Another banner day in Houston. What a delightful day it is !
I am Grateful and Thankful...
to be alive
to be sober, clean and smoke-free
that I am on a life-changing journey of Faith. The path has turns and detours like other journeys
I am proud to be Catholic and support the precepts and doctrines of the church
that tonight is Birthday Night and Frank celebrates 32 years of sobriety (I got the number wrong prior)
for the fact that I live differently than I did some years ago. I had nothing to do with that Blessing. I realize that God was doing for me then, so that I was prepared for now.
that my faith deepens and matures as the days and weeks pass
I perhaps had little or no control over my early development but I sure have control over my life and development as an adult
I have made some bad choices in the past. Most of my choices have caused a life-time of hurt-for myself and other's whose lives I touched
I will live my today and tomorrows in living amends
Precious
God's 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, February 23, 2008
Friday, February 22, 2008
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Oh, dAAve is very ill. Poor baby can't even keep water down right now. I hope you get better very, very soon Dave !!
And, this Saturday my AA Sponsor, Frank J. celebrates 35 years of sobriety - Happy Birthday Frank !!!!! That is a long time between drinks.
Thank goodness it is Friday. I woke up with a cold - sore throat and congested. The weather changes has many of us in the same situation. Oh well, I am glad for the week to soon be over. One more shift.
Today, I am Grateful and Thankful for...
Spring is around the corner - everything is blooming around here !
my live-in companion, Precious. What a beautiful gift from God she is
the gift of my faith. Had a very challenging talk last night. It made me think about what I really believe and what I do not
to live in a country where I can worship as I wish and I will not be killed for doing so - other's do not have it so, unfortunately
that my past of straddling the fence on issues has everything to do with taking a solid stand on issues today, for me. I messed around and was a "people pleaser" enough for one lifetime
that I have been a loner all of my life. It may come in handy now because - well, what I believe may not be accepted/popular by others - oh well
God's Grace
thank YOU
And, this Saturday my AA Sponsor, Frank J. celebrates 35 years of sobriety - Happy Birthday Frank !!!!! That is a long time between drinks.
Thank goodness it is Friday. I woke up with a cold - sore throat and congested. The weather changes has many of us in the same situation. Oh well, I am glad for the week to soon be over. One more shift.
Today, I am Grateful and Thankful for...
Spring is around the corner - everything is blooming around here !
my live-in companion, Precious. What a beautiful gift from God she is
the gift of my faith. Had a very challenging talk last night. It made me think about what I really believe and what I do not
to live in a country where I can worship as I wish and I will not be killed for doing so - other's do not have it so, unfortunately
that my past of straddling the fence on issues has everything to do with taking a solid stand on issues today, for me. I messed around and was a "people pleaser" enough for one lifetime
that I have been a loner all of my life. It may come in handy now because - well, what I believe may not be accepted/popular by others - oh well
God's Grace
thank YOU
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
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Happy Wednesday. What a beautiful full moon last night.
I am Grateful and Thankful...
to be happy, joyous and free today - free of smoking, drinking, other behaviors which block me from God
to be compassionate for those who are in pain. Emotionally and physically
to be settling into a good weekly routine
to have already been through many difficult times regarding death of loved ones
God's Amazing Grace
Thank YOU
I am Grateful and Thankful...
to be happy, joyous and free today - free of smoking, drinking, other behaviors which block me from God
to be compassionate for those who are in pain. Emotionally and physically
to be settling into a good weekly routine
to have already been through many difficult times regarding death of loved ones
God's Amazing Grace
Thank YOU
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
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Another beautiful day !
Going to an AA meeting. Have a couple of stops on the way. It's a wonderful morning and I feel very alive, happy, joyous and free in Spirit.
I am Grateful and Thankful...
to have another day of life
a job
a Precious cat as a roommate
to be a Christian
to be Catholic and very proud of the religion I have chosen
that I have had a wonderful conversion in my journey becoming a Catholic
St. Anne Catholic Church has a wonderful, rich history - over 75 years strong
to be sober, clean, smoke-free
for the strong role models in AA
my family of friends has grown over the past few years and keeps getting larger
that, although I may not see my family of friends often, they are carried in my heart and I am in theirs - every day !
for the gift of my faith
that my faith gets stronger and more mature with every week
God's Grace and forgiveness
the feeling of love and happiness I have today
thank YOU
Going to an AA meeting. Have a couple of stops on the way. It's a wonderful morning and I feel very alive, happy, joyous and free in Spirit.
I am Grateful and Thankful...
to have another day of life
a job
a Precious cat as a roommate
to be a Christian
to be Catholic and very proud of the religion I have chosen
that I have had a wonderful conversion in my journey becoming a Catholic
St. Anne Catholic Church has a wonderful, rich history - over 75 years strong
to be sober, clean, smoke-free
for the strong role models in AA
my family of friends has grown over the past few years and keeps getting larger
that, although I may not see my family of friends often, they are carried in my heart and I am in theirs - every day !
for the gift of my faith
that my faith gets stronger and more mature with every week
God's Grace and forgiveness
the feeling of love and happiness I have today
thank YOU
Monday, February 18, 2008
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What a beautiful day ! These weather days are what is so great about living in Houston.
I am Grateful and Thankful...
that Pat is hanging in there and having visitors who love her dearly
at times we do not know what God is telling us through the experience of someone else
but, I know for fact today that, there is a message of hope and faith in all things that happen
I believe that by "hanging in there," praying and listening, the answer will be revealed to us
that my life has changed so much in the past months
I feel secure and comfortable (at peace) in myself today and, Trish H tells me that it shows
God's Grace
the gift of my faith
Precious - what a wonderful addition in my life !
that "things" are not my focus any more
It is by Grace that I am alive, sober, clean and smoke-free
for the way I feel today. I try every day to share my joy and happiness with people everywhere I am. This is a far different attitude than I once had-Glory to God !
Thank YOU
I am Grateful and Thankful...
that Pat is hanging in there and having visitors who love her dearly
at times we do not know what God is telling us through the experience of someone else
but, I know for fact today that, there is a message of hope and faith in all things that happen
I believe that by "hanging in there," praying and listening, the answer will be revealed to us
that my life has changed so much in the past months
I feel secure and comfortable (at peace) in myself today and, Trish H tells me that it shows
God's Grace
the gift of my faith
Precious - what a wonderful addition in my life !
that "things" are not my focus any more
It is by Grace that I am alive, sober, clean and smoke-free
for the way I feel today. I try every day to share my joy and happiness with people everywhere I am. This is a far different attitude than I once had-Glory to God !
Thank YOU
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