I'm enjoying reading this thread, seeing this long list of blessings, and being reminded of how lucky I am.
Calling it "recovery" doesn't do it justice. It implies you're simply reclaiming what was lost to addiction. But prior to addiction, did you ever wake up grateful just to feel normal? Did you ever get a smile on your face thinking about the recycling bin?
Sometimes I feel sorry for my normal drinker friends. They have no idea what they're missing.
Thanks for the thread, SSIL!