◦I'm thankful that I hit my bottom ◦I'm thankful that I have family and friends who were willing to forgive all of my lying and substance abuse and who stuck with me throughout my early recovery even though they had every reason in the world to leave ◦I'm thankful for my parents love and support in every aspect of my life ◦I'm thankful that I've gotten a taste of spirituality which has left me hungry for more ◦I'm thankful that I got the courage to try living life without the help of any mood altering substances ◦I'm thankful for my foster son. There is no love that is more unconditional than a child's for his parent. It makes me want to be a better person ◦I'm thankful that I am allowing myself to feel emotions again. Even feeling painful emotions are better than feeling numb on the inside ◦I'm thankful to have the memory of my mother telling me in rehab that she was proud of me ◦I'm thankful to be able to laugh again ◦I'm thankful for everyone who takes the time to read what I'm trying to share
God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage. Do your best and then sleep in peace. God is awake. God has a purpose and plan for me that no one else can fulfill. The will of God will never take you to where the grace of God will not protect you. We are responsible for the effort, not the outcome. We set the sail; God makes the wind. The task ahead of us is never as great as the power behind us. Serenity is not freedom from the storm, but peace amid the storm. God put me on earth to accomplish a number of things; right now I'm so far behind I will live here forever. :-)
Nia
