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information, ideas, feelings, problems and solutions on a personal
level.
2016... What a year!!! I figured I would start listing things that I am grateful for:
1. My dear AH. I almost lost him in July from the horrid affects of alcoholism. He went into rehab after the health crisis and has been sober ever since (Drank for +45 years). His health has definitely improved. Our relationship has been more like when we originally met 41 years ago.
2. That his alcoholism led me to All Anon where I too am recovering. My brother's and sisters there inspire me to better. Each is a lovely person, unique in thought and experience.
3. My dear AS is coming to the realization that he needs help. Unheard of 6 months ago.
4. I have 2 wonderful grandsons whom I dearly love. They are happy, well adjusted, good boys.
5. I have a lovely daughter (grandsons' mom). We are very close, very close!
6. I have a home, food in my belly, heat in my home, etc.
7. For the first time in our lives we are no longer barely existing financially.
8. I have a Higher Power who loves, guides, and protects me.
9. I have people who care for me and I them.
10. I have a job that I enjoy.
So as not to be you all, I'll stop now. The list could go on all night. Those are top on my gratitude list
-- Edited by Liz14 on Saturday 31st of December 2016 10:24:40 PM
Great list Liz14 - I too am filled with gratitude often/daily for all the blessings in my life. I went to a meeting yesterday and our topic was about attitudes and gratitude - great topic and perfect for this time of year. Make it a great day!
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
