with this, I share

Things for which I am grateful:
1. Soldiers who bravely protect my country.
2. A country in which I get to worship freely
3. A country in which I, as a woman, get to work and support myself
4. A country in which I, as a woman, get to choose whom I will marry and whether or not I will bear children
5. A country in which I, as a woman, get to wear the clothing of my choice
6. My parents and their wisdom, patience, and unconditional love
7. My sponsor
8. The recovery fellowship of OA
9. The Church of Brookhills. A place where I enjoy worship, where I feel free to worship, and where I desire worship.
10. My job. I am grateful for the love I have for my patients.
11. Hope. I am grateful for this beyond words.
12. That the days are staying light until 8 pm.
13. Children. I played with baby Jack today and there is nothing like a child wobbling into your arms with a huge grin on his face.
14. Playing sorry at lunch every day with 3 of my dearest friends.
15. My apartment. It is my refuge, my place of safety, my place of being and expressing myself with no apologies.
16. Insight and awareness into myself and those around me.
17. Diet coke in a can. I love the sound of the can popping open. I love hearing the bubbles rush around. I love the way it burns my throat as it giggles down to my tummy.
18. My body that functions, heals, and protects itself without my even bothering to ask.
19. My desire and ability for organization. I pulled out a file yesterday that I had not looked at in a year, but knew right where it was.
20. The ability to bus gas for my car and food for my table.
21. The ability to shower daily and wash my clothes.
22. Pedicures.
23. Flowers. They simply remind me of God' presence and beauty.
24. The 12 step program of recovery. It is truly amazing.
25. The little snail I saw outside today on the walkway. He was on a fearless and tireless mission.