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Hey Bettie,
I’m real curious about the goodie bag, but we all know what curiousity did to the cat! Talk soon.
LauraHey miss Bettie B
Sounds good to me! Stick a fork in me I’m done! I think I am coming up to the dreaded 1 year urge. I have had the odd little thought lately. Like oh, I could go play a few dollars now, I’ve gotten out of the cycle. WRONG I say to myself. Once a CG always a CG. Would only be a matter of a how long it would take to be hooked back into the cycle. A day, a week, a month. And for what, misery! I got such a kick out of your kitchen decor! I think you are right, time for a little change in the decorating. Sounds like you are really ready for change in your life Bettie. There may be times where you wonder if you will make it through, but I know that you are one determined lady when you set your mind to something. You can do it B. Glad you enjoyed the concert. Enjoy your holidays. I work today and then I’m off til Wednesday. So hopefully will catch you for coffee.
take care,
LauraHey Bettie,
sorry I have missed you. Life has been crazy busy taking care of responsiblities and my health. It takes so much out of me when something like that accident happened. But figuring another week or two now and things will hopefully settle down.
Since I began my recovery I have become more rock like. I am now the rock when it comes to my standards and my boundaries. Others can be the stream that moves around the rock. For once I am going to live life for ME! I wish your broken heart a speedy mending. Hugsssss Bettie, takes a brave woman to face the challenges.
LauraHey K,
sorry we seem to be missing each other lately. But I have finally decided on a car and put down the deposit. Wohooo no more car shopping!! I will pick it up later this week hopefully. Other than that my house is a mess, the laundry is behind, I’m ready for a vacation and tomorrow is Sunday already. But I keep putting one foot in front of the other. Same as you as you made it through the game room. One step at a time. Be proud honey. Glad you had an awesome relaxing vacation. Talk soon,
Lauradito and dito B. Thinking of you. I like the new Bettie, or maybe its the genuine Bettie. Actually, I’ll take which ever Bettie shows up to the party. Stick to your guns Bettie, you’re awesome.
LauraI love a happy ending too. I’m glad that you made it back safe and sound and gamble free. And I’m happy that you and Bettie kept each other company as well. Time well spent for the both of you I would imagine. Thanks for sharing the reminder.
LauraHi Larry,
well I am terribly disappointed in myself that I have not read your thread for a little while. I was stopping by to ask how the new bed is? Such a comfort is our bed. And I see that I have missed two very important events in your life. The 5th anniversary of Katrina and your Birthday. One was a terror and one is a milestone but both are reminders to me of how lucky we are to have you. Truly. I don’t think I could say it any better than Kathryn did above. So happy belated birthday to a man who has been such an inspiration. Someday i would love to have a coffee together.
take care,
Laurahey Bettie,
we’ve been missing each other this weekend chat. Glad to hear your feeling better. I am happy to be a small part of your wall 🙂 Hope you are enjoying your weekend. Not much new for me, had to devote some of my precious computer time to car shopping. But am hoping to get back to a routine soon! Enjoy the party today! Happy Birthday to your girl. Take care Bettie.
LauraHey Bettie,
you’ve been carrying a load for a long time. I hope the appointment with doc helps to take a bit of the load off. We chip and chissel away the crap and the load lightens. Beauty, look at your soul B, a mom who would protect her daughter like a tigress, someone who cares about the little guy, a sense of humour that brings smiles.
Be very gentle with yourself please. Wish I was there to offer a shoulder or some moral support. Don’t isolate yourself Bettie. See you in chat soon I hope.
hugsssssssssssssss
LauraHey Kathryn,
glad you got that tooth taken care of. It has cost me quite a bit to try and catch up with the things that were put off due to my gambling. But then at least the money is going where it should! It’s Friday morning for me now, evening for you. I’m having coffee before work too. I went for a massage yesterday, no not the fun kind lol, hurts somewhat while they do it but was recommended due to the accident. So my neck is a bit sore this morning but hoping it will hold out as is my first week back at work. I know what you mean about the little background urges. Have had a few myself lately. Along with a big whopper after huge fight with other half. That seems to be one of my bigger triggers. A vacation sounds nice Kathryn. Hope to see you around some on the weekend. Take care of yourself.
LauraHello Kathryn,
I wished you a happy bday in the chat room but didn’t make it by to post it on your thread. So….
Happy Belated Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!
I had a bit of an accident yesterday but all is ok, the car, well, it can be replaced and I am fine I think. Wow, Kathryn’s bright star! How absolutely beautiful. And you are a bright star, shining a light for those looking for their way through the darkness of gambling addiction. The path you have made for your own recovery shows that it can be done. And done with a sense of humour as well! I must say I’m quite happy that my 18 y/o didn’t get a stripper for his birthday. Honestly he still seems my little boy and I’d like to pretend that he wouldn’t know what to do with one. I’m still living in the dream world of a gambler it seems lol. Well K, I’m going to do a bit of reading. It is 4:30 am and I find myself unable to sleep. Maybe see you a little later. Take care,
LauraHey Bettie,
awesome Poem, really. Will be going into my inspirational quotes etc document I keep. Hope you get a little peace and quiet before work. I hear your wings are ready for taking your mama on her trip 🙂 Hugs Bettie, I just can’t even imagine losing a sibling. Or a parent. I must count my blesssings that my life has not been touched by that kind of grief. Stay strong Bettie. You will know when the time is right to talk to your daughter. Thinking of ya.
LauraHi K,
sorry I missed you. But by a few hours it seems. It’s only 9am and I was lazy and slept in. Just having my morning coffee.
That was when my hubby’s eyes started to open about the finances. When he had to come along and see how much things were really costing us. The same as the almost preverbial "how can you go to town for a few things and take hours". He’s learning that one too as he cusses in grocery store line ups lol Has been really good for him.
Its so nice that your little girl is settled. I’m not sure what we are going to do with our oldest. He needs a nudge of some sort, just not exactly sure where to nudge lol.
Well K, have an awesome week. Take it as it comes. Keep enjoying life.
LauraHi Bettie,
hope your tongue is still in one piece! I have to bite mine around my mother quite often too. Enjoy meeting your friend. Good for you doing something for yourself in so many ways. We can’t always be martyrs. Talk soon.
LauraHi Kathryn (and P) lol
I’m laughing at the image of a dancing beet root. A zumba dancing beetroot lol. Awesome that you are both taking classes. I would try it myself but don’t want to shake lose a screw lol. I have to have a letter from a doctor when I travel by air now. I will set off the metal detector lol. Quite amazing what they can do these days medically.
I’m glad the mood has passed K. We have all suffered because of where gambling took us, but we deserve to be happy. I’m sure the loss of your brother in law triggered intense feelings as well. I’ve been noticing that life wont stop for me while I’m in this recovery business. I want to say wait until I’m better before you throw anything else at me.
I’m off of work for a while but feeling a little better. I have been swimming and doing physio at the pool and just trying to take care of me. Right now its close to 40 degrees C with the humidex, yuck. I got a call today from the insurance company and they are going to cover me again, retroactive to when they cut me off. It was a great big wohooooooooo and thank god. Will take a couple months to sort out the financial but I can stop fighting.
You are doing a great job of balancing life and recovery K.
Love ya,
Laura