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Hey miss B,
guess I’ve been missing quite a bit. (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( B )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) So sorry for this heartache you are going through. Brave girl though. Because it takes a lot of courage to change the pattern, to go through the heartache, to get to the other side. It’s too bad you are losing a social group but to me that sounds like such a healthy choice, to avoid him altogether. Just like a bad slot machine! Enjoy those recliners! You deserve to be comfortable as you deal with your health issues. I missed you this weekend. Which reminds me, I’d better get cracking at my homework too! Chin up girl, chalk one up for self esteem 🙂
xo LauraGood morning K,
good to see your post. It has been forever since we’ve had a catch up. Sounds like a bit of a fright IS in order! You def do not want to go back to smoking, you don’t want to have to go through that all again. And, those pounds that we gain quitting, you’d get them again. Yes I’m trying to use scare tactics! Have you known for the past couple weeks about the job situation? Maybe you aren’t feeling freer, maybe its a coping mechanism. Much the same as gambling used to be a coping mechanism. Remind me to email you the step 1 question document. I’m wondering if you may need to have a looksee 🙂 Now, congrats on the new job!!! I know the old one was stressing you out so hopefully this will be much saner. Have a great evening and we’ll catch up someday!
Lauragrrrr sorry B, would you believe someone left both my phones off the chargers and they are both dead! I was wondering why there was no ringing! Have a quick day at work, feel better! — 15/09/2012 12:12:50: post edited by finding_Laura.
Happy belated birthday Larry . a few posts back you were talking about lost posts. I had one I swear but lost it. I’ve just come in from cleaning the yard after going for groceries with my husband. Not a lot of excitement there, but considering excitement was usually knowing whether I’d have enough room left on the credit card, I’ll take a pass. Just having a cuppa and thinking of you. Your daughter sounds wonderful by the way, perhaps she is a chip off the old block in some ways?! Take care!
LauraHey Bettie,
((( B )))) Sounds like some very deep and painful memories. Any time you need to talk I am here. Professional counselling sounds like a good idea if you can swing it at all. Larry’s words of wisdom also strike a chord. I don’t know how he manages to put things into words like he does. Things are not always black and white. I’m sorry for your pain, emotional and physical. Be kind to yourself, this girl is going through a lot. xo
LauraDear B,
I’m so sorry to hear that you are in such pain. I have had the same thing many times and it is agonizing. Sending prayers your way that it works itself out. xo take careDear Larry,
I’m sorry I missed posting on your anniversary but I know you truly count it as another gamble free day, one day at a time. However, 3 years of one day at a time is an admirable accomplishment! Not to mention your caring and supportive ways with forum members and your GA group. I hope you did a little something extra to celebrate, whether it was a fancy blend of coffee, a new wallet, or an evening out. Thank-you Larry for being the supportive person that you are. All the best with your continued recovery. Luv LauraMorning Bettie,
I’m glad you had such a great trip! The gifts of recovery are priceless if we recognize them. Catch you later,
LauraMorning Bettie,
sorry things don’t seem to be going your way, it can be such a struggle sometimes to keep positive. If we look at what others have or get though it could be very depressing indeed. There are always going to be those that seem to slide through life without much effort, with good things coming their way in abundance. On the flip side there are so many more people in this world worse off than us as well. I’ve never been much of a believer in god or our higher power taking much interest in us. Would kind of defeat the purpose of free will. Would also maybe seem to say that some are more deserving than others. That some are entitled to "rewards". What did the poor souls in Africa that are starving do to deserve their fate? They couldn’t have all been dictators in a former life could they?
Hope your Saturday in work is short and quick! Do you have your step home work done? Guess I’d better get working on mine! See you later gator!
take care,
LauraGood day Larry and congratulations on your early, semi-retirement. Thanks for having the courage to post the truth about the consequences. Sometimes we lose things that are irreplacable. We can however pick ourselves up and make the most of any situation, receiving the blessings of our lessons. Recovery puts the breaks on the destruction and very quickly things begin to turn around. Keep working on recovery!
Hi Bettie,
ran out of time for the email! Will get there I promise. Out of town family visiting, staying with my parents but seeing lots of them. My narrow slice of pie for me gets a little bit smaller. My sister may be dropping by this morning to pick something up, she won’t stay long, but just in case i’ve been and gone in chat, I ‘ll pop back to let you know when I’ve actually left! I would/will be back 🙂 It is a huge and i mean huge piece on step one alone.
Do you have word? That was the other issue. I wanted to copy to a word document so we could just type in our thoughts comments and save them. For me if it isn’t going to be easy and convenient to work on a bit at at time it won’t work for me. I have to go grab a cup and then will sign on xo
LauraHey Kathryn,
glad to have you back! Your trip sounds awesome (yes I know, I’m still so totally 80’s). Hope to catch you over the weekend. I”m off to work, Friday though so it should fly I hope. Talk soon xo
LauraDear Bettie,
whew I can’t keep up with you guys! I once heard human life described as a soul that came to this earthly plain for a period of time and reasons of their choosing. And although we can miss them terribly when they are gone, we should try and look at the bigger picture of the gifts that they brought to us in their lifetime. Perhaps gifts of tolerance, caring, sharing and understanding would be some of those you brother taught/brought to you. I know you miss him so much B, I’m sure he watches over you. Glad you enjoyed that trip! I’ve been working a little bit on some step material. Will get that off to you today! Have a great day at work B. I’m just a bit jealous of all your travelling/visiting! Good for you, keep enjoying life! Now I’m off to another therapy appointment in a few minutes. Take care!
LauraWohooo Bettie, glad you had a good trip. I’d try and coax you out to see me but it would be a longggg trip by car. Someday though B for sure we will get together. Funny how we can forget to be grateful sometimes, even in recovery I have some bad days where I forget to count all the blessings that I have. Have a safe trip home!
LauraGood morning B,
Love your last couple posts! I love happy endings, like an i’m going to be all alone with nothing to do vacation to one that is now packed full of adventures. Not sure which is more adventuresome either… heading out on the open road, wohooo road trip, or dealing with some of the parties or their moments! I agree with Carole whole heartedly, every little girl should be able to feel like a princess. Every child should feel cherished. Glad you had an awesome swim and got to feel like a princess with your great niece. Have a great day!
Laura