Grateful for another day.
Grateful that my son came to visit. He even brought his own lunch. ;) He was grateful I made dessert. I made chocolate pudding.
Grateful that I heard from my son today. When I don't hear from him it generally means he is using. It was the same with my sponsees, no news was not always good news.
Grateful that my God answers prayer. I prayed and asked for help. I needed the energy and connection to catch up on the daily prayers.
Grateful that I got downstairs to the pharmacy and talked to my favourite pharmacist. I told her about getting the blood blisters on my feet from wearing my snow boots and having to cancel my doctor's appointment last week. She is going to put in for a renewal for my cholesterol and gout medications. Grateful that I am on the very lowest of doses 10 mg. for preventative measures and it is because of the fact that I am diabetic rather than the fact that I have high cholesterol. Grateful for small mercies, some people are not so fortunate.
Grateful for my pharmacist who is willing to take the time to talk things out with me. She informed me that I was no longer suppose to wear my boots if they hurt my feet. I can't afford blood blisters. They are what caused the problems I had before. She is wee and mighty and makes a great drill Sargent. :) More importantly, I tend to listen to her.
Grateful that curling and tennis is on. Not so grateful that our Canadian tennis player lost, but he did play a good game, lost 7/6, 7/6 to a Swedish player.
Grateful for a busy day, I finished my gook and started a new one Bones Never Lie by Kathy Reichs and trying to figure out if I have already read it. I have it to look forward to this weekend. Monday is Family Day, a holiday, but then every day is a holiday for me. It is a gift and most days are worth celebrating, especially now that I have my computer back.
Grateful for those who walk this journey with me.

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Grateful for another day, it is truly a new day.
Grateful that I can look at a new day with hope and thanksgiving.
Grateful that yesterday was a good day, even though I didn't feel all that great.
Grateful that an afternoon sleep helped me get the energy to cook dinner.
Grateful that I felt like eating it, even though it wasn't until 10 p.m.
Grateful for an intuitive and creative mind. Life would be so, so boring without it.
Grateful that I remembered the tribute to Stevie Wonder. It was two hours of awesome music. My soul was enriched and better for it.
Grateful for music. At the moment I am listening to "The Light" station on digital TV.
Grateful that there is no snow and it is suppose to stay away until Tuesday. Hope to get out and get some exercise tomorrow.
Grateful for all those who walk this journey with me.

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Grateful for a new day, even though my son woke me up before I planned to get up.
Grateful that the snow that is falling is very light.
Grateful that I can go back to bed and start my day again, I think it is about to happen, even though tennis and curling is on, although I do want to stay up and see Neil Patrick Harris on Ellen.
Grateful that my son took my recycle down to the basement for me.
Grateful that my son brought me a package of mini-bite brownies. I gave him a package with two pork chops, a lb. of margarine, and 8 eggs. ;) Worked for me.
Grateful that the Nature of Things has a program about Owls. I think it may win out over American Idol tonight on TV.
Grateful for music. The song playing is "We don't have to be Lonely tonight" with Blake Shelton.
Grateful for all of you who walk this journey with me.

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Grateful for another day that is almost over and a new one about to begin.
Grateful for a day that has been full of surprises, full of fun, food, and not too much frolic.
Grateful that my son showed up with a new to me table and chair set, that looks new and costs me nothing.
Grateful that although I ate late, dinner was good and I ate it all (bbq. pork cutlet, turnip and mashed potatoes).
Grateful that I was able to stay awake to watch the Oscars.
Grateful for those who walk this journey with me.
Grateful it is a new day, a new beginning I didn't get to finish this before midnight. ;

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Grateful for another day.
Grateful that I finally got some sleep. Fiver hours out of 30 isn't really enough.
Grateful that my peanut that my peanut butter cookies turned out. I didn't have enough flour, so made up the difference with the last of my rolled oats.
Grateful that I didn't have to go out, we did get some snow, not much, just enough to cover the sidewalks and make it difficult for me to use my walker. I hope and pray it disappears soon because tomorrow is payday and I am way overdue for some exercise and some fresh air. ;)
Grateful for the closeness I have felt to my God over the last few days.
Grateful how things come together and things are provided and fall into place, and when you thing there is nothing there is always something.
Grateful for all of you who walk this journey with me.

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Grateful for another good day even though it was one with a lot of pain.
Grateful that I got some posting done even though I didn't get all that I had hoped to do.
Grateful that my son came by, even though he took his food to go. (I wanted to get rid of my leftovers)
Grateful that I could think through the pain and get everything done that I needed to do today. I didn't even need to make a list and check it twice.
Grateful that I didn't lose it at Housing today. I was told to pick up my rent receipt on Monday morning, but because I haven't felt well, didn't go until until today. When I went today to pick it up, it wasn't there. I informed them that I had the same issue last year and that I didn't appreciate having to go through the same thing again. I said that I would come back tomorrow and hopefully the receipt would be available then for me to pick up. She checked and apparently my request was filed, so more will be revealed. Last year it hadn't been filed, so that is an improvement. :)
Grateful that I listened to myself. I told my friend's that I needed to be home for 1 p.m. I felt bad about rushing home, because I couldn't remember why I needed to be there other than the fact that my favourite TV show was coming on and I hadn't had lunch. When I walked in, my alarm clock was ringing and had been going for 4 min. It was a good thing I had listened to myself. There was a time I would have ignored that voice if I was doing something that I wanted or liked to do.
Grateful that a day can start any time, my feet are really bothering me and I am having a hard time concentrating so having to call it quits.
Grateful for all who travel this journey with me, may we all continue to walk clean and sober.

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Grateful for another day.
Grateful that today is pain free.
Grateful that the sun is shining.
Grateful that it is Friday, not that it makes much difference in my life, it is just another day. ;) It just makes a difference in my TV programs. :)
Grateful for all the tennis that has been on.
Grateful for the cooking channel. It started other channels looking at food and it helped my cooking and inspired me.
Grateful for Nature shows and the shows on TVO without commercials on other countries, history, geography, and the arts. I don't know how come I never watched these shows before, I missed out on a lot of good viewing.
Grateful things come into your life when they are needed.
Grateful for my God many blessings.
Grateful for all those who walk this journey with me.

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Grateful for another day of sobriety although by my list, it has been very short.
Grateful that I was able to get out to the doctor's today even though it start to snow.
Grateful that I things have all come together in spite of the weather and I was able to get out for groceries and get my needs met last week.
Grateful that I got some posting done today even though I haven't felt well. Not in a lot of pain, just not having a feel good day.
Grateful for those who walk this journey with me.

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Grateful for another day, although I seemed to miss most of yesterday.
Grateful that I have just been a little under the weather not in a lot of arthritic pain.
Grateful for music tonight, even turned it off the last two days so you know I wasn't feeling well. Sound seemed to hurt.
Grateful that I was able to eat and that it tasted good, even though I cooked it. (pork cutlet with tomato sauce and sweet potato)
Grateful that I didn't sleep through all of curling and got to watch some tonight.
Grateful that my books aren't due until the 10th, I have one I am reading and two more to read by then.
Grateful the snow isn't suppose to come until Saturday. Hopefully I will be able to get out and get some sunshine and exercise tomorrow and then I will have a lot of reasons to be grateful.
Grateful for those who walk this recovery road with me.

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Grateful for another day.
Grateful that it wasn't my computer that was the problem yesterday.
Grateful that I was able to post today, even though I missed the daily posts from Angelwinks yesterday.
Grateful that the chest pains haven't gotten worse, but will be glad to see the specialist on the 17th to confirm that it is the Fibromyalgia and not my heart.
Grateful for the thought to put my leftover steak into the slow cooker with veggies, onions and gravy that I have in the freezer.
Grateful that when I pray, my God changes my thinking when I ask. ;)
Grateful for my God's forgiveness, I haven't made a list for three days.
Grateful for that Canada got through to the next level in tennis. I am very patriot when it comes to things like that. I was sad that our Norther Ontario team lost, but they have had a long run, and they lost to a team that came together and played a better game, after a poor start, kudos to B.C.
Grateful to those who walk this journey with me.

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Grateful for another day.
Grateful that I found a second wind, fell asleep with my heating pad after doing a healing meditation while watching The Voice.
Grateful that I didn't miss the whole show and just had a cat nap.
Grateful that I posted instead of picking up my book although it kept calling me.
Grateful that the chest pains have gone.
Grateful for the healing of my sinus problem.
Grateful that the short break from the computer helped my feet and I was able to come back and post more.
Grateful that my God is very good to me.
Grateful that tomorrow is another day, I will make my cookies then, even though they say, "Tomorrow never comes." I don't really need them anyway. I just happen to want to make oatmeal cookies, I don't need them.
Grateful for all those who walk this journey with me.

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Grateful for another day. Truthfully, I was worrying about the chest pains earlier, thought I was going to have to take myself off to the hospital, even though I really didn't think it was my heart. I did think it was circulation, and because I thought they would hospitalize me for that, I didn't want to go. :(
Grateful I took it to my God and listened. If I felt led to go there, I would have gone. I might have gone kicking and screaming all the way, but I would have done it quietly and obeyed the Hospital Quiet Zone. ;)
Grateful that I felt like eating when I woke up, even cooked broccoli and cauliflower to go with my Stouffer Meatloaf TV dinner.
Grateful that tennis is on, still not able to concentrate on reading at the moment.
Grateful for blessing received and the answers to my prayers.
Grateful I was able to meet with my friend Marilyn today for lunch.
Grateful that I didn't fall going and coming as snow banks are melting and this morning sidewalks were icy, but it was so nice to see sun and warmer temperatures. Most of the snow is gone, but some of the streets around me have big trees and big old homes, so don't get much sun.
Grateful for those who walk this journey with me.

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Grateful for another day.
Grateful for the rain, a sign that spring is on it's way.
Grateful that I am feeling much better today.
Grateful that I felt like cooking and eating.
Grateful that curling is on at 1 a.m. and I will be able to watch it because I had an afternoon nap. ;)
Grateful for the shows on Australia on TVO, I have really enjoyed watching the shows on the coastline of that country.
Grateful for any show that is all show and no commercials. :D
Grateful that I was able to connect with my friend Marilyn before she left for her son's. I was able to wish her an early Happy Birthday, which is tomorrow.
Grateful that we have been able renew our friendship. She was the person I went to when my son was born. I stayed with her, because I had never changed a diaper or fed a baby, when my son was born.
Grateful for those friends that you don't see, and then when you do, you just pick up where you left off. I have been fortunate enough to have had several over my life time.
Grateful for those who travel this recovery road with me.

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Grateful for another day.
Grateful that tennis and curling was on because it rained and my body was quite content to stay home.
Grateful my son has been coming by and running errands for me.
Grateful that our Canadian player Milos Raonic is playing tennis. There isn't much on TV that I want to watch tonight, and I ended up watching the Food Network or turning to my music and a book.
Grateful that Canada's Women's Curling Team is tied for first place. I am a big fan.
Grateful to be grateful.
Grateful for those who walk this journey with me.

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Grateful for another day, maybe I will get it right! LOL! Just saw that I have been posting in two places.
Grateful that I got caught up on some sleep.
Grateful that I feel better. Took Echinacea and my cold didn't materialize.
Grateful that my son came by even though he didn't stay long.
Grateful that the curling team from Coldwater won their game.
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Grateful for the gifts of recovery. Found the following link and can identify with so many of them.
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Grateful that I am not alone and that each day is a new beginning.
Grateful for those who walk this journey with me.

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Grateful for a new day.
Grateful for a restful sleep.
Grateful for choices.
Grateful even when I have too many choices and I have an opportunity to go into wants and desires.
Grateful that I can give credit where credit is due.
Grateful that my thinking cap was on today, and I was able to be be intuitive as to how to get some leftover roast beef not taste like sawdust, by cutting it up fine, adding a dash of Worcestershire Sauce to the mayonnaise along with some pepper and salt.
Grateful for Angelwinks site today and the kittens and angels, they have brightened my day.
Grateful for those who walk this journey with me.

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Grateful for another day.
Grateful that the sun is shining.
Grateful for music this morning. Just had a smile. The song was, "If I said you had a beautiful body, would you hold it against me." Remember whens come in many forms. ;)
Grateful for the music without words, it just seems to soothe my soul. It helps me to calm my own internal dialogue.
Grateful for the following picture today. It just made me smile. I love cats. I can't be around them. I am glad that I can enjoy them by enjoying a picture like this. He is so cute and cuddly and thinking sleepy thoughts.
Grateful for freedom of choice. Some people don't have that. It is close to the end of the month. Prayers for those who are less fortunate. I don't have a lot, but I have enough. My God provides.
Grateful that it is Monday and Dancing With The Stars is on.
Grateful for the small things, they all add up to a big thing. I am alive for one more day.
Grateful for all of you who walk this journey with me.

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Grateful for another day.
Grateful that spring is here even though we are promised more snow.
Grateful that my son came by and brought me groceries and took books back to the library for me.
Grateful that when I surrender, turn things over, that I am given a solution. That Good Orderly Direction is there, if I just take the time to listen.
Grateful for my comforter. On days like today, it is so nice to snuggle and just be warm and feel cuddled, safe and warm.
Grateful for the Food Network. It is my go to station. Tonight it is "Beat Bobby Flay."
Grateful for all those who walk this journey with me.

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Grateful for another day.
Grateful that we didn't get a big snow, just a few flurries.
Grateful that I was able to pick up two new books on the express shelf as well as five books that I had ordered.
Grateful that I got to the market, one of my favourite places to shop. Supporting our local farmers.
Grateful that I saw a couple of people from the program even though I didn't have time to sit down and talk with them.
Grateful when I get good bus connections, and today I just didn't have to wait. Just might have been because I said the Serenity Prayer and asked for help to be lead and guided to where I needed to go, and help with what I needed to do today.
Grateful that I got some great deals at Denninger's. I got two Cottage Rolls, they were so lean and will last a long time. Everything is packaged so I just have to split it in half and it makes it just right for me. It was like they knew I was coming. ;)
Grateful that they had my kind of yogourt on sale for $3.99, so bought two.
Grateful that I have all that food to choose from, even though I don't feel like cooking.
Grateful for all those who walk this journey with me.

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Grateful for another day.
Grateful, that even though I overdid it, I got a lot done.
Grateful that what I didn't get done, will wait for another day. ;)
Grateful that even thought I want things done yesterday, and it didn't get done today, I can be patient and tolerant, and can wait until tomorrow.
Grateful that I found a new author and revisited one that I hadn't read for a long time. I walked away from the library with 13 books, all but one was large print.
Grateful that egg bread was on special. Soothing balm for the fact that they didn't have any cheese bread.
Grateful for all the tennis and curling that is on. I really do enjoy watching the games. Both take skill and precision, and dedication that I never had. I do love it when Canada teams are playing and representing our country in World games.
Grateful when my God puts special people in my life and blesses my day.
Grateful that the sun shone today even though at times it was a bit weak, it made itself known.
Grateful that I didn't miss the bus, both times, it waited until I got to the bus stop.
Grateful for those who walk this journey with me.

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Grateful for another day, feeling extra grateful today. Just watched Oprah show and watched twins joined at birth, separated at the age of four, each with one leg, learning to walk with an artificial leg and doing physio therapy.

Grateful for a wonderful birthday yesterday, even though I am tired today. It was a good day with lots of gifts, some of them priceless.

Grateful that my son came by today. He just took my recycle down to the basement.

Grateful for the sunshine. A little sad that I am too tired to go out and soak some of it up.

Grateful that tennis and curling is still on today. Canada is tied for 1st place at World's.

Grateful that I got an invite to go to my sister's for Easter.

Grateful for those who walk this journey with me.

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Grateful for another day.
Not so grateful that my computer is slow and giving me a hard time and making it difficult for me to post.
Grateful for some patience and tolerance and hope everyone will bear with me.
Grateful that I am going to my sister's for Easter dinner although I have yet to find out when that will be.
Grateful that my son is going with me.
Grateful that I have a willingness to do laundry, now all I have to do is get it from here to the 3rd floor to accomplish it. ;)
Grateful that life is subject to change. I don't always like it when others change their mind, but it also give me an option to change mine.
Grateful that I managed to walk downtown and BACK yesterday. I was really pushing it and had to stop several times, but I missed my bus. I took it as a sign to walk rather than take a bus and walk half way. The bus was pulling away from the curb as I came out of the mall.
Grateful that I was able to get some sleep last night even though I missed watching some curling.
Grateful for those who travel this journey with me.

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Grateful that I got through this day.
Grateful that I got a lot of posting done although a lot of sections look a little lonely.
Grateful for my dishpan of soya beans that I have my feet in while I am posting. Thought I was going to have to stop and get off the computer, but they have helped with the circulation and have lessene d the pain.
Grateful that it is sometimes those little things that help, sure beats popping a pill.
Grateful that my pillows are dry, now I can make my bed. Didn't want to spend another $1. to dry them.
Grateful that I remembered to take out my ham before I left this morning. Even more grateful that I had the thought and followed it up with action before I forgot.
Grateful that I had my lunch with an AA member in the food court today.
Grateful that I could share part of my lunch with her. I didn't want my apple sauce, so gave it to her. I questioned putting it in my lunch bag this morning, but something told me to put it in. It isn't something that I normally do. I was in the mall for 4 hours waiting for the rain to stop or slow down so I could dodge the drops and not get soaked getting home. I managed not to get wet and make a good bus connection, oh so grateful.
Grateful that I got my two loads of laundry done before Jeopardy.
Grateful for all who walk this journey with me.
Grateful that I got this done before midnight, didn't want to go 4 days without showing my gratitude.

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Grateful for another day.
Grateful that the fog lifted. Lifted from my head and from outside my window. The fog didn't lift until 4 p.m. this afternoon. I couldn't see two blocks away. I was wondering if there was a spiritual message, couldn't do anything but look within yourself. Couldn't see to far outside of myself.
Grateful that I didn't fall asleep for too long, sat watching the opening of The Masters and only slept for 40 minutes.
Grateful that a woman can change her mind. I didn't feel like cooking chicken. Had the left over salmon from yesterday and lunch on toasted cheese bread and french fries. Going to top it off with some pralines and cream ice cream when Jeopardy comes on. I have been grateful for Jeopardy for many, many years. Not good at it, but I credit it for a few extra brain cells that have been nurtured over the years.
Grateful that I got some of my book read. Nothing on TV that I want to watch other than The Nature of Things, so will put on the music and try to finish my book.
Grateful for prayer. I fire truck just went by. I always try to say a prayer when I hear one.
Grateful for those who walk this journey with me.

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Grateful for another day.
Grateful that my son came by today and did some heavy lifting for me.
Grateful that I was able to watch some curling, tennis, and golf. ;)
Grateful that I got the thought to answer a 1-877-number yesterday. It was from Bell and I got a new combo for my TV, telephone, and internet service for less than $180. a month, which includes my music, sports and cooking channels.
Grateful that I still have cookies left, even though they are addictive. Even more grateful that my son didn't want any because they were not peanut butter or chocolate.
Grateful the sun is out. Hope to go out tomorrow, hoping chest pains ease and the wind dies down and I can get more mobile. I would be grateful for your prayers. Grateful that more sun is promised for the rest of the week.
Grateful that the temperatures are suppose to warm up.
Grateful for all who walk this journey with me.

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Grateful for another day.
Grateful that the sun was shining and the weather was much warmer.
Grateful that I could bring out the spring coat and put the winter one away.
Grateful that I ran into my "unofficially" adopted daughter and got a hug. We don't see each other very often. I met her before she got married and before I came into recovery. I introduced her to Al-Anon and her husband to AA.
Grateful for the gifts of recovery. Her middle child is a reflection of my inner child, I saw myself in her. I found out today she is going to be an exchange student and going to England for three weeks. She is doing what I always wanted to do, travel. She is a cadet and keeps rising in rank and doing well. I am so proud of her.
Grateful that I came home because my son was looking to give ME some money. Felt bad that I was in too much pain to stay downtown and visit with her. I went to do my taxes and returned a book to the library. On the bus, I thought "I should have phoned Patti she doesn't live too far from here." I met her in the mall just outside the library.
Grateful that when my knee gave out on the bus, I fell on the seat. I felt bad and wanted to push myself and kept telling myself I should have stayed downtown. Yet the bus came when I got to the stop, and the connection was there.
Grateful my son showed up and paid me back some money he borrowed.;)
Grateful that I felt like cooking my roast chicken dinner, even though I only ate half my chicken.
Grateful that I have a new book to read The Perfect Witness by Iris Johansen as there is nothing I want to watch on TV unto 10 p.m. when a new Chopped program comes on.
Grateful for all the blessings today.
Grateful for all who walk this journey with me.

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Grateful for another day.
Grateful that I got some sleep today.
Grateful that I have a balcony that I could go out and stand on and get a whiff of fresh air (not easy to come by in this steel city).
Grateful for the new stations on my TV. I am watching "That's Entertainment" although I have seen it before.
Grateful that my computer has been working better, have had to upgrade and do some downloads.
Grateful that I got into my old e-mails and cleaned out my inbox. I have lost two addresses because I didn't keep them current. These went back to 2012. I joined Care2 many years ago. I forgot my password a long time ago. They still send me a birthday card. It was nice to open it today even if it was 15 days late. They were on time, I was late.
Grateful that the temperature hit 70 deg. F today, sorry I didn't get out but there is always tomorrow, God willing.
Grateful for all of you who walk this journey with me.

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Grateful for another day.
Grateful that the sun has finally decided to shine.
Grateful even if it only shows for a short time.
Grateful that I got some sleep, hope to get some more.
Grateful that my bean bath worked and my pain eased and I can go back to bed and get some more.
Grateful for the new channels on my TV although I am still trying to figure them out. Ended up recording a couple of show and a tennis match and didn't know I did it. :(
Grateful I finished my book so I can start a new one. I love to read, I wish more people did.
Grateful my cookies turned out. I made oatmeal cookies from a mix and added my peanut butter, nutmeg and cinnamon.
Grateful for each day's blessings, big and small.
Grateful for each of you who walk this journey with me.

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Grateful for a new day.
Grateful that I got some posting done, overdue for some gratitude.
Grateful that even though I have a not so good day, I can still find something to be grateful for.
Grateful I finished my chicken stew.
Grateful that I have some peameal bacon to cook to go with the tea biscuits that are waiting for me to bake when I get off the computer.
Grateful that the Gaither Gospel Hour is on, going to close up shop and go and listen to it.
Grateful for all of you. Without you, there is no me.

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Grateful for another day.
Grateful it was a day of sunshine, even though I didn't go out in it.
Grateful to touch base with a friend. We made arrangements to meet on Tuesday.
Grateful that she confirmed, that if I slept as long as I did, I must have needed it.
Grateful that I woke up with less pain.
Grateful that the weatherman has forecast warmer weather, even though it says rain and possible snow tonight and tomorrow.
Grateful that it is one day at a time. I thank my body for telling me it is coming, yet I am not sure why I need to know three days in advance. ;)
Grateful I don't have to go anywhere until Tuesday.
Grateful that my son ate my brownies and took temptation out of my path, even though I had my share.
Grateful that I have lots of books to read. Hoping to find some concentration and focus to be able to read.
Grateful for all of you who share this journey with me.

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Grateful for a very busy day.
Grateful that I finally got some relief from pain so I could get some posting done.
Grateful that I got to the market to pick up my monthly pay day treat, Chelsea buns.
Grateful that a James Patterson book that I ordered came in.
Grateful that I got some grocery shopping done, had to come home twice, had no room left on my walker. ;)
Grateful that I got to meet up with my friend Marilyn. Was grateful that she came home with me for lunch. I always liked to entertain, and I was grateful that I felt having her here.
Grateful that my friend Herb came up this evening, he hadn't been here for a while. We use to belong to the same AA group and have been long time friends and I was at his wedding. His wife Kelsey is a very good friend.
Grateful that I was able to touch base with my sister today too, a very good day.
Grateful that I got a big t-bone steak $4. off. A cottage roll for $4.99 usually $8.99 on sale, along with several other good buys, things that make me realize that my God is looking out for me and I am in the right spot at the right time.
Grateful for those little blessings, they make me smile and give me the warm fuzzies. When you go with the flow, everything falls into place, and life is just good.
Grateful that even though I had a lot of pain, it was earned and expected, I always seem to overdue on pay day trying to get everything done; but better to be mobile, then unable to get around. I missed two buses today and ended up walking 8 blocks to catch an express bus home. I am my own worst enemy. I am also grateful that I have learned to laugh at myself and the rod that I beat myself up with isn't as big as it use to be.
Grateful that I got to watch the 10 year anniversary of Dancing with the Stars.
Grateful that I have been remembering to ask for what I needed, and I been following up thought with action. i.e. Recording The Chew and The Talk while I was out today.
Grateful that my friend reminded me that I needed to be grateful for my scenic view. There was a sail boat out on the bay today. The sun was shining, and there were some beautiful big fluffy white clouds sailing across the blue sky.
Grateful for all who walk this journey with me.

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Grateful for another full productive day.
Grateful that I got most of my posting done, hurting but that is okay. It is my neck not my feet that is sore. LOL!
Grateful my son came by and had dinner with me. The steak when I bought it was done with him in mind, much too big for me.
Grateful that he is working now. Even more grateful his case of nasties he arrived with because he was tired and sore disappeared, when he was fed and rested. Just not acceptable in my space, no way are they to be acted out and projected onto me.
Grateful for some more good buys today.
Grateful that I remembered the things I forgot yesterday. I don't like putting out money for things I can't eat or drink, like toiletries, cleaners, probiotics, freezer bags, etc. although I did by some flower Power Thought Cards the other day and just now opening them tonight. I hope to use them as affirmations. They are by Louise Hay.
Grateful that my God just puts these special little gifts in front of me and gives me the awareness to see them. I had the thought and followed the thought with action. Like today, I had no intentions of going into the store Harmony. It was there, got the thought to go in, went in and thought of looking at stones, no thought of a ring, and ended up buying two for $4.50 each. The last two I bought were $10. each. They may even turn my finger green, but that doesn't matter. I am allergic to gold. She said I could put nail polish on them if I needed to. I know that my hands aren't sore after posting, and that is a first for several weeks. So that is a thank you, thank you, thank you. One is a Tiger Eye for my right hand and the other is an Amethyst for my left.
The Amethyst is called the Sobriety Stone. http://www.crystalhealingshop.com/cr...properties.htm
Grateful for a good day and going to close it up with some music and hope to finish my book.
Grateful for all who walk this journey with me.

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Grateful for another busy day.
Grateful that I don't have a lot of pain as a result of all my walking about.
Grateful that I could put my feet up, not so grateful that I didn't get my dishes done.
Grateful that my son said he would try to get over to help me tomorrow.
Grateful he phoned, so I will wait and see.
Grateful that I had a good visit with my neighbor. She lives two doors down from me on the same floor. We seem to get along and neither one of us is short on words.
Grateful that I made it to the library. There is a little story there, a go with the flow kind of incident. The washroom was closed so I had to go to the second floor. When I got to the second floor, someone was using the unit for the disabled, so I went to look at the books. There was a book by Janet Evanovich on the large print new arrivals. It listed author of another book of hers I hadn't read, so I looked and lo and behold, it was there. As they say, "Everything happens for a reason." I was to meet my friend at the market. When I got there, she just came out of the elevator from downstairs and I didn't need to go down there. All round good stuff, things that tell you are where you are where you are suppose to be and for me, my God is directing my life.
Grateful for all those little things, including the kittens on "Too Cute," on Animal Planet tonight.
Grateful for the posts that I was lead to tonight, things that I needed to read for my own recovery.
Grateful for those who walk this recovery road with me.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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