One Step at a Time - October 2017

[NoraC]

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Happy Thursday:yay:

[Lizann]

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I don't know where this day went. I was busy, but I'm not sure what I did. Walked with Erin and Logan for a long time. We just walked and talked, Ran into a couple of hubby's friends and chatted with them a bit. I did get some laundry done. I did get a call back from the interview I went on the other day! They asked me to come in on Monday and meet some of the other staff and "shadow" the woman I would be replacing! She said again that they really were impressed with each. I'm excited but a little nervous. Hubby and I have a cruise booked for the end of October and Mark hubby and I are going to Switzerland the beginning of December. I hope that that isn't going to be a problem. Fingers crossed!
Mark has to go back to court at a later date. Apparently they had some criminal cases tonight and postponed traffic court. Really, you could let him know?
Sweet dreams. . .

[Rusty]

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Happy Friday, Friends!

Liz-Ooohhh I hope you get the job!!! Of course they were impressed with you, who wouldn't be? I would love to see you get into a work environment where you are appreciated. as far as the vacations that you had planned, they should be understanding in that you've had these trips booked for months. Fingers crossed for you. So sorry to hear about Mark's ticket! UGH! I had the same thing happen to me years ago. So glad you are enjoying time with Logan and Erin.

Nora-wow, ash on your car because of the wildfires? That is frightening to me. I loved your FB pics as well. Lovely!!!

Today is a day of significance and sadness for me, and also one of victory, I suppose. It was 9 years ago today that my family staged a surprise intervention and told me they thought I should go to rehab. In fact, my sister called a place that would have a bed ready for me in two days. It was one of the WORST and TERRIFYING days of my life. My drinking had become unmanageable, but I refused to go to rehab. I chose MWO and an addiction therapist instead. Fast forward to today, I am a happy, sober person. I am grateful to MWO and to all of you for your friendship.

At home today but I have lots to do so I better fly. Big hellos to everyone!

[Lizann]

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Happy Friday!
Rusty, I know how difficult that day was for you. I'm so glad that you are on the other side of this and sober! A day of reflection and gratitude I am sure. Glad you are spending the day at home.
Did anyone else realize it's Friday the 13th? I am not a superstitious person so it's not a problem for me. have a great day!

[NoraC]

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Happy spooky Friday the 13th :egad:

[Rusty]

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Yes, Liz, I did remember it was Friday the 13th. Haha! I am not superstitious when it comes to Friday the 13th, either. I have flown many places on Friday the 13th and I am still here. Hahah! Loved, loved, loved the newest pic of baby Logan on FB!

Glassie-how are you feeling?? Haven't heard from you in a while!

Helllooooooooooo to everyone else! Off to the gym!

[Rusty]

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Nora,:hug: I've been following the stories on all the wildfires in Northern California.:sad: It showed a picture of a Hilton that had burned to the ground...and all the people's homes that have been destroyed, and all those missing. I don't know what to say...we don't have those kinds of worries here in the Midwest. Please stay safe!

[Glass Half Empty]

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Once again I’m sending my thoughts and prayers to my US friends. I can’t believe the terrible natural disasters you’re going through lately.

I’m OK but have SO much happening here on the mezzanine level of life (that delightful and rewarding but busy place with parents on the floor above and kids and then a grandkid below), while also working and studying full time.

It’s funny, I’ve told you before that I had terrible empty nest syndrome a few years ago when my kids moved away and I thought my life had ended (or might as well have) as I didn’t think I was needed anymore. Well, fast forward a few years and my kidlings have all returned and then some! Just this week I babysat the grandbabe (I have a VERY cute story to tell about that), helped my parents prepare to move house (who said they couldn’t have done it without me) and G2 has asked to meet me for coffee tomorrow so he can ask me for some advice. So I’m busy – but very happy!

If you don’t hear much from me for a while, it’s because I’m “head down, bum up”. I’m supposed to submit my thesis before the end of the year and had planned to take November off work to write it. But now I have a major work project happening in November so I have to try and do it in the next two weeks instead. I’ll try and pop my head up above the parapet occasionally to say hello.

[NoraC]

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Happy Saturday - well, Sunday for many of you already.

Glassie - thank you for checking in. I have been concerned. :love:

[Lizann]

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Glassie, busy is good! You sound happy and I am glad. It is nice to be needed. A thesis in two weeks would be impossible for me, but I know you can do it.
Moved mountains today! Mark and hubby painted his new room today. Then we went out and got accessories to match. I sold a ton of stuff last week, just to fill up the house with new stuff! Geez! Bought the baby some things today too for his room here. I'm exhausted shuffling all these bedrooms around but like I said busy is good.
Spoke to one of my former co workers last night for a long time. I was so sad to hear that a fellow co worker of mine has relapsed again. . She was in rehab about 18 months ago. I don't think anyone but me knows this. Makes me more determined than ever to stay sober. Don't know why I'm sharing this, I was just so upset about about it. Actually even dreamt about her. She is young with a 4 year old daughter..
Waves to everyone:heartbeat:

[Glass Half Empty]

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Liz - I definitely won't be finishing my thesis in two weeks, but I do need to get as much writing done as I possibly can in that time.

I'm sorry to hear about your work colleague. That's very sad.

Rusty, Nora, Techie, Pauly.... keep safe.

[Rusty]

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Good Morning, Stepping Friends!:love:

Yesterday, it rained all day and I had a lazy day, which of all things, included a nap. Hahah. Felt good. Woke up energized and ready to take on the day. Today, I have a mountain of paperwork but I shall do my best to complete the tasks on my list.

First off...:yay: A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to [MENTION=17632]Mr Vervill[/MENTION], who is 5 1/2 months AF! Way to Go!!!

Glassie-thanks for checking in.:hug: Wow, it's crunch time for you with your thesis, your work project...you do very well at balancing work and family. I admire you on many levels. I loved this statement:

Just this week I babysat the grandbabe (I have a VERY cute story to tell about that), helped my parents prepare to move house (who said they couldn’t have done it without me) and G2 has asked to meet me for coffee tomorrow so he can ask me for some advice. So I’m busy – but very happy!

I bet your parents can't live without you. Big hugs coming your way and I'll try to email you later. ;-)

Liz-you are sounding so busy, positive and happy....full of energy and accomplishing so much while enjoying your new life with Logan. Playing with a baby is so soothing especially when you can give him back to his mom when you're done playing with him or he needs to be changed...hahah! So sorry to hear about your co-worker. I'm very proud of you for staying sober. When I am procrastinating and am trying to avoid mundane work tasks, I go to your FB page and look at the pictures...you looked magnificent in your dress...your hair was beautiful and CJ looks like a Calvin Klein runway model. ;-)

[MENTION=11089]techie[/MENTION] dear, are your ribs healing? Please check in and let us know how you are doing. We miss you here.

[MENTION=9531]catch22[/MENTION]....I read on the Gratitude thread that you are enjoying your colleagues at college and having a ball with your grandchildren. So happy for you.

Nora-how is your weekend going?

Big hellooos to everyone else! Happy AF Sunday!

[Lizann]

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Rusty, you are so sweet!to say that! Rainy day nap sounds wonderful! Just had lunch and I feel like napping too! Patriots are playing so I will watch that this afternoon. The boys are downstairs working on Marks room. We got to talk to CJ and Joe and they are doing well. Rumor down there is that power will likely not be back up until Christmas? CJ is planning to come home for the holidays. That'll be here before you know it!
Mr. V congrats on 5 1/2 months! That is monumental.
Off to watch the game. Enjoy your Sunday!

[catch22]

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Hi All Steppers,
Hope you are all doing well,
Been busy I have my exams test this Thursday it has gone to quick, its only been 4 weeks 😲 feel like I have not had enough time to study.
Also my cyst will be removed from my stomach the day before my exams, I have really time that one well. Its my 3rd lot of anitbiotics, the infection keeps coming back as soon as I stop the course. So I can't wait till they removed it now.

[MENTION=1214]Rusty[/MENTION] I love my afternoon nap if I can get one in. Also I love sunday because, they are my lazy days 😎
@GlassHalfEmpty, when my son was 18 he left home to move in with his girlfriend, I really felt the same way as you did, not needed any more, but now I know they are always there to ask for support (which i love ) & money 😕 when they run out.... good luck on your project.
[MENTION=19302]Lizann[/MENTION], sad to hear about your former co worker, I know it was hard for me to see poeple with many years sobriety relapse, and I think the worst is when they die. There was a lot of poeple in my group sessions that passed away and I thought to myself why is this happened. Maybe it was something I had to accept that this is where this illness takes you. The way your feeling You feel is because you care about them. Keep safe & strong.

Take good care all you Steppers ♡

[Lizann]

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Thank you catch 22. I am wondering if I should reach out to her or just let it be. I suppose there isn't much I can do but be supportive.
The moving is well moving along. Mark and hubby put together his bed and he will sleep downstairs. They painted and put in a new area rug. I was concerned that the smells would bother Mark. Apparently he inherited his fathers sinus s and lacks the ability to smell things. My poor boys! They both suffer terribly from allergies, sinus and nasal issues.