MageB

November 26, 2003

Grateful.

Newly given to me by an old friend, (shades of Jackie O), Georgette in the beginning stages as a drunk, a very unhappy person. 1966.

MAGS asks us what we are most thankful for. For those of us who have been given a second chance at life, this second chance is our blessing.

Too afraid to dance with the rest of the hippies unless I was drunk, so I was always drunk. 1967.

I could be still sitting on some dirty downtown steps eating instant mashed potatoes with cream of chicken soup over them and crying.

I could be waking up battered after a night of violent sex.

I could be nursing one more hangover or heading into one more hangover.

Imagine, I would drink many more years after this picture was taken, and imagine how miserable I was. 1970

I could be in jail or wrapped around a tree or telephone pole.

Bottom line, I should be dead.

I am one of the most grateful and thankful people you know. This holiday season I say thanks for the blessing of second chance at life.

If you have ever wanted to stop drinking, or stop doing drugs, you can. You dont have to wake up one more morning wondering where you are, where your car is, praying and saying you will never do that again. You can stop and you can get help that will change your life.

Im not thin or energetic, and Im certainly old and wrinkled, but you know they dont count. What I am is happy. 2002.

You bet I am grateful.

Marie Elena

November 27, 2003

I’m grateful that you are a strong and wonderful person in this world. continue to be proud of yourself and what you’ve accomplished.

SilentSignal

I’m grateful you’re here with us. Happy Thanksgiving. 🙂

**made me cry** You’re a lovely woman, Georgette. I am so grateful I’ve had the opportunity to learn from you. Thank you.

i am greatful you are here..you and your beautiful soul.

gel

I’m grateful too because I have the joy of having you as a friend. Happy Thanksgiving to you and G! xoxo

Me Explorer

I share your gratitude wholeheartedly. Thank you for keeping it simple. Hugs and love to you.

Oooh cool entry! Like the photos and description. Happy Thanksgiving! Hugs and Smiles

Ginger Rogers

Glad to hear how you overcame your problems. Shows that peopel can accomplish anything with alot of determination. I wonder if you have written all about this in your diary.

BonnieRose

I am grateful for you. You are sort of like Rudolph’s nose, lighting the way. Thanks for being here.

Cassandra

My gratitude list is long, but you’re on it, for explaining oh so clearly just exactly how it used to be, and how it is now. I need to remember that today too.

Im not thin or energetic, and Im certainly old and wrinkled, but you know they dont count. What I am this happy. You know this bit of your poetry touches me to the very marrow of my bones. What a wonderful Thanksgiving surrounded by loved ones even if we didn’t have soup. (((CarriE)))

IpsoFacto

November 28, 2003

this was a brave entry:::love to you, Georgette. I am glad to ‘know’ you:::

Thank you so much for this, Georgette. I’m not much for drinking….I like tea!….and I don’t use drugs. But, I do waste a lot of time feeling held-back and unhappy. It’s always a good time to dance with the hippies, or do anything you want to do, right? Happiness is beautiful. Thank you again.

Mns

good on you! your story is a wonderful testimony for others who may be struggling with similar issues. hope you had a very happy thanksgiving. btw, did you find the air rather thick in your neck of the woods yesterday? it was really bad in east/north county with fine particles of ash blowing everywhere. some people were even wearing masks again. seems to have cleared up quite a bit today~

Redcat

if i were not in recovery myself, this would be incentive. i feel the blessing too, as a few times i almost died. thanks for your honesty.

Tornado Warning

Thank you!!!!

Chalandra

You have so much to be grateful for. You are an inspiration!

Hey, Georgette, today is Savanah’s birthday. Go over to her diary and wish her a happy one? It’s a surprise for her 🙂

tracker

November 29, 2003

I’m jealous of your glorious tan in the last pic! Still trying to kick my nicotine addiction… well, not trying hard enough, but someday…. 🙂

Elle: 2

December 3, 2003

A beautiful and brutally honest entry…. With love and respect…you’ve come a long way baby!……….