What a positive(ly) fantastic day today.
I am Grateful and Thankful...
to be alive another day
to be sober, clean and smoke-free another day
for the day off today
to have dinner at Spaghetti Western with Frank to look forward to
that the Chronicle threw a free paper this morning for all
I will enjoy looking at it tonight while I watch tv
for the gift of my faith today
that I treasure my prayer and meditation time when I wake up (wake up-after 2 cups of coffee)
that's my reality (above)
to have a "little Tiger" living with me - Precious
God's abundant Grace
About Me
- peanut
- Houston, Texas, United States
- I am a native Houstonian. I have never lived elsewhere. I have had the opportunity to travel over the years. I am a recovering alcoholic. I have one cat who is indoor only.I love coffee very hot, popcorn, sweets, the sound of hummingbirds in flight, the songs of Mockingbirds, chirp of the Cardinals,butterflies, puppy breath, horse breath, the feel and sound of a cat purring (especially mine).
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Friday, January 11, 2008
life safari 2008 (12)
Twelve is my favorite number. Big and round and even. (don't say a word dAAve !)
Happy Friday everyone. It is going to be a banner day - weather-wise.
Could not get to sleep last night. I have those nights. I just can't and don't want to stop thinking and moving about.
I am Grateful and Thankful...
that MS cancelled that all-day meeting tomorrow
my kink that I had in my back last night has disappeared - Thank YOU God
for this cool morning
the dove cooing
that it is the weekend
to be sober, clean and smoke-free another day
to enjoy Precious. What a wonderful gift from God to me (one of them)
God's Grace
for friends who enjoy sharing their knowledge unselfishly
to be able and willing to give to other's what has been so freely given me
I consider God's patience, salvation
for plans with Frank this weekend before he leaves town next week
I get a haircut next week
thank YOU
Happy Friday everyone. It is going to be a banner day - weather-wise.
Could not get to sleep last night. I have those nights. I just can't and don't want to stop thinking and moving about.
I am Grateful and Thankful...
that MS cancelled that all-day meeting tomorrow
my kink that I had in my back last night has disappeared - Thank YOU God
for this cool morning
the dove cooing
that it is the weekend
to be sober, clean and smoke-free another day
to enjoy Precious. What a wonderful gift from God to me (one of them)
God's Grace
for friends who enjoy sharing their knowledge unselfishly
to be able and willing to give to other's what has been so freely given me
I consider God's patience, salvation
for plans with Frank this weekend before he leaves town next week
I get a haircut next week
thank YOU
Thursday, January 10, 2008
life safari 2008 (11)
What a wonderful Thursday !
the weather was outstanding. I had a lovely lazy morning to start and after several cups of coffee got going. Dug up some paperwork I had to respond to.
I took my time in my prayer and meditation and thoroughly enjoyed it. I was very peaceful and serene afterward.
My Gratitude List for today:
We had a wonderful talk tonight on conscience. Particularly, morality and conscience formation as a Catholic. It was very timely as I have been doing work on this very area of my life at this time. I got an answer to a question that I've had in my mind for several weeks. It is the next half of a change (life change) that I am making as I walk my Spiritual Path.
I absolutely LOVE my life today. It is because of opening my heart to God. Oh, make NO mistake. I owe my background of the past 10 years to AA and my AA family for where my journey has taken me to this point. My Spiritual Journey started in 1997 and has taken a route "as the crow flies". A slow, moderate start-again, stop-again route. Nothing planned, nothing expected. But, when I chose to seek solace in the Catholic Faith, my life changed. I stuck my toe in the water in 2005 but found I was not ready to commit. In those two years a small grain of interest and desire began to grow.
One of the best things I've done is join the RCIA program at Saint Anne's Catholic Church !
I have been on a growing and developing faith in God that has totally brought me HOME.
As Bonnie put it tonight, I am as a rose bud about one-third opened at this point in my development.
I am eager for the next two-thirds blossoming
Praise God.
Elayne, thank you so much for the materials you loan me to expand my education and interest.
Frank, thank you for giving of your time as my Sponsor and your help in my journey. I am proud and thrilled to take this walk with you.
Kudos to RCIA Team, Events Team (fantastic food every week) and all class mates. What a wonderful support system I am Blessed with - AA and RCIA-Awesome
the weather was outstanding. I had a lovely lazy morning to start and after several cups of coffee got going. Dug up some paperwork I had to respond to.
I took my time in my prayer and meditation and thoroughly enjoyed it. I was very peaceful and serene afterward.
My Gratitude List for today:
We had a wonderful talk tonight on conscience. Particularly, morality and conscience formation as a Catholic. It was very timely as I have been doing work on this very area of my life at this time. I got an answer to a question that I've had in my mind for several weeks. It is the next half of a change (life change) that I am making as I walk my Spiritual Path.
I absolutely LOVE my life today. It is because of opening my heart to God. Oh, make NO mistake. I owe my background of the past 10 years to AA and my AA family for where my journey has taken me to this point. My Spiritual Journey started in 1997 and has taken a route "as the crow flies". A slow, moderate start-again, stop-again route. Nothing planned, nothing expected. But, when I chose to seek solace in the Catholic Faith, my life changed. I stuck my toe in the water in 2005 but found I was not ready to commit. In those two years a small grain of interest and desire began to grow.
One of the best things I've done is join the RCIA program at Saint Anne's Catholic Church !
I have been on a growing and developing faith in God that has totally brought me HOME.
As Bonnie put it tonight, I am as a rose bud about one-third opened at this point in my development.
I am eager for the next two-thirds blossoming
Praise God.
Elayne, thank you so much for the materials you loan me to expand my education and interest.
Frank, thank you for giving of your time as my Sponsor and your help in my journey. I am proud and thrilled to take this walk with you.
Kudos to RCIA Team, Events Team (fantastic food every week) and all class mates. What a wonderful support system I am Blessed with - AA and RCIA-Awesome
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
life safari 2008 (10)
God gave us all the same amount of measure of Faith and Grace. I have just as much as Daniel did in the Lion's Den.
It's what we do with it.
Thanks Elayne. I will always remember the impact those words had on me. It gave me much hope and determination.
I love the story. Daniel 6: 2 - 29
life safari 2008 (9)
Oh boy, what a day today ! I have not had such a grueling day in a long time. Too many issues and upsets for one day. Glad I'm off tomorrow.
I would like to just take Precious and go away for a long road trip.
eat our dust !
I am, however, Grateful and Thankful...
that I had the background I had coming up
no one has to wonder where they stand with me - just ask me
But, you'd better have b___s !
this coffee. just what I needed after my day
Precious and her "kitten" that comes out when we play ball
Precious because she is so loving and nurturing. It is a Blessing that I have her at my abode
she helps me unwind from stress - thank you Precious
for praying for the Grace to go straight home from work rather than to the store for ice cream
God's Grace
that I am implementing prayer more. I am relying on God. I am trusting God more
I am letting God in
what a Blessing
Thank YOU
I would like to just take Precious and go away for a long road trip.
eat our dust !
I am, however, Grateful and Thankful...
that I had the background I had coming up
no one has to wonder where they stand with me - just ask me
But, you'd better have b___s !
this coffee. just what I needed after my day
Precious and her "kitten" that comes out when we play ball
Precious because she is so loving and nurturing. It is a Blessing that I have her at my abode
she helps me unwind from stress - thank you Precious
for praying for the Grace to go straight home from work rather than to the store for ice cream
God's Grace
that I am implementing prayer more. I am relying on God. I am trusting God more
I am letting God in
what a Blessing
Thank YOU
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
life safari 2008 (8)
Good morning, well, afternoon, now.
Slept in this morning.
Had a wonderful visit in the atrium by a pair of beautiful Cardinals. Precious and I were both taken with their beauty.
I am Grateful and Thankful...
for life today
the gift of Faith
to be close to a haircut - will get it soon
for Precious
all the wonderful, comfortable gifts I have been given so freely
I think about those who have no food or place to sleep comfortably and safely
I made my first step toward contributing to those in physical need this morning
where there is a will, there is a way
through God, all things are possible
It's a beautiful day
thank YOU
Slept in this morning.
Had a wonderful visit in the atrium by a pair of beautiful Cardinals. Precious and I were both taken with their beauty.
I am Grateful and Thankful...
for life today
the gift of Faith
to be close to a haircut - will get it soon
for Precious
all the wonderful, comfortable gifts I have been given so freely
I think about those who have no food or place to sleep comfortably and safely
I made my first step toward contributing to those in physical need this morning
where there is a will, there is a way
through God, all things are possible
It's a beautiful day
thank YOU
Monday, January 7, 2008
life safari 2008 (7)
It is Monday and good to be alive and well.
I am Grateful and Thankful...
for a new week to walk the path I feel called to walk by God
to feel light in Spirit today. I was weighted down yesterday
You know, I only need be accepted by my Heavenly Father
Today, all is well with my soul
I pray that the same is true for my loved ones
Peace be with all of you
Thank YOU
I am Grateful and Thankful...
for a new week to walk the path I feel called to walk by God
to feel light in Spirit today. I was weighted down yesterday
You know, I only need be accepted by my Heavenly Father
Today, all is well with my soul
I pray that the same is true for my loved ones
Peace be with all of you
Thank YOU
Sunday, January 6, 2008
life safari 2008 (6)
Happy Sunday !
I am sitting here listening to something running in the background on my computer. I have no indication of what it is but it is absolutely maddening because it happens most often any more and slows down my computer to a crawl
I think some of these programs just "take over" in the background and I'm held hostage to them
I am also not pleased at this nonsense. The running has slowed now and it appeared to be Yahoo-Messenger that was the culprit. If it keeps up it will get deleted and that's that.
I am Grateful and Thankful...
that the delete button is at my disposal
finally, the noise has ended
to be happy, joyous and free today
that Scott had a very successful show and he's getting the recognition for his talents
for a good time with Frank last night
that's it ! I am going to relieve myself of this Yahoo Messanger right now
Later
I am sitting here listening to something running in the background on my computer. I have no indication of what it is but it is absolutely maddening because it happens most often any more and slows down my computer to a crawl
I think some of these programs just "take over" in the background and I'm held hostage to them
I am also not pleased at this nonsense. The running has slowed now and it appeared to be Yahoo-Messenger that was the culprit. If it keeps up it will get deleted and that's that.
I am Grateful and Thankful...
that the delete button is at my disposal
finally, the noise has ended
to be happy, joyous and free today
that Scott had a very successful show and he's getting the recognition for his talents
for a good time with Frank last night
that's it ! I am going to relieve myself of this Yahoo Messanger right now
Later
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