One Step at a Time - June 2016

[Lizann]

TMH, good for you. Life really is better without the drinking. We are here for you.
Nora, stay in that blankie fort as long as needed! Let me know if I can help

[frances]

Good for you TMH and hi everyone!

I have never once regretted not drinking and I know I never will. Not drinking has helped me save money, feel better, look better, and be a better "me"!

I saw a funny line on "Mom" yesterday - if you don't know the show it is a sitcom and generally about a grown daughter Christie (has kids of her own) and her mom who both are alcoholics. Christie was out on a date and he was saying how impressed he was that she cleaned up her life. I'm paraphrasing, but the date said "so you just woke up one day and said that's it, I'm done?" and she said "Yes. And 11 years later, I quit!"

It can take many thoughts and trials to get there...

[Rusty]

Frances:

Christie was out on a date and he was saying how impressed he was that she cleaned up her life. I'm paraphrasing, but the date said "so you just woke up one day and said that's it, I'm done?" and she said "Yes. And 11 years later, I quit!"

It can take many thoughts and trials to get there.

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This is priceless! Thank you for posting! I can relate to it oh so well!

[NoraC]

Frances, I can relate to that line! '11 years later, I quit' :rotlf: I'm a SLOW learner.

[Rusty]

I'm a slow learner, too, Nora! :-)

[paulywogg]

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[paulywogg]

I'm in the blankie fort until further notice.

Me too,hate the world today!

[NoraC]

Sorry Pauly - what's going on? :hug: Let's stick in the fort!

[Lizann]

Aww guys can I bring you something to make you feel better? Hang in there Pauly and Nora :hug:
Frances, I have seen that show and I too, can definitely relate to that statement. I missed it last night on account of it's Shark Week. That's all anyone around here is watching.
Have to go into work early tomorrow so I'm off to bed.
Sweet dreams

[ToMyHealth]

Hey thanks everyone for the terrific support! It's 1:30a. Went to bed early so this isn't surprising. Mostly can't sleep because I hurt. Couple advil and time up for awhile and should be just fine.
I was just thinking can't wait to get home to take a hot tub. At last minute I packed a swimsuit and dd has hot tub. Wasn't sure if we would go,out to house tomorrow but now I know for sure I want to do such.
Tonite 10 of us out for dimner overlooking Lake Ontario. It was nice. Ordered NA beer. Tonite is graduation, and it is such a joy as they actually pray and say God. Children have all gone to Catholic school. And then it will be a short night as we head for airport by 4 or 5a. It has been a great week but looking forward to being home.

Nora, Pauly hope today is better for you. That sitcom rings a bell for a lot of us. We don't have tv in this apt. It's been a good break from it but tonite I was missing it. During my time of waiting so much for news on the house I fell into bad habit of too much tv using Xfinity on Demand. Now I am looking forward to working out & getting things done during day THEN enjoying catching up on programs during my sober evenings. What a concept!

TMH
Wee hours of Day 2

[mama bear]

That's cute Frances.
What's wrong Nora and Pauly?? Nora, I know how full your plate is......
Hiya Rusty!!
Your trip sounds lovely TMH.
Nothing much to report here...all is quiet and boring. YAY! Anyone have plans for the 4th? We will probably be at the lake house . I have my surgery on my nose Friday. I reckon I'll be in a hat all weekend!!
Hey Lizz!!
Red...how are you doing these days??
off to work..... I love you all

[Lizann]

Hey guys, just a quick catch up while I'm at work. Happy hump day.:congratulatory:

[NoraC]

Liz - :hug: thanks for taking care of us in the blankie fort.

Went to the dr today. 5 vials of blood later. :cower: She is sending me to a rheumatologist and neurologist. Trying to find out why my legs & feet are hurting. And, why I'm off balance.
Besides the fact that I'm crazy. :welldone:

[Rusty]

Hi from work in sunny FL! Work is going well, weather is great, hotel is lovely...

Nora-maybe you have neuropathy in your legs and feet?? Gabapentin has been a lifesaver for the pain in my neck...because pain pills do NOTHING for nerve pain. It's helped my mom immensely, too. Hope you feel better soon.

Liz-thank you for taking such good care of us.

Back to my meeting now but I'll be back.

[paulywogg]

Hey all,Nora,I did blood work this morning too,I hate fasting! Rusty,I wish the docs would have given Kell gabapentin for her back instead of the hydrocodone which is worthless for her pain and now she's having interdose withdrawal from it,they whine about addicts yet prescibe crap like candy,sounds like everyone is ok