Just for today, I am grateful!

[majestyjo]

Grateful for another day.
Grateful that my pain has eased and the swelling has gone down.
Grateful that my son came by after work. I heated up leftover for him but didn't feel like eating them myself.
Grateful that I finally figured out how to record the shows I want to watch. I sure missed out on a lot of shows in the past. I am not much of a techie. I am quite pleased with myself.
Grateful that I got caught up on some lost sleep.
Grateful for the old Chopped shows that are old, shows that I had missed and now able to catch up on.
Grateful that I got some laundry sorted by my ankle wouldn't let me walk on it to get my go down to laundry room. Grateful that tomorrow is another day.
Grateful that it rained. That means the grass will grow and my son will continue to work. It is suppose to go up to the mid 70s this week.
Grateful for those who walk this journey with me.

[majestyjo]

Grateful for another week, hard to believe that it is a week since I posted here. I am grateful that my God is forgiving, I am not so lenient with myself.
Grateful for the ability to record shows, but can't let that take away from my posting time or my reading time. I have a backlog of reading material at the moment due to tennis being on. I am use to not being able to sleep and having to fill up my hours, so am grateful for the sleep I have been getting.
Grateful that my son came by and cleaned my apartment and cooked me dinner yesterday. I chose the cottage roll, not so sure I chose for him to take it home for his lunch this week, but that is okay, I have chicken to cook today.
Grateful that we got some rain, it means he will be able to continue to work full time. My son not working is a negative energy that isn't pleasant to be around.
Grateful that the sun is trying to shine today, maybe if it keeps trying it just might find it's way out from behind the clouds.
Grateful that it is Monday as it means that Dancing with the Stars is on.
Grateful for all of you who walk this journey with me.

[majestyjo]

Grateful for another day. It seem like a day and a half and yet it hasn't really started.
Grateful that my computer seems to be working. I have rebooted three times since I came online 2 p.m.
Grateful for the gift of patience and tolerance. In the old days, the computer would be in the garbage or out the window.
Grateful that a day can start any time. I have just set the alarm. I am going to close up shop and start my day again at noon to go to the hospital for my test and check up and the respiratory clinic.
Grateful that the sun is shining.
Grateful that I have lots of food. I can make a decision as to what I want to eat.
Grateful for my James Patterson book. It is so good, don't want to put it down, but have been a good girl and reading it a chapter at a time and trying to show some discipline. I have 5 days before it is due back.
Grateful that I found out that tennis is one and that I can record it and won't miss it while I am away at the hospital. Even more grateful that there isn't anything much on tonight, so I can watch it when I get home.
Grateful for those who walk this journey with me. Thank you for being a part of my recovery.

[majestyjo]

Grateful for another day.
Grateful that the sun was shining and that it didn't rain and I didn't have to dodge the drops.
Grateful that I got to the market and got some eggs, butter, turnip, and potatoes.
Grateful that I remembered to pick up the two books that I ordered. I took two books back, one I hadn't read, but they had another copy on the express shelf that I could take out, so now I will be able to read it. One of the little blessing of the day.
Grateful that I found a book that looked good and although it was the third book of a trilogy, one of the volunteers was able to do an inter-city loan to order the other two books in large print, another blessing of the day.
Grateful I got a call from a girl I use to sponsor. She had run into my son who gave her my new phone number. She called to connect with me and I invited her to come and visit with me. A big blessing for today and an even greater blessing was meeting her daughter who I had never met.
Grateful that tennis is on, going to try to watch it and post too.
Grateful that I connected with my son.
Grateful that I lost two pounds.
Grateful that my long tests are better and much improved from previous tests.
Grateful that a day can start any time, haven't watched any of the shows that I taped for today.
Grateful for all who travel this journey with me.

[majestyjo]

Grateful for a new day.
Grateful for a long weekend, although it is all doesn't have too much meaning for me in today, I met my son's dad in 1961, 54 years ago.
Grateful that the sun was shining today when I went to bed and when I woke up.
Not so grateful that there are fire works going off at the moment. They use to be a time of celebration and beauty, now they are a time of annoyance. Maybe because I can't see them and they are all pop and no show and a private party, not the big show from the park celebration. Sounds like I need to put some gratitude in my attitude. They are giving some people a great show and some kids great enjoyment. It is not their fault that Fibromyalgia makes me sensitive to noise, I can always put in my ear plugs.
Grateful that I got to watch tennis, but sorry that Federer lost.
Grateful that I have a book to finish.
Grateful that my feet are hurting, I don't feel like doing dishes.
Grateful that there is always a tomorrow and that tomorrow never comes.
Grateful for all of you who walk this journey with me.

[majestyjo]

Grateful for another day. Always seems I am catching up on my gratitude lately.
Grateful that my son decided not to come by. I got to go down and do more of my laundry.
Grateful that I got a couple of washers, after I got my laundry in, the place filled up and more arrived because the water is being shut off tomorrow and then the laundry room is going to be closed for 10 days for renovations.
Grateful that I got to see my doctor today.
Grateful that he took me off the medication that I haven't wanted to take since he put me on it several months ago. I don't like the side affects.
I may not have any choice. I may have to change my mind and take it, but glad of the opportunity to express how I feel.
Grateful that I made it to my Al-Anon meeting today, even more grateful for the opportunity to chair.
Grateful that I was able to go to the meeting after the meeting.
Grateful that we had a newcomer.
Grateful that my friend called and thanked me for dinner last night. I really enjoy having her back in my life.
Grateful for a new day. Hope it gets warmer. Praying that my pain will ease.
Grateful for those who walk this journey with me.

[majestyjo]

Grateful for another day of sobriety.
Grateful that I got my kitchen cleaned up, only to dirty it up again to cook dinner and make tea biscuits.
Grateful that I was hungry enough to eat dinner, even though I only ate part of my chicken cutlet, it will make a good lunch tomorrow.
Grateful that my tea biscuits are calling me and all I have to do is decide what to have on them. Decision, decisions, decisions...cheese, jam, honey, or plain with butter.
Grateful that I was able to get extra sleep today and that I am already thinking of my bed again tonight. Grateful that I am not slept out.
Grateful that I got some reading done, have much more to get caught up on.
Grateful that took a night off from TV although I did tape a few nature shows.
Grateful that all those who walk this journey with me. May we all continue to remember to be grateful.

[majestyjo]

Grateful for another day, even though it has been a difficult one.
Grateful for the support from my pharmacist. So grateful that she is understanding and willing to work with me.
Grateful that my pain has eased, it always helps to come onto the site even though I am in pain. Sometimes it is hard to work through it, but I know that when I do the do things, like prayer and meditation, do the basics, things work out. The chest pains eased. I had no foot pain earlier so I am grateful for that. Now that my feet are paining, I can do the do things and I know that "this too shall pass." The market was closed today. Tomorrow I need to pick up some new soy beans for my foot bath.
Grateful for those do things, those recovery tools and experiences that I have picked up along the way, will help me to get through this day.
Grateful that I called my sister today, I forgot it was her birthday until I was talking to her.
Grateful that I remembered to call my sponsor. I figured she was back from her winter vacation but haven't heard from her. Have been meaning to touch base with her and have been forgetting. Grateful that I followed through thought with action today.
Grateful that today was pay day and I could buy myself some treats. I bought a couple of blueberry scones. I treated myself to lunch and bought a chicken sub and ate both chocolate chip cookies, so I had my bad for the day, and that is why my feet are sore tonight. For every action, there is a reaction.
Grateful for those who walk this journey with me.

[majestyjo]

Grateful for a full day.
Grateful that I got some posting done.
Grateful for all of you, but need to close up shop, even though I have more to say. My foot has gone to sleep even though the rest of my isn't.

[majestyjo]

“If the only prayer you said was thank you, that would be enough.”
― Meister Eckhart

“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.”
― Marcel Proust

“Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.”
― A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh

[majestyjo]

Grateful for another day. It didn't go as planned, but that is okay in today.
Grateful that I was able to meet my friend and go with her to pick up her two dresses that she had taken to a seamstress.
Grateful that we had a wee visit before my headache got so bad. Sorry we never got to go for coffee as planned.
Grateful that I got to the market before I had to go home.
Grateful that after doing a healing meditation, I was able to sleep and woke up with less pain.
Grateful that God answers prayer.
Grateful that I felt well enough to cooks a meal instead of just making a chicken sandwich.
Grateful that my son didn't take all of my chocolate chip cookies.
Grateful that I got my book read but have a back log of books to read that I keep renewing, and now it is no longer an option. I have reached my limit. Tennis has won out and I have 18 book waiting to be read in the next 3 weeks.
Grateful the headache didn't develop into a migraine. Grateful that I made an eye appointment for this month.
Grateful that this is one day at a time. This day wasn't good, but it wasn't bad either. A lot to be grateful for, especially when you look at what you have instead of looking at what I didn't do or get done.
Grateful for all of you who walk this journey with me.

[majestyjo]

Grateful for another day. Today started at 2 a.m. yesterday and I have hit the 25 hour mark without sleep, but on the whole, today has been a good day. Perhaps it is because I sat and watched the Opening Ceremonies for the PanAm Games starting today in Toronto.
Grateful that I have been able to record some very uplifting spiritual nature material.
Grateful that I haven't had the intense pain I have had, when I stay off the computer my arthritis is much better.
Grateful to see that my friend Rhawnie signed in, I miss talking to her instant messenger.
Grateful for the friends who have called and haven't completely left my isolated in my stuff. I have been picking up the phone too, although I am overdue in calling my sponsor.
Grateful that I can detach from my son and his issues, thanks to the program. So grateful for Al-Anon and the other fellowship of recovery.
Grateful that my God doesn't give up on me. For a while, I just detached from everything and shut down. I had to get back into some heavy duty meditation. I am so grateful He knows what I need and shows me the way, when I stop and take time to listen.
Grateful for all of you. Thanks for walking this journey with me.

[majestyjo]

Grateful for another day.
Grateful that I have been feeling better, even though my feet have been swollen.
Grateful that I have been able to eat and find an interest in food.
Grateful for the rain, it is much needed.
Grateful for the gift of Love. It is a gift that keeps on giving.
Grateful for my Higher Power, who so often seems to have more faith in me than I have in myself.
Grateful for the blessings of each day. They are always there if I look for them.
Grateful for all those who walk this journey with me.

[majestyjo]

Grateful for another day.
Grateful that the swelling went down, even if I found out that I had a broken toe.
Grateful that I got the chores done yesterday and today.
Grateful that I didn't lose patience with my computer, it really is frustrating to have to keep editing each post, not just a word or two, but just about every other word.
Grateful that my God put people in my path today. I saw a guy who was at my first NA meeting.
Grateful for a fan that works.
Grateful that my God doesn't give up on me when I lag behind.
Grateful for all of you who share this journey with me. Without you, there is no me.

[majestyjo]

Grateful for a new day.
Grateful for good days this week. Just because I am in pain doesn't mean I have a bad day. I can't let my pain rule my life.
Grateful that I got out and got some exercise. It is just good to be out in the sunshine.
Grateful that I met two Al-Anon friends today. One I hadn't seen for at least 5 years and the other had lost a lot of weight and she looked good and was smiling.
Grateful that I met others on my travels, even if they aren't recovery people, the meeting with others, be it a nod, a smile, a hug, etc. it enriches my day.
Grateful that I came away from the library today with just one book, an new express book by Janet Evanovich.
Grateful for the people my God puts in my path, be it person to person, on the phone or the internet.
Grateful for the yawns, glad my afternoon nap isn't going to get in the way of going to sleep.
Grateful for all of you, many blessing to you all for sharing your journey with me.

[majestyjo]

Grateful for a new day.
Grateful for a day with sunshine.
Grateful for tomatoes, it is the season.
Grateful for my friend John for fixing my computer.
Grateful that each day is a new beginning.
Grateful that I woke up with no pain.
Grateful that my son just walked in the door.
Grateful for all who walk this journey with me.

[majestyjo]

Grateful for a new day and a start to a new week.
Grateful for a good weekend. Visited with friends yesterday. He was a member of my AA group and has over 40 years of sobriety.
Grateful that it rained, hoping it will cool things off.
Grateful that I made it downtown before the rain came.
Grateful that I met up with a recovery friend at the mall.
Grateful that I got to go to the library, my home away from home.
Grateful that I listened to myself and took the bus instead of walking in the heat and humidity. I can be my own worst enemy.
Grateful that Dancing with the Stars was on tonight, taped it and now I can sit and watch it when it is cooler.
Grateful for all of you who walk this journey with me.

[majestyjo]

Grateful for another day.
Grateful that I got some posting done, even though I feel sick and have to quit, some is better than none.
Grateful that my God is always there.
Grateful that when I ask, I get the answer if I listen.
Grateful that when I able to find the quiet amongst the chaos.
Grateful for tennis, I have enjoyed watching it these past few weeks in Montreal, Toronto, and Cincinnati. Sorry that our Canadian players didn't do well, but at least they keep trying. That is all we are asked to do.
Grateful for all of you who walk this journey with me.

[majestyjo]

Grateful that I was able to post today.
Grateful to be still clean and sober and for another day.
Grateful that even though I don't always feel like eating, the food is there and I do have choices.
Grateful for the friends who have been a support.
Grateful that my son helps me out.
Grateful that I got to my Al-Anon meeting once this month. Weather and doctor's appointments kept me away for most of the weeks.
Grateful that tennis was on and I could tape it. I ended up skipping through a lot of it. NOT so grateful that they put Curling on at the same time during the last week of play.
Grateful that what seems so important and such a big priority in my life, really doesn't matter in the spirit of things. My recovery does have to come first followed by my health and well being.
Grateful for all who walk this journey with me. May you continue to walk in God's Love and Light.

The skunk means respect. Respect yourself and others. It is something earned, not something to be just given because you feel it is your place to do so. If you don't respect yourself, how do you expect others to respect you?

[majestyjo]

Grateful for a new clean and sober day.
Grateful that I felt well enough to start catching up on September prayers.
Grateful that the leftovers tasted as good as they did yesterday.
Grateful that I remembered to go downstairs for my Blister Pack of medications for the week. I am grateful for the concept, it helps me to remember to take my meds and lets me know when I have missed them.
Grateful for sunshine and cooler temperatures.
Grateful to have talked to my sister today. I love her dearly, I just can't stand being there when she is looking after 2-22 kids. I figure she should retire now that she is almost 70, but kids have been a part of their whole life. Her daughters refused to have children of their own, which is kind of sad.
Grateful that my dancing shows finale is on and The Voice is just beginning.
Grateful for those who walk this journey with me. Keep on truckin'!