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Thanksgiving

First, I wish everyone who reads my blog a joyous day of thanks today. If your world is not as you would like it today, I urge you to *try* to find one thing to be grateful for today. An ounce of gratitude can change your whole attitude.

I already had my Holiday Cry this morning. The one that reminds me how my sons father and his family have chosen to not invite Jackson to be a part of their holidays, or lives, for 6 years. Imagining how they have thier typical annual dysfunctional, alcohol fumed gatherings, with all the grandchildren, minus one, makes me angry and sad.After feeling the feeling, I move on to all that Jackson DOES have in his life and find acceptance in that.I have no control over anyone, especially spirutally dead people.

So today we will make the best of what we have, spend the day with those who we love and love us in return. Make this day the best day of your life because it IS the only day you have.

Blessing and peace to you all.

Thank you's in order

Thank you to Steve, Betty Ann and Syd for wishing me a happy birthday. I appreciate that alot!

While Im thanking people, I will also thank God for the new student he sent me today, for the 2 previous students who got approved for financial aid today and for the good job I have.

Thank you to Al-Anon for changing my life in so many ways I had no idea were possible.

Morning gratitude list

1. That I didnt respond to the bullshit email my boss wrote at 12:30AM this morning. (C'mon, sending out emails in the middle of the night?)

2. I said my morning 3rd step prayer before coffee

3. I am taking a drive to Ft. Laudergratitudedale to see a student today. Always enjoy a drive, plus I get to go to the 12.30pm AA meeting up there that I like.

4. That Jackson is enjoying his camp and he called me yesterday to chat.

5. I havent tried to change any alcoholics for the last 24 hours (and beyound)

6. I have fun, good work friends who are great team members

7. Though I am going thru an angry, resentful grieving process, I have not lashed out as I would like to at those Im angry with

8. Today is Wednesday, 2 more days til Friday :)

9. I had coffee

10. I helped an al-anon friend with a service project.

Have the best Wednesday you can possibly have today....