Just for today, I am grateful!

[bunnypie]

Hey Jo---YOU sure have some detailed & impressive gratitude lists! Can't be hateful if you are grateful!!!------Bunnypie

[majestyjo]

Grateful for another day, even though it started late.
Grateful that my son cooked dinner.
Grateful that his hamburger's were the best I have tasted in a long time.
Grateful that I have choices. Just for today, I choose not to use.
Grateful that I finished my book.
Grateful for curling.
Grateful that tennis isn't on at the same time, it generally is. It will be in January. Oh well, one day at a time.
Grateful that the weather has been milder and we have no snow, although I do like a white Christmas.
Grateful for today, it is what I make of it. Instead of wishing for what I don't have, I need to look at what I do have and be grateful.
Grateful for all those who walk this journey with me. I am truly blessed.

[bunnypie]

Hey Jo----You remind me that having a gratitude list is an excellent way to be grateful!!! Thanks for the reminder!!!-----Grateful Bunnypie

[majestyjo]

Grateful for another day of sobriety.
Grateful that I got three loads of laundry done.
Grateful that I had enough clothes to see myself through my procrastination.
Grateful that the laundry wasn't too busy.
Grateful for friends, especially if they call just because.
Grateful for the food we eat. A neighbour gave me a package of blueberry/apple sauce he bought, but decided he didn't want to try it, so asked if I would eat it rather than throw it in the garbage.
Grateful that the weather is mild even though they forecast rain. It is suppose to go up to the mid 50s tomorrow.
Grateful that when you make a decision, you can make another decision and change your mind.
Grateful for the internet. It is good to be able to look things up to make healthy decision.
Grateful that I have the fixings for oatmeal cookies. That is my goal for the week.
Grateful for all who walk this journey with me.

[majestyjo]

Grateful for another day of sobriety.
Grateful that my son is feeling better and can walk upright.
Grateful that we have a great chiropractor who we get to see today.
Grateful that I finished my express book. I have two more of them to read before I can get to my new reader.
Grateful that American Idol is starting again, sad that it is the last season.
Grateful that the same people are back together, they were fun.
Grateful for TV, although I went two years without it. I would miss my books more than I would the television.
Grateful for the food I have to eat. God is very good to me.
Grateful for all of you, thanks for walking this journey with me.

[majestyjo]

Grateful for a day of sobriety.
Grateful that I had two new beginnings. I needed them.
Grateful for meditation. Today's meditation said, "Find a personal Power Place and call on the Four Elements through prayer of gratitude. Remember that you are a Catalyzer and are totally responsible for your personal empowerment. Being the Catalyzer in any situation means you are commanding your talents to effect some kind of result. - From Sacred Path by Jamie Sams
Grateful that the sun is still shining.
Grateful that dinner is almost ready.
Grateful that I was able to do so posting, the day isn't the same if I don't make it to the sites.
Grateful for all those who walk this journey with me.

[majestyjo]

Grateful for another day of sobriety.
Grateful for the snow flurries, they helped with my Christmas Spirit.
Grateful they aren't accumulating, then I wouldn't be able to get out and about.
Grateful that I got to go out shopping today, really needed the exercise.
Grateful that I got some sleep, but when I looked in the mirror, wasn't so grateful. Didn't like what was staring back at me. I looked sleepless and clueless.
Grateful for all the gifts that I have been given, so many are homeless and hungry.
Grateful for these little trees, they make me smile.
Grateful for all those who walk this journey with me.

[majestyjo]

Grateful for another day, not too sure about sobriety, but I was sober.
Grateful that my pantry and freezer are full and don't have to go out to shop.
Grateful that I am feeling better, although my cold is far from gone.
Grateful, even though I have been lax this week, for all the gifts of sobriety.
Grateful for the Promises of AA.
Grateful that my God is loving, forgiving, and caring.
Grateful for this site and the ability to share with you.
Grateful for those who share this journey with me.
Grateful for the reason for the season.

[majestyjo]

The Train of Life:


THIS IS VERY BEAUTIFUL

I AM HONORED TO HAVE RECEIVED IT.


NOW, ON TO YOU MY FRIEND!


At birth we boarded the train and met our parents,

and we believe they will always travel on our side.


However, at some station

our parents will step down from the train,

leaving us on this journey alone.


As time goes by,

other people will board the train;

and they will be significant

i.e. our siblings, friends, children,

and even the love of your life.



Many will step down

and leave a permanent vacuum.


Others will go so unnoticed

that we don't realize

they vacated their seats.



This train ride will be full of joy,

sorrow, fantasy, expectations,

hellos, goodbyes, and farewells.


Success consists of having a good relationship

with all passengers

requiring that we give the best of ourselves.


The mystery to everyone is:

We do not know at which station

we ourselves will step down.



So, we must live in the best way,

love, forgive, and offer the best of who we are.


It is important to do

this because when the time comes for us to step down

and leave our seat empty

we should leave behind beautiful memories

for those who will continue to travel on the train of life.


I wish you a joyful journey on the train of life.

Reap success and give lots of love.

More importantly, thank God for the journey.


Lastly, I thank you

for being one of the passengers on my train.


When I step off the train of life I will be glad you were part of my journey

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[majestyjo]

Grateful for a new day, much happier about where I am at.
Grateful that I ran into my friend Pam at the mall and got a hug hello and goodbye.
Grateful that though the stores were busy, I didn't find anxious or confined by all the people.
Grateful that I made the decision to treat myself to a turkey dinner today, even though it cost me $15. plus a tip. I couldn't believe I ate the whole thing.
Grateful that I got to take my book back, but not so grateful that the library was closed.
Grateful that I am so full, I have no thought of needing to cook. If I get hungry, I am going to make myself a grilled cheese sandwich. I bought lots of cheese at the market.
Grateful that I bought a pork tenderloin, but thinking I should really eat the last of my chicken and gravy and make potatoes and stuffing to go with it.
Grateful that I have the food and that I have freedom of choice.
Grateful that I didn't miss my bus and didn't have to take a taxi home. I was too tired to walk it, even though I thought it!
Grateful for all of you who walk this journey with me.

[majestyjo]

Grateful for the gift of sobriety, even though my gratitude hasn't shown for a few days.
Grateful for a great Christmas with family.
Grateful for the healing I received that allowed me to go to my sister's home.
Grateful for the Christmas presents, especially and beautiful black and white sweater coat.
Grateful for a black sexy top, good for New Years, but have no plans to go out unless I make the decision to go down to the Senior party downstairs. I am a big lover of the hype in New York's Time Square.
Grateful for all the food I got to eat. I even got to bring some of my sister's home made flax bread and zucchini bread pudding.
Grateful for the books I downloaded, they have been a new experience and look forward to reading them in the future. I just have to learn how to delete them when I have read them.
Grateful for the 3 hours I got. I had big plans for a good sleep, but hopefully I will manage to get those extra hours later.
Grateful for all the people in my life and walk this recovery journey with me.

[majestyjo]

Grateful for a sober day and night.
Grateful my friend called and woke me up, didn't want to completely sleep the day away.
Grateful that I got to go to the pharmacy, not only picked up my medication which costs me nothing, but I managed to spend $40.
Grateful that my son cooked dinner yesterday and the day before.
Grateful that I found some peanuts to munch on for a snack.
Grateful that I got the program for my Notebook, so I can read from my computer. I downloaded a new book today by Robyn Carr.
Grateful that I heard from three friends today, always a blessing.
Grateful for all my food in my pantry, freezer, and refrigerator, God has been very good to me.
Grateful for all of you who walk this journey with me.

[majestyjo]

Grateful for another day of sobriety. The first two days of the 2016 have seemed like one long one.
Grateful that I connected with my old sites in Yahoo.
Grateful for the friends who share with me, and supported me on my journey.
Grateful that I can access them, although some I can't post on, it is along time since I posted there, I think some of them are read only.
Grateful that I could share what spoke to me in today.
Grateful that the words are just as good in today as they were when they were posted.
Grateful that others were willing to share, so that I could get the food I needed for my body, mind, and spirit.
Grateful for my God. God is good. Good is God.
Grateful for the food I have to eat, even though I chose to make chocolate pudding.
Grateful for the popcorn that I am eating as I type this.
Grateful that my son made it and shared it with me.
Grateful that I didn't have to go out, it was cold out there!
Grateful for those who walk this journey with me.

[majestyjo]

Grateful for a new day, even though it means I missed two day of sharing my gratitude.
Grateful that I didn't have to go out in the 7 deg. F weather.
Grateful that it is going to be warmer the next three days according to the newscasters.
Grateful that we haven't had snow, I will be able to be mobile.
Grateful that my son cooked dinner (chicken, mashed potatoes and corn) and I made the gravy.
Grateful that my chocolate pudding turned out good even though I had no vanilla to put in it. Coco and Vanilla are on the top of my grocery list.
Grateful for this site. It is always good for my sobriety to share with others.
Grateful for the people who share in this journey with me.

[majestyjo]

Grateful for another day of sobriety.
Grateful that a day can start any time.
Grateful that I met at least 8 people I knew in the mall today.
Grateful that I was able to make my chicken soup today when I got home.
Grateful that I got a bag of celery tops and a carrot for a $1.
Grateful that the sun was shinning.
Grateful that I caught the bus that took me right to the library as it was a wee bit chilly to walk.
Grateful that I was able to meet up with my friend and have brunch with her.
Grateful that my God fills my day with the little things and the big things too.
Grateful that I was able to watch darts before I crashed and had to go to my bed. Too busy of a day to go on 4 hours sleep.
Grateful that I listened to my body. Didn't like what I heard, a lot of pain.
Grateful that I can come onto the sites and detach from it by sharing with you.
Grateful for all those who walk this journey with me.

[majestyjo]

Grateful for a new day and my sobriety.
Grateful even though I haven't shared for a few days.
Grateful for the acceptance I have need to get through the last few days.
Grateful that I have food to eat and choices as to what I want to eat.
Grateful that I am almost finished my book and catching up on some of my TV recordings.
Grateful that I can get to the mall downstairs without going outside. The only stores are the Daily Mart and the pharmacy.
Grateful for the help my son has given me.
Grateful, that even though my hip and leg are painful, and I still have a limp, I am mobile in my apartment and able to get about with my walker when I go downstairs to the community room or to the mall.
Grateful for my emotional sobriety. I haven't lost it on my son and haven't had any hissy fits.
Grateful for the healing sleep I have had, even if turns my days and night turn around. Some days I slept night and day too.
Grateful for all who walk this journey with me. Sorry I have been at a stand still for the last few days.

[majestyjo]

Grateful to have another day of sobriety.
Grateful for my treatment at the Holistic Center. He said my body was all twisted. I know I felt like I had had a stroke. He was able to get my left foot going forward instead of 45 deg. angle heading the wrong way.
Grateful for my son helping me to walk there and to the mall to the bank and walking me home.
Grateful for the walk and exercise in the snow. Thankfully it hadn't gotten so thick that I couldn't push my walker through it.
Grateful that I can now go for a nap and let my hip rest after all the exercise, better to do that than taking a pill.
Grateful for all those who walk this journey with me. May you walk in peace.

[majestyjo]

Grateful for another day of sobriety.
Grateful that I have a God who is there for me when things get tough.
Grateful that I got a call from a couple of friend and a visit from another one.
Grateful that I postponed my doctor's appointment, I would have missed all my calls.
Grateful that I have food to eat and a roof over my head.
Grateful that there is curling and tennis on.
Grateful that my son has been able to be here to help me as he is not working. He was told that they didn't expect work until March, so please keep him in your prayers.
Grateful for all who walk this journey with me. God Bless.

[majestyjo]

Grateful for my sobriety.
Grateful that each day is a new beginning and I get another chance to practice the program and get it right.
Grateful that my sister made it to the hospital. She hesitated and debated going, and then had to be taken by ambulance.
Grateful that she is in the hospital in a safe place.
Grateful that my son has been cleaning my house, often cooking dinner for me.
Grateful the sun is shining and I hope to make it to the hospital before the nasty weather moves in.
Grateful that I still have money on my laundry card so I can do a couple of loads when I get home. I don't like doing things on Monday, it is always so busy then. Old tapes have a way of directing our lives. Monday is wash day. I heard it when I was just a tot.
Grateful for warmer weather and it is above freezing. The sun is shining so that is bonus.
Grateful for all of you who walk this journey with me. God Bless.

[majestyjo]

Grateful for a day of sobriety.
Grateful that I got to call my sister and wish her goodnight. Glad she is alive seeing as she has to wait for her surgery that they decided she need last Friday.
Grateful that they kept my sister in the hospital and didn't send her home.
Grateful that my son went in to see her today.
Grateful that I got some laundry done, something I had procrastinated about for 3 days.
Grateful I got to go to the library today. Took a couple of books back, renewed a couple, and I am almost finished the book I am reading and I have two days to read the one that is due on the 20th.
Grateful that I picked up James Patterson's new book the 14th in his series.
Grateful for dinner, I enjoyed it, even if I dumped my vinegar all over my fries and had to drain it off the plate. Definitely a JoAnne thing, I should know by now NEVER to pour things with my left hand.
Grateful that tennis and curling is on.
Grateful for all those who walk this journey with me. God Bless.