Im Grateful Today Because...

Today I have not gambled.

I'm living one day at a time and doing my best to enjoy each day. There is illness and sorrow all around me. I know I must accept things because I cannot do anything about it. I know that dying is part of life. Despite what I know, I do find it difficult to accept that one day, I don't know when, might be soon, or with the grace of God, might not; I will have to say good bye to those I love. It is what it is.

I'm just grateful that my life changed 10 years ago when I chose not to gamble. I cannot imagine how I would cope with the complexities of life whilst trying to maintain the facade of normality when I was gambling.

I often say, life is good gamble free. Right now I can add, life is real gamble free.

Blessings of peace, love & happiness
Maria

Thats Great Tracey :-) well Done !

I am grateful today because I am sitting relaxing after a hard week at work instead of being out gambling. Its been six weeks since I last gambled and life is good.

Tracey

Likewise...Its these Simple but SO Important things that drift from our vision..When we are sat in front of a Poker machine, TAB, etc etc...Happy I can see some of them now:-)

Such a beautiful thought process Maria, I'm grateful to have experienced it, thank you.

Today I have not gambled.

My sister managed to join us on Good Friday. It was hard for her physically but she decided, hell or high water, she'd get there. I'm not sure whether she will be with us next Easter, and perhaps neither is she, but I'm in wonder of the glory of who she is.

Unfortunately my baby brother is too ill to be involved in anything other than trying to cope day to day and I missed him on the day, but I know he was with us in spirit.

It is always said you don't appreciate what you have until it's too late. I suppose that is true. I have however recently realised that it is so very important to say I love you to those who are close to you at least once a day. It's important to acknowledge how good they are at their daily endeavours. It's important to appreciate each morning as it arrives, because, we never know if we will take a breath tomorrow.

Easter is a very special time for my family and every year, especially since I have been gamble free, this season gives me special memories to hold near to my heart.

Life is good. Since being gamble free I recognise that to be my truth.

Blessings of peace, love & happiness
Maria

My deepest sympathy Sally xxxxxx

Lost my job on Monday BUT today I'm in London with my lady and having a lovely few days away....applied for 2 jobs today and going to be positive!!!!

Uif

Robert

I'm grateful becuse I have all my GA Family within reach.

Ditto :-)

Hi Sal,

My thoughts are with you.

Your Dad's 91 is a good score, and that's something to be grateful for.

But it's always sad to hear of any one's passing, and to know that you are so far away from your kin folk at this time.

We're not kin, but we are a fellowship and you are in our hearts and minds at this time.

Regards,

Ron Mac

Oh dear Sally. I'm so sorry for your loss.
I can only guess at how much harder this is for you being so far away.
Your amazing spirit will surely help you deal with this difficult time, and I sincerely hope the Angel I am sending you may help to ease the burden on your heart.

Blessings of peace & love,
Maria

Grateful for all GA is giving me :

Certainly grateful for the many varied tools available to me when disaster pain & sufferring hit.

I had the 'dreaded midnight call' last night (actually at midnight) My dear old 91 yr Dad passed away yesterday & with almost all my family in UK or Europe , it makes me more grateful than ever to have people I love caring about how I am coping.

At the mo I just feel sick! However (just for u Ol) I know nothing is going to be made better by any thoughts of gambling. (My old escape)

So even tho our grateful post is a weird place to notify you all - it is actually the one place I feel is right.
YIF Sally C (St Marys NSW)

previously Brum in the UK.

I am grateful because "ding brain that phoned Sally (with his giggling mates in the background) asking for who is gunna win in Ascot" Will have somewhere to go when that is not just a joke for them, but is destroying them... Good job when we are Gamble free that we can appreciate some Humour in life ...

Because:

After 24 hours on the help line ( including the 'midnight desparados) - I am still grateful to be there - incase someone is seriously looking for help.

I gotta say the ding brain that phoned (with his giggling mates in the background) asking for who is gunna win in Ascot - ( was it a long distance call that he/they had to pay for) actually gave me a smile - a smile of sadness - Yet a glimmer of hope that when the jackass is ready - he will remember with kindness - the kindness that was offered to him.

I also apologise for being late with Ronda's post DAAT. (oops I forgot)

I am so grateful to GA for being there for me - I pray I can be here for others.

Hi All,

I am grateful today because I havnt gambled for 30 days now and life is much better. I am so thankful for this forum. Dark River and Mrs M and Ol you have been a life support for me and of course Sally & Ron Mac. Thankyou for you thoughts and stories and advice. It wasnt just the act of gambling it was the constant depression of having no money. I am now starting to enjoy my life again. A few nice dinners out and bills paid. Do have a few issues to sort through but now can focus on them. But for now not getting to much into analyzing just enjoying one day at a time.

Thanks all

Tracey

I am Gratefull today because - I still remain Gambling free - Nearly 42 weeks now :-) & because Mrs M & all the others out there feeling that same Gamble Free life too :-) . It is helped a lot by the Bond we all have from having being in GA.

Today I'm grateful because i haven't gambled, it's now been 2 weeks gamble free.
Today I'm grateful for the lovely chat i had with my daughter.
Today I'm grateful because a feel much better.
One day at a time ..........I will get through this!
mrs m

I'm grateful today because I have not gambled

I'm grateful today for all the wonderful people helping me on this forum!

I'm grateful today because I spent most of the day weeding and going to the park together with my daughter and grand daughter.

mrs m

I am greatfull today that I have not gambled and that as each day passes I heve less & less thought about gambling. I am greatfull today that I will go to my GA meeting tomorrow & it will help me as it does every week.

Today I have not gambled.

I'm grateful that our Mrs M has had a week free from her demons. A week ago you probably that this would be impossible. You are woman, I hear you roar.

I'm grateful that my brother was well enough today to be a cranky pants. Every lucid moment is one to be cherished.

I'm grateful that I was able to talk to someone about my sadness. It helps to unload.

I'm grateful that I was patient at the supermarket when things went wrong for the customer in front of me. Being gamble free helps me to see the futility of self ignited stress.

So, in one day I have found 5 things for which to be grateful. Can't ask for more than that.

Blessings of peace, love & happiness
Maria