30 days???

[imatree]

30 days???

Hi - are you all taking newbies? I tried to start on the newbies in need thread for the 30-day challenge, but fell off the wagon (well, never quite got on it). The past few weeks since I have been here I have gone through a lot in understanding my addiction, gathering faith that I can beat it, and stockpiling tools, courage and words of wisdom. I think I'm ready for May 21 to be Day 1 of the most revelatory 30 days of my life.
Thank you!!

Amazing grace, btw, since I've been trying to moderate the past few weeks I had trouble sleeping. I now take melatonin everynight and the quality of sleep is quite delicious.

Cheers! (raising my cup of green tea)

[hablur]

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Ok all, I'm in again... didn't do so hot on the first go round but I have a new tool to help. I realize this new tool isn't a miracle but I have hopes it will help out somewhat. Today I am starting Topa.

I do have one very real concern though. Over this weekend I am heading up to see a friend that I haven't seen in a long time. There is going to be a huge BBQ with lots of beer (BBQ's and beer are a very very terrible weakness for me). Then he and I are going fishing all day Sunday. I honestly don't know if I can handle not drinking those two days as he is a heavy drinker and doesn't think I have a problem (he cant recognize his own).

I will try not to fall off on those two days. I will definately try. But of all the situations I face that one may be the hardest.

Good luck to all that are starting again for more AF days and lets keep the team encouragement up.. God knows I will certainly need it.

[Niblet]

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CONGRATULATIONS MORE2

:goodjob: MORE2 :goodjob:

You have done it !!! We ARE winning, our way.. I'm so proud of you and you seem so gosh darn happy !! YAAAHOOO for you ! :goodjob:

[Niblet]

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CONGRATULATIONS MORE2LIFE

:goodjob: More2 :goodjob:

I was away when you came in the finish line ... Congratulations to you... You sound so blistfully happy and you so deserve to be... There truely is " More2life "
I'm really proud of you ! :h
~Niblet~ We couldn't have done this as easily if atall without one another. Thanks for always being there. :l

[Niblet]

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I'm In Again Too !!!


What a great idea Luv, we are so lucky to have some new folks joining us too !!! Welcome Soloman, Hereatlast, Grace and May 21 st. is a good day for you to start imatree... Welcome all !! I can't believe how much I missed all you guys while I was away !! I didn't fish as hard as the fellas so I didn't hurt the fish population :H .. The fellas caught enough fish for us to have a nice fishfry and also some fish for the freezer. It was pretty cold in Northern Ontario this past weekend. A bit of snow on the ground and a quarter inch of ice in a bucket !! Thank God for lots of blankets !!! I'm glad to be here with you all on the incredible journey :l ~Niblet~

[MDBiker]

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:welcome: Woo Hoo!!

I am so glad to be along with you guys for this. :yay: Welcome aboard all of you. I have a hard time remembering names, so if I forget anyone I apologize. We are just getting started. and the train is leaving the station :wavin: ALL ABOARD

I will come up with a little song, just stay tuned (or should I say tooned...He He)

I FEEL GOOD
:alf:

bear

[MDBiker]

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Also, my avatar pic is my "new" 1972 Iron Head Sportster. That's what I'm talking about!

[Guest]

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Bear that little guy looks like big foot up there...makes me laugh...Get on the RIDE...hanging on for dear life...........J/K...you guys make it easy!!!!

[KatieSmiles]

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1 day AF Katiesmiles...yay!

[MDBiker]

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It is always good to get one under your belt doesn't it. I mean one day AF for Katie and you are on board.

Bear

[louise]

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Ok - I'm joining too. I had to think about it all day. First thought was no, I can't, my stepson is graduating from high school 6/19 and I have to be able to celebrate that. Then I thought that since I was 2 days AF, I could negotiate finishing on 6/19. Than realized that I really was thinking like a drunk because my stepson does not need me to drink to celebrate his graduation since he is only 17 and can't drink. Then I got scared I wouldn't know how to act if I didn't have anything to drink and tried to back out that way. As if a tipsy stepmom would be less of an embarrassment than a sober shy, grumpy or whatever one. I then realized how badly I really need to do this. If this is how my college educated brain thinks I must have really killed a lot of cells with those bottles of wine.

[music man]

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I'm in too.

I could possibly be awake for the entire 30 days, but at least I'll know where I am for a change.

Hey MDBiker... very nice ride! my wife won't let me get a bike right now. Maybe she'll change her mind once I gain some control back.

[hereatlast]

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well day 40 af today got the 60 days marked on my calendar i,m actually aiming for at least 100 as that will be 3 days before my sons wedding and i dont intend drinking then either. it is hard not to drink during celebrations and i have been a bit down lately i felt a bit flat after reaching30 days and i know this sounds daft but i feel i am missing my best friend !!! i mean what friend would do to me what alcohol does but thats how i feel, the only advise i could give is keep on with the supps i ran out of l glut and the cravings were terrible not just for alcohol but sugar, now ive got some more i feel loads better. i dont want to go back to the old me but boy its been hard lately. the plus side is i am down 12 pounds and feel physically better i am sleping well which is good

[MDBiker]

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Welcome aboard Louise and musicman! We are glad to have you. After a few days being AF I begin to appreciate how much I was not getting while drunk. It was like another world was happening all around me and I wasn’t participating. I feel so much better it is indescribable.

MM, your wife may be trying to keep you around for a while. Riding and drinking has proved to be a real killer for a lot of people. Set your goal for a scooter after a year of sobriety and I bet your wife will go along with it. (Get it in writing...He He).

Bear

[Guest]

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Bear...stop stirring up trouble with the guy already...play nice jeez.....(do I have to call Mrs. Bear AGAIN) J/K Music Man, I am sure your wife does want to keep ya around a bit and drinking a driving do not mix, so I would hold off on the bike til you get this thing licked too. Welcome aboard to you both Loiuse and Music Man....good to see new names...we have loads of fun in here.

So took Mama to a class last night for chemo pts...it was horrible...she cried and cried...almost left. I think it finally hit her that she has cancer. The really scarey thing was ALL the other ladies have 1 treament every 21 days and she will have 2 treatments a week! hers is far more advanced...I think she realized the reality of where she is at in her disease. She is so weak and so sick already and we haven't even started the really hard part. Just keep sending up prayers guys. AND for those that have been with me awhile now...I am OK.....I am at peace and accepting God's will...I have prayed about this and I just want my Mama to be comfortable and not to suffer. This situation is not like Billy. I see it differently. God is giving me a chance to care for her and love her and there are no surprises. I have not lived at home since I was 16 ....I am 35. I have always lived MILES away....I mean MILES....had Billy not have died, Mama would not be here taking care of us and I would not have had this chance to take care of her. So, there was a reason for his death and now I get to take care of her and I will. sorry so long this morning...love you all...