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Hi Cat, Just wanted to say hi and thank you for all your posts…to me and to others as well. Something you said about the impatience of CG’s really struck a chord with me. Especially, when I realized that a year had gone by since I started my thread. I couldn’t believe it. I don’t want another year to slip by as I continue to slip, slip, slip! I am hanging on to a quote that says, “The days are long, but the years are short.” Today is one of those looong days!
Like you said, we like instant gratification. Especially on these restless days. Making this year different…changing our lives…begins with the choices we make today. Patience, patience, patience…ODAAT! Thanks for all your support. I hope you realize the importance of your posts to this site and that you know how much we appreciate your contribution.I am struggling myself, Peacegirl. We can do this. It’s just one day, and we will get through it. As you go through your day, give yourself a pat on the back for every little thing you do. I am going to do the same….even though I am struggling to get even the smallest tasks completed…not even completed…started! Little by little we will begin to see the good things that a gamble-free day brings. Hang in there!
I am struggling myself, Peacegirl. We can do this. It’s just one day, and we will get through it. As you go through your day, give yourself a pat on the back for every little thing you do. I am going to do the same….even though I am struggling to get even the smallest tasks completed…not even completed…started! Little by little we will begin to see the good things that a gamble-free day brings. Hang in there!
I will not gamble today. I would like to share this story.
LIFE’S ECHO
A man and his son were walking in the forest. Suddenly, the boy tripped, and having hurt himself, he cried out, “Oww!” From a distant mountain, the cry returned, “Oww!”
Surprised, the child called, “Who are you?” the response came from far away, “Who are you?”
The boy was frustrated by this answer, and called, “You are a coward!” The mountain’s reply: “You are a coward!”
The child turned to his father, hurt and bewildered, “Son,” the father said “Pay attention,” Turning toward the mountain, the man called loudly, “You are loved!” The voice returned clearly, “You are loved!”
You are strong and capable!” the father called. Back came the voice: “You are strong and capable!”
The boy looked questioningly at his father, who explained the far-off voice.
It’s called an echo,” the father said. But it is truly a reflection of life. Life gives you back what you give to it. It is a mirror of yourself. If you want love-give love. If you want kindness, be kind. If you want to be respected, treat others with respect.
“The echo applies to every aspect of our lives.”
Life does give back what it receives from us. It is no coincidence, but an echo of our own choices!May 12. I did not gamble. I will not allow thoughts of gambling tomorrow to enter into today. Then, tomorrow I will make a pledge to not gamble.
I always like to see what Carole is up to! Glad it’s not gambling! lol It’s funny, but my hubby and I would always have some kind of confrontation before I would leave to take care of my mom. I was the instigator. So crabby. Didn’t want to leave…and just plain angry. Not proud of it, but I think I took it out on him. I think I resented the fact that he could stay home and I had to leave.
Sounds like your cats have quite the life! I love to hear how people love, spoil, and take care of their pets! That’s how it should be.
I guess the grandchildren grow up and move on just like our kids. Cherish those weekly visits. They want to be with their friends, but they will always remember how special it was to have grandma close by. When they look back, it will mean even more to them! Take care, Carole. Glad to see you back on track with your recovery.So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing, Reds. Allow yourself time to grieve. Take care of yourself.
Welcome back. Good for you on all those gamble free days and on banning from the casino nearest you. This disease is progressive, but as Geordie points out, so is recovery. It may be hard for you to see, but you are making progress in your recovery. I am suffering from recent losses, also. I understand how low it can bring you. Try with everything in you to stop and regroup. Focus on today, or the next hour, minute and do not gamble. Don’t look back. But also don’t look forward and think about how you will be gamble free after a year or 5 years. I have done the same thing. When I do that, I panic and I will sabotage myself because deep down I really don’t believe I can make it one year, let alone 5 years or for the rest of my life!
Like you I like to look ahead. I have pictured myself the wise sage who offers advice to new comers because I have been gamble-free for sooo long. Unfortunately, I gambled last Sunday. Not a wise choice at all! What I can offer you is my hand…which I extend to you through cyber space and my prayers, which I believe will reach you through cyber space. Don’t give up on yourself. We won’t ever do that. I have found that posting here on a consistent basis is the best thing I can do for my recovery. Take care and just take it One Day at a Time!Being there for a friend who has lost a loved one. Dressing up for the Kentucky Derby. Watching it on TV with friends. Discovering my husband makes a great Mint Julep. Joy ride on a golf cart with my girlfriends. Bike riding with my husband. 5 miles. Dinner out with my daughter. Skyping with my son and DIL before they are off to Paris for the weekend…seeing the joy in their faces. Watching Grease and a Disney movie that I can’t remember the name of. Eating Sunday dinner outside in the sun….even if we were wearing our winter coats. ….That was my gamble free weekend! No complaints! Good night, all. have a great week!
Miss you, P. Come back to us when you are ready!