GRATEFUL FOR SHABBOS!

Good Shabbos!!!  


As is my custom, I reviewed the week and was grateful to the Almighty that it was a god one.   I learned to be on guard with him.  I know that I vowed not to mention him again, but it was necessary.


I did lots of nice things and had a full week.   Yesterday I went to a new yoga class that I finally enjoyed.   I went to Lady Foot Locker and bought a new nail color.   


I read, walked, spoke to friends and am looking forward to the condo.


I am grateful to the Almighty for my smile this morning.


Off to synagogue!!!!

GRATEFUL FOR INFORMATION

I am so happy that I have learned how to listen for information so that I can make informed decisions about my life.  That makes me smile.


I have been collecting information this summer because I have played with the idea of retirement and there is no way that, God willing, if I stay healthy that I would even consider it.


I am grateful to the Almighty for the ability to evaluate information.

GRATEFUL FOR MY LIFE

I am grateful to the Almighty for my life.   After going to the Hamptons yesterday, I realized what a rich life I have created here with your help.


I am grateful!!!!

GRATEFUL FOR A QUIET DAY

The weather is beautiful.  I walked early which then allowed me to get an hour's worth of sun.  Then I took the doggie and got Dunkin' Donuts.   I had breakfast and read the papers.  


All this with a minimum amount of talking.


I so appreciate the day.


I am so grateful for a quiet day.  It's beautiful!!!


Thank you Almighty!!!!

GRATEFUL FOR MY LIFE!!!

I'm so happy that it's summer.  I love the relaxing feeling of walking in the morning and then doing things that I choose to do leisurely.


One of my new friends called me yesterday because she was worried about me.  I called back today to assure her that I was fine.  I would be on guard this summer, but I would enjoy it.


Yesterday, I had my private yoga class and discovered that on Friday there are 2 yoga classes that I can attend that I have never been to before!!!!  I'm going.


It rained yesterday and I met up with 2 other friends who walk the mall.


My Financial Planner visited last night as I need to change my stock portfolio.


Tonight, I'm going out to dinner and then to a Book Discussion.


I have a full life and I'm grateful to the Almighty for it!!!

GRATEFUL FOR LEARNING

It was a very difficult day yesterday.   I realized that he looks at my vacation as a long time to carry on and upset me.  He's back to the same nasty accusations and sadly, he has more time to do it since I'm around more.


I cried so much, I scared myself. I could have a heart attack like this.


I know that things will never change.  I need to keep my guard up around him even though it's summer. 


If this had to happen, I'm glad it was at the beginning of the summer so I can figure out strategies.


I will succeed with the Almighty's help.

GRATEFUL FOR SUMMER

It's only 7AM and I'm going to walk!!!!  I don't have to worry about school stuff!!!!  I'm on VACATION and I'm loving it.


I'm going to walk and NOW!!!!!


Thank you Almighty for a wonderful to come!!!!

GRATITUDE FOR SHABBOS!!!

It was a beautiful Shabbos morning.   All my friends came to services and it was wonderful.  I prayed to the Almighty, thanking HIM for all the good things that he has done for me this year.  I survived and I'm happy with myself.


I walked today for a little over 2 hours.  The humidity was gone and the sky was beautiful.  I just e-mailed my new friend and made dinner plans with an old friend.  I gave another friend a baby gift.


Life is good.  I am grateful to the Almighty!!!

GRATEFUL THAT MY SUMMER VACATION IS HERE

It's summer!!!


It's my vacation!!!


I earned it!!!!


I deserve it!!!


I'm happy that it is here!!!


I know how to deal with him !!!!!


I'm grateful to the Almighty for my life!!!!!

GRATEFUL FOR THE ABILITY TO LISTEN

I heard something this morning and I'm grateful.  I'm grateful because I am going to have to be very careful.  He announced that I'm home all summer.   I guess he was thinking that I'm home with him.  He doesn't realize that I have a new life and it isn't going away although I will incorporate some of him into it like l asked him to go for ice cream last night.


I have to keep up with what I have learned.  Silence, for one.   My new activities for two.  I know that I will be all right.  I was happy that I had this experience and was able to hear and process what he said.


I am grateful!!!!

GRATEFUL FOR MY NEW LIFE

I'm a historian.  As I look back on what I experienced this year, I am so grateful that I survived and accomplished so many things.  The Almighty was truly with me.


I'm going to enjoy the summer.  I'm not going to let my guard down.   I'm going to expect anything.  But, I now know that I will survive.




I am grateful!!!

GRATEFUL FOR SURVIVING THE YEAR

When I think back as to the way that my year began, I am so grateful to the Almighty for giving me the courage to survive.  Maybe this was why I slept 10 hours last night.  I have been exhausted.  Here's a list of what I have done this year to become the "new me."


l.   I took a course at THE ADULT INSTITUTE.
2.  I increased my yoga classes.
3.  I took yoga workshops.
4.  I attended the yoga book club.
5.  I made 2 new friends.
6.  I facilitated a discussion at my SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB.
7.  I attended all SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB DISCUSSIONS.
8.  I went to services religiously each SHABBOS morning and many times SHABBOS evening.
9.  I learned how NOT to speak and to be quiet in the house.
10. I walked daily.
11. I eliminated people who were not healthy for me.
12. I learned about CHABAD and took 2 classes there.
13. I found LEGUNA GRILL, a great hiding spot.
14. I designed jewelry.
15. I attended a GREAT BOOKS CONFERENCE and may go to GREAT BOOKS in the Fall. 




I paid bills, learned about the house and now know that with the Almighty's help, I can survive.


I am grateful!!!!!

GRATITUDE FOR REALISM

I had a wonderful weekend culminating in a wonderful Father's Day.   I have learned enough to live in the present and enjoy the moment and not be taken in by made up dreams.


I am grateful to the Almighty for this.  I can enjoy the moment.

GRATEFUL FOR LETTING GO

I am so grateful for letting go and becoming myself.  I feel like a stay-cation is a vacation.  


I don't make plans anymore for them and whatever happens, happens!!!!!


I am grateful to the Almighty for making me realize this.


I have let go of the past.

GRATEFUL FOR MY SURVIVAL

Good Shabbos!!!


I survived it all with the Almighty's help.


I am grateful!!!!!

GRATEFUL THAT I SUCCEEDED!!!!!

Thanks to the Almighty, I am grateful that I succeeded this year.   I changed.  I had many new and wonderful experiences.  The two halves of my personality are one.


I am me.


I am grateful!!!!!!!

GRATEFUL FOR YOGA AND OTHER THINGS

It's been almost 2 years since I began to practice yoga.  I am so grateful to the Almighty that my friend helped me find yoga.


I am grateful to the Almighty for my intelligence.  Last night, I lead a book discussion and it was a huge success.

GRATEFUL FOR RESTORATIVE YOGA

I went to a Restorative Yoga class last night.  It was wonderful.  It was beyond relaxing.  I came home and read, Fifty Shades of Gray,  and then slept like a baby.


Tonight, I'm going to my private yoga lesson.  I'm at work, already dressed in yoga clothes. I will walk and then do some yoga.


I'm having dinner with friends and then leading a book discussion.


Thank you Almighty for my life.


I am grateful!!!

GRATEFUL FOR DETERMINATION AND STRENGTH

I am grateful to the Almighty for making me a strong, determined person who could accomplish a lot.  I realize that I couldn't change people, but I could make myself the best possible person that I could be.  I did!!  I have a lot to be proud of.


In reviewing everything that I have accomplished this year,  I am proud of myself.


Thank you Almighty for my strength and determination.

GRATEFUL FOR MY LIFE

I had an absolutely amazing weekend.   I did everything that I wanted to do and enjoyed it so much.


I did get a cool, and funky color for my toes!!!!!!!!


Thank you Almighty for this incredible weekend.   

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW IDEA

I have spent a great deal of time discussing how I outwitted him.  I have now decided that, as of today, I will only be grateful for my own life and not mention him.   Here goes!!!


Today, I am grateful that I walked for 2 hours.   I had a wonderful yoga class.  I wore a really cool new yoga outfit.   I came home and read The NY Times and Newsday and now am writing on the computer........


Later I am going for a mani/pedi.   I'm going to do a new funky color!!!!!




I am grateful to the Almighty for my life.

GRATEFUL FOR GREAT BOOKS

I did not go to services today.   I went to a GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION in Garden City.   I got myself there and back and had a wonderful time.


I knew enough to be pleasant and quiet when I got home.  I knew enough to know that he would only say "Goodbye" when I left.  "Have a good time," was history.  "How was it?"was asked when I came back.  My answer is always, "Good."  I've got this figured out.


I am grateful to the Almighty for giving me this wonderful day!!!! 

GRATEFUL FOR THE WEEK

As is my custom, before Shabbos, I review my week.


I am so grateful to the Almighty because I have succeeded.  I am not the same person that I was and I'm very proud of me.


Monday, I met with my financial planner.  Tuesday, I took my Restorative Yoga class.  Wednesday, I had a private yoga lesson and a class.  Thursday, I went to a Retirement meeting and out to dinner with a friend.


I'm so happy!!!


Thanks to the Almighty for all that I have.


Good Shabbos!!!!

GRATITUDE FOR PUTTING MYSELF TOGETHER

I am grateful to the Almighty for allowing me to enjoy EACH DAY and see the good in it. I am able to appreciate each moment in every day and that is a blessing.


I am one person with one personality.  Sometimes when you have suffered as I have, good can come out of it because you can grow.


I am thankful to the Almighty because I have put the pieces together.

GRATEFUL FOR HOPE IN MY FUTURE

While driving to work today and reviewing the fun things that I will do today after work, I actually smiled.


I started to think about hope for MY FUTURE.   I started to see myself as a separate person, who could not be abused.


I was so grateful to the Almighty for this!!!!!

GRATEFUL FOR SLEEP

I had a wonderful night's sleep last night and I know why.  I am living in the present and enjoying every phase of my day.  


Last night, I was able to read my book.   This morning, I actually overslept!!!!!!   I have things to look forward to.  I am accepting my life and enjoying what is in it.  I'm picking up my dress  to wear to a retirement party and I have Restorative Yoga tonight.


I am so grateful to the Almighty for allowing me to "see".

GRATEFUL FOR THE WEEKEND

Thank you so much Almighty for giving me a good weekend.   I feel so relaxed and refreshed.  He was decent, pleasant and quiet, BUT, thanks to you, I was ready for anything.  


I am grateful!!!!!


Today, so far has been good.  I will write more later............


I went with him to take the doggie to the doctor.   My financial planner came last night.


He behaved.  I'm not the same.  I don't hope that he will be better.  I have no expectations.


I live in the moment and expect anything.


I don't plan with him.   I learned.


I am grateful to the Almighty for this!!!!!

GRATEFUL FOR MATZAH

Matzah woke us up at 3AM and we didn't go to the condo.  He is now in charge and he said that he was very tired.   I got to walk, go to yoga, get myself weighed at Weight Watchers, read the newspapers and my book.  I even got to watch a NETFLIX movie.


Thank you, Matzah!!!!

GRATEFUL FOR SHABBOS

I read an article in today's paper before services.   It talked about giving up rage and anger and moving on.  Maybe that's why I have been tired.   constantly think up strategies.


I decided not to do that this Shabbos.   I'm much more relaxed.


I am grateful for that article.

GRATEFUL FOR HAPPINESS

I am grateful to the Almighty because he made me an emotionally strong person.  He made me a happy person.  He made me intelligent and now I know that anything can happen and nothing will bother me.


It's another weekend.  


It's Shabbos.


I'm grateful.