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Well, I am home now. My Daughter had a awesome trip. My Grandson and I had a great time together. The pool was fixed today. YEAH! I am just relaxing the rest of the day. My Mom and I will resume going to the gym tomorrow. Thursday is her cardiologist appointment so we will see what happens. My Daughter and I have already planned a fishing trip and picnic on Mother’s Day. Can’t wait. The streams, lakes, are being stocked every week with rainbow trout. It’s fun to do and a good family adventure. Everything is good!

[lizbeth4]

Hi Charles, I have taken up gardening and it’s very therapeutic for me. I have many rose bushes, flowering shrubs, wild strawberries, etc. In 6 weeks I will be planting my first vegetable garden. (It will be warm enough then) I am totally excited about it! I can’t wait to be able to pick veggies from my own garden. I would never be doing this if I was still gambling. I have something to look forward to, something that is mine. Good gardening!

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Thanks Kathryn for your post! My Grandson spent the night with one of his classmates. I am home alone. A night to relax and recharge. I am hoping to go home on Monday. The pool guy was here the other day as the pump and switch need to be replaced. Luckily, everything is covered by the home warranty. He is supposed to be back sometime Monday to replace the parts. It rained a little today. I am going to pull some weeds in the backyard tomorrow. I need to keep busy plus I like to help my Daughter out. Have a great weekend everyone.

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Thanks P for your post. My Grandson and I are having a great time! This morning when I dropped him off at school he told me that he loved me and blew kisses to me as he walked away! I started thinking (yes I know that can be dangerous) of how lucky he and I are to have our close relationship. It brought back memories of my Grandmother and I. She was the most important and influential person in my life. She was non judgemental and had unconditional love for me. I still think of her, 24 year after her death. I guess the lesson I learned from her is to love unconditionally, and to be accepting and non judgemental. The moments I have with my Grandson are the memories that will carry on after I am gone. This puts everything into perspective for me.

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I’m glad to see you post and update us. I sent you a message via Facebook but you never replied. I figured that you were too busy with work. Carole, how is your Mother doing? You can’t please everyone (work), just do your best. You are very personable and knowledgeable. They are lucky to have you. Take care!

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Hi, I just wanted to post today as I am having a good day. My daughter is in Florida now. My grandson is in school then karate. He is going for a haircut afterwards and then we are going out for dinner. I’ve been doing some cleaning and laundry. I did do a few errands this morning which included shopping. I bought 2 summer blouses. I’m feeling real content and relaxed. More than I’ve felt in sometime. We might have a rain shower tonight. Hope so!!!

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Thanks Vera for your post. I’m happy to say that my Daughter is still loving her job. This is the first job that she’s had in years because of her drug addiction. I made the decision to help her get a car as she was taking 5 buses, one way to get there. Of course it is used and was a cash deal so it could be in her name. Weird as it sounds, I had a dream where my Husband told me to help her. So I did what I thought was right. Tomorrow I am going to the city for 5 days to stay with my Grandson while my Daughter is at a convention in Florida for her job. I am looking forward to more time with him and it will be good to get away for awhile. He may have his neighbor friend come over for a sleep over during the weekend. Fun!!!!

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It was good to see your post! I think that is awesome that you are refinishing your furniture. I bought a old end table recently that needs to be refinished. Maybe I will tackle it! I am happy that everything is going well for you. I also am a nail bitter and stopped when my Grandson was born. I now get my nails done every month! You will have to keep us updated on your first van trip. Take care.

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Ican, I am sorry for the death of your friend. Wow, you did have a heck of a week. It’s awesome that you are still looking for the positives in your life. Very admirable! Take care.

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Hi Maui. You have come to the right place for help and support. I would recommend going to GA meetings and the chat sessions here. Recovery is a ongoing progress. Get all the support you can. It is a hard journey but well worth it. Along the way you find out a lot about yourself. I will be thinking of you today.

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My Mom has a April 30th appointment with her cardiologist and then a date will be given for her stent placement. My youngest Daughter is loving her job and they want to hire her full time. Maybe this is the break she needs. I am picking my Grandson up from karate this afternoon and he is spending the weekend with me. Things are good here!!! I am working out every morning and feeling good. I am reading others posts here. There are quite a few new people here. I hope everyone is having a awesome day!

[lizbeth4]

I was really depressed today. Why? I stayed home and just isolated myself and watched tv all day. I asked my Mom to join me tomorrow so we can go to yard sales and lunch. I will feel better getting out and about. Good news, my youngest Daughter got a job with a good company. I am praying that it works out for her. There isn’t a date set for my Mom’s procedure. I wasn’t allowed in the testing room so I didn’t hear what the cardiologist said to her. She has told me several different stories. I urged her to call his office on Friday and she left a message. She should hear back from them on Monday. I want to go to the city next month and spend 5 days to visit with my kids and Grandson, sister, nephew and great niece. I guess I am feeling isolated and overwhelmed with my Mom. I guess I need to get a life. Today I was self reflecting and realize how I suffer from low self esteem and self worth. I am working on these issues. I want my relationships to be real and I want to form new relationships. Something is holding me back. I guess I have a lot to learn.

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Hi Geordie, You have come a long way and turned your life around. You should be very proud of yourself. I am happy that you are living gamble free and enjoying life. Life does get better after gambling. I am trying not to post on my thread as much as I usually do. I have reread my posts to others and hoped that it didn’t sound preachy. (sometimes it did) Your story is amazing and anyone struggling should read your thread. I think it is very beneficial. Take care.

[lizbeth4]

My grandson has been with me since Easter Sunday as he wasn’t feeling well. I think that he had a virus. I am in the city at my daughter’s house and I’m going to spent the night and go home in the morning. My daughter’s guy friend is coming over to fix us dinner. I am feeling a little anxiety right now as my daughter’s house could use a good cleaning, very cluttered. In the past, I would just start cleaning but I am telling myself to curb my compulsive urges to do so as everyone has their level of cleanliness. I am very organized, etc. But that’s me. As trivial as this seems it is part of my compulsive issues and I have always taken on the fixer and pleaser role. I am breaking free from this. One little step at a time. We haven’t heard from my mom’s cardiologist yet on the date of the procedure. Hopefully, she will hear soon so we can proceed and get it over with. It is a lot to get her to the city, etc. as she hates to be away from her environment. I am tired. Going to bed early.

[lizbeth4]

This weekend was awesome but I am tired! All of my house guests but 2 have gone home. Easter was great. I had fun watching my Grandson hunt eggs. The barbecue was delicious. My daughter is a great cook and my Mom and I pitched in making the sides and desserts. We had family, friends and new friends over. It turned out well. I am going to get my house straightened this evening in preparation of going to the city for my Mom’s procedure. We should be getting a call tomorrow. My ex son in law put my picnic table and umbrella together. I will be using it a lot. I hope that everyone had a good Easter.

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