GRATEFUL FOR VALUABLE LESSONS LEARNED

The Almighty must have been frustrated with me all these years because I just wasn't getting it.  Talking didn't work!!!!   I couldn't see what was in front of me.

I have learned a lot of valuable lessons this summer because of   "HI" a I have named it.  I am grateful to the Almighty for not giving up and finding a way to make me "see."  I am so much better for it.

Last night a group of friends went to dinner and a book discussion.  I had a wonderful time.  I have truly moved on. It makes me laugh inside when he asks if the argument is over.  He has no clue.

I am grateful to the Almighty for not giving up on me. I have learned valuable lessons.

GRATEFUL THAT I ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES

I am grateful to the Almighty for making me a strong, capable woman who loves life.

I am happy.

I have energy.

I will have a good day.

GRATEFUL FOR ABILITY TO SURVIVE

I am going to continue to live in this house.  My mantra will be:  "I HAVE JOY!!!   I HAVE ENERGY!!!!  I WILL HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!!

He does make this more difficult.  Each day, he tries to latch on to something that we can banter about.  Usually it is something that he considers an injustice to himself. 

Last night, he asked me to read and correct something.  I did it and of course was not thanked until I happened to ask if he read it.   This morning he received an 8AM phone call.  He answered it and continued to speak.  I went to walk and was then blamed for not putting a bandage on him.  I explained that I wasn't going to wait but then I did a bright thing.  I DROPPED IT!!!!  NO BANTERING!!!!!   HOW SAD!!!

Life is good.  I have learned something.

Today I have yoga, dinner out and a wonderful book discussion.

I am grateful to the Almighty for my life.

GRATEFUL FOR THE SUMMER

As is my custom, I walk every morning.  Today I began to evaluate the summer because I realized that next Monday, it's  Labor Day and then back to work.

I felt that I had a really good summer.   While it is true, I lived it mostly by myself, I am proud to say that I enjoyed many things and accomplished a lot.  

I really enjoyed the spiritualness of the morning prayer service.  It was hard to be there by 6:30, but I really appreciated it when I was told that I was number 10 and that they had a minyon. I met new people and I got to chat with some friends.

I enjoyed walking.  It was meditative and thought-provoking.  It helped me to plan my day and I loved the music on the I-POD.

I am proud to say that I was involved with 2 races.  I walked THE HEART AND SOLE RACE and went to the WORKMAN'S CHALLENGE at JONES BEACH.

I took a class.  This allowed me to complete a block of 12 for a salary raise.  It's my last block of 12 unless I see courses that I really like.  The hotel was nice and I did take it with friends.

I attended THE GREAT BOOKS LONG ISLAND DISCUSSION and drove myself there and back.  I really enjoyed the selections and the people.

I enjoyed going to the afternoon book discussions at the Plainview Library.  It was fun having lunch with my friends.

I have now given the Plainview library my e-mail address so they can notify me about upcoming events.

Speaking of library events, I went to the discussion of THE GREAT GATSBY.

I am now listening to THE GREAT GATSBY as an audio book.

This summer, I experimented with audio books and found them enjoyable.  I listened to 3 of them. One was THE GREAT GATSBY.  There was also, THE DESCENDENTS, and THE GIRL WHO PLAYED WITH FIRE for book discussions.

I enjoyed going to the Syosset library's book discussions.  They are held in the evening and I treat myself to dinner out.

I truly love yoga and meditation.  I went to a RESTORATIVE WORKSHOP this summer. I took a class in YOGA AND MEDITATION as well as my regular classes.

I attended the YOGA BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP.

This encouraged me to purchase a KINDLE and I've read 2 books on the Kindle.

I have enjoyed going out with friends for dinner.

I have even gone shopping with friends at the mall.

I promised myself that I would clean my closets and I did.  I even did the drawers.

I put my bank accounts on line at my bank.

I had all my charity money counted and then donated to my synagogue.

I attended a wonderful lecture about BATTLES OF THE CIVIL WAR.

My implants are done.

I got a flu shot.

It's been a fine summer.   The horrible thing that happened to me on July 31st changed my life for the better and will keep me alive longer.  The little voice is most important.  I now know that he can't be trusted and that he is deceptive.  I've learned to leave him alone.  Since they defended him and weren't there for me, I uninvited them for the holidays and I don't care anymore.  I understand thanks to my friends talking to me that he is manipulating his disabilities and I'm no longer afraid.  I have grown from this experience.  

Strange to say, I am grateful to the Almighty for this.

GRATEFUL FOR MY SCHEDULE

I went back to my Beginners Yoga Class which was always Sunday mornings.   I took a break so that he could go to Westhampton and you see how that turned out.

But, I'm back!!!!  My schedule is back!!!  Fall is coming!!!  I can feel it in the air.  Summer is by far, my favorite season, but I can't wait to get back to all my activities!!!!!

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

GRATEFUL FOR STRENGTH

I am grateful to the Almighty for giving me the strength to deal with adversity.  Although it is difficult at times, I know that I will be able to survive with your help, love and guidance.

GRATITUDE FOR BEING ABLE TO READ

I read an article in todays NY Times about a woman who had a major stroke.  She was killed by her husband as "a mercy killing".  Before this happened, the husband was the "sick" one.  He had cancer, diabetes and neuropathy. Yet, the wife had the major stroke.

I was glad that I read this because it could have happened to me and he would say, "well, she yells too much...........she has emotional issues."

What happened to me this summer was a scare.

I must continue to be careful.

I am grateful to the Almighty for showing me this article.