GRATEFUL FOR A QUIET SABBATH

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed me to have a blessed and quiet Sabbath!

Last night was wonderful. I made swordfish for Shabbat dinner.  Today Charlie and I ate breakfast together and left at the same time......me to go to services at PJC....Charles to go back to the apartment.

Tonight we are going to The Country House for a Halloween Party and dinner.  We are dressing up as Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head.   I'm beyond excited.

Thank you Almighty for the joy and peace in my life.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY

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

I am healthy.  I am happy.  It's going to be Shabbos tonight and Charles is coming to dinner.  What could be better??

I have chores to do today.....the bank.....my hair......begin packing for the apartment.....and then peace and quiet.

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

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR LIVING IN THE MOMENT

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has helped me to live in the moment and appreciate my life.

Today is a busy day!!!   I spoke with Dom about my last will and testament.  I'm heading to Dr. Ludwig to check on my tooth.  I hope to walk and I have Plainview Meditation.

I need to head to the Supermarket because I need fish.  Charlie will be here for dinner tomorrow.

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

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL OVERNIGHT

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

Charles made a meatloaf for dinner complete with a salad and veggies.  Then we went to the Smithtown Library for a lecture on Long Island-250 Years of History.   Back in the apartment we had a drink....I put BenGay on Charles and off to bed we went.

This morning we had breakfast.  We goofed around.  I again put BenGay on him and he went off to a ROMEO CLUB luncheon and I had a phone session with Judith and came ho e to do food shopping.

I am grateful to the Almighty for this wonderful day.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR WAKING UP

I am grateful to the Almighty because I woke up to a beautiful autumn day.

I'm happy!  I'm healthy!  I'm ready to begin the day!  

Last night the girls played Mahjong at my house.  It was lots of fun. I also went to Plainview Meditation where I'm learning a great deal.

Today I was supposed to have an early morning meeting with Dom BUT that did not happen.  I will be going to Plainview Medtation and then going to the apartment for a wonderful overnight with Charles.  We are going t a library program in Smithtown called LONG ISLAND 250 YEARS:  THEN AND NOW.

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

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR LEARNING NOT TO WORK SO HARD

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has shown me that I don't have to work as hard as I do.

Charles left this morning and I will be going to the apartment tomorrow and come home on Wednesday.  We had a wonderfulul weekend at PJC and at All Souls culminating in a wonderful date with Anita and Ray at Bobby Sings Bobby.

I have decided not to work so hard with Dana and Madalyn.  Madalyn was horrible when she slept over and I raised my voice to her.   Dana will not let me speak to her even though I said that I would apologize.  I sent a Halloween card.  I am now moving on....the cards to Madalyn will continue to Madalyn but the texting and calling won't.

Thank you Almighty for teaching me to work less.

I am grateful.

 

GRATEFUL FOR LOVE

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me love all my life.

I am grateful to the Almighty  because He has sent Charles to love me as his wife...as a husband and wife should be.

Yesterday I went to PJC for Sabbath prayers in the morning.  At night Charles joined me and we did an Havdalah service, a delicious dinner and we made s'mores outside in fire pits.   Today Charles did a reading at All Souls Church and we wee asked to bring the Bread and the Wine up to the alter.

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

Thank you. 

GRATEFUL FOR THE JOY IN MY LIFE

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

I loved having Sabbath dinner with Charles last night.  He is beyond respectful and I cherish each moment.

Today I went to services at PJC  Later we will be taking a walk in Bethpage State Park and tonight Charles is coming with me to PJC for the Havdalah Service and Bonfire.

I am grateful to the Almighty because He is allowing me to experience joy in my life.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR BEING PROUD OF ME

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has never let me down and has always been proud of me.

No matter what my Mother of the Creature said I was always proud of me. The Almighty allowed that to be so and I am grateful for it.

At this point in my life, the Almighty brought Charles who confirms all that I ever believed about myself.

Charlie will be in Plainview for the weekend.  We have a Havdalah Service, dinner and Bonfire at PJC tomorrow night.   Charlie is doing a reading at All Souls on Sunday and Sunday night with be th Bob and Ray Big bash.

Thank you Almighty for my new life and for keeping me strong so I could be proud of me.

I am grateful. 

GRATEFUL FOR APPRECIATING MY HOME

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed and helped me to become a secure individual.

I have become proud of myself and my accomplishments.  Although I still wake up with PTSD it passes as I know t will and I awaken to a new day filled with happiness and joy.  I look at my home with different eyes and really love it.  I enjoy space and living by myself. Each time Charles comes there is new delight in seeing him.  There is joy in attending the activities I do.

It was a good thing that we are taking time to see if we should move in together. Life is joyful.  Last night Charles took me to dinner in a new Mexican restaurant in Woodbury. The food was delicious.  We came home to watch a Dolly Parton show.  This morning Charles and I had breakfast and he left.

I have chores to do.  I will have a session at Plainview Meditation and walk at The Home Depot.  I hope to read and relax.

Thank you Almighty for my new feelings about my life.

I am grateful. 

GRATEFUL FOR LEARNING TO NUTURE MYSELF

I am grateful to the Almighty because I noticed a difference in myself these last few days.  The Almighty is teaching me to nurture myself.

I've had dinner at home, walked and done my chores. I've been peaceful learning to love myself. I have eaten well and slept well.  I've even gone out at night to a Sisterhood activity and a Meet the Candidates night.  Freddy came over. Perillo came and voila my boiler is fixed.

Charles is taking me out to dinner tonight.  I'm sure it will be a peaceful and happy night.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

 

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY

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

Last night I went to a Sisterhood activity and had a wonderful time!  I made 3 beautiful bracelets which I will definitely wear.

Today Perillo is coming because I need to replace my boiler.  Tonight I have another meeting at PJC.....this time it's Meet the Candidates.

Thank you Almighty for a new day.

I am grateful. 

GRATEFUL FOR ACCEPTING THE CHANGES IN MY LIFE

I am grateful to the Almighty because He sent me to therapy which has allowed me to accept the changes in  your life.

At one point, it was certain that Charles was going to move in and that we would rent an apartment through FairField in Westhampton BUT the times they are a changing and I am learning to accept change.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful. 

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL VACATION

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me a wonderful vacation in Williamstown with Charles and his children.   I am beyond happy to be a part of this family.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful. 

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW ADVENTURE

I am grateful to the Almighty because it was the Almighty that decided that I'm to go on a new adventure.

We are taking Sarah and Matt, Michael and Lola on their family vacation.  It couldn't have come at a better time for me as the Jewish holidays are over and I'm beyond ready for a vacation.   Life is changing for me also.  Charlie is moving in with me when next year's lease runs out.  We will also be renting an apartment in Westhampton.

Thank you Almighty for my amazing new life.

I am grateful.

 

GRATEFUL FOR REACHING THE END OF A ROAD

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed me to travel on a road for a long time and now it's time to move on.

I have tried very hard with both Hilary and Dana.  I feel no guilt because I've tried so hard BUT now it's tie to move on.  I am grateful to the Almighty because He will be taking me on a new path.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful. 

GRATEFUL FOR ENJOYING MY OWN LIFE

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has shown me how to enjoy my own life.

I see a difference in myself.  I look around at the sky, at the changes of the leaves, and at the world around me.  I spend less and less time ruminating about what could have been or what should have been or how to make my children care about me.

As a result of his I am really enjoying my life.  I played Mahjong with the girls and stayed out until 10:30!!!   I went to a Sisterhood Meeting about Art in the Subways. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Today I'm getting my nails done for our trip to Massachusetts.   I will also have a session at Plainview Meditation.

Today I'm driving out to St. James for an overnight to have dinner with Charles at Galiano's because tonight is Wine Club Night!!!

Thank you Almighty for setting me on the right path.

I am grateful.

GRATITUDE FOR KNOWING MY PRIORITIES

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has made me aware of my priorities.

I told myself that after all the holidays were completed I would sit down with Dom Noya and look at my will.  That is exactly what I'm going to do.  My children have not made my life sweet.......money will be left to the grandkids who as far as Hilary goes......she has made it as difficult as possible to see Remi and Dana has just disappeared since the US OPEN.

I know that I've made the correct decision BUT this isn't easy.

Thank you Almighty for your assistance.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR THE LOVE IN MY LIFE

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed me to find love in my life.

That love is Charles.  Last night for example was Simchat Torah.  Charles went to services with me and we held the Torah as it was unraveled!!!!!

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful. 

GRATEFUL FOR A PEACEFUL DAY

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

Sabbath dinner with Charlie was wonderful last night.  Today I went to services which were very meaningful.  Tonight Charlie and I are going to a Simchat Torah service at PJC.  He is leaving to go home because tomorrow is the race at All Souls.

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

Thank you. 

GRATEFUL FOR BELIEVING IN THE ALMIGHTY

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed me to take chances and make changes that have moved my life to a better place.

Even now at this stage I am making changes in my life with the help of the Almighty. My eyes are wide open and I am embracing the concept of change with the help of the Almighty.  I am seeing reality and moving on in a positive and sensible way.

Thank you Almighty of your love, caring and moving me to a better place each day.

I am grateful. 

GRATEFUL FOR THE CHANGES IN MY LIFE

I am grateful to the Almighty because He hade me a strong woman who was capable of making changes in my life.

As I look back on my life.....I realize that I made many changes in my life and I took many chances too!  The Almighty was next to meet with each change and for that I am eternally grateful.

Thank you.