All posts by Karen Teig

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.

Saturday, June 10, 2017

Being able to watch one of my favorite shows on Netflix.

The beautiful weather.

God in my life.

My son.

Good food.

A good A.A. meeting that used to be my home group when I was pregnant with my son.  I had not been there for a long time, other then popping in here ad there.

Feeling like I am going to move forward finally with getting this house together.

Friday, June 9, 2017

The beautiful morning and the ability to look out at Lake Superior

Good, calming meditations when I use them.

Waking up another day and thanking God for that day as some are not so lucky.

Good food.

My loyal pets.

My son peeking into my room to say goodbye before work this morning.

Good comedy on TV.

God and A.A. 

The smell of lilacs still out there.

Understanding who I am and that I have more work to do on myself even after al these years.

Thursday, June 8, 2017

Waking up and seeing that someone loves Regina Brett’s books as much as I do.

Playing with my dog Jax in bed this morning.

Getting to hang out with family yesterday.

Meeting with the contractor to get things going on the work I need to get done my home and feeling a light at the end of the tunnel.

Waking up sober and not smoking another day.

The beautiful sunshine coming through my dining room window. 

Prayer and meditation when I feel my gut warning me about situations.

The Serenity Prayer.

My son moving on with his life with a new job and good friend who are supportive of him.

My pets, especially my dog, who come running to see if I am okay.  Love them like crazy.  

A new book I purchased, Morning Light:  A Book Of Meditations To Begin Your Day. 

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Good friends who are willing to help support me in achieving my weight goals.

Trustworthy contractors.

Making a decision and sticking with it regarding my house.

God.

My son.

Sobriety and not smoking.

My step-daughter and family. 

Having money to fix what needs to be fixed on house as I did not have water damage coverage on my house insurance. 

The beautiful smell of the lilacs.

Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Having my son here to support me when I find out our insurance did not have the water damage coverage.

My dog, who came to me and was making sure I was okay as I cried.

Being sober and being able to take it one step at a time.

God.

Family.

Beautiful weather.

People who love me.

My Bible.

Prayer and Meditation.

 

Monday, June 5, 2017

The nice plumber that came to assess my tub situation.

The contractor who is coming to check my dining room season.

House Insurance.  I hope they cover a lot of this.

My son.

God in all his awesomeness.

Family.

My grief counselor who has helped me deal with my husband’s suicide.

Prayer and meditation.

Sobriety.

Sunday, June 4, 2017

A wonderful church service today.

Good food at the restaurant where my son works.

Chatting with my brother for a few minutes.

Beautiful and warm weather.

That my cat turned 5 years old today.  Happy Birthday Skeeter.

Sobriety…..it truly ROCKS!

That I still have 7 more days off after today.  I love vacation.

Good neighbors.

Friday, June 2, 2017

Waking up early to the beautiful sunrise and getting started with my day early on a day off.

Watching my local news gal and weather gal on TV.

Seeing my son home safe even though he did not get home till 2 a.m. and had to work at 6 a.m. OOOPS!

Watching my dog Jax and cat Skeeter do their usual morning routine of chasing and harassing each other.

Warmer weather, even on the lake shore today.

God.

My step-son for helping out with mowing and trimming my lawn and also taking my lawn mower to fix it.

Quieting my mind.

Still having 10 days of my 16 off. ;-)

Another sober day.  Thanks God and A.A.

Thursday, June 1, 2017

I have 11 days, counting today, still off from work. 

It is a beautiful sunny day.

The beautiful Lake Superior.

My pets as they happily frolick around the house.

Good coffee.

Finding a new hole in the wall café nd enjoying a nice smoothie and meal with a friend.

God, as always.

Being able to sleep in a little.

Love in whatever form it comes.

My son.

Good, comfy sweat pants.

The internet, which opens up so many possibilities.

Waking up sober and not smoking another day.