One Step at a Time - May 2017

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - May 2017

Hi TMH, I agree. It's easier to not drink than to find another day 1.
Welcome back

Off to work

[actiongirl46]

Re: One Step at a Time - May 2017

Hi TMH!! I'm excited to have you back with us. I've been up and down, but certainly moving forward more than back. And I certainly couldn't do any of it without this awesome site and thread.

I just read a quote from Steve Covey, "You can’t talk your way out of problems you behave yourself into.” Hmm, got me thinking, especially for those of us (like me) whose relationships have been tested due to stupid AL.

More later! Onward - AG

P.S. NE!!!!!!! I'm so proud of you!!!!!

[actiongirl46]

Re: One Step at a Time - May 2017

Techie - Thinking of you today and sending you good healing energy from this part of the world. You have such a great attitude and I've read that that is certainly part of the healing equation. Thanks for keeping us updated as you go through this journey. Peace -AG

[NoraC]

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Techie - been thinking of you. Anxious to hear from you. :hug:

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - May 2017

I've been thinking quite a bit about being AF and really wish that I had kept a daily journal. I think it would be so helpful to be able to see it in hindsight. And to be able to read back and see, oh I felt like this before but it worked out.
I know some have been having a hard time and aren't in the place that they want to be. But, this is all a step in your journey. Maybe it's a little bumpy right now but pretty soon you start avoiding the little holes (or in my case craters) in the road. And the road begins to get smoother and smoother and much easier to travel.

Well - that certainly didn't come out the way I was trying to word it. :rotlf: But, the bottom line is - WE ARE GOING TO DO THIS. :heartbeat:

[Glass Half Empty]

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I'm thinking of you too Techie. I hope all is well.

[Guitarista]

Re: One Step at a Time - May 2017

Hi Rusty, I have lab work scheduled tomorrow morning. I should have the results of my current markers by early evening. I will let you all know. I realize that this is crunch time. So, keeping everything crossed that the numbers reflect the hard work and sacrifice I endured. If not, I'll look at my options which are somewhat limited. So, my feeling on it all is that life is good. Even life dealing with cancer. Thanks xo

How did it go Techie?

Hiya Steppers, and gorgeous Glassy! :checkin:

[Rusty]

Re: One Step at a Time - May 2017

Techie my love, please let us know your results. We all love you here!:heartbeat:

G-String!:heartbeat:How have you been??? We missed you! How is life?

TMH-great to see you back! We were wondering about you...your posts were always so positive.

Working hard here so big hellos to everyone else! Happy Thursday, everyone!

[ToMyHealth]

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Hello, not counting days as I did have a little wine last night. One glass & then someone bought a bottle at dinner shared by 7 of us. I am not disappointed because I did NOT do the usual - either stop in bar on way out OR have another when I got home. What I love most is I didn't even want to nor do I plan to drink today.

Ok, won't talk about drinking; it's just that checking in here won't do me any good if I'm not honest. I am determined to not have it such a central part of my life.

Thanks for the warm welcome back! I have read back & seems the name of this thread is so accurate. We are not perfect, but we are making progress. Don't think I saw Pauly here for this month. Hope you are doing great, Pauly!

Have a 9:09 tee time so better get crackin'. Ah, the retirement life! Have an awesome day!

[Lizann]

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Good morning! Took some allergy medication last night and it put me right to sleep! We are supposed to have a lot of rain tomorrow and I am hopeful it will wash some of this pollen away. Otherwise things here are good.

Techie, just wondering how you made out with the blood work? Been thinking of you a lot.

Nora, you spoke of journaling. What exactly do you wish you wrote down? I guess I just don't quite get it. My therapist says I should right things down too, but I don't understand why? I guess I'm one of those people who can't see the forest for trees.

Wishing us all a fabulous AF Thursday!

[techie]

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Hello all. My lab results were mixed. Some markers slightly improved but others are high. I'll need a consult with oncology to understand it all. Thank you for the concern and kindness. It means a great deal. Have a wonderful day. xo

More to follow...

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - May 2017

Techie - :hug: When do you speak to the oncologist?

[Lizann]

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Aww techie. Still optimistic for the best possible outcome. Keep us posted?

[Rusty]

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Fingers and toes crossed for you, sweet Techie!:hug:

Hi Liz!! I NEVER tire of the wedding and baby plans. :heartbeat: Re: your psychiatrist suggesting you write your feelings in a journal: My sober-for-9-years aunt gave me a journal right after my mom blabbed to her that they had staged an intervention and wanted me to go to rehab. My aunt had just gotten out of rehab 3 months before and was just dying to mentor me in sobriety. I resisted immediately and wouldn't hear of it. I stuffed the journal in the closet and have never written a single entry. I live alone so I talk to myself out loud all the time. It works for me. She found journaling to be very helpful.

Ok, back to work.

I hope everyone is having a peaceful night!

[actiongirl46]

Re: One Step at a Time - May 2017

Thanks for sharing that Rusty. We have all had such different experiences with very similar outcomes.