Grat Pack's 10 nightly gratitude items and more- pt 5

[Fandy]

Salad bowls can be lethal...trust the dog. so can mindless TV...i've not watched PV....i'm a Voice fan and shhhhh (DWTS)

grateful for a day off tomorrow too! in nice weather
grateful for plans to clean polish the wood floor and put down the new rug under the coffee table, remove the hair and tidy up...(also go to the gym and get a pedicure, cos i got some really HOT open toe 4" peep-toes)....and now that i'm sober i have fantastic balance and won't fall down.
grateful for patience with baby cat....he is a handful..chewed up a ketchup packet in the bed, steals everything and hides it. very spoiled lapcat
i'm grateful that i decided to stop drinking and stay sober. it has changed my health (both physical and mental) dramatically.
i'm grateful i no longer have those month-long horrible depressive episodes, i can cope with life like other people.
i'm grateful that my family likes me and i'm not someone they "have to put up with"
i'm smiling a lot more these days, even though circumstances can be craptastic at work and the economy is in the toilet.

[karilynn27]

For the gift of sobriety
Clarity
The ability to handle what should be a crisis and have some laughs
That God will never give me more than I can handle
That I'm not such a pessimist anymore
For laughter
That I'm no longer resigned to dying an early death
That I am happy more
For my oldest daughter and the huge help she is
For sobriety

[Fandy]

we miss those who are absent and hope to hear from all of you. welcome to anyone who is new and visiting.

we are grateful that we are all still here appreciating sobriety.

the attitude of gratitude has done a lot to help me stay sober.

[newby1961]

Morning all.

1. Grateful the sun is shinning for the 3rd day in-a-row.
2. Grateful even though I got an icky e mail I didn't react.
3.Grateful for my Dad.
4. Grateful my sis is finding her voice.
5. Grateful I have found more strength to continue my long long journey looking for employment.
6. Grateful for my on-line family.
7. Grateful I am slowly catching up on bills.
8. Grateful I have only 30 something payments left on car.
9. Grateful so far no run ins with new landlord (knock on wood)
10.Grateful to God because without him in my life none of these things would be possible.

[Fandy]

I hope you find something you like Newby. in the interim you are very innovative.

grateful for patience with baby cat, when he destroyed the bathroom..(he is like a 7 lb. hurricane)
grateful to have a little fun in the middle of the week....(i finished my wreath and hung it up on the front door) and had my toes groomed
grateful that i can take meds for my never-ending headache
grateful for sticking with my diet and exercise,(resumed the program...i love veggies)
grateful to catch up on house chores so i can have more time on the weekend
grateful for almost 12 hours of daylight! i hate living in the dark, it reminds me of depression and drinking
grateful to feel relaxed when i have free time, not anxiety
grateful i paid all my bills...(tax refund appeared in the account like a magic genie)
grateful for my dear friends, both here and IRL
grateful for staying sober even with the biggest trigger of all

[karilynn27]

That I am a child of God
That God still loves me
When I prayed for help, He answered
For anther 24 hours of sobriety
For not having to go it alone
For the blessings
For the changes I'm seeing in myself
For not drinking today
For the serenity prayer
For those on this journey as well

[Sneezy]

This Saturday morning I am grateful for:

1. Birds chirping outside - it really feels like spring is on its way!
2. Somehow managing to find some patience and stamina yesterday when the day seemed to have NO END
3. My sweet dog who was an angel with people who needed some TLC
4. Being in a position to help
5. Finding the humor when humor is hard to come by
6. My old friends who have stuck by me no matter what
7. Getting better and better (though slow going, baby steps) at knowing where my limits are and what I am and am not responsible for
8. Resisting spending money just because I want something
9. The GP - you guys keep me going every day, even though I don't post every day
10. God's love and care - what a mess I'd be without Him!

Hope you all have a wonderful Saturday and rest of the weekend

[karilynn27]

Grateful to be sober
For my daughter who's as crazy as me
for my sponser
For calm in the midst of a storm
For change for laughter
For not having to set the alarm
for all I did not lose
for Gods grace
For my very tired guardian angels
For sunshine

[Fandy]

good morning Sunday grats;

thank you Sneeze!
i'm grateful to do better and better too with baby steps. at least i am no longer falling on my buttisimo.
grateful for laughing (yes kari)
grateful for my dear friends who check on me every day, they may not know it, but it keeps me grounded.
grateful for feeling positive and optimistic. Life is so much better sober, no matter what.
grateful to be excited about the future, not glum and depressed. Life is to be enjoyed.
grateful that I just know i deserve to feel well. self esteem is returning.

[karilynn27]

Sobriety
This too shall pass
I'm not drunk
I live a long way from the liquor store
My husband made dinner
He and my daughter went to the grocery store
Being able to love someone even though they do stupid things
That I'm tired
that they haven't turned my cells off yet
Everything happens for a reason

[karilynn27]

Sobriety
Your grace
My daughter
My sons wedding
My husband
Kindness shown
It's almost over
Peace
You will help meet through this
You listen

[Sneezy]

Evening all! Grateful tonight for:

1. Not losing my cool today when there was a weird interaction. Not taking responsibility for it when it wasn't about me at all.
2. Peanut M&Ms. Excellent for when I'm trying to figure out if something is my responsibility or not
3. The moon still up in the blue sky at 8am, beautiful.
4. A stupendous spring day, all the fruit trees in bloom.
5. My dog who spread a lot of love and cuteness around today to people who needed it.
6. My mom, still young at heart and full of life at 86.
7. Setting aside some resentments ... very reluctantly, I must say, but I am setting them aside. Mostly.
8. Feeling some peace tonight, even though everything isn't resolved. Is there ever a time when everything is resolved?
9. Steamed chicken, shrimp and vegetables with brown sauce for dinner. Yum!
10. God's guidance and care for us all. My friends in sobriety, helping me along the way. Love!

Have a good night, GP

[karilynn27]

Grateful that as I sit here watching my son take more stuff out of his room that its a little sad but that I'm so happy for them both.
He'll sleep here 3 more nights and then he'll start a new chapter when he says I do.
I did good on that one, but he always was an unusual young man.
Grateful to have finally found not 1 but 2 dresses(I'm not the dress type)
Grateful that I love my soon to be daughter in law .
Grateful for all the help my oldest daughter is.
Grateful to be sober for this.
Grateful there will be no booze at this event.

[Fandy]

well done kari....

i'm reaching here but i hope to feel better after counting my blessings

grateful that i've woken up sober
grateful that i know my nose running and headache is just allergies
grateful for heat and hot water, clean laundry
always grateful for coffee, hot, strong
grateful for believing that my future might be happier...(it's always a crapshoot)

missing those who are absent...all of you!

[karilynn27]

I am so grateful for your loving kindness
I prayed and you answered.
All I had to do was trust you when I heard that still small voice.
You gave me the words to say.
I am so grateful that I matter enough for you to help me .
Thank you for the gift of peace and faith.

[Sneezy]

Happy for you, kari

And really hope you are feeling better, Fands

This Friday afternoon I am grateful for:

1. The weekend!!!!! Whoo-hoo!!!! I have no plans, no responsibilities - heaven!
2. March Madness!
3. Feeling very solid in my sobriety and moving forward in the anxiety department.
4. Iced tea - always make me feel like it's summer.
5. Greeting the other dogs on our walk around the lake. My girl likes most of them, but there is this one dog that she can't stand, gets all ferocious! I have no idea why, the dog is one-quarter her size and totally ignores her.
6. Appreciating the moment.
7. The GP! Very grateful to you guys for showing up and supporting and inspiring me
8. Low-fat fudgesicles, my constant companions.
9. Live jazz and also Pandora radio jazz channels.
10. God's guidance and love - without these I would feel lost!

Have a great weekend, folks!

[Fandy]

my entire post went pouf!!

i will try again....patiencepatience

yippy skippy sneeze! it's Friday
grateful that i celebrated with chinese food, but not a huge amount
grateful that the weather is good and warmer, spring is coming
grateful that my little Pookie is safe. i locked him in with the dog for the day in error
grateful that tomorrow is Saturday
grateful that I still feel something wonderful can happen, i have no idea what it is but maybe that is the best part?
starting with tomorrow's Italian Roast coffee...good night gratpack! no poufffing please!!!

[karilynn27]

thank you sneezy
Grateful for so much my son marrying his high school sweetheart who is so like him.
For the fact my mom is not only alive but coming to see her grandson get married.
That my brother stepped up and is bringing my grandma (I'm a little overwhelmed)
That there is no alcohol anywhere near.
Although its a little sad that this is his last night here it feels right and I'm happy for my 13 yr old son cause he gets his own room
Grateful for daughters who love me and sons as well
Grateful for my husband who (thank God) balances me so well
Night all

[Fandy]

have a wonderful wedding Kari!!!! I hope one day to plan my daughter's wedding too.

[karilynn27]

For the peace being kept
The look of love on their faces
Loved ones I didn't believe would live into this year sitting there beaming
My brother coming through for me
Doing nothing tomorrow
Having fun without drinking
For my big beautiful loud crazy family