One Step at a Time - January 2016

[paulywogg]

Hey all,Rusty,glad your dinner party went well TMH,welcome back,I remember years ago when I first was trying to quit drinking, I was moderating and doing a great job at it,maybe one or two here and there but Iwas sick everyday,like you said dizzy,dehydrated,iI thought it was just me,when I got some time in I felt better Nora,I forgot how many days is your son serving? Woke up feeling like I'mccoming down with something, last night my nose was super runny and this morning I feel like puking and headachey,boo-hoo,I'm hungry! Hello to all back after work

[NoraC]

Hey all - checking in from work. Feeling down today. Not really fragile regarding thinking that I want to drink........but, so on edge.
Pauly - 120 days (4 days considered already served). We still don't know which jail he is going to. One of them that's farther away would be better but they put him where they want.
Trying to stay positive........I am still thanking God that nobody was killed or even seriously injured.
But, it still hurts knowing that my child (even though he's adult) did this and knowing that my son will be where I cannot do anything to help him. It just rips out a piece of you. I don't know how to explain it. But, it's a raw pain that nothing can fill. Alcohol wouldn't even begin to fill that gaping hole.
Ok - enough drama. Back to work. Will be hanging on here very tight for awhile. :hug:

[paulywogg]

I understand Nora,no matter what the age they're still our babies

[Dottie Belle]

Hello all
Got to the gym today and feel better. I must make that a priority.
Glad everyone survived the new year.

[Lizann]

Rusty, your party sounds like a lot of fun! Your always so upbeat and positive.
Nora, I can only image how you are feeling. My heart breaks for you. Be strong for him. Is it possible they will let him out early? Keeping you in my prayers.
TMH, please come hang with us. I get that too. Seriously find drinking tons of water helps.
I would get terrible cramps in my legs. The longer I am sober, the better that gets.
Pauly, I hope you're feeling better! Did you stay at work all day?
I had to work today and it was a quiet day. Finally, after the craziness of the last couple of weeks. An enjoyable day. Mark came for lunch and he helped me with some computer stuff. Wish everyday was like this.
Fen, any word on the job yet?
Mama, Dottie, choices how's it going?
Got a bit of a headache so I think I'll go to bed. Good night guys!

[fennel]

Quick check in...today was orientation, and I was the only person to have all of her documentation required- and was thanked by the HR person. An ex co-worker from Dialysis was in orientation today, too! We had a nice time reconnecting.

I start at 7:30 tomorrow morning, until 4:00 pm. I am so glad I don't have to sit through another day of orientation...I hate sitting.

Going to read back and answer more fully...

[fennel]

Nora, I am so sorry...I don't have kids, so I can't even begin to understand how painful this all is. I guess that the best you can do is be there for son and set a good example for him. I really hope he will be released early, and I am glad that nobody was seriously injured.

[NoraC]

Fen - glad that you only had the one day of orientation. How cool that you ran into an old co-worker! Things are just falling into place where they should be.

[NoraC]

Thanks everyone for the support. I am really doing ok but know by body signs that stress/depression, etc are trying to get in. Slept so much for a couple days on the weekend, neck hurting, anxious. So, I came here and cried on your shoulders and I'm better. So, thank you all so much. :hug:

[NoraC]

Pauly - how are you feeling? I hope that you get some rest.

Liz - how nice that you were able to have a quiet day back. Hope your headache goes away.

TMH - How are you doing today?

[NoraC]

Rusty - that is such a special story about your neighbor. How wonderful that he can see you and see what is possible.
It sounds like you put on a fabulous party. No wonder you were exhausted.

Choices - great that you are feeling so much better. It is amazing, isn't it?

Mama - check in when you can please. :hug:

Dottie - good for hitting the gym. Trying to get a routine here so I can use the exercise bike when I get home.

[Baclofenman]

Hi Nora

Glad you are feeling better - Always remember when you are down that I joined this forum after reading some inspirential posts, including some from you and this is making my life better

You are appreciated even tho sometimes it may not seem it

Best Wishes


Bacman

[NoraC]

Thanks Bac. how are you doing?

[Rusty]

Hi Everyone! Off to Connecticut for work in a few hours so just wanted to pop in and say hello! I will be back on Thursday. :-)

Welcome Choices and Bacman! Great to have you here with us.

Fenny-what a small world that you ran into a former co-worker. Cool! I agree....I hate sitting still for too long...orientations are SO boring.

Mama-poke your beautiful head in here so we know you are OK. If you don't, I'm going to text you. LOL

Nora-I hope your neck has stopped aching. I bet with all the stress you have been under...you carry that tension in your neck and shoulders. I will keep you in my step this week. Sending good thoughts your way. HUGS

Big hellos to Liz, Pauly, Red67, Mr. G :love: and anyone I missed...happy AF Tuesday!

[mama bear]

hey all..I am well.....I was sick yesterday (sinuses)but at work today.
I am making the commitment to go AF. The holidays took it out of me and I just don't need it in my life anymore. Plus dealing with Bret's friends death has put me in a very pensive palce.....
Rusty, that's sweet that your neighbor looks up to you that way.
Big hugs to you Nora...it's going to be a rough week.
Hello to everyone else...back to work..