GiST #47

1. My sponsor told me today she admired my strength and how far I've come in recovery. I felt really uncomfortable but I also felt happy with the compliment. Likewise, my therapist said that I am stronger. I didn't see it in myself but if other people are seeing it, it must be so.

2. Today, I did notice that I spoke up about something that was making me feel anxious and I wasn't accusatory about it. I know that a big reason I'm feeling panicky is because of an active issue going on. I'm really pleased with the way I was able to say what I needed appropriately. By doing that, I got positive feedback so I will be encouraged to do it (speak up about feeling uncomfortable or panicky) again.

3. My younger cousin said to me that I am her favorite cousin and she has such warm wonderful memories when she was a child. It brought back some really wonderful memories, thinking about places we went and activities we did together that we enjoyed so much--even something simple like going to see the rock opera movieTommy. I felt like I was going to cry from happiness. I'm sorry she's so far away. I miss her a lot.

4. We went to the Family Service Center's pantry today and the lady filled a giant box with all kinds of food. She even gave us cat food. Someone must have donated it because I'd never been asked if I had a cat before. We are grateful for anything we can get but this lady was especially generous, bless her heart.

5. I am so proud of my son. He has such a generous heart and such a forgiving nature.