August 7, 2020 10:00 a.m.

  1. A day off work.  Start of a three day weekend.
  2. Getting up early and enjoying the morning fresh air off my porch.
  3. Reading my Bible and my Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book.
  4. God, as always.
  5. Getting to see my son and go to lunch together today.
  6. Trying out Audible and trying a book that is not what I would normally read and enjoying it.
  7. Coming up on 6 years without my husband.  His death was the hardest thing I have had to go through to date.  So grateful for family, friends A.A., church and most importantly GOD helping me through it all.
  8. Waking up and being able to thank God for another day.  Not to be taken for granted.
  9. Good music.  Always being open to listening to different music also.
  10. Comedy on t.v.  Sure helps to laugh. :)
  11. Good bus drivers who get to know you.
  12. Coworkers who are like family.
  13. My brother had another pancreatitis attack.  Not the worst for sure but grateful he is changing his diet and feeling better.
  14. My cat Skeeter.  He is one hell of a roommate. :)
  15. Beautiful and ever changing Lake Superior.  Such a great way to start the day looking at it.
  16. Good coffee. :)
  17. Air conditioning.  We have actually had above normal temps in Minnesota, even down near the lake.  Happy I can turn the air conditioning on when needed.
  18. I have plenty of masks for outside of work when I am on the bus and in stores.  Also, they provide them at work.  I have to wear them all day at work unless I am eating and/or drinking at break.
  19. I have a job!  I managed to not get laid off so far during COVID-19.  I am amazed and grateful.
  20. Learning to adapt to the new normal during the virus.  It is for sure different but also puts a lot of things in perspective.
  21. Life.  I get to live it!  Thanks be to God. :)

About Karen Teig

I am a 58 year old Native Minnesotan. I work as a Storekeeper at a local hospital here in town. I have been sober since April 18, 1982 and have not smoked since September 8, 2005. I am a Born Again Christian who loves Jesus and am grateful for each day I wake up. Life is really what I make of it, with few exceptions. God always has a plan.

One thought on “August 7, 2020 10:00 a.m.

  1. Hi Karen :) Have been thinking about you. Happy to see your gratitude and that all is well. Abundant Blessings, Jean

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