Just for Today for 2016

[bunnypie]

A lot of trees got cut down in my neighborhood because of some kind of tree disease. New trees were planted by the town so they were not missed too badly.....Bunnypie

[majestyjo]

Just for today, I will practice patience and tolerance. So far today, I haven't done too well. I had a few words with a taxi driver and told him to quit playing games and just drive the car. He took us into downtown traffic instead of skirting it. The difference I said it in what I thought was a decisive and not an aggressive manner. He may have other ideas. As a friend use to tell me, "You have such a nice way of telling someone off and they don't even know they have been told."

This is a program of practice, practice, practice.

[bunnypie]

Every cab driver I have met just hates to be told how to drive. I guess it comes with the job??--Baffled Bunnypie

[majestyjo]

I think that they think I am an old woman and they can con me. When the car is stopped for a light or heavy traffic, the metor is still running. He was on Cannon street which is about 4 blocks from King Street and we could have missed all the 'downtown traffic.' I was fuming. He said, "She said she wanted to go to Caroline and King," which was correct, meaning the newcomer. But he could have come up Caroline from Cannon instead of going up to King and making a left hand turn onto Caroline. I meant to get his cab #, but I didn't, so I guess it wasn't meant to be.

[bunnypie]

Hey Jo--The law of karma says you gonna reap just what you sew. He will get caught up to some where else down the line. Taxi drivers are out to make $
and some do it honest and some not. I am just glad you and the new comer had a warm dry ride out of the rain. It is hard to put a price tag on that but I do understand what you are saying especially when you are down to your last money!------Bunnypie

[majestyjo]

Just for today, I will try to be organized. Not just in my actions, but my thoughts too. I will turn my day over to my Higher Power and go with the flow and try to stay out of His Way.

[bunnypie]

Hi Jo---I have to be organized or I forget where I put stuff. I drives me crazy when I lose my keys! I try to be organized and put stuff back where it belongs and it might take longer to do that but at least I know where it is!!!-----Bunnypie

[majestyjo]

Smiling, I put things in a cupboard and if it fits and the door closes, that is where it is suppose to be. I am guilty of not always putting things back where they belong or forgetting where I put it. I am better in that area, but then my son comes along and I can't find a thing. It might not even be there any more, especially if it is ediable.

[majestyjo]

Just for today, I will ask for peace and serenity. Things aren't too good with my son right now and all I can do is put him in his God's Hands. I am trying to keep my nose out of his business and leave him with his choices.

[bunnypie]

You are his Mom and it is only natural that you feel worry & concern. Isn't that part of the job description of being a Mom?!

[majestyjo]

It is finding balance between being a good momm and a good Al-Anon member.

[bunnypie]

YES! balance can be difficult! Good Luck!!!-----Bunnypie

[majestyjo]

Just for today, I will pray for the knowing and clarity I need in today. I will turn my day over to my Higher Power instead of going on self-will. I hope he has plans for my son to do the dishes, but I don't think so. He is going out to do some yard work for friends. That is okay, because it gives me back my apartment as I don't like watching the TV shows he watches, so I can do my work in peace and quiet, put on music, or watch my own shows. Thy Will, not mine be done. Yet saying that, I need to practice self-care. Sometimes it is okay to just be, I don't always have to be doing. I try to work through my pain, but some day I am not able to do that. Today is a good day the sun is shining, even though it is cold. Again, when it comes to housework, I have to pray for the willingness to be willing.

[bunnypie]

Hi Jo---I am not much of a sports person but last night the Cubs baseball team won a game and the neighbors shot off fire works for over a half hour. It was real disturbing and aggravating but I just had to pray they would run out of fireworks. It wouldn't do any good to complain about it!!!! People seem to have baseball & Cubs fever in my neighborhood----Bunnypie

[majestyjo]

Just for today, I pray for what I need for my health and well being. Not sure if I am sick and if I am, not sure what is the matter. Woke with a head ache and sore throat, both have eased but not feeling up to par. I get impatient with myself when I am feeling off. My son told me to go to bed. Bed is for sleeping and I don't want to spoil my sleep tonight, yet when night time comes, I will probably not be able to sleep. I don't want to go to bed just for the sake of going to bed.

[bunnypie]

Hi Jo---do you have a couch or a chair you can relax in? When I want to relax but don't want to go to bed I stretch out on the couch. It seems to help. Just an idea-----Bunnypie

[majestyjo]

I do have a chair, the chair in my special space. The problem is my feet swell when I sit in it or at the computer for any length of time. I am in need of a new couch, my old one bit the dust.

Thanks for the caring.

[majestyjo]

Just for today, I will try not judge myself too harshly. I didn't get to the noon meeting. I did get a 12 Step call, so that was good. I tried to get sleep and got two other phone calls that woke me up, so I perceived this as a message to get up and not sleep the day away and spoil my sleep tonight. I am my own worst enemy and harshest critic. Eventally, I was able to make peace when I sat down and did a meditation.

[majestyjo]

Just for today, I am grateful that the sun is shining. I am grateful for those little things, they add up to big things. I am grateful for the people in my life. God is Good. Good is God.

[bunnypie]

Hi Jo---There is a God!!! He let me survive surgery with all my body parts in tact!!! Oh God Yesssssss-----Bunnypie