Call Out For Help -Gratitude List

[SpiritGirl]

Call Out For Help -Gratitude List

A fresh morning with my family...

[anon]

Call Out For Help -Gratitude List

Gratitude for doing the next right thing. I only learned this early this month from Molly. So Gratitude for a great friend teaching me something so profound

[spiritwolf333]

Call Out For Help -Gratitude List

The response thus far is awesome. I will soon make a list of the posts and post here and elsewhere.

I thank everyone!!!!

[spiritwolf333]

Call Out For Help -Gratitude List

DreamThinkDo;1653244 wrote: Spirit, I've reposted your first post in the Army thread. And yes, we have a problem with keeping our mouths shut. Better addictive posting than addictive drinking.

There are so many things I'm grateful for, and as you said, it's the small things that count the most.

Watching my beautiful green-eyed cat, Giada, sleeping in a sunny spot in my study. She's serenely content. And so am I.

Hi Dream -thank you...thank you.

[Zenstyle]

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Hi Spiritwolf! I'm sure the rest of the Steppers will post after seeing your message...

My addition isn't very romantic or poetic... I'm grateful I remember what I did last night. That had really become an issue, the black outs...

[K9Lover]

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Liking myself again!

[Zenstyle]

Call Out For Help -Gratitude List

K9Lover;1653507 wrote: Liking myself again!

We like you too! :h

[MossRose]

Call Out For Help -Gratitude List

my parents. At my age, it's such a blessing to have them both still here with me. And sobering up before it was too late.

[damo180]

Call Out For Help -Gratitude List

Brilliant thread.

Nice mornings

Being there, properly there, for my family.

[red67]

Call Out For Help -Gratitude List

Being able to get up and go without worrying if I had too much too drink


And not having to worry about stepping on my cat in a drunken stupor

[spiritwolf333]

Call Out For Help -Gratitude List

Current Recap

The following is a summary of the gratitude posts so far:
(I thank each of you for taking the time to write. Seeing what others post about what they are grateful (thankful) for helps remind me to be thankful for the same.)

PLEASE KEEP POSTING

I am grateful/thankful for:

01. My renewed life
02. The smell of fresh cut grass -especially in the morning
03. The whites in my eyes and fresh -alcohol free breath
04. Being able to talk to people without worrying my breath smells of alcohol
05. Forgiveness and strength
06. My husband (spouse) the constancy of the safe haven he provides
07. Watching my green eyed cat sleep in the sunshine -My cat is serenely content
08. Being able to make choices -free of alcohol's influence or direction
09. My Way Out and the support
10. Being given a second chance
11. Living without fear and anxiety
12. Trusting myself again
13. Being able to support my kids in their favorite activities....i.e. baseball/softball
14. Yummy Meals
15. A fresh morning with family
16. Respect that I have earned -from family, friends, colleagues (cont. to 17)
17. I am reliable, honest, and genuinely try to do the next right thing
18. Doing the next right thing and my teachers
19. I am grateful that I REMEMBER what I did last night -no more black outs
20. Liking myself again
21. My aging parents and being able to be sober to support them
22. Nice Mornings
23. Being there, properly there -for my family
24. Being able to get up and go without worrying if I drank too much
25. Not having to worry about stepping on my cat in a drunken stupor

I can relate to (and appreciate) EVERY single one of these gratitude items. Maybe I am just getting old.

[Poppykin123]

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Having the opportunity to be able to read your amazing quotes and being sober to understand their true meaning!

[j-vo]

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Chasing my dog around the house!

[skullbabyland]

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The smell of burning firewood, especially in a stove or chimney. The smell of fresh rain.

[spiritwolf333]

Call Out For Help -Gratitude List

Updated List
I have an updated list of things to be grateful for from our members. I am adding gratitude posts from the 30 day challenge. Trying not to duplicate but that's ok too.

01. My renewed life
02. The smell of fresh cut grass -especially in the morning
03. The whites in my eyes and fresh -alcohol free breath
04. Being able to talk to people without worrying my breath smells of alcohol
05. Forgiveness and strength
06. My husband (spouse) the constancy of the safe haven he provides
07. Watching my green eyed cat sleep in the sunshine -My cat is serenely content
08. Being able to make choices -free of alcohol's influence or direction
09. My Way Out and the support
10. Being given a second chance
11. Living without fear and anxiety
12. Trusting myself again
13. Being able to support my kids in their favorite activities....i.e. baseball/softball
14. Yummy Meals
15. A fresh morning with family
16. Respect that I have earned -from family, friends, colleagues (cont. to 17)
17. I am reliable, honest, and genuinely try to do the next right thing
18. Doing the next right thing and my teachers
19. I am grateful that I REMEMBER what I did last night -no more black outs
20. Liking myself again
21. My aging parents and being able to be sober to support them
22. Nice Mornings
23. Being there, properly there -for my family
24. Being able to get up and go without worrying if I drank too much
25. Not having to worry about stepping on my cat in a drunken stupor
26. The smell of burning firewood
27. The smell of fresh rain
28. Doing things on the weekends that I use to put off because of drinking
29. To be vertical and know where I am
30. To be in a distant place -Alcohol free and be ok
31. Not to have drank last night
32. To have a clear head in the morning after a night of not drinking
33. Not having to sneak around while drinking or to drink
34. Grateful for the gift of Gratitude
35. Adult children who are willing to spend a weekend with me
36. Sobriety
37. Spouse sticking with me thru my recovery
38. To be alive after an alcohol free accident
39. Grateful for my children
40. A roof over my head
41. DOGS !!!!!
42. Sunshine
43. Posters to the Gratitude Thread
44. Walking in the morning
45. One year of sobriety
46. Health
47. Children
48. Warmth when cold
49. Able to drive to work
50. Not being worried about being pulled over with alcohol in my system
51. Not full of shame and guilt
52. Come home at night sober
53. Food in the pantry and refrigerator
54. Hot water to wash and bathe in
55. Not to be looking for my hidden stash of alcohol
56. Not having to look for my alcohol when I first wake up
57. I can fall asleep sober
58. Positive outlook on what I can do today

To be continued.