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Old 09-05-2012, 06:08 PM
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grateful i ran into a guy that came into the rooms with me almost 10 years ago,

he always told me dont do what i do,

and over the years, grateful that i didn't

he has been slipping and sliding for years, has cirrhosis, lost his family and more.

he came in tonight asking for help,

three of us offered him help after the meeting, our help was just not what he wanted, or wanted to hear.

grateful for surrender
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Old 09-05-2012, 06:32 PM
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Grateful for my cozy bed tonight - tired.
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Old 09-05-2012, 06:33 PM
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Grateful for my doggy sleeping in my lap.
Grateful I'm not drunk.
Or having to get up to get another drink..so he can sleep and i can happily watch him with contentment.
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Old 09-05-2012, 06:51 PM
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I'm grateful I remember getting into bed
I'm grateful I found this site
I'm grateful for my sobriety, which has been enriched these last few days meeting members on these forums
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Old 09-05-2012, 07:15 PM
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I am grateful for my beautiful, kind, loving and wise children.
I am grateful for my work.
I am grateful for my silly fat dog.
I am grateful for second chances and the community of SR.

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Old 09-05-2012, 09:09 PM
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I am grateful for my sister
I am grateful for being able to take a break from work without any dire consequences
I am grateful the double rainbow I saw this evening
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Old 09-05-2012, 09:12 PM
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Old 09-06-2012, 06:01 AM
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Grateful for a fun day of work with some really great customers. It's nice to laugh as much as possible.
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Old 09-06-2012, 05:41 PM
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Forward we go...side by side-Rest In Peace
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Groder....thanks for shareing with us..Welcome...

Grateful I'm going to bed early.....for TV...Iced Tea and
Eating in bed is a luxury perk when you sleep alone.

Night all...
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Old 09-06-2012, 05:51 PM
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our help was just not what he wanted, or wanted to hear.
Breaks your heart, doesn't it. I'm sorry you had to see that.

Grateful for a good second meeting with my new psychiatrist. It's amazing how well things go when I accept "good enough" and let go of my often unrealistic expectations.

And grateful to see the movie A Fish Called Wanda for the first time in probably decades. I needed the laughter.

Love and hugs,
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Old 09-06-2012, 06:12 PM
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grateful for one that wanted the help tonight miss z
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Old 09-06-2012, 06:21 PM
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Old 09-06-2012, 07:07 PM
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Guys I am not the one writting the AA readings , thats been newby1961 as of late.. I would be honored but the credit is not mine..

Grateful for newby1961 for her service..

Sleep well all.
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Grateful for a night walk - haven't done that in years. It cleared my head and relaxed me....hoping to sleep well.
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Old 09-06-2012, 07:47 PM
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I am grateful for the smell of dinner (prepared by my husband).
For my children, who despite their surging preteen/teen hormones, are still pretty wonderful human beings.
For rainstorms that flood the roadways that require circumnavigation.
For travel and safe journeys home.
For the community of SR.

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I am grateful for the amazing photographs I saw today
I am grateful my fancy lunch was just as delicious with sparkling water
I am grateful for a relatively easy day.
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Old 09-07-2012, 05:54 AM
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Thanks for the correction, Inda. Grateful to newby, then!

Even though I'm working this weekend I'm grateful that the week is almost over, and hope to get a little rest.
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Old 09-07-2012, 04:56 PM
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Grateful for a night walk - haven't done that in years. It cleared my head and relaxed me....hoping to sleep well.
Yesterday morning my psychiatrist basically "prescribed" an evening walk for me, to help me get just a little second wind so that I won't be in bed at 8PM. I just got back from my 10 minutes-around-the-block jaunt. Got to say "hey" to some neighbors, too. Looks like a good "prescription" already!

So, grateful for re-discovering the pleasure of an evening "spin around the block," even if it's on foot.

Also grateful for behaving myself in an actual face-to-face interaction with my dad. I did have the advantage of knowing I was about to see him and I said several prayers beforehand. Guess it worked, huh?

RZ, it's great to be ABLE to help, isn't it?

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