One Step at a Time - December 2014

[Dottie Belle]

Morning all,
Off to the doggie meet up. I seems that one of my little doggies is too rotund for her outfit....drat..but I did find her antlers that light up..poor doggies......;-))
Nursie so good to hear from you....so sorry for all you are going through....
Where the heck is fen?????

[paulywogg]

Hey all,hi Nursie!!! you are one strong woman,i'm prooud of youDots,xplease post pics of the pups if you can,Liz,i think he's a cross-dresser by the hair extensions and longish nails,i've been going to him for years,he's actually a pretty good phyciatrtist just looks weird,i have not been doing well with al,just too much on my mind and needing to get shit done,it's driving me nuts! poor Michelle commented on it last nite,but hubs liked it he got to play checkers,guess i'm not sexy sober hahahope everyone has a good Saturdayi miss Fen too

[mama bear]

have not read back but will...
Hubs potato soup
chicken broth - 2 big cans
can of cream of chicken soup
32 oz bag of shredded potatoes
1 block of cream cheese
put all in crock pot
add cubed cream cheese the last hour
top with shredded cheddar and bacon
I would add a can of cubed potatoes for texture next time
it's yummy and very rich
in the middle of a thousand things, so I will read back in a bit and comment..
HI NURSIE XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOOXXO

[Dottie Belle]

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Penny in her elf outfit.

[paulywogg]

Aww,Penny is a doll! did they have fun Dots?

[treetops]

Pauly - its my view that compliance with taking AB works best when the person really has decided to want to stop drinking. And it sounds like you are ready. Its not a drug to be messed with and you should take what your dr suggests. I was on a lower dose because I had liver problems and did not want to make this any worse. But I stuck out with the AB regime for a few months and then stopped sooner than most do. I have not drunk since then. You may need to stay on AB longer, many do. I didn't have that option because of my health. Vinegar etc did not effect me - but everyone is different with this. Nice day here - and so glad I am enjoying it sober! I better get back to my usual thread or else Mick will make jokes about me!

[Dottie Belle]

pauly Penny in the picture hid behind me or hubbs but the other dog Annie, who couldn't fit into her outfit, had a blast. She went from person to person getting attention...she wasn't too interested in the other dogs but loved the people attention.
This is an every month event so we will keep going.

[NoraC]

Dottie - sounds like a wonderful time!!!!!

Tree - so great to see you here. You have so much wisdom to share with us.:heartbeat:

Pauly - you are doing great.

Nursie - great to see you here. I have been thinking of you.....hang in there sweetie. I know it's so rough right now, but we love you!

Great big hugs to everyone.....I am sorry that I didn't comment on everything/everyone.......that is part of my issue and something that I'm working on.

I'll be back - I have a sinkfull of dishes to take care of at the moment. LMAO Maybe I'll go to sleep and they'll take care of themselves.

[Lizann]

Haha Nora, did those dishes take care of themselves?
Dottie, sound like a lot of fun. Lucy isn't much into to dogs either, she prefers the humans.
Tree thanks for being here.
Drank yesterday, shame on me! I will be good today. Going to a party but there will be no al. Just not feeling great today. My son is sick, hope I'm not getting it

[mama bear]

I drank last night and do not remember how I got to bed. Hubs tool care of me I m done.....done.....done....ashamed of myself
I cannot remember the last time I blacked out and I am completely mortified

[open halo]

Mama Bear, I think everyone on this site knows exactly how you feel...the guilt, shame , remorse feeling is horrible but I think it's there for a reason for us, because we know deep down we need to win the battle against AL. And yes I call it a battle, because when we engage it will most certainly always bring us to our knees. But we can't turn back time, you have to forgive and love yourself and find a way to be even more determined to win the fight against AL the next time it beckons. Rest and remember we are here for you and are sending you strength and encouragement!

[Dottie Belle]

Morning all,
I think we all struggle this time of year..I know I do and that is yet another reason we need to be here to help each other and know that we can do this.
We didn't go to church this morning. Children's thingy and I cant get excited about that. Leave it to the kids parents and grandparent to fill the seats today.
Off to a train club party..no AL so that is good but lots of not good for us food so I will substitute that vice instead.
Have a great day and lets not beat ourselves up....today is a new day..

[mama bear]

thanks everyone....I am so upset.....I don't remember anything and hubs is being so sweet
this too shall pass and I will be fine....he told me I tried to drive to get some beer...someone could be dead b/c of me....
I could walk and talk and can't remember anything???? WTF?
ok.....I will quit whining now.....I just have to stop...easier said than done.....I love you all
where IS fen?

[sunshinedaisies]

Oh Jan - I am so sorry .... hang in there - sounds like Hubs is there for you. Maybe you cannot mod ? Just a thought - I am not being hypocritical - I don't think I can either - but it just is so easy to get back to where we were..... HUGS to you.

love, Sun XXX

[mama bear]

I think I have to admit I cannot mod.....I am usually fine, but last night scared the crap out me.
This is going to be hard as I will be doing it alone....but right now I am determined....