all, just the size I need.
Grateful that I made it to my AA group. I am so grateful that I found this group, there are people new in recovery, so I feel that is where I belong.
Grateful for all my God's Goodness in today. Consider yourselves part of that and I thank you for being here for me.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for another day of sobriety.
Grateful that I don't have shingles.
Grateful that awful itch is gone and I have very little pain.
Grateful the doctor gave me some hydrocrotisone cream for what he called heat rash.
Grateful it was cooler this morning, I came back for my hoodie because was cool and the buses have freezing air conditioning.
Grateful there wasn't a big line up at the lab when I got my blood taken. I have to get another requisition if they want me to continue the test. I have had so many blood test that I am beginning to feel like a pin cushion.
Grateful that I got some good buys, a dress that only cost $11.30 (80% off) and two tops and a pair of short, one top lilac and the other yellow lime, and they have the same colours as what are in my Miss Kitty shorts. 3 pieces of clothing for $11.99 plus tax. It was my day for bargains. Chicken and pork were on sale too. Then I turned around and bought two pints of raspberries for $7., a quart of peaches for $5., and a head of cauliflower for $3., which is the lowest price I have seen them in a while.
Grateful for all the little things that add up to big things. I thought this is pay day, so stopped and bought $5. worth of Nevada Tickets and won $25. that is why I had money to buy new clothes.
Grateful for this day.
Grateful for all of you who walk this journey with me.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for another day clean and sober. I apologize for lagging in my gratitude lately. I don't always remember to express it.
Grateful for a sunny day. It is 26 deg. C today and suppose to go up to 32 deg. C by Friday. (79 - 90 deg. F)
Grateful today is a holiday. Nothing special I need to do as I am not feeling very good. Seem to be running a fever, chills, aching, and a headache. Not the way you want to feel when you want to go out and have fun.
Grateful that my son is here and hopefully he will help me cook dinner.
Grateful that tennis is still on. I recorded to shows and haven't been keeping up daily.
Grateful my books aren't due to the 11th of August or I would be having some overdue fees.
Grateful that I had a good sleep even though the body is saying "More"!
Grateful that the newcomer is continuing to call. If my toe hadn't been hurting, I would have walked with her to a meeting. I would probably try her patience because I don't walk very fast, but I am so grateful that she keep going to meetings and continues to call.
Grateful my God leads and directs my life. I got some papers sorted out and a little job that I have been procrastinating on, finally got done.
Grateful for all of you who walk this journey with me.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for another day of sobriety.
Grateful that I had the thoughts this morning to pray and ask my God to be with me through out the day and asked for his Love and Care.
Grateful for what I have when I see so much sadness, death, and evil around me.
Grateful for this day, but I would be much more grateful if it rained; but I don't want it to come until AFTER my appointment with a dietician.
Grateful to be going to see her in part, but part of me doesn't do keeping dairies and records very well. I bought the material to list my food intake and did it for two days and forgot the rest. Something my God and I have to work on. I will have to start praying for the willingness to be willing.
Grateful for the food I have to eat. Tonight it is corn on the cob and lemon pepper chicken burgers.
Grateful that I came straight home and didn't stop off at the mall. I was tempted but really didn't have a reason to go, unless a book came in, but it will keep until tomorrow.
Grateful for those who follow my journey, God Bless you in these troubled times. We can do what I can't do alone. Sorry I have been so lax in posting my gratitude. You are important to me.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for another sober day, hasn't quite reach the sobriety point today.
Grateful that I got some more sleep.
Grateful that the newcomer is still calling me.
Grateful, I think that my heart specialist called me to remind me of my appointment tomorrow. They have moved to a place that is not very accessible by bus for me. Then I was informed that their elevator was broken and could I do the stairs. I said, "No, where would I put my walker, I need it to get there." As a result, my appointment is moved to the 20th. I told her that I had been having chest pains and she suggested that I get it checked out if it continues to bother me.
Grateful for the food I have to eat, just about to put two double chicken legs and a small chicken breast in the oven. Plan to have small new potatoes and a creamed cheese sauce over cauliflower with it.
Grateful that my God is very good to me.
Grateful that we have freedom of choice. Just for today, I choose not to use.
Grateful that I have my eye sight. I have a lot of books to read. I ran into a couple of new authors lately.
Grateful for all of you who walk this journey with me. God Bless.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for another day of sobriety.
Grateful that I got a good sleep. I hurt when I wake up and it is hard to get out of bed, but once I get up and get going, things are good. Nothing worse than being a couch potato, once I get down, I don't want to get up.
Grateful that dinner turned out, skin was crispy on my chicken, the garlic spiced up my new potatoes, and I always love carrots. I think they have iron and my body is low in that commodity, so need to eat foods that give it to me naturally.
Grateful that the Olympics are on, sorry to hear a cyclist died today. I love it when the world comes together.
Grateful for the sunshine, but the hot is getting to be too much. It is suppose to be 42 deg. C on Thursday. That is 108 deg. F and a bit much to be out and about in. I only have to walk about 3 blocks in it, so hope to get there. I wanted to do a meeting today but shut the alarm off and went back to sleep for another 3 hours.
Grateful that my God is caring and forgiving.
Grateful for those my God has put in my path.
Grateful that the newcomer is continuing to call me. I told her to take the body and the mind will follow. She has often done 2 meetings a day, a girl after my own heart.
Grateful for all who walk this journey with me. May your God continue to bless you.