I just got out of church a little bit ago, and as I was driving home, I felt overwhelmed by the emotions of gratitude. This was my second Sunday going to church that I didn't sneak out 15 minutes early to go buy that cup of coffee and drive to my secret hiding place (yes I was a closet smoker) to get in that almighty nicotine fix. It felt so freeing to be able to sit thru the entire service!! I am so thankful for so many things....to all of you for being here and understanding my "sick" thinking and for your support. I am thankful for my husband and family, my clothes, my car, my job, my house. I am grateful that I am not having a rough day or any nicotine cravings at all. Even though we are personally in the midst of a financial crisis, I am still grateful and know that all will be okay. As I was driving, I saw this man walking along the street pushing a cart with all of his personal belongings in it. No big deal, maybe where you live, but here at noon it is only 28 degrees outside. So I am grateful for my house and my heat and my food on the table. I do not know the answer to our financial problems or what the future holds for us. But all I have is today, and today I have all that I need. And my lungs are healing and SMOKE-FREE!! What more could I possibly ask for?
