today i am Grateful for..

[soberone]

today i am Grateful for the (free) Snowman for our front porch i got yesterday and good business at work last night! sobriety with Acceptance and Faith Rocks! (please feel free to add your own!) :29:

[Pythonpappy]

A New way of Life!

[schell08122008]

Like Soberone said, it's the simple things in life that I am grateful for today. If I catch myself thinking of all the things others have, that I don't have..I am not living in sober gratitude. Yes, I have lost many opportunites because of drinking and drugging..I have made bad choices in life. I am grateful of what God has given me today, the opportunity to be sober..the past is there to remind me of where I don't want to go again, each day I wake up, I thank God for this gift. Today I am grateful I have a family and sober friends ..true friends who don't use me. I am grateful for my loving animal companions who share love unconditionally with me..I am grateful I can feel my feelings today, without running away through alcohol. If I focus on the little things that ARE in my life..I am able to live in today. Peace Schell

[dwmoeller]

Grateful for a New way of Life and a New Way to Look at Life.

[Pythonpappy]

Love the picture Dave


Today, grateful for a little sanity in my life!

[dwmoeller]

I am grateful for my dog Chip (in my arms in the picture). When we first got him 3 years ago, I didn't really want to get a dog. Boy am I glad that we got him. He is a good companion for me now.

Chip is my Fabulous, Furry, Four-legged Friend!

[Pythonpappy]

Thanks dwm, ... Mines name is Rose ... she was 'rescued' and brought back to good health by my son's friend, then my son arranged her as a surprize gift for me ... boy was I surprized ... wasn't even looking for a dog and didn't really want to care for one, but like you, I fell in love with her and now I can't go anywhere without her right beside me ... and yes, I do mean anywhere, heehee .... (around the house, I call her 'Fuzzy Butt') ... She listens to me a lot and never complains, although when I start to ramble, she starts yawning ... yep, and I get the message ... nap time ... Oh, and yes, I too, am grateful for her companionship also ...

[kellydunn12]

Today, I am grateful for lots

...reading your grats makes my spirits higher than before
...grateful for being grateful
...for no hangover
...for a.a. and the twelve steps...what it has taught me
Kelly
:D

[dwmoeller]

Kellydunn12,

I don't miss those dreadful hangovers either. Grateful I don't have them anymore.

[Mountainman]

grateful on this morning for my Sponsor
he is a (tough) sweet old guy
who works the AA Book
and believes in the Good book

I consider him to be my
sponsor
mentor
and brother in Christ

a nice Christmas wished for all
from
Mountainman

[captpaulge]

I AM GRATEFUL FOR THE FRIENDS THAT HAVE COME INTO MY LIFE THROUGH AA. PEOPLE WHO CARE AND USUALLY ARE CONCERNED ABOUT ME FIRST NOT THEMSELVES. THAT WAS SOMETHING I HAD TO WORRY ABOUT IN MY OLD WAY OF LIFE. CHRISTMAS A TIME FOR CARING AND SHARING, NOT DRINKING AND LIVING A LIFE OF SELF CENTEREDNESS.

[Pythonpappy]

I am grateful to have learned the very spirit of 'giving', 'without expecting anything in return' thru this program and the new way of life it represents to me ... I now have a whole new respect for just WHAT it was Christ did for me and others ...

Merry Christmas,:42:
Pappy

[MajestyJo]

I am grateful that I got some sleep. I am grateful that my partner hasn't called to cancel bridge. I am grateful that I have food to eat, even if I don't want to cook it. I am grateful my feet aren't as swollen today, but if I don't get off this computer, I will make a liar out of myself. I am grateful for all of you, without you there is no me.

[soberone]

today i am Grateful to have people trust me again. every once in a while people will even confide in me! truly a very neat Journey this is! :1:

[Mountainman]

looking like -- God willing -- One Day At A Time
I will be sober this Christmas
I wish not to forget a Thanksgiving prox 23 years ago
there was a very sweet Lady in my life at that time
she had grown tired of my drinking, using and craziness
she mentioned to me
"that I had better slow down or she was leaving me"
we had plans to go to my parents house for Thanksgiving dinner
after some heavy drinking and pill popping
I laid down in bed and told her I did not feel like going to eat
she went taking my 11 year old son with her
I was so blasted that I could hardly lift my head in bed
I kind of remember as she returned from my parents dinner
as she walked into the bedroom
"and said she had brought me home a plate of food"
I remember seeing her lay the food on the dresser
I went back into a deep sleep (possible black out ??)
when I awoke she was gone from my life
no matter how I begged
she was not coming back
now I was drinking more than ever
and due to the fact that she had left me
crying in my beer and popping more and more pills
I could take no more
asked for help at work and was sent to a 28 day Program
stayed sober two weeks short of three years
yes
I had deceived myself yet again

there would be many more of these

today I'am grateful that I'am not deceiving myself
and yes
today I will seek the truth

up top the mountain 1,521 days sober today
I have never in my life had this amount of sober time
after the way in which I lived
I'am very grateful today to be saved from all that

Mountainman

[kellydunn12]

Today,
I am very grateful for lots

...reading your gratitude lists and story's
...being here today
...waking up sober...yea!
...my kid's trust me again
...knowing i still have lots of work to do
...one day at a time..
...still amazed that i am sober:)
kelly
:D

[soberone]

today i am Grateful for good business at work tonight and another good day sober! :1:

[Pythonpappy]

Today I'm grateful for the Lord's patience with me ... He waited a loooong time for me to come around and start listening to Him! ... :195:

[dwmoeller]

Today, I'm grateful for hot chocolate with marshmallows.

[kellydunn12]

Today, I am grateful for lots

...waking up
...waking up sober
...knowing I need to work on my steps
...knowing I need to work on my anger
...this is a journey not a destination for me
...the kids health
...my job
...you guys for sure
ODAT
Kelly

[Pythonpappy]

I am grateful for all the idiots that got out of my way on the drive to Nashville .... heehee

Okay, Really .... I'm grateful to have arrived at my son's house this afternoon all in one piece ... even my sanity!!!

[Mountainman]

I am grateful that we are sober today
my long time buddy of 20 something years
longtime member of AA and the local church
after many years of being sober (or dry ??)
went back out drinking a few months back
hard stuff (plenty of it)
yes at only prox 50 years old
they found him dead the other day
not sure what happen
they say blood was coming out (from several places)
someTHING exploded in his body (burst)

please
let us take time ((right now))
to thank God that we are sober


question
do drunks that die in that condition
have a chance on going to Heaven ???
I am not sure
but
today I would not wish to press my blessings
(((do not believe in luck)))

Mountainman

[kellydunn12]

Today,
I am grateful for lots

...mountainman's reminder of every day is important in sobriety

...grateful for my life
...grateful for an alcoholic mom (who still drinks) so I can learn from her
...my past is something to learn from ...good and bad
...i am not cured today but I have tools to work with
...awareness of my faults and working on them
...i am as happy as i chose to be today\
...for my job i have to go to this morning :)
...you guys for sure...thank you
...for the daily recovery readings from bluidkiti :)
...for my husband
Prayers for whomever pick up last night may you find your way back.
Kelly :D

[dwmoeller]

I thank God that I am sober.

I am grateful:
that Jesus is the reason for the season.
for all who share in the forums.
for my children.
for my immediate family.
Egg Nog (no booze in it anymore--just alittle nutmeg)
that I am reconnecting with my old friend from Iowa

I am grateful that I have an attitude of gratitude.

[Pythonpappy]

Hey Mountainman, ...

I'm truly sorry to hear of the loss of your friend ... odd as it may seem, I consider his fate as a gift to me ... a reminder of what can easily happen to me if I don't stay in 'fit' spiritual condition ... Thank you so much for sharing this difficult part of your life ... I just want you to know that It hit me pretty deep and renews my desire to turn my will and my life over to the care of God .... Daily

It is not for me to understand the 'why' but to see the circumstances for what they are and seek to improve my own way of thinking as a tribute to those who have gone on before me ... (in or out of sobriety)

I too, do not believe in luck ... my blessings are but only by the grace of God and I didn't do anything deserving of them ... but at least the realization of where they come from is a start!

Take Care and God Bless,:42:
Pappy

[saved1]

What is Grief?
Grief is a normal and natural, though often deeply painful, response to loss. The death of a loved one is the most common way we think of loss, but many other significant changes in one’s life can involve loss and therefore grief. Everyone experiences loss and grief at some time. The more significant the loss, the more intense the grief is likely to be.

Each individual experiences and expresses grief differently. For example, one person may withdraw and feel helpless, while another might be angry and want to take some action. No matter what the reaction, the grieving person needs the support of others. A helper needs to anticipate the possibility of a wide range of emotions and behaviors, accept the grieving person’s reactions, and respond accordingly. Therefore, it is often useful for the person in grief and for the helper to have information about the grieving process.

The Process of Grief
The process of grieving in response to a significant loss requires time, patience, courage, and support. The grieving person will likely experience many changes throughout the process. Many writers and helpers have described these changes beginning with an experience of shock, followed by a long process of suffering, and finally a process of recovery. These processes are described below.

Shock is often the initial reaction to loss. Shock is the person’s emotional protection from being too suddenly overwhelmed by the loss. The grieving person may feel stunned, numb, or in disbelief concerning the loss. While in shock the person may not be able to make even simple decisions. Friends and family may need to simply sit, listen, and assist with the person’s basic daily needs. Shock may last a matter of minutes, hours, or (in severely traumatic losses) days.

Suffering is the long period of grief during which the person gradually comes to terms with the reality of the loss. The suffering process typically involves a wide range of feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, as well as an overall sense of life seeming chaotic and disorganized. The duration of the suffering process differs with each person, partly depending on the nature of the loss experienced. Some common features of suffering include:

Sadness is perhaps the most common feeling found in grief. It is often but not necessarily manifested in crying. Sadness is often triggered by reminders of the loss and its permanence. Sadness may become quite intense and be experienced as emptiness or despair.

Anger can be one of the most confusing feelings for the grieving person. Anger is a frequent response to feeling powerless, frustrated, or even abandoned. Anger is also a common response to feeling threatened; a significant loss can threaten a person’s basic beliefs about self and about life in general. Consequently, anger may be directed at self, at God, at life in general for the injustice of the loss, for others involved, or, in the case of death, at the deceased for dying.

Guilt and less extreme self-reproach are common reactions to things the griever did or failed to do before the loss. For example, a griever may reproach him/herself for hurtful things said, loving things left unsaid, not having been kind enough when the chance was available, actions not taken that might have prevented the loss, etc.

Anxiety can range from mild insecurity to strong panic attacks; it can also be fleeting or persistent. Often, grievers become anxious about their ability to take care of themselves following a loss. Also they may become concerned about the well-being of other loved ones.

Physical, behavioral and cognitive symptoms. Often, grief is accompanied by periods of fatigue, loss of motivation or desire for things that were once enjoyable, changes in sleeping and eating patterns, confusion, preoccupation, and loss of concentration.

Suffering is often the most painful and protracted stage for the griever, but it is still necessary. For most people, these many emotional and physical reactions are common symptoms that will stabilize and diminish with time as the person moves through the grieving process. If these symptoms persist, it may be important to seek professional help.

Recovery, the goal of grieving, is not the elimination of all the pain or the memories of the loss. Instead, the goal is to reorganize one’s life so that the loss is one important part of life rather than the center of one’s life. As recovery takes place, the individual is better able to accept the loss, resume a “normal” life, and to reinvest time, attention, energy and emotion into other parts of his/her life. The loss is still felt, but the loss has become part of the griever’s more typical feelings and experiences.

“In shock your actions are mechanical. You do what you have to do. In suffering your actions are forced by convention or by your own restlessness. But in recovery, your actions are by your own free choice.” (Kreis & Pattie, 1969).

Obstacles to Healing
Grief is a misunderstood and neglected process in life. Because responding to death is often awkward, uncomfortable, even frightening for both grievers and helpers, those concerned may avoid dealing with grief. This can make the experience more lonely and unhappy than it might be otherwise.

In addition, society promotes many misconceptions about grief that may actually hinder the recovery and growth that follow loss. For example, many believe it necessary to try to change how a grieving friend is feeling and may do so by making statements such as, “You must be strong,” “You have to get on with your life,” or “It’s good that he didn’t have to suffer.” Such cliches may help the one saying them, but are rarely helpful to the griever. Society also promotes the misconception that it is not appropriate to show emotions except at the funeral, and that recovery should be complete within six months. A helper needs to avoid these and other ways of minimizing a person’s grief. Those in grief need to be encouraged to recover in their own ways.

Guidlines for Helping
Helpers often ask questions such as: “What should I do? What should I say? Am I doing the right thing? Did I do the wrong thing?” Here are some suggestions for helping the person in grief.

Make contact. Make a phone call, send a card, attend the funeral, bake and deliver cookies. Don’t let discomfort, fear, or uncertainty stand in the way of making contact and being a friend.
Provide practical help. It’s usually not enough to say, “If there’s anything I can do, let me know.” Decide on a task you can help with and make the offer.
Be available and accepting. Accept the words and feelings expressed, avoid being judgmental or taking their feelings personally, avoid telling them how they should feel or what they should do.
Be a good listener. Many in grief need to talk about their loss; the person, related events, and their reactions. Allow grievers to tell their stories and express their feelings. Be patient and accepting of their expressions.
Exercise patience. Give bereaved people “permission” to grieve for as long or short a time as needed. Make it clear that there is no sense of “urgency” when you visit or talk. Remember, there are no shortcuts.
Encourage self-care. Encourage bereaved people to attend to physical needs, postpone major decisions, allow themselves to grieve and to recover. At the same time, they may need your support in getting back into activities and making decisions.
Model good self-care. It’s important for you to maintain a realistic and positive perspective, to maintain your own life and responsibilities, and to seek help when you feel overwhelmed or don’t know how to handle a situation.
Need Additional Help?
For more information on the grieving process and how to help someone in grief, here are a few excellent references:

Colgrove, Bloomfield & McWilliams (1976). How to Survive the Loss of a Love. Leo Press: NY.
Kreis, B. & Patty, A. (1969). Up From Grief: Patterns of Recovery. Harper and Row, San Francisco.
Rando, Therese (1988) How to go on Living when Someone You Love Dies. Lexington Books: Lexington, MA.
Staudacher, Carol. (1987) Beyond Grief: a Guide for Recovering from the Death of a Loved One. New Harbinger Publications: Oakland, CA.
Staudacher, Carol (1995) A Time to Grieve: Meditations for Healing After the Death of a Loved One.. Harper: San Francisco.
Tatelbaum, Judy (1984) The Courage to Grieve. Perennial Books: NY.
Other useful books are available at any bookstore or library.

There are also numerous web pages devoted to the issues of grief and loss. To access these pages, do an internet search using the words grief or bereavement.
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Leann Rimes - Amazing Grace - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT88jBAoVIM)

[MajestyJo]

Gratitude for a state of Grace. Thankful that is the thought that came to mind when I sat down just now. I certainly feel that way, every day is overtime and bonus when it comes to my life. Which to my way of thinking, means that my God has work for me to do.

Grateful for the freedom of recovery. The freedom from active addiction. Freedom to be myself. Freedom of expression and to just BE! Grateful for the insight and awareness that I have been given as a result of working the Steps, sponsor and sharing with others.

I am grateful that all my phobias, addictions, pain, and issues are applicable to the 12 Steps. Practice these principles in all our affairs. What part of ALL do you not understand. It isn't just about drinking and drugging, which I am grateful, but all things can be taken to my God, even more than my defects of character, my habits and behaviours. I can take my thinking which is generally the root cause and affect of my dis-ease.

As my favourite slogan says, "Let It Begin With Me." It may sound like ego, but I always use to say mentally, "...and then we will go on from there."

I always thought ego was a man thing until I found out I had one of my own. In them I didn't like it, the JoAnne Attitude loved it. In the beginning, I think I phoned my sponsor about 8 times a day. I didn't even want to take a step unless I talked to her. I had so many insecurities, and after being told all my life that I didn't know, I was so grateful to find out that when I turned my day over to my Higher Power, that good orderly direction came through, and I could count on it, learn to trust it, and know that my God was thankfully on my side. If you ask for your own personal truth and asked that your perception be healed if it is off, then why should I believe otherwise. I am so glad that He cares for me. I put my day into his care. I am so grateful that it isn't conditional, isn't by appointment only, and that it isn't depending on whether I have been a 'good' girl today.

Not sure that makes sense, but it is what came out. If God got left out, it is His fault. Hopefully He felt like I could do it well enough on my own. All I know is my fingers are moving. I didn't know what I was going to say before I started and hadn't even planned on responding.

Thanks to all of you for being here, for without you, there is no me!

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[dwmoeller]

Today, I am grateful for:

the beautiful Christmas Eve service that I went to.
the new year that is right around the corner.
This website.
My truck is still running (it's a 1993 Ford Ranger that is hurting).

[kellydunn12]

Today, I am grateful for lots

...waking up sober
...not drinking last night
...another chance at life
...my job I have to go to now:)
...being grateful and not so bitter
...trying to see the good in things before the bad (tough task)
...everyday is a brand spanking new day
prayers to whomever picked up last night may you find your way back.
Kelly
...

[dwmoeller]

I noticed that the first time I went to this website and registered was Dec 29, 2010. That means that I been here for one year now. I am grateful that I found it.

[Pythonpappy]

Today I am grateful for:

The past week spent with my grandkids ... their smiles and laughter has filled the days and nights and has truly given me pleasure that I would have otherwise missed if I had been drinking ...

(Okay, I admit it, my time with them has limited my time here but nevertheless, I have experienced their love that enables me to share these experiences with you in the near future ...)


Oh, ... and I will be grateful for the 'peace and quiet' that returns when they depart ...:218:
heehee


God Bless,:42:
Pappy

[schell08122008]

Today I am grateful for the mild, beautiful December we have had here, and that I am sober today to enjoy the beauty and warm temps. and sunny skies. I know that winter change will come soon..but I can live in the moment of today. I am grateful for my parents and the Christmas eve I was able to spend with them. Peace Schell

[soberone]

today i am Grateful for some peace amidst the chaos and another good day of sobriety! :1:

[kellydunn12]

Today I am very grateful for

...being apart of this group:)
...waking up on the right side of the bed:)
...you guys
...a.a. and all I have learned
...being an alkie I have learned many things about myself....if I didnt "get" to come to a.a. and the 12 steps I would have never learned to have let go of all my control that I really never had in the first place
...the weather
...my kids and the trust they have for me now..
...my trust I have for me now..
Prayers to whomever pick up last night may you find your way back.
Kelly

[captpaulge]

I'm looking at a new yew. A whole new set of DAYS AT A TIME to look forward to. Each day will bring a new experience or too or an old one that I get a chance to handle differently if I was wrong the last time.
This last year wasn't the best, but I am still sober and hopeful.
HAPPY NEW YEAR MY FRIENDS!!!!

[dwmoeller]

I too am grateful for the new year coming on Sunday. Jan 1 will be my 14 month sobriety birthday. Like captpaulge said...a new set of 365 one day at a time.

[saved1]

In my younger days it seems, they say
I was a fine young man--
But growing up into the world
I found my 12 Oz. can.

Wanting to be someone
other than I am--
It seemed I had the answer
inside my 12 Oz. can.

My problems always disappeared
My dreams were well at hand--
I never had to look that far
to find my 12 Oz. can.

As time went on, the world went by
I'm sure you'll understand--
The answers didn't come at all
from inside my 12 Oz. can.

It seemed I had tried everything
but worse than it began--
My life turned into shambles
drinking from my 12 Oz. can.

The can became much heavier
The depths of hell I ran--
Perhaps I had to die that night
to lose my 12 Oz. can.

I could not stop, my will-no good
Myself I couldn't stand--
Then I heard about a program
to replace my 12 Oz. can.

With open doors and fellowship
success through out the land--
They told me to keep coming back
I don't need my 12 Oz. can.

Then suddenly the pain was gone
away like blowing sand--
Then God came down to take from me
The weight of my 12 Oz. can.

Thanks everyone. You're all a very special part of me.
Love and Peace, Rico
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[kellydunn12]

Today, I am grateful for lots

...waking up
...waking up sober
...being here
...no remorse when i look in the mirror
...a chance to tell my story
...a chance to help
...working on myself without alcohol getting in the way
Prayers to whomever picked up last night, may you find your way back.
Kelly

[Pythonpappy]

Today ... I'm Grateful for ...

Waking up in my own bed after being a part of my family's Christmas away from home ... it truly was a Christmas I'll not forget anytime soon, all thanks to sobriety and God's grace ...

May 'peace and serenity' be a lasting gift for us all during the coming new year ... may we seek to help those who still suffer from our disease and show them, they too, can be happy and content ... that, they too, need never pick up the bottle again ... that life does have purpose other than fulfilling our own selfish desires!

God Bless us to have the knowledge and desire to do Your will this coming year,:42:
Pappy

[kellydunn12]

Today,
I am grateful for lots

...another sober New's Eve...wow
...no hangover
...so grateful for my family and their support
...I am an alcoholic ...i do not have to worry about turning into one or wether or not I am one
...you guys for sure
...I remember what I did and said last night
Prayers to whomever picked up last night may you find your way back.
Kelly
...

[dwmoeller]

I am starting off the new year with a head cold, sinus thing going on with some coughing. Makes me grateful for Kleenix to blow my nose!

[soberone]

I am starting off the new year with a head cold, sinus thing going on with some coughing. Makes me grateful for Kleenix to blow my nose!

Congrats on your Year Sober Bud!


today i am Grateful we only got 3' of snow yesterday! (not 6') snow tires and for a good meeting last night! :11:

[Pythonpappy]

Hey Dave, ...

Hope your cough and cold improve soon ... don't get pew-nee on us now! ...:lipsrsealed:

Got up with 19 degrees F this a.m. ... Grateful for gas/elec. heat ...:195:
(Yep, right here in middle Georgia, 19 ... WOW!)

[coreman15]

Grateful I can remember yesterday
Grateful for this group
Grateful for good fish and chips

[Mountainman]

Hey Mountainman, ...

I'm truly sorry to hear of the loss of your friend

a reminder of what can easily happen to me
if I don't stay in 'fit' spiritual condition ...

renews my desire to turn my will and my life
over to the care of God .... Daily

I too, do not believe in luck

my blessings are but only by the grace of God

and I didn't do anything deserving of them


thank you

had a bad dream
woke me up at 2:30 am
usually I don't remember dreaming
grateful that the dream was not true
God willing and the creek don't rise
think I got another sober day ahead of me
sobriety has been all so good lately
I'am grateful for this

New Years resolution
to read the Bible through in one year

MM

[dwmoeller]

Today, I am grateful:

That I am sober today.

That the Minnesota Vikings season is over. It was a tough year to be a Vikes fan.

That North Dakota State University Bison are playing in a national title football game on Saturday against Sam Houston. It is on ESPN2 at noon. I'll be sitting on my couch with popcorn and Mountain Dew and enjoying the big game.

[Pythonpappy]

Today, I am grateful:

That I am sober today.

That the Minnesota Vikings season is over. It was a tough year to be a Vikes fan.

That North Dakota State University Bison are playing in a national title football game on Saturday against Sam Houston. It is on ESPN2 at noon. I'll be sitting on my couch with popcorn and Mountain Dew and enjoying the big game.

Ha! ... Caught ya Dave, ...

Popcorn and Mountain Dew??? ... Please don't go back to drinkin' man ... It ain't worth it ... huh? ..................................OOOOOH, you meant the sodie Pop stuff? ................ huh? .....
Guess that's okay!!!

Sorry, I was raised a Tennessee Hillbilly, so my 1st thought was ......... well, just listen to the 2min song below and you'll get it ....


Good Ol' Mountain Dew - Johnny Cash & Bob Dylan - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_WPfkqTuMM&feature=related)

[Pythonpappy]

Today I'm grateful for:

For being able to experience the life healing laughter that comes with being sober ... and I'm grateful to those of you I've poked fun at over the last few months ... (JoJo and Bluidiki and John especially) ... your tolerance is appreciated ... HeeHee, I'm just trying to help you practice the program ... :170: ... Ya'll doin' great so far ... :11: ... :42::42::42:

[dwmoeller]

Ha! ... Caught ya Dave, ...

Popcorn and Mountain Dew??? ... Please don't go back to drinkin' man ... It ain't worth it ... huh? ..................................OOOOOH, you meant the sodie Pop stuff? ................ huh? .....
Guess that's okay!!!

Sorry, I was raised a Tennessee Hillbilly, so my 1st thought was ......... well, just listen to the 2min song below and you'll get it ....


Good Ol' Mountain Dew - Johnny Cash & Bob Dylan - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_WPfkqTuMM&feature=related)

Pappy,
Ha Ha! I'm not going back to drinkin'. This North Dakota Hick is drinking Diet Mountain Dew soda pop.

PS Who is that singing with good ol' Johnny Cash?

Dave

[dwmoeller]

I just looked at the YouTube and it says Bob Dylan.....I guess I'm blind in one eye and can't see out the other!!

[kellydunn12]

today I am grateful for lots

...to see coreman still here today:)
...hearing good news from an a.a. friend that she is ok and did not step to the dark side
...being grateful
...doing grat list in the evening instead the morning makes me reflect
...all my kids are healthy
...the path I am on
...the path i chose to be on today
you guys for sure.
Kelly

[coreman15]

Today I am grateful for anonymous friends that want nothing but the best for me.

The stars in the sky

second chances, or third, or fourth, or etc......

You are all in my thoughts.

[Pythonpappy]

You're amazing Coreman, ... Love the way you share ... See? ... no longer than you've been here, your 'thinking' patterns have already begun to change ... you've already began to think of others ...

If I were just coming into the program, you'd be the one I'd want to talk to .... Not the old-timers, cause I'd be more impressed by someone going three weeks without a drink than 20 years ... Seeing as how I couldn't go one day, .... I'd really want to know how a miracle like you could go three weeks!!! ... To me, that would have been impossible ...

Outstanding!!! :85:... God Bless You,:42:
Pappy

P.S. It's not too soon for you to look for those who are just now coming to AA ... Your early experiences are now valuable to the newcomers ... and always remember, the core reason AA does work, is that one alcoholic can help another alcoholic like no other person ... It's this one principle upon which AA was founded ...:15:

[coreman15]

Thanks for the encouragement, Pappy. I have a lot of hope right now. Putting my thoughts on paper (screen) has been very good. I think not thinking of others is a lot of what put me in my vodka trance. Too much time feeling sorry for myself and using to get over those feelings. Here I am no one and I am everyone. I don't mind introducing myself to people and will have to over the next week to meet my goal of ten people to be able to call. I will also make sure that they have mine.

Appreciate the welcome from all of you. Try not to make you sick of me too quickly.

Kelly,

Thank you for the well wishes! I find your daily gratitude helps me to reflect on things I may have otherwise overlooked.

[Mountainman]

I don't mind introducing myself to people and will have to over the next week to meet my goal of ten people to be able to call.


smart thinking Kelly
if I may share something with you
of the 10 who come into the AA rooms
that I have given my phone number to
only about one ever calls
most only talk a good game for a while
then we deceive ourselves yet again

for your sobriety
do be the ONE that calls many
stay connected to many
((good)) moral sober friends

oh there is that word moral
I found in time
there were MANY THINGS I was doing
besides drinking
that were not moral
had to let go of those also
otherwise
I'am only fooling myself

oh yes
I'am grateful for your sobriety today
and we have never even met
pretty darn amazing I think !!

Mountainman

[Pythonpappy]

Today ... grateful for:

Not being bent over the porcelain throne this a.m. ...

Not having to have a good shot of alcohol before being able to hold my 'coffee cup' without spilling it all over me ...

Bananas and yogurt ...

[captpaulge]

Today I'm grateful to wake up not needing or desiring a drink. I'm not torn with guilt from misdeeds done yesterday. I'm not bewildered about misdeeds that I may have done yesterday, but have no recollection of them. Oh yeh I have a job. A 6 week house interior paint over. Not on my time, it has been a while, but I believe all that I got done around the home the last several months was meant to be done.
Thanks to sobriety these things come, and I know that they are here.

[Pythonpappy]

Thanks for the encouragement, Pappy. I have a lot of hope right now. Putting my thoughts on paper (screen) has been very good. I think not thinking of others is a lot of what put me in my vodka trance. Too much time feeling sorry for myself and using to get over those feelings. Here I am no one and I am everyone. I don't mind introducing myself to people and will have to over the next week to meet my goal of ten people to be able to call. I will also make sure that they have mine.

Appreciate the welcome from all of you. Try not to make you sick of me too quickly.

Kelly,

Thank you for the well wishes! I find your daily gratitude helps me to reflect on things I may have otherwise overlooked.

We're not going to get sick of you Kelly ... We try to learn to take what we need from the sharing and leave the rest, if it doesn't apply to us! ... So, share all you want ... and remember, the only dumb question ever asked here is the one that's never brought up ... and don't forget, there's a PM (Private Messaging) service here that you can use if you ever want privacy with any one person ... Neat ... huh?

[dwmoeller]

I'm grateful there is a hospital and clinic in my town. I've been coughing so much at night that I am getting little sleep for the last 3 nights. I'm going to see a doc this morning.

I'm grateful for Nature Valley Oats & Honey Crunchy Granola Bars.

I'm grateful for the record breaking warm weather today.

[kellydunn12]

This morning I have lots to be grateful for....

....waking up late:) but waking up sober
...money in the bank
...enough gas to get me to work then to gas station
...even though I am sober knowing I need to work on other things
...reading other peoples storys and advice
...knowing that what works for me does not necessarily work for others and vice versa
...i "get" to sew my son's Spanish project today:)
...my kid is alive and in Spanish class
...my kids and their happiness
...my husband for sticking by my crazy a#@!
...my faith not always there for it but when I want it it is always there for me
...you guys for sure...i look forward to my gratitude because it makes me realize the little things as well as the big things
Kelly

[schell08122008]

Today I am grateful to have realized, with my sponsor in tow, that I am entering a new part of recovery...my needs have changed with my desire to grow esp spiritually. I am taking new actions which I had been so darn hesitant to take early on in recovery , when I was living on fear and a prayer..I am grateful for the love I feel from others...I want sobriety today..meetings are a good reminder of where I have been and thinking about the living nightmare of going back there or acting that way. I am grateful for the warmth we are having..I feel truly blessed today..I am listening to my body more..I never took real good care of my self physcially but here I am today , praying for God to guide me in the choices I make regarding food. Peace Schell

[soberone]

today i am Grateful for good business at work tonight and another Great day sober! :281:

[coreman15]

Tonight I am grateful for:
a late hockey game after a longer day at work than planned.
Having someplace to go to work.
an understanding or at least forgiving family.
Cheshire Market/Convenient Store/Bait Shop/Pizza - yeah its a real place with the best pie.

[kellydunn12]

Today, I am grateful for lots

...waking up sober
...waking up to someone in my house throwing up from alcohol....i thought it was my daughter and for 15 minutes all kinds of thoughts, anger worry....went through my mind...come to find out it was her friend but still sad...talk with my daughter and told her I would pick her up anytime and to not drive home like that ...how could I even judge?????????????????
....glad I feel clear and free to be there for my girls and their friends if they need help
...my mind has been playing tricks on me about my drinking but being aware of it:)
...knowing others can get sober if they really really want it bad enough
...i have a warm bed to sleep in
...my sons basketball game went well...my son and coach butt heads
...last night was a good night with all my kids being together for bb game then dinner afterwards...
...my kids talking to me AND me listening instead drinking and talking drunk talk to my drinking friends ...
...my struggles with life and being happy are difficult most days but I am on my knees grateful that I am struggling SOBER
...you guys for sure....and I mean it...reading your grat list and your story's...everything...
...Bluidki for her daily recovery readings...i pass them on to a group of about 100 recoverying peeps...
Prayers to whomever picked up last night may you find your way back.
Kelly
...

[kellydunn12]

grateful for Coreman still showing up:)

[dwmoeller]

Grateful that I am feeling better. (went to the doc yesterday and got meds)

Grateful it is Friday. (Looking forward to sleeping in tomorrow morning)

Grateful that I got to see my son play a basketball game yesterday.

Grateful for clean water to drink.

Grateful to be sober.

[Pythonpappy]

Today?

For the unconditional love that my doggie 'Rose' has for me ...

[dwmoeller]

My dog Chip gives me unconditional love too. I'm grateful for his companionship.

Dave

[soberone]

Today?

For the unconditional love that my doggie 'Rose' has for me ...

today i am Grateful for clean Laundry and good Pizza! :1:

[coreman15]

grateful for the kind words of another.
a weekend with no morning plans
my son getting over the flu
another night without drink.

[soberone]

today i am Grateful for a GREAT Morning A.A. Meeting! :1:

[Pythonpappy]

Today?

Grateful for the moderate rains that came our way today that keep the plants alive and kickin' and freshens the air...

[kellydunn12]

Today, I am grateful for lots

...waking up with a clear head
...gosh another day sober
...my family and their support
...the rain coming down...we need it:) thank you...
...you guys and reading your grats:)
Kelly

[dwmoeller]

Today I'm grateful for:

Another day of sobriety
Peanut butter and grape jelly toast
Coffee in my mug
Unseasonably mild weather (could be a record breaking day of 45 degrees)
Going to my son's basketball game at 4 pm this afternoon.

[Pythonpappy]

Today I'm grateful for:


The sober day of yesterday and the 'peace of mind' of today and the promise of tomorrow ...:195:

[coreman15]

today I am grateful for a clear head,
netflix and every season of Top Gear,
finally getting a good nights sleep.

[Pythonpappy]

A good night's sleep is wonderful, isn't it ... glad you're doing well ... keep on keeping on ...

[soberone]

today i am Grateful for a good night A.A. meeting and the Strange mild weather we have going on here right now! :29:

[kellydunn12]

Today, I am very grateful for

...waking up without a hangover
...lack of sleep BUT i have a job, a family, water, food, money in bank, animals, blankets, car, gas in car...wow ...better now:)
...woke up on wrong side of bed but I have all of the above:)
...you guys fer sure
...I know the decision I made 30 minutes ago is not a very good decision...a clear head to know right from wrong
...fixing things with clear head
...today I am grateful for my faith in my higher power
...i am going to let go and work on the moment i am in today...
...i am grateful for you guys to be here for me
...glad to see coreman here and some other new peeps too
Kelly

[schell08122008]

Today I am grateful for waking up to everyone's beautiful gratitude lists.
I am grateful for each day of this mild weather..and just to appreciate it for today
I am grateful for my animal companions and letting them be in a home where they are loved..
I am grateful for everyone here, I learn so much and its good to share
Peace Schell

[dwmoeller]

Today, I am grateful for:

Crock Pots - they make for easy cooking for supper.

Reading/studying my Bible

Reading Daily Recovery Readings - Thanks bluidkiti

Being able to watch my son play a basketball game yesterday. (His team almost had a great come from behind victory. They lost by a score of 23-22. It was a defensive battle).

[coreman15]

today i am grateful for a car. I picked up 4 people for a meeting and brought them home. Did more for me than the meeting I think.
Grateful for Kelly and her always kind words
Grateful to be alive and sober to experience the brightest moon I have ever seen.

[soberone]

today i am grateful for a car. I picked up 4 people for a meeting and brought them home. Did more for me than the meeting I think.
Grateful for Kelly and her always kind words
Grateful to be alive and sober to experience the brightest moon I have ever seen.

BIG Bright Moon here in Michigan tonight coreman!

today i am Grateful for another good night meeting and good business at work tonight! :11:

[kellydunn12]

today i am grateful for lots

...the choices i made yesterday
...keeping my thought pattern in the postive mode
...my kid needing me
...being there for my kid
...other kid hurt his ankle ...being there for him
...reading your grat list ...puts me on right track before a full day begins:)
...i am so grateful for my faith and my sobriety still amazes me to this day:)
Prayers for whomever picked up may you keep coming back.
Kelly

...full moon in Texas too Soberone:)

[dwmoeller]

Today, I'm grateful for:

NDSU winning the football championship game last Saturday in Frisco, Texas. That made up for all the games the Minnesota Vikings lost this season.

My son and I are going to Fargo this weekend to visit my Mom and sister.

The AA meeting that I am going to go to on Saturday morning

Tiger Woods Golf on my PS2. EA Sports...It in the game!

[coreman15]

Today I am grateful for my family,
the people here,
my work environment.
I did not get to take any pics tonight. The clouds ruined everything.

I love you all and would not be where I am without you. Thankful for the site and the knowledge of everyone here.

I am grateful for sobriety.

[kellydunn12]

Today I am grateful for..
... getting to sleep early
... waking up thinking it was 7 and it was actually 4
...feeling good this a.m.
...glad to be here on this site...lots of good positive stuff
...good messages from new people in sobriety and older sobriety people ..
...no hangover this morning
...hanging out with my kid last night and helping him study for a spanish quiz for today
...laughing with my kid
...my family and their love for me:)
...you guys for sure
Kelly

[soberone]

today i am Grateful for Healthy pets and waking up sober to begin another 24 Hours! :11:

[dwmoeller]

I'm grateful for:

14 months, 11 days of sobriety
Waking up sober
AA slogans that help me stay sober (ie. One Day At A Time, Let Go and Let God, etc)
The arcade in this website. It is fun and keeps me busy when I have free time

[captpaulge]

Today I am sober. I have a six week job. It has been a long time here. Glad you are all i my life.

[soberone]

Today I am sober. I have a six week job. It has been a long time here. Glad you are all i my life.

good to have you with us Captpaulge!

today i am Grateful for a good nights sleep and waking up sober! :11:

[kellydunn12]

today, i am grateful waking up this morning and reading positive things. Bad night last night and bad day yesterday..
...i didnt wake up with a drunk hangover but i did wake up with a anger hangover
...need to work my steps
...knowing i need to be thankful to my higher power for showing the way and being by my side to make good positive choices with what is causing my anger this a.m.
...so glad to be here in a. a.
...glad to read your grat list and my previous ones...reminds me of how important gratitude is..
Prayers to all of us who are struggling now.
Kelly

[dwmoeller]

Today I am grateful:

That it is Friday!

I found in my drawer in the kitchen a cork that is used for leftover wine. I am grateful that I won't be needing that anymore. (I threw it in the garbage.)

It will be Friday "Night at the Movies" at my home tonight. My son and I are going to rent 5 movies for $5.00.

For my part time cleaning job. I clean a church a couple times a month. The extra cash is nice.

[schell08122008]

Today I am grateful for my family, new sober friends, and more support and love I could ask for from everyone in the program (here included)
I am grateful for my animal companions..my relationship with them is precious in sobriety...they are sensitive to all my moods and emotions.
I am grateful for that last 60 degree day we had before the snow came yesterday.
I am grateful for the food pantry they have gotten us through some very tight months...they are angels.

Peace Schell

[Pythonpappy]

Today I'm grateful for Yukonm ... Thanks for passing along what God wanted me to hear ...

Love Ya and God Bless,:42:
Pappy

[soberone]

today i am Grateful for the NFL playoffs!!!! (Go Houston!) :1::195:

[kellydunn12]

today, i am grateful for lots

...waking up without hangover
...being so sad lately BUT not using alcohol to numb me....yea...and that was not a big yea but it was a positive yea:)
...glad soberone likes Houston:)
...grateful to be here and now
...i know i will get through my sadness and anger sober
...grateful i have wonderful children who make big mistakes too!!!!!
...i am grateful for forgiveness
...i am grateful to be here today
Kelly

[MajestyJo]

Thank you for sharing Kelly. Your sadness, is part of the grieving process we go through when we are new in recovery. We grieve our drug of choice(s), that stuff that worked for us and stopped working, and I found I kept needing more and more to bring me up to the level of where I wanted to be. It isn't what we drink and drug that is the problem, it is what it does to us when we use it. I was two years sober when my Higher Power allowed me to see myself as other people saw me when I was drunk. It was not a pretty picture.

I had on 3" red spiked shoes, I was first class "B" along with being a braggart, someone with a chip on her shoulder, almost as big as the egotistical swollen head, I challenged others, thinking I was #1 be it darts, cards, or pool. I was shocked, I didn't know this lady, this can't be me. A girl I met in treatment saw a photo of me with my dart team and she said, "I don't think I would have wanted to be friends with you back then." I had a tongue like a long-shoreman and I used it to tear strips off of people, tore them apart and forgot to put them back together again. Today in recovery, I try to help put people back together again.

[kellydunn12]

Thanks Jo you made me laugh:)
I did have a rough morning with sadness and anger...
I have been sober for a very very very long time though:)
ok only three years next month...one day or 30 years are still good huh..
thanks again...
i use to have a mouth too..now I am so quiet...but love being quiet now i can hear..
kelly

[coreman15]

grateful to be sober.
to go to a hockey game with my son even though the home team lost
having the passion to live and not be numb
knowing that I have all of you to learn from and be a better person.

Love you all.

[captpaulge]

Grateful to have places where I am at home with me. My home group last night, this site, being with other alcoholics. That no demands understanding that we have is priceless.

[schell08122008]

Today , I am grateful to wake up and read all your gratitudes..
I am grateful I was able to help my friend who is disabled last night
And to realize that if I wasn't sober ..I wouldn't want to help and would be incapable of helping another human being.
I am grateful not to be self-centered and selfish with what I have..others have less.
I am grateful I have two eyes to read with ..and to look forward to going to the library today.
I am grateful for everyone here and the enhancement you have brought to my recovery. Peace Schell

[kellydunn12]

Today, I am grateful for lots,

...waking up sober
...waking up not angery and sad
...waking up reading your lists
...glad to see coreman here
...grateful for the not worrying about today
...being able to move-change my thought process when it goes the wrong way
you guys for sure:)
kelly

[soberone]

today i am Grateful i made it home in one piece last night! (the SURPRISE lake effect snow storm was BAD!) :embarrassed: Grateful Houston played such a good game even though they were defeated.. :1: (maybe next time)

[kellydunn12]

Today, I am grateful for waking up without a hangover. I am grateful I can start all over today. Grateful reading other grats.

Kelly

[coreman15]

Grateful for my family
for another sober evening and a good game of cards
for my kids and their love.
Pitchers and catchers reporting in about a month. I miss baseball.

[soberone]

today i am Grateful for a warm home and waking up sober one more day! :11:

[dwmoeller]

Today I am grateful for

Long Johns - It is -5 degrees F with a wind chill factor of -24 degrees F.

Being sober yesterday and I choose to be sober today.

[kellydunn12]

Today I am grateful for lots..

...able to get out of bed...havent been able to the last two days
...waking up sober one more day
...you guys and reading your grat list
...Dan i dont wish for -5 degrees but I wish it was colder outside..we have 78 degrees
...glad to be alive and feel the temp. outside
...really grateful coreman is still here
:17:
Kelly

[dwmoeller]

Today I am grateful for lots..

...able to get out of bed...havent been able to the last two days
...waking up sober one more day
...you guys and reading your grat list
...Dan i dont wish for -5 degrees but I wish it was colder outside..we have 78 degrees
...glad to be alive and feel the temp. outside
...really grateful coreman is still here
:17:
Kelly

78 degress sounds pretty nice to me.

Dave

[AJaye]

Good Morning!
I'm very grateful today. Yesterday was quite rough, but I'm still sober! I am also grateful for:
AAonline.net for their online meetings
My supportive husband who held me while I cried last night
For all of you here today
For my sweet 15 year old son who makes me smile

:) Angela

[schell08122008]

Today I am grateful to have chaired a Big Book meeting
I am grateful the freezing rain and snow stopped..sunshine poking through
Grateful to read that there is a 78 degrees somewhere..
Grateful for the readings we did from the Big Book and the wonderful discussions
I am sober one more day Peace Schell

[coreman15]

Grateful for another hockey game with my son. the blue jackets pulled a win off tonight.
Grateful for Kelly's kind words and feeling so welcome here.
Another day sober. Another day remembering what I did yesterday.
Experiencing rain and 54 degrees at 5:00 to snow and 32 in the evening. Grateful it is not -5.

[soberone]

Grateful for another hockey game with my son. the blue jackets pulled a win off tonight.
Grateful for Kelly's kind words and feeling so welcome here.
Another day sober. Another day remembering what I did yesterday.
Experiencing rain and 54 degrees at 5:00 to snow and 32 in the evening. Grateful it is not -5.

Go Blue Jackets!

today i am Grateful for waking up sober.. not too much snow last night and good coffee! :11:

[kellydunn12]

Today, I am grateful for lots

...for feeling much better yesterday
...for the nice weather...prayers for the storm in NW
...for Angela here and feeling her pain
...for all you guys and being here and reading your grat list
...for my home, kids, husband, and my loving animals
...for being alive
...for my childhood friend reaching out to me the other day and reminding me "this to shall pass"
Prayers for all you guys today.
Kelly

[captpaulge]

Today I am grateful for the life I have today. the friends I played volley ball with last night. The men i will be at a step meeting tonight. The job I have today.
Sobriety a day at a time has brought me these opportunities.

[dwmoeller]

I am always grateful that I am sober.

Today, I'm grateful for:
my dog and taking him for walks.
a good night of sleep.
a good cup of coffee.
my son.

[schell08122008]

Today I am grateful for waking up to a good sober feeling
Thanking God for my sobriety today
My little dog Magoo..a terrior mix we rescued who never ceases to make me smile with his antics
You all here with your kind words and lovely gratitudes
It is only 1 degree right now..I am grateful for my long underware and old ski coat I have...burrrr..sunshine and no snow. Peace Schell

[kellydunn12]

Schell, the puppy in my pic is a terrier mix and she is the craziest little joy in my family's life...she is my "grandpuppy" ..my daughter rescued her.

her name is Payton...we call her pay pay and boys call her grimmie (they say she looks like a grimlin)
Kelly

[AJaye]

:D
Good Morning AA Family!

This morning I have lots to be grateful for:
~first, all your lovely grateful posts!
~waking up at sunrise sober :)
~Kelly's thoughtfulness and presence here!
~AAonline.net meetings
~dailyrecovery.net thank you bluidkiti!!!
~the energy that's coming back to me with sobriety (lookout world b/c I've always been hyper, even with booze!)
~warm sunny weather

Stay warm Schell!
One day at a time Kelly~~wish I could share my donuts with you :)

With much respect and compassion,
Angela

[dwmoeller]

Schell, the puppy in my pic is a terrier mix and she is the craziest little joy in my family's life...she is my "grandpuppy" ..my daughter rescued her.

her name is Payton...we call her pay pay and boys call her grimmie (they say she looks like a grimlin)
Kelly

It looks like Payton is looking for a treat!

[dwmoeller]

Today I am also grateful that I found the keys that I lost about two weeks ago. It made my day!

[coreman15]

DWM, glad you found your keys.

Grateful to be sober and feeling confident.
For the National Geographic channel on a night where there isn't a lot going on.
Hopeful for a goods nights sleep. I could use one.

Bless you all. Hope you had a good day.

[kellydunn12]

Today, I am grateful for lots

...I look forward to reading your grat list and posting mine...it makes me sit and think of my positive things that get pushed in the back of my mind when other things creep up
...i am going to have to go to krispy kreme and get some donuts soon:)
...i feel much better again today
...for my job I have to go to today
...for being an alcoholic and I do not have to worry if I am or not!
...for finding this site and the connection to others
...the tools in a.a. not only are for just to quit drinking/drugging but how to love myself and live a good life

Prayers to whomever picked up last night may you find your way back.

Kelly

[kellydunn12]

It looks like Payton is looking for a treat!

Dan, she was waiting for lunch!
:28:

[soberone]

today i am Grateful for only a little snow last night and a Great 1st Step Meeting yesterday! :11:

[dwmoeller]

Today I am grateful for:

Sobriety yesterday and today.
The History Channel - when nothing else is on TV, I like to watch it.
My truck starting today - It is -16 degrees with a -35 wind chill factor.
For finding this site.
Cell phones - how did we ever get by without them??

[AJaye]

:11:I'm grateful!:

~DMW found your key (it's the worst feeling when lost)
~my very dear friend arrived yesterday (in Feb she will have her 1st sober bday :)))
~waking up sober--I feel sooo good!
~Kelly's grat "for being an alcoholic and I do not have to worry if I am or not!" This really helps me.
~my husband for telling me it's not my fault
~my yoga practice
~my new family here :)
~my courage

:D

[schell08122008]

Today I am grateful for waking up and reading everyones gratitudes..this helps me think and write about mine...otherwise I may forget that gratitude is so much a part of being sober
I am grateful for Kelly for sharing her pic of Payton and sharing the little stories about him
I am grateful to have a house full of loving animal companions and to be able to truely share my life with them..I couldn't and wouldn't do this if not sober
I am grateful to have found this site almost a year ago..what everyone has shared, and how you all taught me to share
I am grateful for a home..though it may not be much of a home I have one today..
I am grateful to be alive to enjoy each day

Peace Schell

[MajestyJo]

I am grateful that I don't have to get a hearing aid, the doctor said come back in six months.

I am grateful for my sobriety that allows me to get through the good times and the not so good times.

I am grateful I heard from my son. I am even more grateful that he said he isn't using.

I am grateful that I have food to eat and that I have freedom of choice.

I am grateful that my surgery is less than a week away. My eyes are too! They get a real work out each day between my reading my books and the computer.

I am grateful for all of you, for without you, there is no me.

[coreman15]

Tonight I am grateful for this site and the great people who share on it.
Another hockey game with my son. Last home game for 3 weeks. We will need to find more reasons to get out together.
Another great meeting and another inspiring story.
Another day of sobriety with the most beautiful morning sky. Every shade of red, orange, and yellow you could imagine.

My love to all of you. I look forward to reading your posts every evening.

[soberone]

today i am Very Grateful for 5 Years since my last drink! :218:

[kellydunn12]

Today I am grateful for lots....

...wtg sober one!!!! ...you are an inspiration
...waking up sober
...waking up with no remorse or disgust from night before
...glad it is Friday
...to read positive things in the morning before I start my day
...for bluidkiti and this website
...my husband his support
...my kids and their unconditional love for me
...my job, car, home, money in the bank
...for my familys health
...my son trying harder in school
Prayers to you who are struggling this morning.
Kelly:smile:

...

[kellydunn12]

today i am Very Grateful for 5 Years since my last drink! :218:


WTG Soberone....

:D:D:D:29::29::218::218::87::87::85::85:

:28::28::28::28::28:

[dwmoeller]

today i am Very Grateful for 5 Years since my last drink! :218:

Congratulations for 5 years sober!!

[dwmoeller]

Today I am grateful for....

Getting my truck into the shop to get a new radiator, radiator cap, and thermostat plus an oil change. The radiator has been leaking since last summer and it is getting worse. So, it was time to replace it before I blow up my engine. It is an old truck but it is all I got and can't afford to buy a different vehicle.

Temps are supposed to warm up this weekend.
Graham Crackers
The Serenity Prayer
The 3rd Step Prayer
That I can laugh at myself instead of getting down on myself
Sobriety - I will be at 15 months on Feb 1
For all of you!

[schell08122008]

Soberone! Congratulations on your five years today! You are an inspiration to me. I am grateful for you to have shared this with us.
Today I am grateful for getting up early and enjoying my alone time with prayer, readings, and listening to everyone here
I am grateful to be making homemade yogurt this morning
I am grateful to send cards with birthday greetings for my mom and a friend
I am grateful to God for doing for me , what I cannot do for myself
I am grateful for everyone here and this site bluidkiti set up..thank you Tammy
Peace to all Schell

[MajestyJo]

Congratulations on 5 years Soberone. It is an awesome year. When I had my five years, I was warned not to become complacent. To remember that the journey is not finished, just beginning a new phase of recovery.

I wish you well, and thank you for sharing that the program works.

[AJaye]

]
Good Morning All!

Today I am grateful for:

A good night sleep
Waking up sober
For feeling light on my feet during my run this morning
The farmer's market on Friday mornings
Honesty with myself
For seeing my long time friend today
For all of you here making me a stronger/healthier me
For being sober 2 weeks!

Have a peaceful day :)

[coreman15]

Congrats Soberone. You are an inspiration. Truly envious of what you have. And I want it too.

Grateful for dinner with my daughter and granddaughter tonight. No matter how difficult my day has been, one smile from either of them clears it all away.
Grateful for Restaurant week and getting to take them to a finer diner than I normally could.
Grateful for the men and women that have given the greatest sacrifice one can for their country so that I may live my life (watching a documentary on the battle of midway tonight)
Grateful for all of you and the ability to read your post.

Congrats again Soberone.

[MajestyJo]

Congratulations to everyone, for one more day of sobriety. I am grateful for each new day that get to begin again.

I was extra grateful today because I got 3 loads of laundry done.

I was even more grateful to be able to read a book that I have been going to read for 3 day but picked up my mouse before I picked up the book.

I was grateful for a really good sleep, not that long but a very sound sleep that allowed me to wake up rested, with the energy to do some housework.

Grateful for my home, my health which is better today, and I had several happy moments during the day and only a couple of sad moments when I read something that was sad and it triggered a couple of memories. Even sad is good today, I am grateful that I can feel.

Grateful for all of you, without you there is no me.

[kellydunn12]

Today, I am grateful for...
....all of you guys
...i feel a connection to everyone of you
...i am grateful for Jo's info on spiritual foods and thoughts mostly for feeling Gods gifts
...grateful to travel today to houston with my youngest son for a basketball tourney
...for my quiet talk with my husband this morning
...grateful for a clear mind to make good decisions
...my pups curled up next to me while I have my quiet time in the a.m...they know the routine
...for my job and the busy day I had yesterday
Kelly
p.s
so glad that coreman and angela are showing up....keep coming back ...both of you guys will be at 5 years before you know it....you guys help us more than you know...
:42:

...oh but one day at a time:)

[AJaye]

Today I am grateful:

the bright yellow sunflowers growing in my yard
waking up groggy but not from booze
my mom's email to me this morning
my sweet husband for being who he is
my teenage son for making me smile
my new friends here at DailyRecover :)
16 days sobriety

:D

[dwmoeller]

Today, I am grateful for:
Angela being 16 Days Sober!! Congrats :1:
Hot Tea....my coffee maker quit working but my tea kettle is working just fine.
bluidkiti posting the Daily Recovery Readings.
my dog Chip.
that my truck is fixed now.

[soberone]

Today I am grateful:

the bright yellow sunflowers growing in my yard
waking up groggy but not from booze
my mom's email to me this morning
my sweet husband for being who he is
my teenage son for making me smile
my new friends here at DailyRecover :)
16 days sobriety

:D

Congrats on 16 days AJaye!

today i am Grateful for good business at work tonight! :40:

[AJaye]

:11:
Good morning! Today I am grateful for:

~waking up sober one more day!
~dried cherries in my oatmeal cookies
~Sunday
~my doggie girl, Jet
~my blue-eyed kitty, Cosmo

Have another beautiful sober day! :D

[captpaulge]

Can't say that I'm grateful for the 10' of snow I had to shovel, but I am grateful that I could get up and do it, before it became a messed up again day.

[soberone]

today i am Grateful for a relaxing Sunday off yesterday! and no snow yet today here in Michigan it's 45 degrees outside right now with rain! :embarrassed:

[MajestyJo]

Not sure my heart has been overflowing with gratitude the last few days and I have had problems eating what I cook.

I am not grateful that I put my soup on many hours ago, and although it was plugged in, I did not turn it on.

I am grateful that I have the food to cook.

I am grateful that I have a home to cook it in.

I am grateful for the many blessing I have received and the lessons learned yesterday and today.

I am grateful that all of you and myself have stayed sober, one day at a time. My sponsor use to say, "If you got up before 7 a.m. today you have more sobriety than I have." He will always have more sobriety than me because I haven't been to bed yet.

I am grateful for all of you, for without you there is no me.

[kellydunn12]

Today, I am grateful for lots

...safe trip this weekend.
...realizing my outook on other people in other towns needs work...a lot of work
...knowing what I say and feel my kids feel it too
...for the car, gas and food I had this weekend
...for my job I have to go to this morning
...for you guys still here today:)
...for Jo and her long time soberity and experiences
...for you guys to still post your grat...even though we all struggle everyday..with snow, sleep, cars, food, bill etc...we are still showing up
Prayers for all of the suffering with this disease and every and disease may you find your higher power.
Kelly

[Mountainman]

grateful
for my
health insurance
yes
have had some medical problems lately
so nice to be able
to seek medical care

also
grateful that we all are
sober today
for we who have been down the hard road know
what a blessing it is to be sober
in mind and spirit

MM

[dwmoeller]

Today, I am grateful for...

My son's basketball game this afternoon that I'm going to go to.
For being able to watch on TV the great NFL football games yesterday.
The warmer than normal winter in North Dakota.
Guideposts magazine.
Sobriety!
The power of Prayer.

[soberone]

today i am Grateful for gas in my car (a FULL Tank!) and last night's good A.A. meeting! :1:

[kellydunn12]

today, I am grateful

...for waking up
...waking up sober
...a clean slate
Kelly
:smile:

[dwmoeller]

Today, I am grateful for:

going to my son's basketball game yesterday.

getting a good night sleep.

waking up sober.

Life cereal.

my job.

[coreman15]

Today I am grateful for a good book.
A productive day at work.
Getting to speak to my father and remember doing it.

[kellydunn12]

:smile:

today, i am grateful for lots...

...talking to my mom who is an active alkie
...going to go visit my mom
...my kids and their unconditional love for me
...knowing i make mistakes every day but i am sober and have a clear head to work on my faults
...no disgust or remorse this morning
...refreshed this a.m
...you guys being here
...new people coming here
Prayers to the whomever went out yesterday may you find your way back.

Kelly

[schell08122008]

Today I am grateful for :
Waking up way before my alarm and feeling clear headed and so alive
Chairing a special needs meeting yesterday
Holding my husband in my arms
Being able to feel love toward others
Prayers to those who are still suffering
Grateful to all who are here on this site
Grateful to Kelly, who brings me to think about my gratitudes each day
Grateful to be alive and sober today I am given a gift once more for another day
Peace Schell

[dwmoeller]

Today, I am grateful for
...my dog sitting on my lap right now.
...the beautiful frost on all the tree branches this morning.
...Tuna Fish Sandwiches
...the Internet
...this website and all who are on it.

[soberone]

Today, I am grateful for
...my dog sitting on my lap right now.
...the beautiful frost on all the tree branches this morning.
...Tuna Fish Sandwiches
...the Internet
...this website and all who are on it.

today i am Grateful for a Deluxe Hot Turkey and Swiss Sandwich and another Great day of sobriety! :1:

[kellydunn12]

Today, I am grateful for lots

...Schell thanks i really needed that right now:)
...hot coffee i am drinking now
...not trying to remeber what i did last night
...i have a situation that is making me so upset now BUT if i were in my drinking days i would have already blown it up in to a national crisis!!..thank you for my hp and the a.a.
...this shall pass too
...you guys bringing me back to gratitude
...another day to start "clean"
Prayers to whomever is struggling this morning may you find peace.
Kelly
:18:

[AJaye]

Today I am grateful for
~Day 21 of sobriety
~waking up sober
~waking up before sunrise
~my hubby
~the smell of the ocean
~grateful for your posts for reading in the morning!

Have a beautiful day!:D

[dwmoeller]

Today, I am grateful for
...the freedom to pray at any time.
...all the blessings God has given me.
...34 degrees outside.
...slow cookers making supper pretty easy,

[dwmoeller]

Today, I am grateful for
...the freedom to pray at any time.
...all the blessings God has given me.
...34 degrees outside.
...slow cookers making supper pretty easy,

[soberone]

today i am Grateful for temp's above freezing again and no snow for now.. good pasta and hamburg dinner and another great day of sobriety! :281:

[kellydunn12]

today, i am grateful for lots

...my job
...dan i need to make a dinner in crock pot...
...weather...i do not take time enough to feel it:)
...my doggies snuggling up next to me
...money in the bank...making good decisions in sobriety:)
...angela still here:)
...imagining waking up to ocean sounds...love it ...
you guys for sure...this gets my day going...love, peace, joy and just survival if necessary
Kelly
:17:
and coreman too...:)

[dwmoeller]

Today, I am grateful for

...The AA meeting I went to last night.
...The book Chicken Soup for the Soul - Think Positive
...27 degrees and snow.
...As always for sobriety

[schell08122008]

Today I am Grateful for :
A well concentrated prayer session this morning no drifting
Waking up early and focused
An appt with my orthopedic doctor regarding my torn tendon
Temps above freezing again, sunny and no snow
My love birds and their joyful chirping
A new phone list from my Sunday night meeting
The spiritual program of sobriety

Peace Schell

[soberone]

today i am Grateful for a good noon A.A. meeting and sunshine! :1:

[coreman15]

today I am grateful for a roof over my head,
You guys and your inspirational words
staying dry
My sister
My son and his soccer team...they are all goofs and just have fun playing
My daughter and her drive to do good

Thank you all

[coreman15]

today I am grateful for a roof over my head,
You guys and your inspirational words
staying dry
My sister
My son and his soccer team...they are all goofs and just have fun playing
My daughter and her drive to do good

Thank you all

[soberone]

today i am Grateful for waking up warm and sober as i listen to the wind and watch the snow fall outside! :281:

[kellydunn12]

Today, I am grateful for

...waking up feeling good
...not stressing so far about the day ahead of me
...warm bed
...coffee
...my pups
...you guys
Kelly

[dwmoeller]

Today, I am grateful for:
...my son participating in speech at his school.
...my George Foreman Grill.
...Country music oldies show on KFGO radio station on Saturday mornings (The Mighty 790 AM).
...Church tomorrow morning.

[MajestyJo]

Grateful that I felt more like posting today.

Grateful for the site that allows me to use their pictures.

Grateful that my eyes seems to be back to normal.

Grateful for the sleep I have.

Grateful that I have a place to come to, so I can share with others.

Without you there is no me, thank you for being a part of my sobriety.

[captpaulge]

Today I'm grateful for:
yesterday I turned over the Secretary Job to another person.
She is happy and I can take on something else.
I have work this week a rare commodity the last couple of years.
My daughter will be celebrating 3 years in a couple of weeks, great to have her back.
I'm sober waking up, what can be better.

[soberone]

today i am Grateful for a mild January (much less snow and cold than last year!) good business at work last night and for god's love for us all! :281:

[kellydunn12]

today, i am grateful for lots

...glad Jo's eyes are getting better
...helping my mom out of her drepression
...not worrying about her still drinking
...glad i am sober
...being aware of my stinkin thinkin
...being grateful
...when i feel yucky thinking about gratitude helps
...my husband and his unconditional love for me
you guys for being here.
kelly:17:

[schell08122008]

Today I am grateful for:

Jo feeling better
A God of my understanding working in my life, always, and today
The gift of sobriety
Celebrating life
Finding this site almost a year ago by accident..wait there are no coincidences!
The people here..who have become dear to me and the shares that have really enhanced my sobriety..and helped me through some tough stuff

Peace Schell

[dwmoeller]

Today, I am grateful for:
...helping my son with a science project.
...Bible study and church this morning.
...Hallmark movies. There is one on ABC tonight
...Hot Cocoa.
...Jo's eyes getting better.

[kellydunn12]

Today, I am grateful for lots...

...waking up sober
...waking up feeling good
...my job
...my car
...reading yesterday
Prayers for all the struggling my you find your way back.
Kelly

[schell08122008]

Today I am grateful for:

Finally catching my male love bird and putting him in a separate cage so the female stops attacking him (she has eggs)
Watching my adoring pets this morning
Reading Kelly's gratitudes..she gets me going on mine
The good books I got from the library..and the joy I find in selecting books ..sobriety lets me experience this today
A higher power working in my life
Peace Schell

[soberone]

today i am Grateful for the wonderful fellowship of A.A. waking up sober and happy on a Monday! and for another payday! :281:

[dwmoeller]

Today, I am grateful for:

...my son's basketball game this afternoon.
...a good day at work.
...my mother.
...warm weather.
...the Harry Potter books (and movies),

[dwmoeller]

Today, I am grateful for:

...my son's basketball game this afternoon.
...a good day at work.
...my mother.
...warm weather.
...the Harry Potter books (and movies),

[MajestyJo]

Just for today, I am grateful that we got snow, any day the sun shines is a good day.

I am grateful for the food I ate and grateful that there is more from where that came from.

Crateful for the 12 Steps of recovery, applicable to all areas of my life.

Grateful for the principles of the program, all livable and while they take practice, pactice, practice, they say progress not perfection, so I don't have to get everything right, first time around.

Grateful for the people who went before me and showed me the way.

Grateful for all of you, for without you, there is no me.

[kellydunn12]

Today, I am grateful for lots

...waking up with my pups snuggling up with me
...another morning without a hangover
...feeling a little blue last night at the end of long day and realizing I need to start reading my bible again:)
...you guys for coming back
...for my kids love for me
...my mom doing better even though she still is drinking
...knowing God does not put more in front of me than I can handle...wow
...putting down things now and feeling good about it
...gratitude is great!
...this gratitude makes me sit back and think of the good things i have today
...good rain yesterday ...we needed it
Prayers for you who is hurting this morning may you feel better soon.:42:
Kelly
for all of you guys too:42:

[soberone]

today i am Grateful for this site (Daily Recovery) for a job that pays the bills. a wonderful 1st step meeting last night for a new person! :281:

[MajestyJo]

Realized, I didn't have a very grateful, productive day. I was grateful that I made it to bridge because I had a lot of pain today. I thought I was going to have to call and cancel. I was surprised, our name got called, so we placed in the 3rd or 4th position.

Grateful for this site and all of you, who travel this recovery road with me.

[MajestyJo]

Realized, I didn't have a very grateful, productive day. I was grateful that I made it to bridge because I had a lot of pain today. I thought I was going to have to call and cancel. I was surprised, our name got called, so we placed in the 3rd or 4th position.

Grateful for this site and all of you, who travel this recovery road with me.

[kellydunn12]

today i am grateful for lots

...i woke up sober
...even though i struggle most days i am doing it sober
...knowing my mind is trying to play tricks on me
...i am going to take time out during work today and enjoy nature
...grateful for work, feelings, and today
...grateful i have a place to come to in the morning before i start my day
you guys for sure.
Kelly:175:

ps ...i miss coreman and angela here:17:

[soberone]

today i am grateful for lots

...i woke up sober
...even though i struggle most days i am doing it sober
...knowing my mind is trying to play tricks on me
...i am going to take time out during work today and enjoy nature
...grateful for work, feelings, and today
...grateful i have a place to come to in the morning before i start my day
you guys for sure.
Kelly:175:

ps ...i miss coreman and angela here:17:

it gets better Kelly!

today i am Grateful to be going to my Home group A.A. Meeting! (there's no place like home!) :281:

[dwmoeller]

Today, I'm grateful for:

my new found attitude of gratitude,
my job,
the AA meeting that meets on Thursday's here in town,
being sober,
all of my friends here,
today is my 15th month sobriety birthday!

[soberone]

Today, I'm grateful for:

my new found attitude of gratitude,
my job,
the AA meeting that meets on Thursday's here in town,
being sober,
all of my friends here,
today is my 15th month sobriety birthday!

Congrats on 15 Months Buddy! :281:

[kellydunn12]

Today I am grateful for lots...

...for Dave and his 15 months of sobriety...wtg Dave :smile:
...for my kids and their love for me
...for my choice of not picking up last night
...reading to praise God this morning even when I am down, hurt, mad, struggling..thank you
...you guys for being here with me
...being an alkie...i have a place to learn to love myself
...i am so grateful for my longevity of sobriety...amazing...undescribable...
Prayers for whomever picked up last night may you find your way back here.
Kelly
:13:

[kellydunn12]

Thank you Soberone...:wink:
Kelly

[dwmoeller]

Today I am grateful for...
my journey of sobriety.
staying sober one day at a time.
ibuprofen--helps with aches and pains.
the AA meeting that I am going to go to tonight.

[soberone]

today i am Grateful for a Full tank of gas. a job to go to and food to eat! also everybody here at Daily Recovery! :87:

[kellydunn12]

Today, I am grateful for lots

...its Friday
...my job
...today is going to be crazy busy BUT I will be sober in it!
...waking up without shame or remorse..:)
...you guys for being here
...this site
...making the right choices for myself
Prayers
Kelly

[dwmoeller]

Today, I am grateful for...

it being Friday today!
a good AA Step Meeting last night.
baked potatoes.
my son's basketball games tomorrow.
recycling centers.
Tetley Tea

[schell08122008]

Today , I am grateful for:

Waking up sober
Seeing my husband drunk, again last night and seeing myself in his drunkenness..and not wanting to go there..also him admitting he is an alcoholic
Needing this program
Living with little but realizing that others live with less
My animal companions

Peace Schell

[MajestyJo]

Grateful that this program works for me.

Grateful that the program works when I work it!

Grateful that just for today, I choose to work it.

Grateful that I have food to eat, even though today, I haven't yet chose to eat it.

Grateful that you are all here, and though I just came on today, you have been, and now I can add my gratitude to yours.

[soberone]

today i am Grateful for much:

Healthy pets
my home
my car
food to eat
my A.A. Club (close by)
my girlfriend
the fact that i have passed the 5 year mark sober now.. never thought i would make it! :281:

[kellydunn12]

Today I am grateful for lots

...you guys post so much insight on a lot of topics that has helped me tremendously

...info and comments on depression has helped
...schells strength with her husbands drinking
...talking to my mom about her depression yesterday and then reading other commnets and experiences on this website ...knowing she is not alone...
...having a two day depression where i couldnt get out of bed...being able to understand my mom and her many many years of depression..
...you guys here for sure...thanks
Kelly
:17:

[kellydunn12]

Today, I am grateful for lots

...cold weather
...rain...we need it here!
...listening to Joyce Meyers this morning
...my kids
...my son driving by himself and making home safely
...waking up without remorse
Prayers to whomever went out yesterday may you find your way back.
Kelly

[schell08122008]

Today I am grateful for :

Kelly, reminding me I do have things to be grateful for in the mist of some heavy stuff going on right now
Going to a meeting tonight
Fellowshiping before the meeting
Talking to my husband about freedom from addiction
My husbands drinking making me want to work the program harder
The food pantry
Bottled water..we have well water and can't drink it
Always, Always, my loving pets

Peace Schell

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for:

My restful sleep
My food to eat
My computer which is often my lifeline to recovery
My TV that has digital cable and I can listen to music
My bed with it's snuggy blanket, red valour on one side and white fuzzies on the other that my sister gave me for Christmas 2010.
My God who goes through each day with me.
My God who doesn't give up on me, even though I am sure He is up there wagging the finger, doing the Al-Anon handshake, and going Tsk, Tsk, here we go again!
My books, which are another life source, when I am busy doing, don't have time to read and I miss them.
My good intentions, hope to make some muffins later.
The gifts of the program that allows me to walk free of fear, no longer afraid of putting the wrong foot forward and saying the wrong thing. No more taking one foot out to put the other one in.
The continuing relationship with my Higher Power and myself. Not sure if the word is spelled right, my sponsor use to say, "Don't use a word you can't spell." He was my NA sponsor and AA spiritual advisor and said, "Don't give anything away that you can't afford to give because you probably won't get it back." The best was, "You can learn two things at a meeting, how to work your program and how NOT to work your program."
I am grateful for all of you who share this journey with me.


Grateful for this picture. It reminded me that I qualify to be an Earth Angel, not too sure about a Heavenly One. Love you all!

http://www.animated-gifs.eu/mammals-cats-27/0014.gif

[dwmoeller]

Today, I'm grateful for

going to church today with my Mom and sister.
The Giants winning the Super Bowl.
my son's basketball game tomorrow evening.

[kellydunn12]

Today, I am grateful for lots...

...i dont have terminal cancer...( i am reading a book of fiction about a 16yr girl with tc)
...my kids health
...my husband and his health although he uses tobacco and this is his addiction and its not a good one
...not suffering from a hangover this morning
...handling a small drama in my life last night with a sober, clear, and mature mind:)
...knowing my mind tries to play tricks on me about alcohol
You guys for showing up.
Kelly
:42:

ps tomorrow is my dos of 3years:) woo to the hoo
still one day at a time for sure

[soberone]

today i am Grateful for watching my 6th Super Bowl (in a row) sober! way to go NY Giants!!!! :87::85::281:

[schell08122008]

Today I am grateful for...

A great meeting last night..lots of newcomers
Good fellowship prior to the meeting , coffee with my sponsor
Peace of mind following the meeting
Getting away from the drinking at home for a few hours
Talking to my old sponsor this morning..what a gift
Everyone here who wakes me up to a positive new day of recovery
Kelly's three years!

Peace Schell

[schell08122008]

Today I am grateful for...

A great meeting last night..lots of newcomers
Good fellowship prior to the meeting , coffee with my sponsor
Peace of mind following the meeting
Getting away from the drinking at home for a few hours
Talking to my old sponsor this morning..what a gift
Everyone here who wakes me up to a positive new day of recovery
Kelly's three years!

Peace Schell

[kellydunn12]

Today, I am grateful for lots..

...my daugher telling me she is proud of me...my three years is actually tomorrow..whoops
...thank you schell ...i was so excited about my 3 but its tomorrow
...my kids
...my daughter working out her issue at school
...life
...new day
Prayers
Kelly

[kellydunn12]

Today, I am grateful for lots..

...my daugher telling me she is proud of me...my three years is actually tomorrow..whoops
...thank you schell ...i was so excited about my 3 but its tomorrow
...my kids
...my daughter working out her issue at school
...life
...new day
Prayers
Kelly

[schell08122008]

Today I am grateful for...
God showing me He is working in my life..Wow!
Patience
Tolerance
You all being here everyday..sharing experience, strength and hope

Peace Schell

[captpaulge]

Sad to see all the Giants fans, but that is life not everyone sees the RIGHT WAY ACCORDING TO ME. Yes my Patriots fell short again. But they earned the right to be there. They played well to make it a close game, and most importantly is is a GAME not my life.
I can go on and still be a winner today.
Thanks to all my sober friends.

[soberone]

Sad to see all the Giants fans, but that is life not everyone sees the RIGHT WAY ACCORDING TO ME. Yes my Patriots fell short again. But they earned the right to be there. They played well to make it a close game, and most importantly is is a GAME not my life.
I can go on and still be a winner today.
Thanks to all my sober friends.

a VERY close game..

today i am Grateful for waking up sober and in a good mood AGAIN! (Wow two days in a row!) :lol::281::wink:

[captpaulge]

Fantastic to hear.

today i am Grateful for waking up sober and in a good mood AGAIN! (Wow two days in a row!) :lol::281::wink:[/QUOTE]

[MajestyJo]

A quiet day, spent reading and listening to music.

Other than making chocolate chip oatmeal muffins and eating them, didn't do much. Took a break from the computer. Almost finished my second book.

[kellydunn12]

Today, I am grateful for lots

...my gratitude
...you guys here and all the positive stuff
...knowing every day has its struggles, problems "bumps in the road" but we are all still showing up
...knowing if I picked up last night you guys would welcome me back
...me too waking up in fairily good mood:)
...today marks the 3rd year when I had my last drink
...knowing it is a one day at a time life from now and until the end
...glad I am an alcoholic
Kelly
:18:

[AJaye]

Today I'm grateful for:
*these minutes I have to post my gratitude
*Kelly's 3 years of sobriety! yay!
*this website--thankx bluidkiti!!!
*AA
*my family
*my home
*our time with friends

:D

[AJaye]

Today I'm grateful for:
*these minutes I have to post my gratitude
*Kelly's 3 years of sobriety! yay!
*this website--thankx bluidkiti!!!
*AA
*my family
*my home
*our time with friends

:D

[soberone]

Today, I am grateful for lots

...my gratitude
...you guys here and all the positive stuff
...knowing every day has its struggles, problems "bumps in the road" but we are all still showing up
...knowing if I picked up last night you guys would welcome me back
...me too waking up in fairily good mood:)
...today marks the 3rd year when I had my last drink
...knowing it is a one day at a time life from now and until the end
...glad I am an alcoholic
Kelly
:18:

Congrats on 3 Big Years Kelly!

today i am Grateful the sun was out even though it was very cold! :281:

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for some sleep, will even be more grateful if I can go back to sleep when finished posting!

Nothing planned for today. Started another Michael Connelly book, so I can see not too much getting done, even if it is there to do. I did promise myself to do some laundry. I can read while doing laundry. I am grateful that I have choices. I am not always grateful for some of my choices.

Have a great day!

[kellydunn12]

Today, I am grateful for lots

...i am just glad to be here
...getting up in the a.m. and starting here first ..i feel a connection to all of you:17:
...glad someone is back:)
I pray for all others to make it!
Kelly

ps. thank you for the well wishes it means a lot!

[dwmoeller]

Today I am grateful for:
...3 years for kellydunn12
...30 days for Ajaye
...the power of positive thinking and prayer
...my attitude of gratitude
...AA step meeting tonight
...The Grammys this weekend

[MajestyJo]

Thanks for the reminder forgot. Grateful I made it downtown, even though I had to take the bus there and back. Grateful that I saw 6 people I knew, only 2 were sober and still in the fellowship, they carried a great message to me.

Grateful for each new day, thank you for sharing your journey with me.

[soberone]

today i am Grateful for another good 24 hours of sobriety. another sunny day and dry roasted peanuts! :11:

[AJaye]

This evening I am grateful for:

~my sponsor...she rocks
~my friends in AA everywhere
~all of you here; you really make me smile
~my higher power (learning to surrender)
~my job
~Kelly :)

Until tomorrow :)

[kellydunn12]

I just read this ....want to share with you guys

Max Lucado Daily: Don’t Miss the Headline


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Don’t Miss the Headline

Posted: 09 Feb 2012 10:01 PM PST

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. I Thessalonians 5:16

God notices the grateful heart!

Don’t miss the headline here. God notices the grateful heart.

Does God have an ego problem? No. But we do. Gratitude lifts our eyes off the things we lack, so we can see the blessings we possess. Nothing blows the winter out of the day like a Caribbean breeze of thankfulness.

If you look long enough and hard enough, you’ll find something to bellyache about. So quit looking! Take your eyes off the weeds. Collect your blessings.

I Thessalonians 5:16 says “Always be joyful. Pray continually, and give thanks—whatever happens. That’s what God wants for you in Christ Jesus.”

Gratitude is always an option. Make it your default emotion—and you’ll find yourself giving thanks for the problems of life.

Impossible you say? How do you know? How do you know until you give every day a chance?


kelly

[soberone]

today i am Grateful that we are ONLY Expecting to get 3' of SNOW today! :lol:

[dwmoeller]

Today, I'm grateful for
...long underwear. The windchill today is -33 below.
...the good AA Step meeting last night.

[schell08122008]

Today I am grateful for:

Reading everyone's gratitude lists..really starts me off right
Kelly, she always sounds so positive no matter what
Everyone here..Its so great to find people from all over sharing recovery
DW surviving the -33 temps!!!
Being able to find peace amongst the chaos in my life
Feeling better today from my cold..always a gift
Going off to the library soon, can't wait to browse for new books
My animal companions who bring joy and love into my life everyday
Peace Schell

[MajestyJo]

Grateful that I have a TV that gets VSN TV station and I can watch a show on Gratitude and taped at Barbara Mandrell's home.

Grateful that my doctor gave me a script for my cream even though he wouldn't listen to me about the chest pains I keep having. I am sure it is the weather and like everything else, it is the fibro.

Grateful that the snow didn't come down so hard that I got stuck on the way home.

Grateful to receive an invitation to go to a bridge party tomorrow night but thanked them for the thought and said no thanks.

Grateful for this site and all it's members who visit and share here.

Grateful that if I share something with a friend, I only have to take half of it home. When you share it world wide, my troubles seem very small in the scheme of things.

Just for today, I have a grateful heart for all of you for being a part of my recovery. Tomorrow may be another story. I may be even more grateful!

Healing Love to all.

http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/11286334/sn/1897328893/name/n_a

[kellydunn12]

Today, I am grateful for lots

...being grateful
...my kids unconditional love for me
...my familys' health
...snapping out of my horrific mood I was in last night
...understanding my moms deep depression
...you guys being here:)
Prayers for all who are struggling may you find peace in today.
Kelly5
:18:
thank u schell

[MajestyJo]

Grateful for a new day. Grateful that when I come back from the pharmacy, I can snuggle back into my bed and catch some more Zzzzzzzzzzzs. Grateful that I can put some soup on in my slow cooker, forget it and it will be ready when I wake up.

http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/11286334/sn/2139287491/name/n_a

[dwmoeller]

Today, I'm grateful for

...that I got my son to his speech meet this morningmy Celebrate Recovery Bible in Cooperstown, ND (we missed the school bus that would have taken him. It is about 45 miles away.)

...the Mission Impossible movie I went to last night with my son..
...my Celebrate Recovery Bible.

[schell08122008]

Today I am grateful for:

Feeling more spiritually connected
Fresh laundry, right out of the dryer
Sobriety just for today
Sharing and caring
Praying for others when I have a resentment toward them
Losing the anger I felt last night
Everyone here-a place to share

Peace Schell

[soberone]

today i am Grateful for a good morning A.A. meeting and good business at work tonight! :85:

[Mountainman]

today I'am grateful for the fact

that we are still sober

some of us who go though much expensive treatment

such as Whitney Houston

never get a chance to be truly sober

Mountainman

[kellydunn12]

Today, I am grateful for lots

...waking up without a hangover

...reading good stuff on forgiveness
...good day yesterday

Prayers for all that struggle with this disease and all other diseases may you find comfort.

Kelly

[captpaulge]

Today my gratitude list begins with Sobriety, I got it 1st time. It may have taken a long time to understand a lot of it, but it came 1st time. I'm alive and did not die trying to live with out it.
Sadly what ever demons in Whitney Houston's life drove her, were not overcome.

[AJaye]

Today I'm grateful for:

~sleeping in :)
~my dog's wet nose
~waking up sober (it doesn't get old!)
~the opportunity to volunteer yesterday in the dental clinic
~your lists of gratitudes :)

Have a beautiful day!!

[schell08122008]

Today , I am grateful for:

The friends we had over to our house last night
Being able to hold a conversation with others
The peace I am able to find in my alone time
Good books, good music and good friends who really care
The spirituality I feel when I speak with my old sponsor
Feeling well rested and healthy this morning

Peace to all, Schell

[dwmoeller]

I'm grateful for
church this morning.
spending the afternoon with my son.
watching the Grammys tonight.
last but not least...sobriety

[dwmoeller]

I'm grateful for
church this morning.
spending the afternoon with my son.
watching the Grammys tonight.
last but not least...sobriety

[MajestyJo]

Any day the sun shine is a good day, so very grateful for this day of sobriety.

Grateful that I had the opportunity to go to a 61 year AA anniversary with my friend.

I was very grateful to see a lot of friends I hadn't seen for a while, so for at least 10 years.

I was grateful that the birthday cake was chocolate. I was even more grateful that I didn't succumb to having another piece to bring home.

I am grateful that all of you shared your day with me.

[kellydunn12]

Today, I am grateful for lots

...waking up without a hangover
...waking up without remorse or disgust
...reading
...using the my tools when I start to get overwhelmed about this week (future)
...working on being in the moment
...you guys for being here... thank you!
:42: Kelly

[soberone]

today i am Grateful to be going to my home group meeting this morning! :281:

[schell08122008]

Today I am grateful for:
Going to a great discussion meeting last night
Fellowshipping with newcomers after the meeting
Being able to say no to gossip
Everyone here for their sharing and caring..and being there to enhance sobriety and save lives

Peace Schell