Happy Saturday !
Sorry I didn't see you this morning dAAve, this morning we had only one Mass time and it was at 9:30. Also, it is a Holy Day of Obligation. I'll see you soon.
I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...
I went to visit a friend in the hospital after church this morning
it's the weekend !!
this next week and weekend I am going to be slammed with activities
It's all Christmas and food activities (cool)
to be sober, clean and smoke-free still
I'm looking forward to a relaxing evening in front of the tv
Precious is here with me and fills me with much joy
this wonderful coffee and honey and milk
the great Wholefoods ciabatta bread I just heated up with butter and soup
God's Grace
the gift of Faith
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, December 8, 2007
Friday, December 7, 2007
life safari #156
Good morning. Had a very hard time going to bed last night.
I have so much going on in my head - good memories, bad memories.
I think I am in a rut right now.
I need to get up early in the morning, go to the 8:30 am meeting then to visit a friend in St. Joseph's Hosp. That sounds like a sound plan. That's what I will do whether I do anything else tomorrow !!
I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...
I have a solid plan for tomorrow
the knowledge that I must do something different to get out of my rut and depression
this time of year is hard for me but I don't have to drink or smoke over it
I must also not EAT over it as well !
God's Grace
Precious and her little sweet Catsonality - she's sooooo the Bomb to live with and share life with !
Thank YOU
I have so much going on in my head - good memories, bad memories.
I think I am in a rut right now.
I need to get up early in the morning, go to the 8:30 am meeting then to visit a friend in St. Joseph's Hosp. That sounds like a sound plan. That's what I will do whether I do anything else tomorrow !!
I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...
I have a solid plan for tomorrow
the knowledge that I must do something different to get out of my rut and depression
this time of year is hard for me but I don't have to drink or smoke over it
I must also not EAT over it as well !
God's Grace
Precious and her little sweet Catsonality - she's sooooo the Bomb to live with and share life with !
Thank YOU
life safari #155
Wow, what a learning experience tonight at Catechism class !
If tears mean "healing", I'm REALLY healing.
It was spelled out very simply (and sweetly I must add) that my conception was wrong. It was an "AHAW moment." Perhaps now I can alter some behaviors that have had me pinned down (emotionally) tightly.
Tonight, I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...
I rented and watched Rein Over Me last night and got pretty depressed because I related to the emotional devastation caused by death of loved ones
I also learned tonight that I am trying to "save" myself - I have very harsh/strict standards
It is not my job. I can not even do that job. That is God's Work. Actually, that work was done centuries ago at Calvary
As a friend stated: Surely a drop of blood was shed for you, K
thank you E
My heart goes out for one of our Team Leaders of the class - Barbara, I love you and will come to see you very soon.
Get Well
God's Grace
God's Saving Grace
If tears mean "healing", I'm REALLY healing.
It was spelled out very simply (and sweetly I must add) that my conception was wrong. It was an "AHAW moment." Perhaps now I can alter some behaviors that have had me pinned down (emotionally) tightly.
Tonight, I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...
I rented and watched Rein Over Me last night and got pretty depressed because I related to the emotional devastation caused by death of loved ones
I also learned tonight that I am trying to "save" myself - I have very harsh/strict standards
It is not my job. I can not even do that job. That is God's Work. Actually, that work was done centuries ago at Calvary
As a friend stated: Surely a drop of blood was shed for you, K
thank you E
My heart goes out for one of our Team Leaders of the class - Barbara, I love you and will come to see you very soon.
Get Well
God's Grace
God's Saving Grace
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
life safari #154
I am Grateful and Thankful...
that Scott and Pat are doing better now
for the fact that I can relax and not rush around town - I am able today to give myself permission to not do some things
for this fantastic weather lately (here)
that, although I grow weary of showering every day, I must go on and do it again today
I get more awake during my shower
the warm/hot water feels very good
I guess what I really grow weary of the the drying off-I think it is a habit worth repeating however, I don't like to have on wet clothes
God's Grace
tomorrow is Thursday - I'm sleepy !!!!!
that Scott and Pat are doing better now
for the fact that I can relax and not rush around town - I am able today to give myself permission to not do some things
for this fantastic weather lately (here)
that, although I grow weary of showering every day, I must go on and do it again today
I get more awake during my shower
the warm/hot water feels very good
I guess what I really grow weary of the the drying off-I think it is a habit worth repeating however, I don't like to have on wet clothes
God's Grace
tomorrow is Thursday - I'm sleepy !!!!!
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
life safari #152
Oh my, what a fast three days it has been ! The time seems as though it has just evaporated.
I am Grateful and Thankful...
to have peace and no chaos again
for this cold snap we've had the past few days - MORE !!!!
that after a couple of days of ragging on my co-worker Ruth, I realized what my problem was and corrected it. Living and verbal amends - I had a much better, more joyous day today
God's Grace
Get behind thee, Satan !!! And, stay there !!!
Prayer and Meditation
not having to get up early the past two mornings, sleeping in, getting my prayer and meditations done and having to rush on to work - something different for a change
it's an early morning in the morning
that I will get to the noon meeting tomorrow
that after tomorrow, I'm off on Thursday
RCIA is Thursday
to be clean, sober and smoke-free another day
thank YOU
I am Grateful and Thankful...
to have peace and no chaos again
for this cold snap we've had the past few days - MORE !!!!
that after a couple of days of ragging on my co-worker Ruth, I realized what my problem was and corrected it. Living and verbal amends - I had a much better, more joyous day today
God's Grace
Get behind thee, Satan !!! And, stay there !!!
Prayer and Meditation
not having to get up early the past two mornings, sleeping in, getting my prayer and meditations done and having to rush on to work - something different for a change
it's an early morning in the morning
that I will get to the noon meeting tomorrow
that after tomorrow, I'm off on Thursday
RCIA is Thursday
to be clean, sober and smoke-free another day
thank YOU
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
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