[lizbeth4]

Thanks everyone for your posts! I am taking medicine. I start feeling better then feeling bad again. It will run it’s course. A lot of rest and fluids. I will be out of the hole in 4 Months then another 26 Months and my credit card debt and tax debt will be gone. It’s all doable. I can’t gamble and I have to be very frugal with my money. Then I’m going to save so I can travel! My dream. I want to go abroad for 2 months then I want to travel the US as there is so much I haven’t seen. I can see my dreams come true!!!! Exciting! It’s good to have goals and dreams!

[lizbeth4]

I’m not gambling and haven’t had any urges! Just trying to get my chit together. I’m really sick again. I think we are reinfecting each other. My Daughter is only working till lunch time so she can take the baby to the DR5. I’ve bought some masks to wear while I watch the baby. This cold/flu thing is really hanging on. Yesterday, 2 of my friends contacted me out of concern because I haven’t been on social media. It was nice to know they care. My hope today is that everyone has a great gamble free day!

[lizbeth4]

Welcome! GT is a good start for CG’s. Try to put any barriers and blockers in place. There are groups on here also. Keep posting! We are all here for each other.

[lizbeth4]

Hi Laura, Sorry to hear about your fall. How are you? You are one of the most caring, kindest person I’ve known. I think it was awesome that you helped someone with their heating bill. I really need to do some volunteer work. I’ve been talking about it but not acted upon it. It is always good to give back to your community. Take care Laura.

[lizbeth4]

Monicau, I love that you are so positive during your health issues and everything else going on in your life. You are inspirational to me. I hope you can get your gut issues under control. I’m sipping on hot tea with lemon and trying to get over the flu. But I know this is temporary. I think of you often and send prayers and good thoughts your way. I wish there was more that I could do for you. Take care Monicau and one step at a time!

[lizbeth4]

So, I had my call this morning with the last creditor. I’m going to have to make a double payment next month. It is doable but means that I won’t have much left and will have to really watch my money. I can do This. Being sick and dealing with creditors has been challenging. I don’t have my Granddaughter today, so I’m going to rest. Tomorrow I’m taking her for her routine Dr’s visit. My Daughter had to miss work when she was sick and can’t miss anymore. I need to get better by the 13th. It’s my Grandsons 12th birthday party. My oldest Daughter even invited her Sister to attend. That’s big and makes me very happy.

[lizbeth4]

Thanks Laura for your post! I’m not gambling because of lack of funds. That’s something I would do in the past. It only made my situation worse. Tomorrow I have a phone interview with the last creditor I have to deal with. Either way it will be paid. I will either be stretched for money for 2 months or they will let me on a repayment plan. Keep your fingers crossed for me. Then onward to pay my property taxes on the house I live in. There will be late fees but they are not too hefty. I will have to call and talk to them also. From that point, May forward, I can start saving money. So, the next 4 months, there will be very little extra money but I can do this!!! It’s a very humbling experience .

[lizbeth4]

Thanks Vera and Kathryn for your posts! I’m very excited and positive for this new year. I think we are all getting a second round of this cold/flu. My Daughter can’t miss anymore work so I’m watching the baby today. She’s coughing and sneezing also. I’m tired of being sick. I can’t imagine having long term, chronic health conditions that others experience here. Today was pay day, after some of my bills and the mortgage payment (house my oldest Daughter lives in), I’m broke. I will be able to pay the rest of my bills and get groceries when I’m reimbursed for the mortgage on the 13th. It’s a long story but I’ve been fronting the mortgage payment to protect my credit, ect…as my Daughter’s paydays fall weird. I’m getting tired of it as it puts me in a bind for a week or so. The last gambling episode didn’t help either. So my positivity level is on the low side right now. But it will pass.

[lizbeth4]

Monicau, I hope you are feeling better! My health is one thing that I don’t take for granted. I take my heart meds daily and exercise and keep my weight down. Try to take care of yourself. I know your money is limited right now and I’m sure that any stress isn’t helping. My New Years Wish for you is that your health improves and that you get the job you deserve. Don’t ever give up. I know good things are waiting for you. Take care.

[lizbeth4]

I haven’t gambled!!!! Yeah!! This morning I made and froze some meals for next month. This will help save some money. I’m reading a book right now about obsessing about money. It’s funny but I have always obsessed about money then I blow it by gambling. The main thing that is emphasized in the book is that you have to let go and not obsess. Have a plan and have faith. Live in the moment, now! I have a lot to learn. I’m feeling a bit better and I’m going to pack up some of the Christmas decorations. It’s cold, I’d rather get back under the covers ! Lol! Happy New Years everyone! 2018 is going to be a great year!

[lizbeth4]

Maverick, I know what you are saying about the HOLE! First, we dig the hole and it just gets bigger and bigger. There are a lot of things, barriers we can use. We have to fill in the hole by not gambling again! We can do it. We’ve seen Vera accomplish this. It’s possible for us too! Hard work and persistence. We have to rescue ourselves. Good luck with your scan. Happy New Years! Take care.

[lizbeth4]

Thanks Laura. Well, Today was spent resting again. Hopefully tomorrow I will feel better. Today I had some crazy but normal CG thoughts. Money will be real tight but doable the next few months. I will be able to fulfill my obligations and get out of the hole. I started thinking about gambling in the hopes of winning some money. We know that isn’t going to happen but the CG in me was trying to tell me differently. I fought the urges and kept myself busy till the urges stopped. It would be so easy to backside but I keep thinking of the consequences. I have too much to lose! I can’t take another episode. I’m a worrier naturally and this last few weeks I’ve had many sleepless nights about money. I can’t do this to myself again. It’s now or never!

[lizbeth4]

Have a great day Laura!

[lizbeth4]

Thanks i-did-it. I think I was able to finally release my anger towards my Mother because I finally realized that she will never change. And if I don’t change my attitude towards her that I’m the one who is going to keep hurting. She still says hurtful things but I’m not around her much and what she says is ridiculous! It’s not worth fighting over. I know that I’m loved by my Daughters, Grandkids and Friends. It’s all I need. Still feeling sick. Trying to get over this cold! I’m still positive about my gambling recovery! One day at a time

[lizbeth4]

Hvala Veri i Velvetu na vašim postovima. Volim šetati, ali ovdje je sada hladno i vjetrovito. Volim šetati u večernjim satima, ali kad moja kći pokupi dijete, već je mračno vani. Jedva čekam proljeće pa mogu povesti unuku u šetnju u kolicima. Vera, muka mi je od kockanja. Umoran sam od toga. Osjećam da je i ovaj put nešto drugačije za mene. Baršun, sve lišće je s drveća. Ovo će biti moje posljednje čišćenje. Otišao sam popodne u posjet s mamom, kćerkom i unukom. Zajedno smo ručali. Nešto se u meni promijenilo prema mojoj Majci. Kao da je moj bijes nestao. Još uvijek imam podignute granice! Osjećam da se, kad sam nedavno navršio 60 godina, mnoge stvari interno promijenilo. Znam da je ključ svega u mojim rukama. Imam moć! Nisam se kockao danas!

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