GRATEFUL FOR THE ALMIGHTY IN MY LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has been in my life.

He has made miracles happen for me.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR LOVING MYSELF

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has taught me to love myself. 

He has taught me that my goals have been completed.  He has shown me that I did a very good job too.  He has introduced me to the magic in life.

Today is a "free day."  There are no pressing chores and I'm still in my pjs eating breakfast...reading the papers and I haven't even made the bed.   I can do this now in 2025.  I can enjoy my home quietly.

I am grateful to the Almighty for all that He has done for me.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR JOY IN MY LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me joy in my new life.

What a wonderful day this was......Michael picked up my tax papers, I got my hair colored and blown out, I walked at The Home Depot, I spoke to friends, family and my beloved.  I was able to read too.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR JOY IN MY LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me joy in my life.

The days pass happily with friends and family.

Yesterday I went to dinner with Margie and we had a wonderful time at Mario's.

Today I brought Matzah in tor an ultra sound at Jericho Animal.  He appears to be fine.....aging as a 14 year old doggie will do BUT fine.

I came home after some errands to read and relax.

I'm going to walk too.

I am grateful to the Almighty for the joy in my life.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR ONE STP AT A TIME

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed me to accomplish one step at a time in order to meet my goals.

As I meditated the other morning I read and realized that my goals have been completed and that now is the time for miracles.

There have been many miracles in my life in the last few years thanks to the Almighty and I'm grateful for each one.

Thank you Almighty.

I am so beyond grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR ENJOYING LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has helped me to enjoy life.

Today after a wonderful weekend with Charles where we attended a wonderful St. Patrick's Day Party hosted by a friend of Charles, we drove to Nesconset to participate in The Sports Book Club and lunch at The Old School Pub in Smithtown.

We received a text from our East Hampton broker telling us about a condo that sounds interesting.

I drove home to do some chores.

Tonight is dinner in Pasteria and Mahjong.

I am grateful for all that the Almighty has helped me with.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR THE SERENITY IN ME

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I woke up with serenity inside myself.

I have been eating healthy and exercising.  The Almighty has led to to do this.

Yesterday i got a manicure and a haircut.  I went to the mall. I bought sneakers and two pocketbooks....one for our wedding celebration.

Today I'm going to services and Charlie will be here for the weekend.  We are going to a party.

I have been texting with Remi.

Thank you for the serenity in my life Almighty.

I am grateful.

FRIENDS (SEE INTENTIONS)

 My intention today is to be grateful for friends in my life.

GRATEFUL FOR COMPLETED GOALS

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He helped me to complete my goals and now I am able to enjoy the miracles and joy of life.

Charles is coming over today for an overnight.  I was supposed to go to the apartment and walk at Sunken Meadow but that was changed because of the rain.

I'm speaking with Dom today and hopefully Freddy will be able to be here when the Verizon guys come.

I'm all set for the miracles.......the work is done.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR THE BREATHE

 I am grateful to the Almighty for He has given me breathe and that has allowed me to slow down when I get anxious.

Spring has made an early beginning.  I finished my chores yesterday and was able to walk at The Home Depot. I finished up my food shopping to and made dinner.  I'm back on my diet/exercise program and I'm very happy.   Today I will do the same thing.

I attended the Syosset Book Club and was very pleased with the discussion of the book.  Today I will begin another book.  I'm back to reading!!!!!

Charles and I watched Rachael Maddox and were very happy with the show.

Remi and I have been texting and it's a lot of fun.

Thank you Almighty for the breathe.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me a new life.

Last night I went to dinner and played Mahjong.

Today I have some cleaning to do and some food shopping.

I'm also going to a Book Discussion at the Syosset Library.

Life is good........I'm enjoying it.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty for the beautiful new day that He has sent me.

Charles went to St. James this morning after breakfast.

We will hang out again on Thursday.

I love him so much.

Our wedding preparations are progressing nicely.

Tonight I'm playing MahJong.

Life is good and I am grateful to the Almighty for this.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE WITH REMI

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given us a wonderful experience with Remi.

We picked Remi up at Hillside Hospital on Wednesday and had breakfast at the Hicksville Diner. From there we went to pick up Matzah and headed out to St. James.  We went to Dick's and Barnes and Noble and to Mannino's for dinner.  The next two days were filled with games, a championship hockey game between the United States and Canada and basketball among other things.  We brought him back to Hilary at Pasteria and had dinner.

Today we are just relaxing.

I am grateful to the Almighty for giving me a wonderful grandson.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR DAYS WITH REMI

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me Remi to babysit from Wednesday to Friday.

I am grateful to Charles for coming up with a plan to see Remi.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL THAT THE ALMIGHTY IS IN MY LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He is in my life.

It is the Almighty that will help me to heal.

I will breathe and try my best to live in the moment.

Yesterday I cleaned the entire house and today I have chores to do.  My hair is being blown out at ID.  I'm speaking with Judith.  I have having alterations done on my wedding dress too.  I will pack because tomorrow Charles and I are taking Remi to the apartment until Friday.

I am grateful to the Almighty for all that He has done for me.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR EMPOWERMENT

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has empowered me to believe in myself. 

I awoke this morning with Charles having gone shopping for a wedding suit which we bought and pillows and mattress covers.  We went to PJC for a film and dinner and I was so proud to bring him to the synagogue.  We came home to watch The White Lotus.

I have been texting with Remi and that has continued.  Today I will clean the house and get a manicure.  I woke up empowered and believing in myself.

I am grateful to the Almighty for all that He has done or me.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL OR LOVE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed me to experience love for the FIRST time in my life.

I am so in love with Charles!!!!!

Today we are going to Men's Warehouse to buy a suit for the reception wedding luncheon that we're having ob Sunday March 16.

We are going to Kohl's to buy pillows.

Tonight we are going to PJC.  Men's Club is hosting a dinner and film and we are attending.

The White Lotus begins it's third season tonight and we will watch it.

Charlie and I are best friends and I am so grateful for his love Almighty.

Thank you!

GRATEFUL FOR THE SABBATH

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me a beautiful and quiet Sabbath with my husband Charles.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me this new day.

It's Valentine's Day and Charles is taking me out to Monroe's for a Valentine's Day dinner. 

We will be listening to Bobby Sings Bobby.  Ray and Anita will be there with Ray doing the technology.

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me a day to relax and an evening to be with my love.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR MEDITATING IN THE MORNING

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He taught me to meditate every morning.

This morning I read about LET IT GO.  The passage dealt with the things that people have said to you through the years that you haven't let go of.  I find that in retirement....I have much more time to think and that's when I remember these thoughts.   I will be conscious of this in the future and do better.

Today I will get my hair colored and blown out.  I have laundry to do and I want to read my book.

It's a quiet day and I'm looking forward to it.

Thank you Almighty for helping me all my life.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR CHARLES

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has brought Charles into my life.

Yesterday I attended The Mystery Book Club in the Syosset Library and I really enjoyed it.  I became friends with an older woman named Linda and we're going to have lunch.

Charles was home when I got back and we went to meet up with Anita and Ray at La Familia to discuss our wedding reception.

Today Charles is taking me to the dentist to check my implant.  My bonding broke and I hope he can fix that also.

I am grateful to the Almighty for all that He has done for me.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR LOVING MYSELF

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has helped me learn to love myself.

I wake up in the morning with the effects of PTSD.  BUT, I remind myself to love myself in the moment and move on.  Physically my body has learned fear BUT my mind is learning to embrace the day and the moment.

Today Charlie and I are having lunch with Anita and Ray to plan the music or the wedding reception.  Charlie will sleep over and take me to Dr. Gluck tomorrow as another snow storm is coming.

I am grateful to the Almighty for all that I have learned from him,

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR MY BELIEF IN THE ALMIGHTY

 I am grateful to the Almighty.  I have always believed in Him and He has always been there for me.

Charles left this morning and will be back tomorrow.  We are going to lunch with Anita and Ray to discuss wedding reception plans.  Charles is sleeping over because I need to go to the dentist and it's going to snow and he's taking me on Wednesday.

Today I cleaned the house and took Matzah for his medicinal bath.

I'm hosting Mahjong at my house BUT having dinner at home because I have leftovers from the Super Bowl.

I am grateful to the Almighty for all that He as done for me and continues to do.

Thank you.

I am grateful

GRATEFUL FOR A POSITIVE ATTITUDE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has helped me to develop a positive attitude to life.

Yesterday after I said my prayers,  Charles and I picked up Remi at Hillside Hospital where he was dropped off by Hilary.  What a wonderful day Charles planned!!!!  We saw LIU play Franklin Pierce in part of an ice hockey game.  We visited Anita and Ray.  Then we went to Hofstra and saw Hofstra play Stonybrook.   We ad lunch at Umberto's.

We went to Pasteria and had dinner and ordered food for the Super Bowl today.

It was a most relaxing day with Charlie and I can't wait to watch the SuperBowl.

Thank you Almighty for helping me to develop a positive attitude to life.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR LEARNING TO BELIEVE IN MYSELF

 I am grateful to the Almighty because it was He who taught me to believe in myself.

It was the Almighty who taught me to love myself and be proud of me.

Today Charles and I are spending the day with Remi.  We are taking him to a Hockey game and a Basketball gam at Hofstra.

It will be a joyous day.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR LOVING MYSELF

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He taught me how to love myself.

Yesterday I had a manicure.  I also cleaned my jewelry and bought myself a beautiful heart for Valentine's Day showing how much I LOVE MYSELF AND HOW PROUD I AM OF ME.

Charles returned from Lake Placid and bought me a hat and a magnet.  My husband is back and I'm very happy.

I went to Mario's with Margie and had a wonderful time.

Today I'm doing chores and preparing for the Sabbath.  Lous will blow my hair out.

I am grateful to the Almighty for all that He has done for me.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR LEARNING ABOUT MYSELF

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has truly helped me to become proud of myself.

I am trying not to criticize myself and see the value in all that I do.  This is not an easy goal as my mother and the creature tried their best to destroy my self worth and at times I find myself destroying me.

However, I now realize this thanks to the Almighty and I'm working on i.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR HAPPINESS

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me such happiness in my life.

I did many errands yesterday BUT still had time to read and make a delicious dinner.

Charles is up at Lake Placid with the guys and will be back tomorrow.

Today I'm going to read, relax and spend time with Karen.  We will go ou to dinner too.

I am grateful to the Almighty for the happiness in my life.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR NOT BEING ANYONE'S VICTIM

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has freed me and I am no longer anyone's victim.

I saw that last night while I had dinner with the girls at Pasteria and then while we played Mahjong.  I was free and anything that they said about me I laughed about.

I am no longer anyone's victim.

Today I have errands to do and then I'm attending a Title Swap at the Syosset Library.

I plan to read.  I also need to get to Athleta.

I am grateful to the Almighty for helping me to grow.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR ACCEPTING FAILURE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has taught me to accept failure.......failure will help me to grow.

Although that doesn't seem to make sense.....it really does because certain things could not be avoided.  You did the best that you could and and have  had many successes.  You have learned a lot and have moved on and I'm very proud of you.

Charles left at 6AM from Plainview to go to Lake Placid with the guys. Steve drove and he'll be back on Thursday.

I'm playing Mahjong tonight!!  I'm having dinner with the girls at Pasteria.

Thank you Almighty for all your help.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR MOVING FORWARD

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has sent me Charles who has helped me to move forward and understand my life.

It's been a wonderful weekend with Charles.  Yesterday we watched CONCLAVE and went to dinner at LA FAMILIA.

Today we are just relaxing in the house.

We read.....we had incredible sex.......we watched HERE and I made a delicious chicken dinner.

I love it.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL BECAUSE I'M FREE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed me to become FREE.

Every Saturday I usually go to services at PJC BUT today I was tired and I realized that I could say my prayers at home because I AM FREE.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR TRUSTING MYSELF

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has taught me to trust myself.

He has taught me to have confidence in myself.

Yesterday I did all my food shopping in Trader Joes's and in ShopRite. I spoke to Madalyn on the phone.....this will be our new tradition. In the evening after dinner I was at PJC learning how to bake a challah.  I will let you know how it comes out today.

Charles is having trouble with his phone. I hope today is a better day.

It's a relaxing day......it's before the Sabbath and I'm getting my hair blown out.  I will also walk at The Home Depot.

I am grateful to you Almighty for all that you have done for me.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR JOY IN MY LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty for He has allowed me to experience joy in my life.

It was indeed a miracle that the Almighty brought Charles and his family into my life.

Yesterday I drove to Commack and Charles and I went to see The Brutalist.  What a joy it was to discuss the film over dinner at Mario's.  

This morning we brought Matzah to the veterinarian for his medicinal bath and Charlie and I had incredible sex........never before have I felt so sexual.

Today I'm going food shopping and tonight I am taking a cooking class at PJC learning to make a challah.

Thank you Almighty for the joy in my life.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR PEACE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me peace in my life.

I wake up in the morning quietly........there are no strategies for survival in my life anymore.

It's a day to look forward to.

I have also realized that it took over 70 years to develop PTSD.  I will use patience so that I can be in the present moment.  It took time for PTSD to develop.  It will take time for it to disappear.

Yesterday, I attended a Syosset Book Club discussion. I was grateful to be back.  I went to To Be Seen and found a beautiful dress for my wedding reception.  I FaceTimed Charles at the store to show it to him!!!

Today Charles and I are meeting in Commack to see the film, The Brutalist and have dinner.

I am grateful to the Almighty for the peace in my life.

Thank you!

GRATEFUL FOR PATIENCE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because yesterday He reminded me that for over seventy years I have been abused and it will take longer than five years to be rid of those thoughts.

I have been trying BUT will continue to have the PATIENCE to succeed.

Yesterday I cleaned the house and walked at The Home Depot.  I made a meatloaf for dinner and spoke to Charles.

Today I'm going to a BOOK DISCUSSION at the Syosset Library.....my first in a very long time.

I also hope to go to TO BE SEEN to begin to look for a dress for our wedding reception on SUNDAY MARCH 16.

I am grateful for all that you have done for me.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR CHOOSING LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed me to choose a new life and I'm beyond happy.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR LOVE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has sent Charles into my life and for the first time in my life I have felt love.

Saturday was wonderful.  I said my prayers, read the newspapers and Charles came over.  We talked for about an hour about a potential trip to Block Island.   We watched Wicked and after the Sabbath was over, I made salmon for dinner.

This morning we had incredible sex.  Charles took Matzah for a walk and we had breakfast.

He left to host the guys for football games and we made plans to see The Brutalist on Wednesday.  Today I'm going to get my hair blown out and for a manicure.

I'm taking myself out for dinner.....Sushi it is!!!

Thank you Almighty for showing me love.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR THE MOMENT

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me this moment......in the present......in the now!

I now understand that it is the now that I'm thinking about....that I'm happy about......that I'm smiling about.

The moment is all I have.....the rest is over or hasn't happened yet.

I am grateful to the Almighty for this.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR LIVING IN THE PRESENT

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has taught me to live in the present.

The snow and ice were absolutely terrible.  Charles came to help me because I was afraid to go to the dentist an Kyra in this weather.    He helped me to get to these places.

He went back to the apartment today and I will see him tomorrow.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR HELP

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has sent Charles to me.....and he is a very big help.

There is lots of snow and ice on the side streets.  Charles arrived yesterday and took me to the periodontist where the checkup worked out very well.

Today Charles took Matzah for his medicinal bath and later took me to Kyra.....I in turn took him out to dinner.

Thank you Almighty for the help in my life.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR THE COMFORT IN MY LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has sent comfort into my life.

He has sent Charles......I love the way this man hugs me!

Today I'm going to the periodontist.  It is 10 degrees outside and the snow has turned to ice.

How lucky I am that I have Charles by my side.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAYI

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me a new day.

It's really, really cold outside.  We had a snowstorm and everything turned to ice.

I am home in my wonderful warm house.

I am happy, healthy and calm.

Thank you Almighty for this new day.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR LEARNING TO ADAPT TO CHANGE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He is teaching me to adapt to change.

Charles has been here since Saturday.   He had a game to go to Saturday night and horse shoes on Sunday morning.

I was able to walk and say my prayers quietly at home.

It snowed on Sunday.....we got 4 inches and it's turned to ice.

Charles will be back on Wednesday to help me go to the periodontist and on Thursday to take Matzah in for his bath and for my appointment with Kyra.

I am grateful to the Almighty because I am learning to adapt to change.

Thank you.

GRATEUL FOR ACCEPTING CHANGE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has helped me to learn to accept change.

There were big changes that I made in my life........all through the years and I moved forward very happily.   There were career changes, decisions as to where to live, whether to have children and most recently.....marriage.  Each change moved me forward and helped me to be happy and content with my life.  Sadly I do suffer from PTSD but I try very hard to control it.

I am grateful to the Almighty for helping me.  He has always been there for me and I hope that this will continue for the rest of my life.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR LIKING MYSELF

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has taught me to like and care for myself.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL ANNIVERSARY

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed me to have a wonderful anniversary with Charles.

I made salmon for dinner.   We had sexing planned our vacation trips for this year.  

It was wonderful.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR OUR ANNIVERSARY

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed us to celebrate our ONE MONTH ANNIVERSARY.

While that may sound funny.....I am so beyond happy!

Yesterday I went to the dentist to check my implant....all is fine and I have to go back in a month.  I had the oil changed in my vehicle.  I walked at The Home Depot too.  I had dinner with Margie and got a manicure and my necklaces changed.

Thank you Almighty for my happiness.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR ACCEPTING CHANGE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He always encourage me not to be afraid and to make changes in my life.

Today I have a dental appointment to check my implant which was loose.

I'm having dinner with Margie.

I hope to walk at The Home Depot.

My life has changed for the better.

It's a NEW LIFE and I'm grateful to the Almighty because He encouraged me to make changes.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR THE JOY OF A NEW DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed me to wake up to the joy of a new day.

We played Mahjong last night and I won not one but two games.

Today I woke up on a very cold morning and am still in my pajamas.

I'm so happy.

Thank you Almighty for giving me the joy of a new day.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR A WINTER'S DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has chosen to give me a raw winter's day.

Unlike the past,  I can breathe and live in my home and enjoy it.

Unlike the past I can stay in my home.

Unlike the past....there is love in my home with my new husband Charles and we will celebrate our one month anniversary on Thursday January 16.

Unlike the past.....I am happy and calm and contented.

Today I will play Mahjong with the girls.

I am grateful to the Almighty for all that He has given me.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR BEING MARRIED

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed me to be married to a wonderful man.

Yesterday was Remi's 7th birthday and he had a wonderful party at a Sports Complex in Glendale. Charles and I went and it was a joy to walk with Charles, introduce him to people and watch him chat with everyone.

Thank you Almighty for this gift.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR A SNOWY DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me a snowy day.

I have just completed saying my prayers at home.

Charles came and soon we will be on our way to Remi's party.

I am grateful to the Almighty for my life.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR BEING PROUD OF ME

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed me to be very proud of me.

Despite all the abuse I suffered growing up and with the creature.......I achieved all the things that I wanted to with the help pf the Almighty.

I am not overthinking my life because I have learned from Charles how destructive that it.

I am grateful to the Almighty for sending Charles and allowing me to be proud of myself.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR THE CHANGES IN MY LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed me to accept the changes in my life and create a beautiful life for myself.

As a result of meeting Charles I am learning how not to overthink and I am grateful for this.

I am pursuing all of my activities.....for example I attended the Sisterhood Book Club last night and also walked in The Home Depot.

I am grateful to the Almighty for the love that He has given me.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR JOY IN MY LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty for all the joy that He has given me.

I am healthy physically and emotionally.

I have found deep love in Charles.

I am part of a family.

I have friends and activities.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW YEAR WITH CHARLES

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me a wonderful husband in Charles.

I'm back in Plainview NOW......BUT I was in the apartment in St. James with my husband since New Years.

The Almighty has given me a wonderful man.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW YEAR

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me GOOD HEALTH, HAPPINESS and THE LOVE OF A WONDERFUL MAN.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.