Gratitude List

[MajestyJo]

Here I am, late with my gratitude again.
Grateful for my sobriety. I have it now, not too sure about later today when and if I see my doctor.
Grateful that I did get the appointment to see him, now it remains to be seen as to whether I get to discuss what is bothering me.
Grateful that my son got some work. It is not good for him to be idle.
Grateful that I have darts. I don't have to worry about cold and snow.
Grateful for a healthy appetite. Now I am worried about eating too much.
Grateful that me feet aren't swelling, but will be if I don't get off this computer soon. LOL!
Grateful for friends and family.
Grateful for all those who travel this journey with me. God Bless.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for another day of sobriety.
Grateful that John is coming to fix my computer, even though he slept in. LOL!
Grateful that the sun is shining.
Grateful that I have food to eat. Even better, I have choices.
Grateful for the roof over my head, even though Housing doesn't always keep it's word.
Grateful for the program that helps me deal with life's trials and tribulations, one day at a time. I can't, my God can.
Grateful that John slept in, because it allowed me to do a lot of posting.
Grateful for all those who walk this journey with me.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for another day of sobriety.
Grateful that I wasn't hurt when I fell into the bathtub. All I got were a few extra bruises and hot spots.
Grateful my son was here to watch the Super Bowl.
Grateful that I called my chiropractor's office on Friday, to change my Wednesday's appointment to Monday. I was already hurting before the fall, so need to see him. He has always been my lifesaver and I don't think I would be sane and sober without him.
Grateful that after going home and resting, I was able to go back downtown to pay my Bell bill and treat myself to dinner at the Nations's Food buffet. After 4 p.m. it is $4.99/lb instead of $6.99/lb.
Grateful that I was able to touch base with three of my friends today.
Grateful that I went to the library and found a book that I had ordered by Michael Connelly.
Grateful that I can record shows, now I need to take a time off to finish my book that is due tomorrow.
Grateful for a day filled with sunshine.
Grateful that the Davis Cup Tennis Championship between Canada and Britian.
Grateful for all who walk this journey with me.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for a day of sobriety.
Grateful that this program is one day at a time.
Grateful that I hadn't called Darts on Tuesday because of the freezing rain.
Grateful that my body didn't protest too much after my fall. I am still sore, but it could have been so much worse, all things considered. I realized that I blacked out between the time I reached for the fallen deodorant and me landing in the bathtub. I don't remember landing. Perhaps this is a good thing, but didn't realize how much my body was in shock.
Grateful that I got to my group today. The streets of Hamilton were not kind.
Grateful that I was able to book darts for next Monday night, a good friend is sharing her story at a group that I haven't been to in a long time. The Liberty group was a big part of my early recovery.
Grateful to see a member of our group, who decided to leave and join the East End group. I belonged to that group a few years ago. A group, I moved and my disability kept me house bound for a few years. My focus was on Al-Anon.
Grateful for the 12 Steps, they are the common denominator between all the fellowships.
Grateful for today, it was a good day. I had to pray for the willingness to be willing to come back online. I had to take a break, but I think I got a lot caught up.
Grateful for those who walk this journey with me. God Bless.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for another day of sobriety. Due to the fact that I am late, the day is only a few minutes old, but I am still doing Monday.
Grateful for the gifts of today.
Grateful that I got to hear an old friend share her store. She had great humor and I identified a lot with her.
Grateful that I connect with another friend who had traveled most of my journey with me.
Grateful that my son cooked dinner and all I had to do was make the gravy and heat up chicken, rice, and mixed veggies in the microwave when I got home from the AA meetings.
Grateful to see some old faces although I had forgotten the names a lot of the names. It must be at least 15 years since I have been to the group. What was nice, was the fact that one of the members often comes to my group, so it was nice to connect with her. Blessing abound all over the place.
Grateful that a day starts any time. My day didn't start until 1:30 p.m. today because I was up with pain all night. That is okay, because it allowed me to rest up for what I needed to do today.
Grateful that I got to my doctor's office and got the result of my blood work. He said I am good. I still haven't gotten the answer as to how come I keep losing my balance.
Grateful that later today, I am going to the Holistic Center for a treatment. It is much overdue.
Grateful for all the people that my God has put in my path, on line and off line.
Grateful for those who share this journey with me. May God grant you many blessing too.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for another day of sobriety.
Grateful that yesterday ended and I have a start to a new day.
Grateful that I got sleep, perhaps I needed it, but I never got what I thought I needed to get done yesterday. I guess my God had other plans.
Grateful that I got side tracked when I was going to go down to the pharmacy and take my blood pressure again. It would have only have added to my fear if it has dropped low again. I could feel my heart labouring, so that is why I went to bed. All I did was eat my dinner and change out of my clothes and into my night gown to go to bed.
Grateful that all is quiet on the western front. The wicked witch of the West, is well and able to post.
Grateful that I am going to see my sister tomorrow. Going there for when she gets home from church. She said church was at 9:30 a.m. and that is too early for me. To get out there I would have to have a dart pick up of 8:30 a.m. I don't do mornings well, never have.
Grateful that she has invited me for lunch.
Grateful that each new day is a beginning. I started this day at 10:30 p.m. after a long nap. I am hoping it decides to end soon, so I can get sleep so I can do what I want to do in today.
Grateful that my son cooked dinner.
Grateful that I had a can of tomatoes in the refrigerator, I like them cold, to have with the burgers. A strange combination, but it worked for me. Can't go wrong with a burger topped by cheese, fried onions, relish, tomato, Mayo, and lettuce.
Grateful that I got to chair my group on Thursday.
Grateful that we had a newcomer. They always carry a great message. It isn't any better out there, I don't need to go back out and do research. I will just STAY.
Grateful for those who walk this journey with me. God Bless.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for another day of sobriety.
Grateful even though it doesn't show it, far too many days since I posted a list. Maybe that is why my God gave me a couple of signs today to put some gratitude into my attitude.
Grateful that I got a call from my sister today. She was told today that once you have been diagnosed with congestive heart failure, you never get rid of it. I said, "That is funny, I got told that I had congestive heart and kidney failure about 13 years ago."
Grateful that my sister called me to say that she was back in the hospital. I have been thinking of her since Sunday when she said she wasn't feeling well. She had been in the hospital since Tuesday.
Grateful that I was able to do some of the breathing exercises the lung specialist told me to do yesterday.
Grateful that I was aware. I kept remembering her saying, "That is what you do when you don't pick up a drug." I had told her that when I breathed in, I took it to where the pain was and then let it go. I realized that I hadn't been doing it in my meditations.
Grateful for the tools of recovery. They work when I pick them up, work them and apply them to my life. Knowing they are there is not enough, I need to utilize them.
Gratitude for the following, what I called a spiritual awakening:

Pick up your old kit bag and try, try, try. That is my version of the old World War I song. In my kit bag, I have the tools of recovery.

90 TOOLS FOR SOBRIETY

1 ) Stay away from that first drink, taking the 1st step daily.
2 ) Attend AA regularly and get involved.
3 ) Progress is made ONE DAY AT A TIME.
4 ) Use the 24 Hour plan.
5 ) Turn your "dis-ease" to a sense of ease. Picture yourself as "recovered."
6 ) Do first things first.
7 ) Don't become too tired.
8 ) Eat at regular hours.
9 ) Use the telephone. (not just after the fact but during too.).
10) Be active - don't just sit around. Idle time will kill you.
11) Use the Serenity Prayer.
12) Change old routines and patterns.
13) Don't become too hungry.
14) Avoid loneliness.
15) Practice control of your anger.
16) Air your resentments.
17) Be willing to help whenever needed.
18) Be good to yourself, you deserve it.
19) Easy does it.
20) Get out of the "IF ONLY" trap.
21) Remind yourself HOW IT WAS. Your last drunk, the feelings etc. Picture better alternatives.
22) Be aware of your emotions. Reason about them.
23) Help another in his/her recovery, extend your hand, listen.
24) Try to turn your life and your will over to your Higher Power.
25) Avoid all mood-altering drugs, read labels on all medicines.
26) Turn loose of old ideas.
27) Avoid drinking situations/occasions.
28) Replace old drinking buddies with new AA buddies.
29) Read the Big Book.
30) Try not to be dependent on another (sick relationships). Be independent or inter-dependent.
31) Be grateful, and when you're not, make a GRATITUDE list.
32) Get off the "Pity Pot"...the only thing you'll get is a ring
around your bottom if you don't.
33) Seek knowledgeable help when troubled and or otherwise.
34) Face it! You are in control of your destiny.
35) Try the 12 and 12, not just 1 and 12 or 1, 12 and 13!
36) Let go and Let God.
37) Use the "God box." (Write down your worries and problems. Put them in the God box. Once you've done so, you can no longer think about them for that day. Use God's answers: yes, no, or wait, I have something better in store for you. Don't forget to say thanks.
38) Find courage to change through the example of others who have.
39) Don't try to test your will power. When in doubt, DON'T. (Or don't, yet.)
40) Live TODAY, not YESTERDAY, not TOMORROW - projection is planning
the results before anything even happens.
41) Avoid emotional involvements the first year - you end up putting
the other person first and lose sight of "your" program.
42) Remember, YOU ARE NOT YOUR DIS-EASE. So, take it easy on yourself.
43) Rejoice in the manageability of your new life.
44) Be humble--Humility is not in thinking of yourself more, but in
thinking more of yourself less often. Watch the ego.
45) Share your experience, strength and hope as much as possible and as creatively as possible.
46) Cherish your recovery.
47) Dump your garbage regularly - GIGO = Garbage In Garbage Out.
48) Get plenty of "restful" sleep.
49) Stay sober for you - not someone else - otherwise it won't work.
50) Practice rigorous honesty with yourself and others.
51) Progress is made ONE DAY AT A TIME, not 10 years in one day!
55) Make no major decisions the first year.
56) Get a sponsor and use him/her.
57) Know that no matter what your problems, someone's had them before.
Don't be afraid to share, as a problem shared is one 1/2 solved.
58) Strive for progress not perfection.
59) When in doubt ask questions. The only stupid question is the one
not asked.
60) Use prayer and meditation.
61) Maintain a balance: spiritual, physical, emotional and mental.
62) Don't use other substances as a maintenance program.
63) Learn to take spot check inventories.
64) Watch out for the RED FLAGS ... things that give excuses for poor
behavior and inevitable relapse.
65) Know that its okay to be human ... just don't drink over it.
66) Be kind to yourself; it's about time, don't you think?
67) Don't take yourself so seriously - take the dis-ease seriously!
68) Know that whatever it is that's causing pain - it shall pass.
69) Stay as far away from the DRY DRUNK SYNDROME as humanly possible.
70) Don't give away more than you can afford oo, your sobriety comes
first and must be the number 1 priority. Protect it at all costs.
71) Take down those bricks from the wall around you; you'll be able to
see the daylight better. Let people know who you are.
72) Get a home group and attend it regularly.
73) Know that the light at the end of the tunnel is not an oncoming
train, but actually a ray of hope. Drop the negativity.
74) Know that you are not alone, that's why the "We" is in the steps.
75) Be willing to go to any lengths to stay and be sober.
76) Know that no matter how bleak and dark your past may be, your
future is clean, bright and clear if you don't drink today.
77) Stay out of your own way.
78) Don't be in a hurry--remember "TIME = Things I Must Earn".
79) Watch the EGO. "EGO = Ease God Out".
80) Protect your sobriety at all costs. Keep the light on you.
81) Learn to listen, not just hear. Be open-minded and nonjudgmental.
82) Know that if your insides match your outsides, everyone looks good.
83) If the rest of the world looks bad, check yourself out first.
84) Gratitude is in the attitude.
85) When all else fails ... punt! Up the number of meetings!!!
86) Remember FEAR = FALSE EVIDENCE APPEARING REAL!
87) If they knew better, they'd do better. Think about letting things go.
88) Handle what you can and leave the rest, don't overtax yourself.
You can only accomplish so much in a given 24 hours.
89) Honesty and consistency are key factors in recovery.
90) Let the little kid in you out - learn how to laugh from the gut.

-adapted from ideas by Bob

Today I am reminded that the tools are applicable to all areas of my life. This is a living program. The program shows me how to 'live' clean and sober without the use of drugs and alcohol.

Drugs are but a symptom of my disease, the problem is me. So when I take the drugs and alcohol away, all I have left is me. The program shows me how to live with myself.

Grateful that I have no appointments tomorrow and I can go see my sister in the hospital. She is on oxygen, so I would appreciate prayers for her.
Grateful that I have freedom of choice today. I choose recovery.
Grateful that I found a place today, to me I was spiritual lead. I turned right instead of left when I went into the mall, I found myself downstairs at the Eaton's Centre and I think I go there about twice a year. I found a place that sells hamburgers and they have a special for $5.00 plus a small fry and taxes. I got a slice of cheese on my burger, my bun toasted, and I had a choice as to what I wanted and how much I wanted on my burger. A real meal deal and I think I will be going back.
Grateful for all those who walk this journey with me.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for another day sober. Can`t say that sobriety factored too much into my day.
Grateful that I could have the time with my son although he just had to go to do his Friday night thing. I was a surprise that he agreed to go. As we walked there, he informed me that he had eaten two of my TV dinner sales that I got because he was hungry and didn`t want to have anything to do with anything in regard to cooking.
Grateful that I was able to walk down to the restaurant. I took a taxi back and top top my day, it cost me $9. instead of the $7. it should have been.
Grateful that I didn`t pull a hissy fit. I did inform her that it was the worst service I had experienced in a long time. I did give her $2. for a $24.+ bill.
Grateful that I got a call from a long time friend and sponsee.
Grateful that I also got to talk to my sister and my friend who lives down the hall.
Grateful that I can edit my posts, I was surprised at how many errors I had made. My hands have been bad, the tremon disorder has had a mind of it`s own and I think they are sending mixed messages to my fingers. I often end up with a word that is unrecognizable.
Grateful that each new day is a new beginning. I woke up about 5 p.m. and here it is, 27 minutes into a new day. Some of my days are of short duration.
Grateful that I have a sense of humor and can laugh at myself. Sometimes I think I am a riot, other days, I think I am as crazy as a hoot owl as my father use to say. He did call me a kook!
Grateful that the weather is going to be milder. Not so grateful for the thunder I heard and the lighting that made itself known as it lit up the sky. It is February! Not exactly the weather one would expect here in Ontario.
Grateful for all those who have stuck by me and walk this journey with me.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for another day of sobriety. It is four hours into today and I have slept them away. I am surprised as I had an afternoon sleep as well.
Grateful that I got to my chiropractor today. He helps to align the body which allows my zig to go with my zag.
Grateful that I made it to the library. I took back four books and returned with 7.
Grateful that I have the Scotties recorded. I would have missed a lot of the games this week because I was out and about so much.
Grateful that we have choices. At the moment Ontario is playing Northern Ontario, and the games are being held in St. Catharines. It has been such a long time since I have been there. I think I am cheering for Northern Ontario, they are the underdogs. They are losing at the moment.
Grateful that I ate today. It was a grazing day, a little bit here and a little bit there, and nothing that took a lot of work on my part. I am always trying to tempt my appetite. Not sure all my choices were healthy. Toasted raisin bread with chive and onion cream cheese, white cheddar popcorn, strawberries, chocolate mints (not good for a diabetic-told myself they were dark chocolate and that made it okay. I believe they call it self-justification, another word for bull-sh*t)
Grateful that I have booked Darts to go to an AA meeting tonight. I haven't been getting to my Al-Anon meetings because of doctor's appointments. Grateful that my calendar is clear this week.
Grateful that I am more open to using Darts. It means I can get out at night.
Grateful that my sister is home from the hospital. Perhaps I should say, I hope she is home, I never heard from her and I didn't want to call if she was in bed.
Grateful for those who prayed for her. Your prayers are much appreciated.
Grateful that each day is a new beginning. I get to practice the principles of the Steps and apply them to my life. Some days it is hard to be forgiving, especially toward myself.
Grateful that we get to try again, and make each day the best that it can be.
Grateful that I got some sleep, I don't think it will be long before I sleep again. If I remember rightly, the last time I typed my gratitude list, I fell asleep at my desk. This is strange for someone who spent so many days not sleeping.
Grateful for all those who share this journey with me. God Bless.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for another day of sobriety.
Grateful for another full week.
Grateful that I got in an extra meeting on Tuesday.
Grateful that I made it to my group today. A newcomer lives close to me and offered to take me to a meeting when she goes.
Grateful for the food I have to eat. I am waiting for two small chickens to brown and crisp up before I make gravy.
Grateful that I got fixings to go with it. Cranberry sauce, asparagus, stuffing, and potatoes done in the roasting pan.
Grateful that The Voice is back on. Not too grateful that Gwen Steffani is on, I really liked Miley Cyrus last year.
Grateful that Dancing with the Stars is coming on. My son said he heard that Mr. T is going to be on this year. Will have to check it out.
Grateful that I am going to the Holistic Center, even more grateful that I am getting to see Bill Marsh.
Grateful that I got to see my chiropractor, hoping that Bill will be able to finish the job of aligning my body.
Grateful for all those who walk this journey with me.

[dwmoeller]

Grateful to be alive and sober today!
Grateful for the AA meeting tonight.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for another day of sobriety.
Grateful that I got to my group today and able to chair the meeting.
Grateful for some new faces and some not so new faces, and those who have been and came back.
Grateful that I listened to myself and took myself off to bed for a rest.
Grateful that I didn't play into the debating society, and I listened to myself.
Grateful that I woke up and after getting out of bed, I had no pain.
Grateful that I was able to connect with a friend. I realize that my life is much better when I connect with her regularly.
Grateful that tennis and curling have been on. There are not enough hours in a day to do everything I want to do.
Grateful that I can record shows, fast forward through the parts I don't want to watch. I love that freedom of choice. Just for today, I choose not to watch commercials and listen to bad music. It may be good for others, but doesn't do anything for me.
Grateful for freedom of choice. Even more grateful that I can choose again, if I don't like my first choice.
Grateful that I have two tangerines sitting beside me and they are speaking loudly enough that I think I will take a break from posting and eat them.
Grateful for all the goodness my God provides.
Grateful for all of you who walk this journey with me.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for another day of sobriety. I couldn't say that yesterday. I was sober, but sobriety was just not a part of my day.
Grateful that when you work through the pain, it is always better on the other side. It can be a real bugger getting there, but I must remember, one step at a time.
Grateful that I listened to myself. I just went and made myself a half of a sandwich, I didn't want to spoil dinner.
Grateful for cottage rolls, they make such good sandwiches. Too bad that they have been packing them full of fat lately.
Grateful that I have finally been able to be on the computer. Between my swollen feet which makes it difficult to navigate, being on the computer makes them swell more. It didn't help that I couldn't think through the pain. My brain was sending out messages but the fingers were not getting the messages, that is , if the brain thought at all.
Grateful for the slogan "This too shall pass." I prefer, "Each day is a new beginning."
Grateful that the sun is shining. Not so grateful for all the snow we got.
Grateful for all of you who share this journey with me.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for another sober day. Haven't been awake long enough to lose my sobriety but my serenity has been tested.
Grateful that the sun is shining. Want to go downtown before the snow comes.
Grateful that I have been able to do some sharing and my thoughts are reaching my finger tips and my feet are not protesting about being on the computer.
Grateful for family and friends.
Grateful for the 12 Step programs that help me to live in today. The 12 Steps are a common denominator between all the fellowships, no matter what your drug of choice may be, alcohol, street drugs, prescription drugs, food, work, exercise, relationships (men), computer, and the list goes on and on.
Grateful for the freedom of recovery.
Grateful that I have freedom of choice. Even more grateful that I can choose again.
Grateful for those who walk this journey with me. Thank you for sharing it with me.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for another day of sobriety. Extra glad that I woke up, even though I had problems getting out of bed, after sleeping in my chair for over 3 hours.
Grateful that the rain if finally here. My body has been telling me that it was going to come for three days before it got here.
Grateful for the food I have to cook.
Grateful that I have been feeling like eating, even if I don't always want to cook.
Grateful that my computer is fixed.
Grateful for John in my life, I don't know what I would do without him. I probably wouldn't have a computer.
Grateful that I could post again. My tremon disorder has been making it difficult to type. I keep getting double letters and editing is not one of my favourite things to do. Maybe because I was a proof reader for years. Maybe it is because I don't want to look at myself.
Grateful that my son got me a stool, so I can put my feet up. It looks like a bottle crate, it is white, and I folded a small comforter on top, and it is the right height and comfortable too. Now I have to remember to use it when I am on my computer.
Grateful that I have freedom of choice. When I woke up about 4:30 a.m., I chose to get out of bed. Now it is almost 8 a.m., I am choosing to go back to bed after going to FB.
Grateful for all those who walk this journey with me. God Bless.