One Step at a Time - September 2013

[Caper]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

Nora... I have to say.. that while I am thinking I am strong and that I can do this whole glaucoma thing by myself... and I am by myself... it is so comforting to have you say that you are here for me.. I cannot thank you enough...

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

awwww Caper.....we are ALL here for you honey
I am dead dog tired tonight. Of course, since I wasn't here last night, no did dishes or laundry. That's all caught up now.....and this cold is hanging on, but a good, sober night's sleep will make everything better
kisses to all, especially Sierra and CAPER!!
How you doing today Pauly?
where is JUJA??

[Lizann]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

K9 I'm glad Sierra felt better after the doctor. Sounds like you guys have a good handle on this. She's lucky to have you. I agree lock box is a food idea.

Nora how did your hubby make out with the scan?

Mama Kleenex is a good thing sometimes, I find. Crying can be a release of sorts, it is for me.

Caper so sorry to hear about the glaucoma. My mom has it as well! She has to use drops that are painful. Currently she has an eye infection. Not totally pleasant but she is happy to have here eyesight!
Hang in there!

How's it going with you Pauly? Anything new?

Hubby and I were planning to spend a week in Florida next month at my recently deceased father in laws house. I was so looking forward to a nice quiet relaxing visit and found out today tht my sister in law is coming too! Ugh! There goes my week. I was so upset. If anything drives me to drink its her. I'm hoping I can be as strong as you all seem to be in my resolve not to drink. I'm getting myself all worked up again

Cup of tea for me and off to bed. Good night all!

[paulywogg]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

im fine mama,thanks for asking,well they want to bury grammas ashes on the 28th up in our hometown,i needed a little more time financially to make the trip but oh well,k9 im glad Sierra got into the dr.and NO s lockbox is not overreacting,especially as its a new med to her and who knows how itll effect her just keep an eye on her,you are a rockstar mom btw,caper,sorry about your glaucoma,whos with me on wanting this september to be over! raise hands,i swear this has been a cursed month,im almost scared to travel! haha,staying sober through all this is a bitch,but i drank when it all started and it made everything way more difficult,so ill tough it out,i just gotta get through this funeral,come home and deal with the rest later,luv to all my peeps

[paulywogg]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

x-post liz,i hate when you plan on just kicken back and someone else makes plans for you ugh,hope all is well with you sweetie

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

Hello everyone.....

This just seems like everyone is having issues right now. Group hug.....

:soothe::soothe::soothe:

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

Liz...where in FLA will you be?? I am in Jacksonville
one thing I have to say....I am too busy and tired and sick to even want to drink.....I guess that's a good thing...
I have put the AA Big Book on my I phone.....not sure about the meetings sometimes, but reading the book will make you think
I am closing my doors at work and disappearing.....I have so much to do
have a great day loves

[Lizann]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

Mama, my in laws house is in Venice on the gulf coast. Hubby and I have already been down about four times this year cleaning stuff out. Now sister in law is coming and gonna crack the whip on what and how things need to be done. Hubby is executor of the will, we are trying to do this peacefully but I fear it might get ugly! I've decided I'm gonna let her do what she wants, I've already done ALOT, I'm going to the beach!

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

good girl
that will be hard
ENJOY!!!!!!!! wish I could go to the beach
put on book on your phone and get some good earplugs and ignore her ass!

[K9Lover]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

Hi Everyone!

Liz - Good idea...let HER do the work...you go work on your tan! LOL

Mama - Hope your day goes ok...how is Clay these days? Being too busy and tired to drink is a good thing. All I can say for the last few days is thank God for AB! I don't know if I would have made it....kinda scary.

Well last night I locked up EVERY pill in the house, and I am talking Advil, Aleve, etc., etc. The funny part is that Sierra even helped me. I explained to her that's it's just dangerous to have pills laying all over the place, I don't care who you are. And I reassured her that it's not that I don't TRUST her...it's just that I want to keep her safe. She said she completely understands and that maybe she's a bit unstable right now...I said well maybe we are all unstable. LOL Anyway, it turned out good. AND she slept great again last night.

Ok...enough ramblings. Nora...TTFP ok? :l:h

[Dottie Belle]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

Feeling better today...but still tired...I know it will take time...my poor body needs to heal from the AL AND the blood clot incident..double whammy. Dh does not get it but I am only doing what I can and nothing more...he will get over it.
Day trip tomorrow with another couple..just a fun day in Amish town just an hour north of here..will be good to get away and be with friends and eat some yummy food and cheese...mmmmmmm
dottie

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

Clay is moody, but OK.....I hug him and give him gas money all the time:H:h
K9- one thing I have learned - when the family is in crisis...we just can't drink. You did good girl!!
And good call on the AB if you were feeling shakey...
Nora?????
Dottie - get some rest

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

Busy, busy at work. Just wanted to check on K9.

I'll post more later.....yes, I TTDP today too. I will say this though, food for thought........I got thru the immediate crisis, etc without drinking. But, it was later that I stopped the AB and picked up the bottle. I dealt with everything that I had to deal with - my Dad's death, my Mom, the paperwork, etc and etc. But, once I let myself back away from the immediate stress, that is when it snuck up on me. Then my Uncle died, my Aunt died, and on & on. So, I just kept drinking.

Just a thought to keep in the back of your mind my dear friend, K9. Be aware of the calm after the storm.

Love & hugs to everyone. I will be here tonight while you all are sleeping. :l

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

I will be at three hour therapy again...ugh....makes for a long day even though I have met some nice people and they all seem more f'd up than me!

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

wise words Nora
when it's calm and quiet and I am bored and have a day off that I get stinkin thinkin