life safari #13

Good morning.

I am enjoying some of my new music this morning. I am going to see a movie in a bit. I have some errands to run and I'm looking forward to the entire day and evening.

Happy Birthday all you June celebrants !!

I am Grateful...

To be alive and healthy
all that I need to be comfortable and content
the privilege of reading other's gratitude lists
for the weekend to decompress from loud trucks, exhaust fumes and cigarette smoke
a new day to live and learn. Another chance to change my ways - don't blow it !
for letting other's into my life. Thanks that some want to be in my life
My life is rich because of YOU, and YOU, and YOU,

I love YOU. And YOU know who you are (all of YOUS). Thank you

life safari #12 1/2

Finally the weekend is here. I am ready ! Didn't work late. Someone got their wires crossed (usual goings on there).
I was happy to leave on time. Went to Border's and was a good capitalist. Got some good music and a book.

All is quiet here tonight. I have a need to catch up on some sleep and I think I'll start right now.

Picture is titled: "It is Finished."

God Bless !

life safari #12

twelve, my favorite number.

Good morning ! It's a beautiful new day.

I am Grateful...
to be alive in this day
to be sober and clean another day
that I got a new weedeater, a hedge trimmer and a commercial mop bucket at Home Depot yesterday
I look forward to doing yard work between rains this weekend
for the birds that come feed on bird seed. especially the BlueJays. One of my favorites
for the weekend although I have to work late tonight which is unusual
God's Grace
the suggestion from Scott to read Conversations with God
Precious and her antics
to be a native of Houston
to be so "dug in" in Houston. This city has been good to my family
Lady A's progress in sobriety
thank YOU

life safari # 11 1/2

Good evening. Wanted to do a bit more work of The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. It is complete.

Also, news about Lady A.

She came to the noon meeting. Early this time, dressed for an interview, sober and looking bright and bushy-tailed.

She is attending IOP, has remained sober the past days, contrary to what I thought. Just shows me, I can not judge people by my
thoughts because they are not doing what I think they should.

She is seeking. She wants a Higher Power. I believe she has become aware that, as an addictive person she needs and wants to
embrace Conscience Contact with a Higher Power.

She may join me at Mass on Sundays. I hope she will. My life has been enriched by going. I lay my head down tonight a very happy woman. I pray that Lady A will continue on this path and find recovery. Long, contented sobriety. To live happy, joyous and free (most of the time) like the rest of us. Good night Lady A. Be careful on your journey to and from town at night.

life safari #11

I am Grateful that...

I am clean and sober another day
I have the opportunity to change my life today
I look forward to seeing my family at noon
I am not Lady A or others like her
I can have compassion for those mentioned above however, after doing what I could to help, I can turn it over to God and have my hands off of their spiral down, down, down. And, they will not take me with them.
AA is my life raft
It is almost the weekend. What a celebration of better life in sobriety Saturday will be. June is a huge month. I know many of the celebrants - I am proud of you all !
I can be proud of my efforts to change. However, I still fail miserably in my eyes and, I believe in God's eyes. I must work much harder.
I vow to apply myself this day to setting those stubborn habits and defects of character free. Perhaps if I just let go, God can remove them.
Let Go and Let God today missy
thank YOU

life safari #10

Well, I have realized some things with help from an innocent comment my boss made yesterday. Thank you Mike. My awareness also comes with reading the book I am reading at the moment. I am going to leave this house today and make a new start. My "Advent" awareness, I'll call it.

I am Grateful for...
another day of life
Precious
sobriety
AA and my fellows
the people God has placed in my life
God
my Spiritual/Faith journey
Home Depot
modern inventions
new awareness
the noon AA meeting at Lambda
Thank YOU

life safari #9

Good evening, I cannot seem to get a photo on my profile so you'll have to bare with me.

I am grateful that/for...
The book called: The Mass-An Invitation to Enjoy It - volumes of reading later, this small book explains The Mass, the Liturgical Year and the concept of being a Catholic very understandable. Thank you Don !
Another day of this week down. Only 3 more days to go.
That Lady A called and seems to be ok. I carried out my word to introduce her to someone in law who may be able to help her get a job. I hope something good will come of it. Thank you Dan !
Tracy's recovery from the depths. She went through some very dark days and stayed sober and clean through it. What a Miracle you are Tracy. I'm glad you are among our nooner meetings.
The help I get from my devout Catholic friends. They are helping me realize a 9 year dream. So exciting are Catholics to share their faith and have a new person enter their faith family.
Watermelon & peaches in the summer.
For this Precious Cat whom I have the joy of living with. I love you Precious and I'm Blessed that you are safe and alive today.
Thank You God !

life safari # 8 3/4

Please forgive me Katy and Anna. I seem to get things messed up.
The thought is the same but now the facts are correct. God Bless
Katy and Anna.

life safari #8

I am sad for several people who have had devastating occurances in the past few days.
I wish I could make it all better for them. Just know, I am with you in spirit and you are in my prayers.

I am Grateful that...
I am fortunate to not be suffering a loss, personally at this time
I am sober and clean another day
Precious is safe and healthy
I came out the other end of my losses and can feel compassion and empathy for other's in that situation
God has given me pain and joy so that I can be of service to other's
I have no desire to drink or drug. Wish I could magically give that to Lady A
I am concerned for other's today rather than eaten up with myself
it's not me,me,me any more
because I'm an alcoholic, I have a program to better my life. people that support and love me.
why did I take so long to get there?
now that I am there, my goal is to die sober and clean and take as many with me as possible !
Lady A, please join me on the road to Happy Destiny.

life safari #7 3/4

There are two new stars in Heaven. Sr. Maria Geheb, O.P.
Pat U
United with our Father in Heaven and His Elect, we will
miss your presence here but will celebrate your lives.
Free from pain and worry, you join our Faithful Departed
and wait for us to join you Peace Be Still

life safari #7 1/2

What an eventful day. Dennis had his 13 th AA birthday. I received three pieces of art by Scott W. All very dynamic and heady. I am pleased as punch to have aquired his work. I hope he is successful and renowned in the future.

Lady A is still sober. Thank God for that. She has struggled for so long and is so young and pretty. Sweet too (sober). I don't think I would like her much loaded. I am afraid for her. She can not see to break away from her drinking patterns. I do understand that she has many hurts, regrets and misses her children dearly. I can not imagine what she has to go through not seeing them. It can not be easy.

I am Grateful that...
I am clean and sober another day
My friends and family look forward to my showing up at the nooner and I look forward to them showing up there. We're expected. We're counted on. We're missed when we're not there.
When I was drinking no one missed me except those girls at the Cabaret and that was only the $$$$$ they missed.
I'm grateful for the 2 books and articles Don brought me this afternoon. And the card, always knows what we enjoy, our tastes and likes. Love you, Love you, Love you.
A slow day at work. I was able to read pretty consistently the book : The Mass: An invitation to Enjoy It.
The book describes some of the dynamics of the Mass such as, after leaving Mass, we are to go out into the world and live the faith we have just professed. Live the Mass in our world. Thank you Don.
Thank you too Frank. Two pious individuals who are helping me understand and reach for my goal.
For the appreciation I have aquired for persons, places and things that I took for granted in my drinking/drugging days. Thank You and Peace be with You All.

life safari #7

What a beautiful rainy (R_ _ _ _) Day !!
Happy Birthday Dennis ! Thank whomever led you to my site, I am happy I was able to surprise you and please you on Your Special Day.

I am Grateful for...
another day of life
God's Grace and the mysteries of life
having a wonderful AA family
for DR's sweet thoughts and comments -you surprised me back
the opportunity to have work of a wonderful Artist. You will all hear of him in a big way soon
making time yesterday to exercise the tools of worship and faith. Must take that kind of time every Sunday from now on
Don K will be returning to our midst today. I missed you a bunch
my job, the clients who are so sweet and kind, my boss and coworkers. They walked a rough road with me for a long time and didn't give up on me. Thank you for your examples. I am striving to give back that kind of kindness and unbridled patience
of course, my sweet cat Precious. She is a loving and dutiful Cat Mother to this human
the loving support of all who Blog. You are transforming my life through this experience.
Many thanks and Blessings to all

Life Safari 6 3/4 - Happy 13 th AA Birthday Dennis

life safari #6 1/2

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life safari #6

Good afternoon.

I believe I was very tired. I normally get up pretty early, not so today.

I am Grateful...
that God has seen fit to allow me another day. I look forward to living up to my promise of staying in faith, changing my behavior in areas that trip me up, and sharing about the Grace I have been given.
for my sobriety and another day of being smoke-free.
helping a fellow alcoholic yesterday. I stayed sober, what a gift. Thank you Lady A.
for hearing a wonderful story of recovery last night - what a life. And he didn't have time to really go into details.
for Precious. God's other gift of Grace to me. So many !
it isn't raining today.
I have the option of mowing the back yard, cleaning up the rest of the front yard -or not.
that my thoughts are with Lady A. I can not help but worry whether or not she has 3 days today. I trust that she is under her Higher Power's wing and that I've done and said enough for now. It's an inside job for those who want it, not who need it.
that I want it ! for many years I didn't and it almost left me dead on the outside too. Get what I'm putting down?
Thank you fellow bloggers for being active in my life. It is a changing experience.

Grace