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    Greenie's back from Lenair

    What an awful start I got off to! I thought it would be a good idea to drink what I may be missing in my future life. Bad idea. I could not find my purse the morning of flying out and was frantic. I ended up getting on the plane without a photo ID (can't believe I pulled that off), no shower, no idea what I packed and bad shakes. They took my whole toiletry bag so I show up without even a toothbrush. Couldn't rent a car with no credit card even though I managed to get airport officer to get driver's license info faxed to Albany, NY airport. So the Nancy from Applewood Manor came to pick me up, then took me to western union to pick up money hubby wired me and then to then B&B. I could barely speak. Then they drove me back & forth to Lenair for appts. Ralph suggested I eat with them in the kithcen after seeing what shape I ws in the first AM (they knew why I was there) I couldn't sit with other guests. I could barely get my fork to my mouth and almost shook the tea out of my cup. I went on a hike to try to shake it out and then he decided it was best I not go unless one of them was with me because I was so shakey. Since I didn't have a car, I ate with them in the kitchen for some meals at lunch and dinner. Nancy and I ate breakfast in the dining room and then I was ready for other guests. Vermont is tryly beautiful. I read a novel, watched a movie and gernerlly relaxec. I did go fishing with Ralph a couple times. Only caught one litle dinky brown trout, but had great fun. Beautifl river.. When we were coming back from the river I was chatty and he said I was like a different person. We fished again and I was putting up my stuff and they were with another couple on the porch drinking wine. I had a feeling of wistfulness as I knew that would never happen for me agian. But I joined them with my herbal tea and didn't feel like I was missing out. Even glanced at the lable out of courisoty and didn't covet. They were the perfect host and hostess.

    Rhonda was incredible. It is amazing what your system tells her even when she is not touching you. She hit the nail on the head about some physical things and gave suggestions for them. I have a whole list of things I cannot eat. I fully expect to resemble a rabbit or hamster by the end of the year. No meat, no shellfish, no dairy, not pitted fruits, bananas, no fruit juice, on & on with a teas 70% of my diet to be raw. That is going to be tough! Lots of tinctures, medicinal teas, etc. She is very kind & loving. I feel good, look much better, and am able to reel my self in when I feel a trigger. She helped me face my feer of returning to the enviornment that contained them. At the B&B, I really didn't have the opportunity it be tempted. I till

    Barry explained that I could never have even one drink ever. Not at weddings, funerals, parties, anger at hubby, special occasions. None - not one or what we did there would unravel. I still suffer from insomnia and hope that resolves itself soon.

    Speaking of, I have to go to bed. Fel free to ask other questions, but I'm pooped right now. Greenie
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    Greenie's back from Lenair

    Oh my is just about all I can sputter. Did you get reasons why your future diet will be so restricted? No AL, we knew that one, but NO cherries:upset:. 70% is doable, especially in summertime, but tougher when it turns colder. There's lots of tricks and equipment (like dehydrators) that will make a raw diet easier. Rest up, sleep tight, and I look forward to hearing more tomorrow. We're sitting tight in the middle of 80 baby forest fires: all started by lightning. No problems if the winds stay quiet. Sweet dreams, xxxx g.

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      #3
      Greenie's back from Lenair

      Welcome back! Starts out like a trip from hell!! I'm glad it went well once you got there, and I'm anxious to hear how you feel as time goes on. I was also wondering what they think about MWO??
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      NF since June 1, 2008
      AF since September 28, 2008
      DrunkFree since June 1, 2008
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      :wings: In memory of MDbiker aka Bear.
      5/4/2010 In loving memory of MaryAnne. I pray you've found peace my friend.
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        #4
        Greenie's back from Lenair

        thats is great green and you sound so strong and ready for anything and everything keep it up . glad you found your true self there.. get some rest and looikng forward to hearing more
        peace , love and god bless
        :beach: life does change as long as you are willing to change yourself ..
        best thing about the future it comes one day at a time..

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          #5
          Greenie's back from Lenair

          Welcome back beaner. So do you feel the cravings and urges to drink are gone?? You already ate a fairly healthy diet didn't you? We'll let you sleep and catch up later!
          AF since Jan. 1, 2008 .... It all began right here


          Raise your hopeful voice, you have a choice, you made it now.


          (from the Movie "Once")

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            #6
            Greenie's back from Lenair

            greenie,

            So glad you are back safe and sound and those mornings that your trip started out with are behind you. Do you believe in your heart of hearts, 100% confident, that alcohol is absolutely a thing of the past? I want to know every single thing you feel comfortable in sharing.

            I am curious if a mainly raw diet was suggested to the others that have seen her.

            Thanks,
            lucky

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              #7
              Greenie's back from Lenair

              No dried fruit.Oh wait! I do get to have cherries! Yippee! No BANANAS! How ever will I make my smothie? No juice, no animal protien, no soy, no shellfish. Rabbit food and quinoa (she's keen on quinoia!) pretty much covers it, but no spinach. No corn! No peppers, tomatoes, potatoes. No gluten. I DO get to have parsnips and turnips and collards which I can't stand! And lettuce stuff and some mushrooms The only nuts I can have are brazil and pignolia. I AM going to be a string bean! The pit fruit just kills me! - peaches, plums, nectarines, mangos, fresh apricots, avacaodos, GAAA!!! My body wants organic apples - it's almost JULY! I will be bored to death! How will I go out to dinner? "I'll have a carrot stick and a celery stalk on the side" hahahaha. I can have eggs occasionally and wild salmon and white fish like haddock and talapia, orange roughy I guess - 2-3 times a week. Supposed to take hatha yoga every other day and tai chi 3 X week. And there's the trainer and walking the doggie. And all those tinctures and teas and supps at certain times of the day. I'm going to have to line up post it notes on my shelf listing what it is to takeand use and alarm clock! I said gee, when am I supposed to work and stuff? This is for now, esp the tinctures. They faze out as do some other things. But she's telling me how to replenish my body so I'd be stupid to ignore the instructions. I have to avoid saran wrap, tupper ware & plastic& aluminum foil. Guess I'll have to drink a bottle of perrier to get a glass bottle carry around my filtered water.

              BED!
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                #8
                Greenie's back from Lenair

                Good to see you back Greenie. Aside from the diet changes has the experience changed youre relationship with the BOOZE???.... Dying to know as I have kept an open mind about this. Anyway youre tired when you are good and ready have a restful slumber. Once again glad to hear from you!!! your mate cap

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                  #9
                  Greenie's back from Lenair

                  Welcome back my lovely friend. :l:l:l Did they have any baseball caps in Vermont?

                  Sleep deep and we'll pick your visit to bits later! That's one hell of a diet you've got to plan.

                  Bessie (who got fed up of Walnut - can you eat those?)

                  xxxx

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                    #10
                    Greenie's back from Lenair

                    Geeeez Greenie .... you can't go sleepin' now!

                    Tell, tell, tell us stuff ...

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                      #11
                      Greenie's back from Lenair

                      Holy Crapanoli Greenie, that's a lot to digest!

                      Ya know what? I am SOOOOO proud of you :l :l :l
                      Patience has its limits. Take it too far, and it's cowardice.
                      - George Jackson

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                        #12
                        Greenie's back from Lenair

                        honey welcome home. i must say nancy and ralph are the best at our little applewood place. so nice.. and honey i just read an entire great great book that will help you tons. i just got it on amazon. it is called the raw food detox diet. it isn't really all raw food cuz it has the rice in it etc. but it has recipes etc. so it will help you volumes with your new diet which happens to be my diet... only mine has since then been expanded. i can do goat cheese and nuts now. but this book is amazing. i read it cover to cover to night and am so excited.and the recipes are devine. you won't feel deprived at all. remember we are restoring all that damage we've done to these poor little bodies.
                        welcome home sober girl. isn't it a relief to look at people drinking wine and not want it? i still have a case sitting downstairs at the foot of stairs in a box and completely forget all about it. wanting to give it out to special friends since a client just sent it to me. love love me
                        :welcome:

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                          #13
                          Greenie's back from Lenair

                          Welcome home Greenie!! I too am anxious to hear more more more about your experience....but I know YOU need some YOU time to adjust to new routines and diet and all that. I'm so happy for you that you don't want AL any more.

                          Life is good.

                          DG
                          Sobriety Date = 5/22/08
                          Nicotine Free Date = 2/27/07


                          One day at a time.

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                            #14
                            Greenie's back from Lenair

                            Welcome back Greenie,
                            I am so happy that your experience turned out so good after that rough start. Isn't waking up every morning like a revelation. My diet is somewhat like yours and I have not had time to address this issue - no yoghurt, oh how will I live? And no goat cheese either, no apricots.........booooooohooooooooo! I am so very happy for you. PM me if you get a minute and btw, the sleep will come. Presently I cannot stop sleeping. I sleep almost 9 hours through, have not done that since I was a teenager.
                            Greenie love ya buckets.
                            Lori
                            *Definition of Insanity: doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result* Albert Einstein

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                              #15
                              Greenie's back from Lenair

                              Just want to say welcome home Greenine. Sounds like it turned into a great trip. Hope you slept well.

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