Thankful Thursday

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Thursday, January 31, 2013

I am so thankful today for so many things. I am thankful for my family, friends, my job, and especially my Heavenly Father. I am thankful that no matter how many times I fall, He will always help me back up and continue to LOVE and FORGIVE me.

I am also very thankful today for my job and my students. I feel so blessed to be a teacher. Each day I go to work, a new small miracle occurs. Yesterday, a student that really hated math at the beginning of the school year smiled and said, "I really get this. I am starting to like math."

I am really thankful that I have such a loving, supportive husband. He is kind and thoughtful, and I know any insecurities I had about myself were in my head. He loves me so unconditionally.

I am thankful for the 12 Step programs. I find so much support and understanding in those programs. I do not feel alone in my addiction. I find it comforting to know that others have recovered and live without the food obsessions.

I am thankful I can exercise, and that my body really is strong despite all the abuse I have put it through. I truly can be a healthy and strong woman. I will always have my stretch marks and some "extra" sag, but my body has been so resilient and strong.

This week has been filled again with all kinds of... emotions. I can't believe how much anxiety I have. I have been ignoring that emotion for a long, long time. The other emotion I have identified is resentment. I feel able to deal with these emotions in a healthy way. I am ready to really start living again. I feel happier and especially more peace-ful.

I am thankful for Thursday, and I am thankful for my 29th day of getting my life back. I hope you each have a blessed day.

netty

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OJ_2_OK 2/4/2013 2:40PM

you're doing so good and I am proud of you. I hope to be able to learn from you and better handle my emotions.

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ASHPATCH11 2/4/2013 10:38AM

amazing

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MYRTLE811 2/2/2013 8:46PM

I'm glad you are looking at the half full glass Netty. You must be a very nurturing teacher from all I read about your. Having done the same work for 40 years helps me identify with what you are writing about. I'm glad you are back on track for good health; it's not easy, but taking it one day at a time and counting your blessings is such a big step forward. You can do it.

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DEB9021 2/1/2013 7:21PM

Hi Netty! Glad to see you are still doing well. I am not a teacher, but I do work with young children and families every day. There is sooooooo much stress on kids and parents these days, and so many people don't have a good support system. Many without extended family around and even a lot without a spouse to share the burden. Connecting with kids is so rewarding, and it is great to have a job that feels worthwhile--where you really feel like you can make a difference. I'm glad you enjoy it, and I'm sure you do a great job. I, too, am so thankful to have a stable life and family, and to be healthy and fit enough to really enjoy this good life I have. Thanks for reminding us all to be grateful for what we have! Have a great weekend.

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SCAREWALDORF 2/1/2013 3:53PM

Your comment about the maths student made me smile! Go fellow teacher, go!

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HAPPLYEVERAFTER 2/1/2013 2:22PM

Cheers to day 29 Netty!

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SEAGLASSQUEEN 2/1/2013 5:22AM

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JOSIE2013 2/1/2013 4:06AM

Great reminder that we all need to be thankful!! Thanks.

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CGG111 1/31/2013 4:29PM

AWESOME!

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SURRENDER21 1/31/2013 3:20PM

My goodness this could be me too, almost word for word, even the blessings from teaching and the dealing with a sudden dose of anxiety.

I just loved this: "I am thankful for the 12 Step programs. I find so much support and understanding in those programs. I do not feel alone in my addiction. I find it comforting to know that others have recovered and live without the food obsessions. "

So true! Today is my OA meeting and I'm THANKFUL there isn't bad weather so I don't have to worry about the 45 minute drive to my meeting.

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CAMAEL100 1/31/2013 2:15PM

It is always good to 'count our blessings' and see what is great about our lives! It is too easy to look at the bad and complain!

Glad to hear you are feeling better and getting lots of support!

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MPETERSON2311 1/31/2013 2:05PM

aww the student part made me smile. Sometimes I miss teaching so much but I am glad great people like you are out there changing lives!

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VTRICIA 1/31/2013 11:28AM

"Restore us to sanity". That there's what it is. Thank you for the reminder!

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MBSHAZZER 1/31/2013 10:50AM

Great post today, Netty! It's easy to get mired down in our own "stuff" but no matter what, there ARE things to be thankful for! I'll never forget running a half marathon once. It was rainy, I was chafed all over, and then someone ran past me with one leg and one j-blade and instantly, I was so grateful for the opportunity to run 13.1 miles, rain, chafing, discomfort or not!

Then someone ran past me with TWO j-blades and I thought, "Sheesh, I better pick it up!"

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CJURICK 1/31/2013 9:24AM

A friend gave me a journal for my birthday this last September and told me it was to be my gratitude journal. I freely admit it- I complain a lot. And... I have no right to- I am SO blessed in my life. Having the journal and knowing it was specifically for me to write about the things I am grateful for had a tremendous impact on my outlook in life.

Love you and congrats on 29!