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Kathryn,
I don’t think I have ever told you what a pleasure it is to catch you on chat. You always have such kind words to say to me and are so supportive.
2011 is nearing and I pledge to be able to say at the end of it I have been gamble free!! You and the others here make me believe it is a possibility!"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."Hi bettie… Just wanted to send a cyber hug your way….. I have the week off of work, and have so many things planned to do…. Let’s see how far down I get on my list LOL"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
Prayers to you Bettie..
As far as the belly button piercing.. ouch I do not understand that at all. Not passing judgment on anyone, I just cant’ stand needles. I almost pass out when I have to give blood.
And yes old man winter can just take a hike in my opinion. He is not welcome here. My hands and feet are like ice cubes. I always dread this time of year, even though it always happens. I also hate that it is so dark so early, makes it even easier for me to be unmotivated after work. And I definitely don’t need any excuses for that.
Hoping the 8 more days brings you to your goal.
Always great chatting with you in group.. you make me laugh! :-)"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."Hi Larry,
Hope you are enjoying your vacation. I posted somthing in my thread last night and am interested in your insight. YOu have been a great inspiration to me. I’m still new to the GA meetings.. made my 5th meeting last night. Yahooo… It has been a surce of comfort for me and I am learning so much. But last night’s meeting leftme feeling a bit empty.
Thanks,
Carol"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."Bettie,
Thank you for your post. You somehow make me laugh even when I am feeling my lowest. I want to thank you for you continued support and kindness. I truly appreciate this community of friends I have found, and you are a very special person! Thank you from the botttom of my heart!"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."Oh Bettie… How I can relate. It’s funny in a weird way. Before this whole mess of divorce came up I never noticed "couples." Now they are everywhere I look. I even find myself looking at people’s ring finger and feel relief when I see someone who is not wearing a wedding ring. My intellectual mind tells me that I’m being flat out crazy. But my emotional mind thinks it is perfectly OK. Stupid emotional mind… sometimes I wish it would go away, but then I’d not be me. This is going to be a tough year for me for Christmas too. But something that helps put it in perspective for me is that 2 years ago I spent Christmas in the ICU ward with my mother. We were not sure if she was going to make it. She did thankfully and now I am trying to remember what Christmas is all about . FAMILY. That stuff on TV is definitely maddening to see. If only life was really a Norman Rockwell painting. But this year I am going to focus on my health. The gift I have given to myself, being gamble free, joining GA, being here on GT. My Christmas gift to me and really to my family was that I self banned from all the casinos. I’ve set blockers in place so that I can get on to the start the process of healing. I not good at alone time, never have been. What addict is. But this quiet time is giving me a chance to breathe for the first time in a long time.
As always your support is wonderful. And here’s to a good day!"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."thank you for the kind words bettie! I’m glad to be back. I have so much to learn…. and I’m all ears this time!!!!!!!!!!!!"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
Larry
I am truly humbled and inspired by your journey and your accomplishment! Congratulations."Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."Hi Bettie,
Sounds like it was an interesting chat if nothing else. Not trying to make light of what happened. I wasn’t there so I can’t really comment. In the short time I"ve "known " you, I can not imagine you saying anything to upset anyone and I am truly sorry you were made to feel the way you are right now.
I have to agree with you that GA is not for me. It’s great that it works for others, but it’s not my gig either. Nothing wrong with that. We all find our own way of healing. I would certainly hope that because I choose to not participate in that program I will not be judged. Don’t we do that enough to ourselves on our own?
Hang in there!
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."Ouch Bettie.. haven’t had one of those hangovers in a long time… Tequila.. we call it the killa!"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
Originally posted by vera
We’re really two very respectable ladies Kwb…except for the CG bit!…
Hope I did not offend.."Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."I think I am really going to enjoy getting to know the two of you…. such hoots! Is there really a private chat? How does that work?"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
Ouch is right Bettie. I hope you feel better tomorrow. I’ve made it two days….. "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
Bettie,
Great meeting you on chat last night. I think we have the same sense of humor so future chats should be fun! I hope your back starts to feel better! Here’s to a great day!"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."