One Step at a Time - March 2017

[ssd858]

Re: One Step at a Time - March 2017

Right there with you cowboy! No question for me that I can stop at 1!
And I know that it would just lead to the persistent feeling of dread and gloom. No way to live.

This week (Sunday) will end my and dh's 30 days af. Time will tell if he continues on with me. I know that my path is mine alone, but it is weighing on my mind.

[NoraC]

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ssd - early congratulations to you (and again on Sunday). Hope your dh wants to continue with you. You are right about stopping at 1. That is like why even bother. No way to live is right.

AG - an electronic calendar is a great idea. At one point, I used a wall calendar and put stickers on it for each AF day. It was a good visual tool. You are sounding great.

Pauly - did I hear that you got rain? We got a little bit yesterday but not much. We've got wind now though.

Ne - home things are going better and your dad has backed off from yelling. :eek-new:

SK - I think your surgery is tomorrow. I better go double check - brb. Yep, the knee is tomorrow. Sending you positive thoughts. Check in when you can please.

Rusty - I laughed & laughed at you moving stuff around your fridge. I would just like to be able to open the door and reach in and find something without rearranging everything to find it. :rotlf: Seriously, I am so jealous at you with your fridge. Sounds like you are swamped with work. Hope that you get some relaxing time this weekend.

[Lizann]

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AG, whatever works for you. You've got a good sober thing going. Feels pretty good, doesn't it?

Ssd and cowboy, thanks for your wise words.

Rusty I can just picture you color coordinating your food in the new fridge. May I ask what type of fridge it is? We bought a new one not too long ago either and for as much as I love the fridge I very much dislike the drawer freezer on the bottom. Just wondering.

Nora, are you ok? You've been kinda quiet lately.

My day was very busy. CJ had her first fitting today and her dress is just as gorgeous as I remembered it. She didn't want to take it off. Now she needs to get shoes. They had some beautiful ones there that are supposedly as comfortable as they are beautiful. CJ and I both tried on a pair and I must admit I felt like I had on a pair of UGGS. Would've bought them except they were $350 a pair:egad: Not gonna happen! Erin came with tonight. She was pretty mellow, which is so not like her. She's taking it very easy, because of the dizziness.
Well that's my ramble for the night. Wishing you all a peaceful AF night.

[Lizann]

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Cross post Nora! Glad to see your post. Now I can sleep tonight:love:

[NoraC]

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Liz - how are things going with you? How is Erin doing? I know you are so busy but you seem quiet. :hug:

Cowboy - I guess you are in the midst of snow too.

WF - how are things going with you?

Techie - have you recovered from your marathon and then long drive?

Glassie - are you moved? How's the project?

[NoraC]

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There you are Liz :love:

I keep posting short ones because the kids are here talking and I keep getting interrupted. :harhar:

WF - I just wondered how you are feeling. Are you still having bad side effects?

Nursie - I have missed you too. I absolutely loved your line "I'm finally in a place where I am not fighting against myself anymore." That is exactly what it is - but I couldn't put it into words. :heartbeat:

[NoraC]

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My son & DIL are talking & making plans. He just told her "we'll just do it one step at a time."
They put in an application for an apartment. He got his car licensed and the interlock put on. Now, he just has to go show the proof and get his drivers license. That's a load off that he can drive now.
Things are ok. I'm just in a quiet place right now. Logging in and reading even if I don't have anything to add. Trying to stay connected. Nothing wrong but unsettled? Probably just because so many changes happening.

[Ne/Neva Eva]

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Ah hell. Wrote a long post and put it in wrong box and now it's gone. Pffffft.

Thinking about you guys.

[paulywogg]

Re: One Step at a Time - March 2017

Hey all,Nora,I used to keep a wall calendar too and get cute stickers,seasonal stickers,etc,it was a nice way to keep track of AF days and when I finally got a whole month solid of stickers I got a lot of confidence that I could do this now I am mostly AF I haven't put one up,my biggest thing is working on the emotions and bad attitude that cause me to feel like drinking is a good idea,sorry you feel unsettled but I think it is all the changes going on,Liz,could the shoes be worn again after the wedding? If so maybe you should buy them if they're that cozy cigarettes doubled in price overnight here so I'm gonna hafta get serious about kickin butts!!(haha get it?) Waves to all and I hope we all have a great AF Thursday

[Wildflowers]

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Stopped taking RX two days ago. Feel better. Thanks for asking.

Hope, Skendall will check in when she has time. Positive thoughts for your surgery. Hope after this and your second surgery, you'll have pain relief. You have been very strong thru out this. Wishing you the very best outcomes!... :hug:

Ne, sorry about your post going poof. Hate that when it happens. Newer version of VB has auto save, try and member to copy. Still, little gremlins get us some times.

Nora, good news on kids applying for apts. More good news on your son having interlock device installed and having his license reinstated. I'm thankful our kids especially oldest one never got caught. After work she'd light up a bowl while driving. Or after work drinks. Use to scare the crap out of me. The thing is anyone could get a DUI-DWI. Some of us just got plain lucky. Raising hand here.

Pauly, have a jar that I put a quarter in ea day AF. Tried gum and candy, disappeared to quick. Older VB at MWO used to have a drink tracker. Used it sometimes. Any thing that helps us stay focused and positive in our AF goals is worthy of our time. Even my blips, slips, lapses have ended up teaching me something of value. I'm thankful for those too. Let alone getting all these chances to make my life better. For myself, that's understatement.

AG, happy belated anniversary wishes. Glad you guys had a good time celebrating. :smile:

Waves to everyone else. :heartbeat:

[techie]

Re: One Step at a Time - March 2017

Hello everyone. I went skiing today since the rest of the week & weekend the mountain is getting snow. It was postcard perfect. The conditions were about the same. I hope all is well in your world. I also hope Mama, Fen, and K9 would check in more often. xoxo

[NoraC]

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Techie - sounds beautiful.

I texted with Mama today. Her MIL had another episode and fell while she was home alone. Sounds like she needs someone living with her. I'm not sure if she is out of the hospital yet or not. Mama is as sweet as she always is but I'm sure she is worn out.

Hope everyone has a fabulous Friday.

[actiongirl46]

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Hi all, I'm here checking in. Feeling a little meh today but its just another day. More later - AG

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - March 2017

Hi AG - sorry it's a meh day. :rant::rant::rant:

PS - I forgot to mention that blankie fort is in place.

PPS - And has anyone heard from Liz about how Erin is? Liz - almost made me cry about the wedding dress.

PPPS - DS got his license today. He can officially drive after almost 2 years.

[SKendall]

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morning all. Couldn't sleep last night, stayed up all night, I'll sleep later. Just waiting for Uber. Have a great day everyone.