The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

[NoraC]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

Morning all - or afternoon in some places.

I could not believe that hail!!! WOW!!!!

Bird - love the pics.

Boobie - how wonderful to have mountains right there.

Yep - I don't know why I drank either. But, I know that it drags me down into depression and secretiveness (is that a real word :H). I'm crawling back up out of that but I keep slipping back in sometimes. I'm so much better than I was though.

Fen - Still can't believe that you let Mrs Fen drive us around (now that you tell me what a bad driver she is :H :H)

Rubes - is this a hand check today?

[NoraC]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

CS04;1312331 wrote: Roger-- you're the best. You do so much for this group. You have been a close friend to me and many others, within reach of a phone call. That can be a tall order, so if you need a break, please let me or someone else know. I am always your friend.

What a wonderful post CS04!!! Thank you for posting. Roger is the best.:h:h

[fennel]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

NoraC;1312662 wrote:
Fen - Still can't believe that you let Mrs Fen drive us around (now that you tell me what a bad driver she is :H :H)

Hey- you're still here, aren't you? :H

[fennel]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

And yes, I agree...Rog is the best! :h

[sunshinedaisies]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

fennel;1312653 wrote: Sun...that was SOME hail! Have you had the roof on your house checked?

Funny you should ask - I have just got off the phone with the insurance company - we had some hail damage to the siding on the side even though it is vinyl so they will be checking the roof too. the dents in my car I don't think I am going to bother about - there are a few but with the $500 deductible I don't think it is worth bothering with.

Pouncer is lovely Bird! Such a handsome lad!! LOL at Nora getting indignant at Mrs fen driving her around now!!!!! And I agree - why we drink - does it matter? WE DO !!! And that is it really - my doc wants me to go to a Psych place for group counseling - that is SO not me. it took me a year or two to pluck up the courage to actually go to my (original) doc to even talk about it - gosh, I am so pleased it was him then and not HER! She just doesn't understand.

Anyway, back from the vets having Katie's rabies shot - she does not travel well - was car sick once going and twice coming back poor baby!

Hugs, Sun X

[NoraC]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

fennel;1312672 wrote: Hey- you're still here, aren't you? :H

You're right. We survived :H :H :H

[fennel]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

I will drive next time.

[mama bear]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

Poor Katie!! Why in the world does the doc want you to go to counselling??? You are the most sane person I know!!!
Roger is the soul of our thread and he always cheers us on...no matter what he is going through.
OK...just did 1,000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 0 late rent notices
I LOVE my job!!

[sunshinedaisies]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

She wants me to go to psych al abuse couselling. I will not go to the group ones - It just isn't for me. I will back into the back and not speak unless forced - I don't like group things. She and I have different ideas on how to handle Al - but then we also had different ideas on how to come off of Celexa too - LOL !!!!!

Off outside to start weeding.......

Hugs, Sun XX

[rubywillow]

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Note to self: Do not be sarcastic with doc about the hour wait to see him, he will send you for bloodwork.
Note to self, Part 2: Do not be sarcastic to Lab Tech about hour wait, to see HER, BEFORE she drains all your blood.
Goes away weak and bloodied .................

[NoraC]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

rubywillow;1312770 wrote: Note to self: Do not be sarcastic with doc about the hour wait to see him, he will send you for bloodwork.
Note to self, Part 2: Do not be sarcastic to Lab Tech about hour wait, to see HER, BEFORE she drains all your blood.
Goes away weak and bloodied .................

Never be saracastic until AFTER!!!! :H:H

[mama bear]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

Yeah Mimzey!!!
you should know better
Sunni - dear Sunni- yes, you are too shy for a group setting...

[Mish]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

paula;1311599 wrote: Thank you, who could ever dream that words could be so comforting.
Paula, our words have the power to both hurt and to heal. One of our detractors (mentioned in Fen's post) has the irritating habit of misapplying Scripture to support her outspoken views. I bit my tongue when I read it, but your post induces me to speak up in defence of both our family here who suffered under the "frank" comments made and, most importantly of the Bible itself. I don't usually discuss my faith on this site, but I try alway to apply Bible piriciples in my life and my speech. So, here goes.....


Matthew 7:12 says: "All things, therefore,that you want men to do to you, you must always do the same."

Our gracious words can lighten the load of others. Harsh critisism, however, can make those loads heavier. On the Journey thread we try to sincerely communicate encouraging things to one another, so that "whatever saying is good for building up as the need may be, [that it] might impart what is favourable to the hearers." (Ephesians 4: 29)

James 3:8 says "Not one of mankind can get [the tongue] tamed."
Jesus said "Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks." (Matthew 12: 24) To reflect loving-kindnes by safeguarding our tongue requires cultivating that Godly quality in our heart - the inner person.

At 1 Corinthians 11:1 the apostle Paul encouraged: "Become imitators of me even as I am of Christ." Reflecting on the way Jesus dealt with his followers and then striving to imitate him requires us to be loving, considerate, gentle and kind in our dealings with others rather than harsh or critical. Although we're imperfect and bridling our tongue isn't always easy, I find that by recognising that limitation and working constantly on building up rather than tearing down with my words, that I'm happier and more peaceful and have greater feeling of self esteem.

Ok, time to climb down from my :soapbox:

:bigwink: I know you get where I'm coming from, eh Fen.

boobie;1312335 wrote: I've been married for 19 years but together for 23. He's not a big drinker. Doesn't even think about alcohol most of the time but enjoys one with me once in awhile. He is wonderful and I love him very much but constantly wonder why he has put up with me for so long. He knows nothing of my suffering as I hide it extremely well but I'm sure he wonders about my silence, depression, and anti social behavior all of which are due to the drinking. We used to work together but he has recently gone back to work, which has actually really helped both of us for so many reasons. I had to hide so much more when we were together 24/7. Now having some privacy has actually helped me to grow and find some alone time to process and think.

I really hope you can reach a point where you feel free and confident enough to share your feelings with him and trust that he will respond with all the 'wonderfulness' he's shown you while not knowing about it all this time. He sounds like the sort of man who would be right there fore you and love you all the more for your honesty and courage in dealing with the problem.

My father, who passed many years ago, was a very cruel drunk. I believe I inherited the drunk part but have no cruelty in me. Because of him I chose not to ever have kids. Never wanted to put a child through this hell. I regret that decision but I accept it.

What an inspiring attitude You rock!


mama bear;1312549 wrote: Mish and I both married men named Bret.

But your Bret has one 't' and you're still married to yours. :H:H:H

[mama bear]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

true dat Mishy!!

[Mish]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

paula;1311599 wrote: Thank you, who could ever dream that words could be so comforting.
Paula, our words have the power to both hurt and to heal. One of our detractors (mentioned in Fen's post) has the irritating habit of misapplying Scripture to support her outspoken views. I bit my tongue when I read it, but your post induces me to speak up in defence of both our family here who suffered under the "frank" comments made and, most importantly of the Bible itself. I don't usually discuss my faith on this site, but I try alway to apply Bible piriciples in my life and my speech. So, here goes.....


Matthew 7:12 says: "All things, therefore,that you want men to do to you, you must always do the same."

Our gracious words can lighten the load of others. Harsh critisism, however, can make those loads heavier. On the Journey thread we try to sincerely communicate encouraging things to one another, so that "whatever saying is good for building up as the need may be, [that it] might impart what is favourable to the hearers." (Ephesians 4: 29)

James 3:8 says "Not one of mankind can get [the tongue] tamed."
Jesus said "Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks." (Matthew 12: 24) To reflect loving-kindnes by safeguarding our tongue requires cultivating that Godly quality in our heart - the inner person.

At 1 Corinthians 11:1 the apostle Paul encouraged: "Become imitators of me even as I am of Christ." Reflecting on the way Jesus dealt with his followers and then striving to imitate him requires us to be loving, considerate, gentle and kind in our dealings with others rather than harsh or critical. Although we're imperfect and bridling our tongue isn't always easy, I find that by recognising that limitation and working constantly on building up rather than tearing down with my words, I'm happier and more peaceful and have greater feeling of self esteem.

Ok, time to climb down from my :soapbox:

:bigwink: I know you get where I'm coming from, eh Fen.

boobie;1312335 wrote: I've been married for 19 years but together for 23. He's not a big drinker. Doesn't even think about alcohol most of the time but enjoys one with me once in awhile. He is wonderful and I love him very much but constantly wonder why he has put up with me for so long. He knows nothing of my suffering as I hide it extremely well but I'm sure he wonders about my silence, depression, and anti social behavior all of which are due to the drinking. We used to work together but he has recently gone back to work, which has actually really helped both of us for so many reasons. I had to hide so much more when we were together 24/7. Now having some privacy has actually helped me to grow and find some alone time to process and think.

My father, who passed many years ago, was a very cruel drunk. I believe I inherited the drunk part but have no cruelty in me. Because of him I chose not to ever have kids. Never wanted to put a child through this hell. I regret that decision but I accept it.

I really hope you can reach a point where you feel confident enough to share your feelings with him and trust that he will respond with all the 'wonderfulness' he's shown while not knowing about it at all. He sounds like the sort of man who would be right there for you and love you all the more for your honesty and courage in dealing with the problem.

What an inspiring attitude You rock!


mama bear;1312549 wrote: Mish and I both married men named Bret.

But your Bret has one 't' and you're still married to yours. :H:H:H