Happy Saturday everybody !! It is a banner day weather-wise and otherwise.
Rosie is home and Trish, Lucie and Rosie are doing much better now that they are all alive and back as a family. I am very thankful for Rosie's daily recovery. Poor little Lucie shows the strain of missing Rosie while she was gone (to that wonderful Vet. College - A & M) and the worry is still on her lettle face in in her eyes. But, all are happy and resting well.
Trish is one of the most awesome women I know. I have known her for years but, not being very mature for years, I am now seeing her anew and appreciate her beautiful Spirit.
Trish is a remarkable hair stylist, cutter, colorer and waxer. Many of my aquaintances go to her for her work. The other think about Trish is that she is such an informed person. She has always been an activist in so many, many causes. She is a woman way ahead of her time in many ways. In other ways she has lead others, such as myself, to begin to get actively dedicated to making a difference in our world and for people around us.
I expressed a cause I was trying to get off the ground and guess who was the first to get donations for that cause? You guessed it - Trish ! Thank you Trish and the two Dentists who were so gracious to contribute.
I have determined that a few of us who enjoy singing should form a loose group for an choir to go to Nursing homes and hospitals to lift our voices for God through song. My thoughts are to sing acappella. Just a loose, love to sing for the heck-of-it group. If any of you are interested, please let me know.
I am Grateful and Thankful...
for Frank and his wonderful, loving sponsorship - he has his hands full, you know (teehee)
that Rosie, Lucie and Trish are a happy family again
Rosie is resting well and recovery is coming along
to be sober, clean and smoke-free
that it is my 58th birthday today and a splendid weather-day
for the gifts from Frank and Trish - Thank you two for your love and peaceful demeanor for soooo many years
for the beautiful and peacefulness of the Lambda Center now. If you have not been there lately, go by and see what I mean
for my sweet Precious. Every day I get to enjoy her love and company is a blessing
When I see upsetting things during the day, I go right in the house at night and pick her up and hold her tight. Then I feel better
for the gift of faith today
that tomorrow is Sunday and Mass at 11:00 am
for the longevity in AA. I am the person I am today because of AA and my family there
that I get to enjoy getting older and the level-headedness getting older brings
God's Grace and patience with me-that is Salvation today (His patience)
thank YOU
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, February 2, 2008
Thursday, January 31, 2008
life safari 2008 (19)
Well, there is to be a scheduled outage at 4:30 pm PST this day.
What a wonderful 15 hours I've had at the house. I stayed up all night working on my service project. I love to stay up all night on occasion on Wednesday night since I'm off Wednesday.
I got the presentation written - it wasn't anything like I thought it was going to be. Isn't that the way it usually works out !? Usually what I end with is better than what I planned in the start. I just have to "work it, Baby !!
I am very busy right now. My dance card is full for a week. I'm happy, joyous and free. That's when I feel the Holy Spirit in me.
I got to the noon meeting at Lambda today and what a pleasant surprise. The Center absolutely looks fantastic !! Kudos to all the workers who did the work and Mark J. for having the vision and _alls to get it done !!
It looks beautiful in every nook and cranny. It looks like a nice coffee shop rather than a Baudyhouse. I loved the atmosphere and enjoyed seeing and being with everyone today.
I love you men. Mi Familia, La Corizon !!
I am Grateful and Thankful today.
What a wonderful 15 hours I've had at the house. I stayed up all night working on my service project. I love to stay up all night on occasion on Wednesday night since I'm off Wednesday.
I got the presentation written - it wasn't anything like I thought it was going to be. Isn't that the way it usually works out !? Usually what I end with is better than what I planned in the start. I just have to "work it, Baby !!
I am very busy right now. My dance card is full for a week. I'm happy, joyous and free. That's when I feel the Holy Spirit in me.
I got to the noon meeting at Lambda today and what a pleasant surprise. The Center absolutely looks fantastic !! Kudos to all the workers who did the work and Mark J. for having the vision and _alls to get it done !!
It looks beautiful in every nook and cranny. It looks like a nice coffee shop rather than a Baudyhouse. I loved the atmosphere and enjoyed seeing and being with everyone today.
I love you men. Mi Familia, La Corizon !!
I am Grateful and Thankful today.
Monday, January 28, 2008
life safari 2008 (18)
Wow, it's been a while since I've blogged.
Happy Monday everyone.
A friend of mine is suffering because her sweet Golden Retriever fell down some steps and broke her artificial hip joint. The dogs name is Rosie and the woman's name is Trish. Rosie is at A & M University. Rosie is having surgery today, perhaps she is in surgery now or has already had it.
Wish you both the best and my prayers are with you.
Let's all hug our precious pets a bit tighter.
You know, I have much I wish I could explain for why I have not been around the AA meetings in a while but, I do not feel that I want to go into it right. I don't even know if I will ever want to put it into words.
I do love you - my friends and AA family. It isn't that I do not love and miss you all, I do.
One of the things I can put into words is that, for all these years AA has been the "Church" that I needed. I had trouble for years seeing myself involved in any religion or church.
But, I have found a religion I am comfortable with and a church that I want to attend. It isn't that AA doesn't count any more to me. It is that Church and being a Catholic fills the need that I had when I was going to so many AA meetings.
I am an alcoholic in recovery. I do not forget that fact. If I had not been so involved in attending meetings I would not have been in a Spiritual place to recognize how much I wanted and needed a more structured Spiritual life. The church and Catholic faith brings me much joy and happiness.
This is all I think I want to share at this time. My life is certainly far from perfect. I still battle my food addiction daily, I have not begun to exercise and clean house (literally).
I do take my Catechism classes seriously and I study and read more than I do anything else.
This time of the Liturical Year will be filled with going to church very often. So, I will not be around for a while yet. My mornings are devoted to prayer and meditation before going to work. It is comforting and helps me stay on tract most of the time. The ox and cart are not off into the ditch nearly as often any more.
However, I find myself wandering in the Spiritual Desert from time to time. I keep seeking ways out of that place and enjoy doing the work of removing myself from there. I am not perfect and I will never be perfect - I believe some think that I think I will achieve that status at some future date. No ! but, let those believe what they wish.
There are some beliefs in the Catholic Faith that my conscience dictates that I reconsider and amend for my comfortability as a Catholic.
And do not get me wrong. I am a proud Catholic ! I do not wish to be disingenuous in regards to my Faith.
Please accept my new life and do not think harshly of my lack of being present in the meetings with you. You are in my thoughts and I am with you in Spirit.
Just realize that, I am seeking answers and I still have a ways to go and will no doubt, have more information as I go forward. I am just a Baby Catholic just now and can not partake in many of the Catholic Rites as yet. I look forward to the day that I will be able to fully participate in the Religion of my choice.
thank you and I hope no one gets put off by my explanation of where I am at present.
Happy Monday everyone.
A friend of mine is suffering because her sweet Golden Retriever fell down some steps and broke her artificial hip joint. The dogs name is Rosie and the woman's name is Trish. Rosie is at A & M University. Rosie is having surgery today, perhaps she is in surgery now or has already had it.
Wish you both the best and my prayers are with you.
Let's all hug our precious pets a bit tighter.
You know, I have much I wish I could explain for why I have not been around the AA meetings in a while but, I do not feel that I want to go into it right. I don't even know if I will ever want to put it into words.
I do love you - my friends and AA family. It isn't that I do not love and miss you all, I do.
One of the things I can put into words is that, for all these years AA has been the "Church" that I needed. I had trouble for years seeing myself involved in any religion or church.
But, I have found a religion I am comfortable with and a church that I want to attend. It isn't that AA doesn't count any more to me. It is that Church and being a Catholic fills the need that I had when I was going to so many AA meetings.
I am an alcoholic in recovery. I do not forget that fact. If I had not been so involved in attending meetings I would not have been in a Spiritual place to recognize how much I wanted and needed a more structured Spiritual life. The church and Catholic faith brings me much joy and happiness.
This is all I think I want to share at this time. My life is certainly far from perfect. I still battle my food addiction daily, I have not begun to exercise and clean house (literally).
I do take my Catechism classes seriously and I study and read more than I do anything else.
This time of the Liturical Year will be filled with going to church very often. So, I will not be around for a while yet. My mornings are devoted to prayer and meditation before going to work. It is comforting and helps me stay on tract most of the time. The ox and cart are not off into the ditch nearly as often any more.
However, I find myself wandering in the Spiritual Desert from time to time. I keep seeking ways out of that place and enjoy doing the work of removing myself from there. I am not perfect and I will never be perfect - I believe some think that I think I will achieve that status at some future date. No ! but, let those believe what they wish.
There are some beliefs in the Catholic Faith that my conscience dictates that I reconsider and amend for my comfortability as a Catholic.
And do not get me wrong. I am a proud Catholic ! I do not wish to be disingenuous in regards to my Faith.
Please accept my new life and do not think harshly of my lack of being present in the meetings with you. You are in my thoughts and I am with you in Spirit.
Just realize that, I am seeking answers and I still have a ways to go and will no doubt, have more information as I go forward. I am just a Baby Catholic just now and can not partake in many of the Catholic Rites as yet. I look forward to the day that I will be able to fully participate in the Religion of my choice.
thank you and I hope no one gets put off by my explanation of where I am at present.
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