life safari #164

I am happy that it is raining today. It suits me with this cold I have.
It is going to get very cold on Christmas Eve I hear.
I like it !

Today, I am Grateful and Thankful...

for life. a friend of my bosses was just killed in Iraq
I just wish we could all get along
no fighting, no shooting, no bombs, no hatred, NO WARS
that I can pray. You can pray. WE CAN PRAY
I believe our prayers have power and WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD
God's Grace
Let there be Peace on Earth in our lifetime

life safari #163

What a gorgeous day. Too bad I had to work !
I am however, happy to have a job. The pay is not as good sitting here at the house.

I am Grateful and Thankful...

to be employable today
to be sober, clean and smoke -free
to live comfortably
to not have many needs and few wants
the means to cover my needs
the company of wonderful people and pets
the discovery of J. Vernon McGee's writings
new friends
old friends
family
Saint Anne's and all that comes with Her
God's Gift of the Holy Spirit
thank YOU

life safari #162

Well, what a pleasant day off today.
Went to a weekly Mass-much different than a Sunday Mass (much shorter too)
Visited a friend in the hospital, redeemed my Honey Baked Ham certificate that one of my customers gave me. These people at W_______m go all out ! Very generous and very nice folks ! Thank you Chris and Sheryl and all the rest of you whom I do not know.
Another customer Blessed me with a certificate - I bought some of my favorite things with it. Again, one of my customers who is just a dear man and his lovely wife. Thank you all and Merry Christmas to you and your families !!

I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...

I am sober, clean and smoke-free
the means to get to see my friend in the hospital. She is healing and no major proceedure has been needed - Bless God !
to be home early and to have enjoyed a wonderful dinner
Christmas is almost here now
To be able to be with Frank this Saturday evening for our regular meeting
for new friends and the warmth and care which they bring into my life
for the legacy of J. Vernon McGee-I got his series of books on the Bible. Finally got some information that is easy to read and that speaks to me in a real and easy way
God's Grace
thank YOU

life safari #161

Tuesday, got through another Monday - the week marches on.
Meeting a friend from RCIA for a lunch before work.
I hope the cold weather doesn't go too far away because, I'm hoping for cold on Christmas.

Today, I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...

I have another day of sobriety, clean from illicit drugs and I'm smoke-free
I've calmed down the sweet attacks (icecream) also
I'm trying to eat at least one good meal a day
my customers have kept me in the hearts this Christmas
I heard from an old friend. We vowed to keep in touch more last year but it didn't happen
to live with an awesome Cat Spirit
God's Grace

life safari #160

What a wonderful Saturday after Frank and I got out of town.
Houston was really socked in weather-wise for our trip to Chappell Hill.
It wasn't too far west and we got out of the bad weather and into beautiful sunshine and hills.
Went to have Christmas with Hawk and Dell and to Round Top for a concert.
Had a great lunch at Purcell's in Brenham (their fried catfish is the BEST), met Rachel the new puppy and played with she and Joyce.
Had a fun window shopping trip in down the road from the concert. The day and evening were relaxing and full of fun.

I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...

we got out of town for awhile
Frank and I had a good talk on the trip up
Good food, Good weather, Good music, Good company - Sweet !!
have spent the day at home. Cracked pecans and roasted them for Frank
watched the movie Jesus of Nazareth
ate some good tomato/basil soup
checked out my friend's blogs
watching television and...
spending my evening in meditation and prayer
Precious
God's Grace