((((((Everyone))))))

I want to wish each and everyone of you a Happy Thanksgiving.  It is so hard for many of us to remember that we have in spite of this disease much to be thankful for.  Here are a few things that I thought of this morning and wanted to share.  Feel free to add to this list - for some of us need to be reminded.

1.  I have a Higher Power that loves me unconditionally - despite my mistakes I have made in the past or will make in the future.  My HP does not hold it against me.

2.  I have a program that is teaching me everyday how to live a serene life. 

3.  I have program friends who share with me their ES &H so that I may learn.  I know that when I am in trouble I can call any of them for help - and they are always there to do so.

4.  I have this message board and a chat room to come to when I need to.

5.  I have choices.  I can choose to live in chaos or live serenely.  I can if need to choose to restart my day.  I can choose to turn my problems over to my HP.  I can choose to laugh, love, and live whether the A's in my life are active or not.

6.  I have family who loves and supports me.  I also have my alanon family. 

7.  I have a stable job, and a home, almost debt free.  I have these things because I allowed program to work in my life.  I turned my will and the A's in my life over to my HP and got busy on me.

8. My children hopefully will learn as I break the cycle of this disease.

9.  I am worthy of being loved by others - and most of all being loving myself. 

I know that for many living in this disease has robbed them of everything.  I hope, however, for all of you, you can find one thing in your life to be thankful for.

Love & Gratitude to you all,

Karen