life safari 01-09-09

Well, this evening, I had an "Update" on my Norton software and - my computer is operating better than it has for weeks ! ABOUT TIME !!!! I was so close to throwing the thing out in the yard - so many times the past few weeks. Now, this is what I'm talk'n about.

I am Grateful and Thankful...

that it is the WEEKEND (finally)
that I lost a bit more weight this past week
a friend of mine has lost quite a bit of weight in past weeks -his medical picture is looking better
that we had mild temperatures today BUT, we're in for a drastic change REAL soon (in the morning) BOO !
I may enjoy sitting in front of the fireplace with Precious this weekend. She enjoys the fireplace as much as I
that I don't live an apartment or townhouse - fires seem to strike these often
it seems that my leak in my bathroom is repaired. I now have a lot more closet space available
that I have never seen the criminal's faces who murdered a person as I am hearing a man on the news explain (he is moving and not showing his face on the news)He was also shot at
that if it gets much more dangerous in Houston and my neighborhood, I will sell out and move
part of me wants very much to move - Africa perhaps ? I could see myself living and working in the bush. This is a new thing for me. To allow myself to even dream of what I wanted very strongly a few years ago.
I think I'll keep that thought open to possibility and prayer
God's Grace
thank YOU

life safari 01-08-09

I feel wonderful this morning ! It is going to warm up later today, that makes me very happy.

The low 70's are the best temperatures.

It is Thursday, almost the weekend. I treasure the weekends, I can putz about with no time limitations and enjoy staying up until I decide to go to sleep.

I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...

I had a wonderful morning prayer and devotion time this day
now I feel ready for the challenges of the world
perhaps today I will be able to put together meekness, humility and brotherly love in all my minutes of life - in every situation
especially in traffic !
I'm ready, willing and I feel able
Precious. We had a nice "us time" this morning before getting up
the sunshine and warmer temperatures
God's Grace
thank YOU

life safari 01-07-09

Have enjoyed a nice leisurely morning for a change. no rushing around to get breakfast, shower and downtown. of course, I have had feelings of shame, doubt and selfishness around this decision. Only because I have not stayed home like this for a while.

I devoted most of the morning to devotions, reading and prayer. Something I give short-thrift too often any more. But, had I gotten up earlier, I could have done it all and still gone downtown.

I was a bit tired this morning when I first woke up so, that is why my decision to lounge longer.

I'll forgive myself. Perhaps tomorrow I'll feel like awaking earlier. And, perhaps it will be warmer tomorrow.

I am Grateful and Thankful...

for God's Grace -it's not earned. It is given. There is nothing I can do to "earn" it (although, I still try)

for Precious and her sweet cat-personality and her love toward me. She is a delight in my life

that I must end this desire to "take care of" other's in my life. I need to take care of me and not give away so much to where I don't have for myself down the line. This issue has been causing me great internal struggle for awhile.

for the bagel and cream cheese I just ate. Now I feel better able to do more moving around

I now feel the walls of the house closing in on me and must get my day started.

I have a birthday card to get and send, better get on it.

to be alive and well today. I also have a desire to stay this way so have made a commitment to have a complete physical. Should have called and made appointments today. I still can and will after my shower.

that writing and talking to other's helps me get things worked out in my mind and also, getting things done.

that I have company in friends and loved ones-I am not alone

Thank YOU

life safari 1-4-09

This is my Sponsor's favorite poem.

So beautiful ! He read it to me this morning and I had to get a copy of it for myself.

Thought I'd share it.

That cold front is moving in here - drat ! I was enjoying the tropical air. But,

I am Grateful and Thankful...

I had success with not getting upset in traffic yesterday

I walked a little ways today. Little but, a start

I made a couple of calls today to people whom I love and have not talked to lately

I, I, I, I, what is wrong with this picture !

AA meetings, work and church are high on my list of "to do's" with regularity

my eating is under control and that includes when I eat out at restaurants - that's BIG !

for my precious cat

that I am going to begin traveling this year. I have stayed home because of my cat. She didn't do well the only time I boarded her for a trip. I am going to find a good place or have someone come to the house and...

I'm going to travel this year. A REAL vacation.

I will pray for Precious' safety and health while I am gone and turn it over to the Lord and accept that whatever happens is as things are supposed to be

I am excited about making changes in my life this year. I am going to be sooooo present in my own life in 2009 !

And, present in YOUR lives in 2009, so there !

I love you all

Thank YOU Lord