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Old 07-28-2014, 02:01 PM
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I am grateful it all began with the one tool I was missing - fellowship with others at a church service at a church we have never attended. We have been non-practicing for years, and to go somewhere out of our "norm" and together....I am, indeed, very grateful.
Marjoram - this is what I'm missing, too. I am so lonely lately. Yes, I have family, but all live in other states away from my husband and me. And my friends list got really short when I stopped drinking. Today the loneliness is really bad. BUT, I am GRATEFUL to be sober, have tools, this group for when I am home alone, and a church family that I know will welcome me back with open arms.
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Old 07-28-2014, 04:27 PM
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Marjoram I hope you are still enjoying your b'day!

Grateful that I really do have an attitude of gratitude these days.
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Old 07-28-2014, 04:54 PM
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Yes, Marcher - I am grateful to be enjoying my birthday still! No alcohol involved! Thank you!
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Old 07-28-2014, 04:56 PM
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Happy birthday, Marjoram!
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Old 07-28-2014, 05:54 PM
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Old 07-28-2014, 06:52 PM
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Happy Birthday sober Marj!!
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Grateful to have woken up sober & going to bed sober!
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Old 07-28-2014, 10:43 PM
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Happy birthday Marj,

Grateful that my OH and our little feline lodger (ode) are tolerating each other.

Grateful that cats seem to like chasing long grasses around the lounge, it makes for cheap entertainment, and good exercise for us both.

Grateful that Ode Knows how to use the litter tray, clever little thing.

Yes, it's all about our lodger this morning!
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Old 07-29-2014, 02:02 AM
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Happy Birthday

Congratulations Marjoram for celebrating another birthday in such a positive and healthy activity with your husband in a new congregation which seems to fit.

Grateful for another day living sober after 8 hours of peaceful sleep and ready to take advantage of choices that I make.
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Grateful that a dear friend of my family is 101 today!!!!! (You've still got a long way to go, Grtgrandpa )

Grateful for another gorgeous day

Grateful to be having breakfast in the garden - a wonderful start to the day
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Grateful that I want for nothing.
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Old 07-29-2014, 03:15 AM
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Grateful that I want for nothing.
Grateful for Gilmer's quote.

Greatful for a day of birthday wishes yesterday - it made for a day of celebration.

Grateful for my dogs and the entertainment they provide - even the old gal has a smile that is contagious.

Grateful for my cats and the laughter they bring.

Grateful for these cool mornings - refreshing like fall.

Grateful for fresh Michigan blueberries - heavenly!
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Old 07-29-2014, 04:29 AM
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Happy B-day, Marjoram!

Grateful for another day sober.
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grateful all is as it should
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Old 07-29-2014, 05:17 AM
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Every day above ground is a good day

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Grateful that a dear friend of my family is 101 today!!!!! (You've still got a long way to go, Grtgrandpa )

Grateful for another gorgeous day

Grateful to be having breakfast in the garden - a wonderful start to the day
Thank you ((((((HL)))))) and I will look forward to every day and maybe more.

122 years is the record so far with 119 in second place.

Give a Happy birthday hug to your friend from me.
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Old 07-29-2014, 05:23 AM
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Grateful for the lazy days of summer!
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Old 07-29-2014, 05:27 AM
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Grateful for another sober day.
Grateful to feel as if I have been freed from prison and knowing now, that I don't have to go back
Grateful to have met folks yesterday who are also in recovery.
Grateful for inspiration from all of you.
Have a wonderful day all!
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Glad you had a happy birthday, Marjoram -- sorry I missed sending happy wishes!
Grateful that my sober self turns out to be flawed but not terrible to behold.
Grateful that I haven't forgotten to watch out for pitfalls.
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Old 07-29-2014, 04:15 PM
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Grateful for the sun, the breeze and the forecast 23C -- woohoo!
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Old 07-29-2014, 07:53 PM
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Grateful for my silly pets that make life around here fun.

Grateful I had a quiet enough mind to figure out how to fix a broken appliance.
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