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Road Runner at the Houston Zoo
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, December 1, 2007
life safari #150
Poor Scott ! Having Cabin Fever.
I'm just Grateful and Thankful that you are alive and (pretty) well !!!
I'm Grateful for some other things as well:
to be clean, sober and smoke-free another day
to have had a wonderful dinner and visit with Frank this evening
for Precious - I get to live with a miniature Big Cat - how awesome is that?!
for having the means to contribute to some who a) supply the Priest's Vestments
b) buy the linens & other items for Mass
c) have less food and Christmas than I
for the wonderful life I lead today
God's Grace
the gift of Faith
that tomorrow is Sunday !! My favorite day of the week (Thursday is up there right behind it)
Thank YOU
I'm just Grateful and Thankful that you are alive and (pretty) well !!!
I'm Grateful for some other things as well:
to be clean, sober and smoke-free another day
to have had a wonderful dinner and visit with Frank this evening
for Precious - I get to live with a miniature Big Cat - how awesome is that?!
for having the means to contribute to some who a) supply the Priest's Vestments
b) buy the linens & other items for Mass
c) have less food and Christmas than I
for the wonderful life I lead today
God's Grace
the gift of Faith
that tomorrow is Sunday !! My favorite day of the week (Thursday is up there right behind it)
Thank YOU
Friday, November 30, 2007
life safari #149
Hello - happy Friday !!
I was in a great place all day until I walked into my "box" at work.
I got a bit irritated with my co-worker and revisited some behavior that I hoped had been annihilated a bit ago. Well, it can still rear it's ugly head !
I have a date with the house tomorrow. I will do some cleaning - the kitchen and both bathrooms.
Tomorrow, church and rest.
I feel burned out right now. I don't like this feeling and I do not intend to stay here for any length of time.
December 1st tomorrow. The beginning of Advent.
I am Grateful and Thankful but I think I'll just leave it at that. Good Night all.
I was in a great place all day until I walked into my "box" at work.
I got a bit irritated with my co-worker and revisited some behavior that I hoped had been annihilated a bit ago. Well, it can still rear it's ugly head !
I have a date with the house tomorrow. I will do some cleaning - the kitchen and both bathrooms.
Tomorrow, church and rest.
I feel burned out right now. I don't like this feeling and I do not intend to stay here for any length of time.
December 1st tomorrow. The beginning of Advent.
I am Grateful and Thankful but I think I'll just leave it at that. Good Night all.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
life safari #146
What a beautiful Fall day !!
Today, I am Grateful and Thankful...
that my sister Janice is in my thoughts and heart - today is our late Father's birthday - it is still very painful for my Sister. I am with you in Spirit, Janice. I love you
that Lee is out doing things to improve his life and situation today. Good luck, Lee. Keep your cool, Baby !!
that I am able to share my experience, strength and hope with someone I care about - Lee
I also get to share my gift of Faith and the Miracles that I have been Blessed with
for choral music (hymns)
for instrumentals also
for cell phones and computers
for the amazing book of Daniel - lived after being thrown into a "White Fire" and "Lion's Den"
I pray that I may have that kind of Faith in My God !!
Lord Have Mercy
thank YOU
Today, I am Grateful and Thankful...
that my sister Janice is in my thoughts and heart - today is our late Father's birthday - it is still very painful for my Sister. I am with you in Spirit, Janice. I love you
that Lee is out doing things to improve his life and situation today. Good luck, Lee. Keep your cool, Baby !!
that I am able to share my experience, strength and hope with someone I care about - Lee
I also get to share my gift of Faith and the Miracles that I have been Blessed with
for choral music (hymns)
for instrumentals also
for cell phones and computers
for the amazing book of Daniel - lived after being thrown into a "White Fire" and "Lion's Den"
I pray that I may have that kind of Faith in My God !!
Lord Have Mercy
thank YOU
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Life safari #145
Today, Scott has surgery - God Speed, Scott !!!
Many who love you have you in their prayers, me too.
Today, I am Grateful and Thankful...
to be sober, clean and smoke-free another day
for God in my life
for the Grace of God
for Precious
for friends and family
I am a rich woman today !
Many who love you have you in their prayers, me too.
Today, I am Grateful and Thankful...
to be sober, clean and smoke-free another day
for God in my life
for the Grace of God
for Precious
for friends and family
I am a rich woman today !
Monday, November 26, 2007
life safari #144
What a glorious morning ! After the rain all weekend, this is made to order.
I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...
that little girl, Rebecca, at Church yesterday was so sweet, innocent, friendly and happy - she made me feel like a Queen. Never laid eyes on her before but I hope that I'll see her again and can watch her grow - what a vivacious and loving little Spirit !
that this child made my day very Special - she showered me with attention and love
God saw fit to allow me to interact with her in a loving way, caring and gentle
I want to be like a child too - innocent, unjaded and my instincts not beaten down
I WILL be like that again. I am working hard to grow TOWARD that aim every day
Bless God !!
Precious in my life
Lee in my life
Lee's growth and 4 months in AA. He also partook in the Roundup and had some fun !!
God's Grace and Salvation
I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...
that little girl, Rebecca, at Church yesterday was so sweet, innocent, friendly and happy - she made me feel like a Queen. Never laid eyes on her before but I hope that I'll see her again and can watch her grow - what a vivacious and loving little Spirit !
that this child made my day very Special - she showered me with attention and love
God saw fit to allow me to interact with her in a loving way, caring and gentle
I want to be like a child too - innocent, unjaded and my instincts not beaten down
I WILL be like that again. I am working hard to grow TOWARD that aim every day
Bless God !!
Precious in my life
Lee in my life
Lee's growth and 4 months in AA. He also partook in the Roundup and had some fun !!
God's Grace and Salvation
Sunday, November 25, 2007
life safari #143
Today, I am Grateful and Thankful...
for the cold weather
that it is Sunday again, I look forward to going to Mass
for the peace I get from my Faith
that I am sober, clean and smoke-free one more day at a time
that Lee is Hanging In There - keep on truck'n Lee ! It gets better, easier, more meaningful
for patience from my Higher Power
For everything God gives me - it's all about God's Gifts and Grace
Thank YOU
for the cold weather
that it is Sunday again, I look forward to going to Mass
for the peace I get from my Faith
that I am sober, clean and smoke-free one more day at a time
that Lee is Hanging In There - keep on truck'n Lee ! It gets better, easier, more meaningful
for patience from my Higher Power
For everything God gives me - it's all about God's Gifts and Grace
Thank YOU
Saturday, November 24, 2007
life safari #142
Thank YOU for life.
Thank YOU for Saving Grace.
Today, I am Grateful and Thankful...
that I have a nice roof over my head and heat in my home
that Precious is safe in the house with me
for a wonderful Thanksgiving Day with Sister and Brother-In-Law
for Lee and the many changes he is making in his life
that Lee is in my life
for Prayer and Meditation
for a wonderful Church Family to worship with
God's Grace and Love
THANK YOU
Thank YOU for Saving Grace.
Today, I am Grateful and Thankful...
that I have a nice roof over my head and heat in my home
that Precious is safe in the house with me
for a wonderful Thanksgiving Day with Sister and Brother-In-Law
for Lee and the many changes he is making in his life
that Lee is in my life
for Prayer and Meditation
for a wonderful Church Family to worship with
God's Grace and Love
THANK YOU
Thursday, November 22, 2007
life safari #141
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone !!!!!!
Thank you for...
lunch with my sister and brother-in-law
the warm wishes call from Barbara and Dell - what a pleasant surprise
a wonderful lunch
beautiful music by a very talented pianist-took me back to memory lane
having a few minutes to drop by Lambda and talk to Lee after church
the day off
that I was able to hook up and set up this grand, new All-in-One Canon unit (after that cheapo HP unit, this is the bomb !!
I am Grateful for/that...
I started my day off at Mass
I enjoyed seeing my sister and brother -in -law
the music I have been listening to while at this desk since I got home
for the cold weather
that I snuck in a couple more photos of Precious - It is hard to get a good photo of her - she hates having her photo taken !!!
for the tradition of sending the best photo I can get of the two of us to my AA Family
God's Grace
that Lee is changing for the better and people are noticing his changes and treating him better
I have the Honor and Privilege of Sponsoring Lee (He is quite a character)
Precious in my life
to be clean, sober and smoke-free again today
thank YOU
Thank you for...
lunch with my sister and brother-in-law
the warm wishes call from Barbara and Dell - what a pleasant surprise
a wonderful lunch
beautiful music by a very talented pianist-took me back to memory lane
having a few minutes to drop by Lambda and talk to Lee after church
the day off
that I was able to hook up and set up this grand, new All-in-One Canon unit (after that cheapo HP unit, this is the bomb !!
I am Grateful for/that...
I started my day off at Mass
I enjoyed seeing my sister and brother -in -law
the music I have been listening to while at this desk since I got home
for the cold weather
that I snuck in a couple more photos of Precious - It is hard to get a good photo of her - she hates having her photo taken !!!
for the tradition of sending the best photo I can get of the two of us to my AA Family
God's Grace
that Lee is changing for the better and people are noticing his changes and treating him better
I have the Honor and Privilege of Sponsoring Lee (He is quite a character)
Precious in my life
to be clean, sober and smoke-free again today
thank YOU
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
life safari #140
HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LISA !!!!!!!
today, I am Grateful and Thankful...
to Lee, my Sponsee. He is teaching me things that I thought I already had learned. I'm seeing them all from a different perspective
that we will begin reading the first 164 pages in the B.Book and begin working Step 1 tomorrow
for the season of Thanksgiving and Family
that, I view the seasons with different eyes and thoughts today
to be sober, clean and smoke-free another day
for my AA Family
Precious in my life. "God made cats so that man could pet a Tiger."
God's Grace
thank YOU
today, I am Grateful and Thankful...
to Lee, my Sponsee. He is teaching me things that I thought I already had learned. I'm seeing them all from a different perspective
that we will begin reading the first 164 pages in the B.Book and begin working Step 1 tomorrow
for the season of Thanksgiving and Family
that, I view the seasons with different eyes and thoughts today
to be sober, clean and smoke-free another day
for my AA Family
Precious in my life. "God made cats so that man could pet a Tiger."
God's Grace
thank YOU
Sunday, November 18, 2007
life safari #139
What a wonderful AA Birthday Night with good friends and Family. Thank you all for making Birthday Night special for me.
I love yous !!!!!
I love yous !!!!!
Saturday, November 17, 2007
life safari #138
Happy Birthday Scott W !!!!
Today, I am Grateful and Thankful...
for the people in my life
for those folks who have influenced my life but are no longer here with us
that we'll all meet up again one day
for forgiveness
for Faith
for my Church Community
for God's Grace
for AA
for my friends and Family
for good food and company that I look forward to in a few hours
for the safety of my friends who come from Chappel Hill to help make my Family whole today
thank YOU
Today, I am Grateful and Thankful...
for the people in my life
for those folks who have influenced my life but are no longer here with us
that we'll all meet up again one day
for forgiveness
for Faith
for my Church Community
for God's Grace
for AA
for my friends and Family
for good food and company that I look forward to in a few hours
for the safety of my friends who come from Chappel Hill to help make my Family whole today
thank YOU
Friday, November 16, 2007
life safari #137
Oh, what a beautiful morning !
It is good to be alive and well. If I was not sober, I would be missing out on the happiest period of my life.
Today, I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...
I am becoming who I never knew that I could become. Perhaps I never thought that I would give myself permission to be this happy (?)
God's Grace
the Gift of Faith
Precious
the people in my life and those who have passed from this life - never to be forgotten
the opportunity to serve on the "Events Team" of RCIA. I'll be setting up food tables, washing dishes and giving back what has so freely been given me. It's a wonderful honor to be a part of this team who serves quietly in the "background"
Thank YOU
It is good to be alive and well. If I was not sober, I would be missing out on the happiest period of my life.
Today, I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...
I am becoming who I never knew that I could become. Perhaps I never thought that I would give myself permission to be this happy (?)
God's Grace
the Gift of Faith
Precious
the people in my life and those who have passed from this life - never to be forgotten
the opportunity to serve on the "Events Team" of RCIA. I'll be setting up food tables, washing dishes and giving back what has so freely been given me. It's a wonderful honor to be a part of this team who serves quietly in the "background"
Thank YOU
Thursday, November 15, 2007
life safari #136
Saint Anne's Retreat in Surfside, TX. Saturday 10, 2007
RCIA Class
What a Spiritual group of people, a beautiful day for this outing and a transforming experience on Saturday, followed by our Rite of Welcome into our Church on Sunday - awesome !!
Thank you Frank
Thanks to ALL of the RCIA TEAM - they take great care of us !
Love and hugs to you all.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
life safari #135
Happy Wednesday !
Today, I am Grateful and Thankful...
that I care Nothing about going out to bars
that I am a "homebody" and have been for some time now
that Saturday is a big day - filled with good food, good friends, good times !
for the Holiday Season
my Father has been gone for 5 years early this December
that my Mother has been gone 33 years - they are now together again in happiness and love
I have had my home for 29 years the end of this month
that I celebrate 10 years of Sobriety on the 17th this month (after 25 or 26 years of messing around)
Precious- the smile of my day
God's Grace
that all is going well while Mike is on vacation - hope you're having a blast Mike !
for Danny and his good leadership, thanks Danny
for Saving Grace
for Lee and his 4 months. He walked through fears yesterday and we all got to witness his courage. Kudos to you Lee !!
keep up the good work. I love you !
another day of life
that tomorrow is Catechism class
thank YOU
Today, I am Grateful and Thankful...
that I care Nothing about going out to bars
that I am a "homebody" and have been for some time now
that Saturday is a big day - filled with good food, good friends, good times !
for the Holiday Season
my Father has been gone for 5 years early this December
that my Mother has been gone 33 years - they are now together again in happiness and love
I have had my home for 29 years the end of this month
that I celebrate 10 years of Sobriety on the 17th this month (after 25 or 26 years of messing around)
Precious- the smile of my day
God's Grace
that all is going well while Mike is on vacation - hope you're having a blast Mike !
for Danny and his good leadership, thanks Danny
for Saving Grace
for Lee and his 4 months. He walked through fears yesterday and we all got to witness his courage. Kudos to you Lee !!
keep up the good work. I love you !
another day of life
that tomorrow is Catechism class
thank YOU
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
life safari #134
What a wonderful weekend and week thus far !
I am Grateful and Thankful...
that I am as interested in other's as myself (perhaps a touch to the other's side)
for the gift of my Faith
I have made changes because of the work I am doing on my faith journey
it has been a very Spiritual 4 days. Very satisfying as well
I can not, and have no desire to...hide my happiness and joy in the way I am living my life the past few months
for Lee in my life. He walked through many bad fears this morning and afternoon. He is one of the bravest people I know today
It is Lee's 4 month AA birthday today as well
Happy Birthday, Lee
I look forward to a tasty dinner with friends and family this Saturday afternoon
All of you who are coming, Thank you for gracing me with your presence
It is an honor to break bread with you all
God's Grace
I am Grateful and Thankful...
that I am as interested in other's as myself (perhaps a touch to the other's side)
for the gift of my Faith
I have made changes because of the work I am doing on my faith journey
it has been a very Spiritual 4 days. Very satisfying as well
I can not, and have no desire to...hide my happiness and joy in the way I am living my life the past few months
for Lee in my life. He walked through many bad fears this morning and afternoon. He is one of the bravest people I know today
It is Lee's 4 month AA birthday today as well
Happy Birthday, Lee
I look forward to a tasty dinner with friends and family this Saturday afternoon
All of you who are coming, Thank you for gracing me with your presence
It is an honor to break bread with you all
God's Grace
Monday, November 12, 2007
life safari #133
Monday morning. A Glorious day to be alive !
I am Grateful and Thankful...
for the people who rallied around a friend who needs support and help - thank you Tammy, Allen. Tammy followed through like the Professional that she is ! Awesome Woman !!
that I am not Bi-polar. I feel for those folks that are. Being a depressive myself, I can not imagine the pain of being so happy and giddy that it causes as much (and more) problems, pain
and suicides as depression. I have many friends and loved ones suffering from Bi-Polar disease. Bless Them Lord and watch over them, please !
to be clean, sober and smoke-free today
to be joyful to have friends today. I look forward to Saturday afternoon to sit down to fantastic Italian food together
for Precious and her beautiful "Cat Spirit"
that Father John shared with me the fact that he had to put down his diabetic cat last week. I feel for him and hope that his sorrow will ease day by day. Love you Father John !
for the beautiful weekend retreat in Surfside and the Soul Felt and Soul Healing Rite of Welcome yesterday
For Frank - who is traveling with me in my Faith Journey
for Lee and his friendship. I love you Lee, I am here to support your sobriety and give you help where and when you request it
for this day of life. For forgiveness and Love. For Redemption and Prayer.
For God's Amazing Grace !
thank YOU
I am Grateful and Thankful...
for the people who rallied around a friend who needs support and help - thank you Tammy, Allen. Tammy followed through like the Professional that she is ! Awesome Woman !!
that I am not Bi-polar. I feel for those folks that are. Being a depressive myself, I can not imagine the pain of being so happy and giddy that it causes as much (and more) problems, pain
and suicides as depression. I have many friends and loved ones suffering from Bi-Polar disease. Bless Them Lord and watch over them, please !
to be clean, sober and smoke-free today
to be joyful to have friends today. I look forward to Saturday afternoon to sit down to fantastic Italian food together
for Precious and her beautiful "Cat Spirit"
that Father John shared with me the fact that he had to put down his diabetic cat last week. I feel for him and hope that his sorrow will ease day by day. Love you Father John !
for the beautiful weekend retreat in Surfside and the Soul Felt and Soul Healing Rite of Welcome yesterday
For Frank - who is traveling with me in my Faith Journey
for Lee and his friendship. I love you Lee, I am here to support your sobriety and give you help where and when you request it
for this day of life. For forgiveness and Love. For Redemption and Prayer.
For God's Amazing Grace !
thank YOU
Sunday, November 11, 2007
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