December 2019: International Army

[starty]

Re: December 2019: International Army

Hello all, just popping in to wish you all a belated Merry Christmas and it looks like everyone had a good time which is great. We had a really nice day and I cooked! As you will probably know i am not the best in the kitchen but I made a vegan dish that went really well and everyone loved it. I was exhausted at the end of the day though! I NEVER sat down. It did me the world of good as keeping me busy kept thoughts away from the drink which was very helpful. Mr S back on the wagon after a really nasty week long slip. Truly horrible for all concerned and so relieved he is back and determined to continue with the sober lifestyle. Had my eye surgery done just before christmas and it seems to be healing well. That was a truly traumatic experience and seemingly worse than the hip. I will not be sorry to say goodbye to 2019 and welcome in a new year and decade with a positive and grateful mindset.

[rustop59]

Re: December 2019: International Army

Good morning everyone. Good to hear from you Starty, glad you have the eyes sorted and Mr S back on the wagon. Can fully understand why you want to see the back of 2019.

Enjoy your hike Mary. I remember when ours were young it was one step forward and two back. Won’t get much hiking done as full house. Weather is not bad so that’s a plus. Daughter back at work today so things getting back to normal.

[JackieClaire]

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Morning,
Coughing and sneezing and sore throat here. I'm zorsted.
[MENTION=22411]IamMary[/MENTION]........the thing is about DIL we have a great time together and she's like one of my own. Its not just that we don't see the S&H much (he had to work yesterday) I actually miss her too.
Something to work on in the next year.

[MENTION=22456]starty[/MENTION].......glad Mr S is back on the wagon. Eyeball surgery can't be easy............one thing that makes me queazy. And you did brilliant for your first Chrimbo hosting think its the norm not to sit down and have aching legs.............wear them as a badge of honour and find the take out menu.

Waves and hugs to all the hikers, the workers , the dieters :heartbeat:

[mollyka]

Re: December 2019: International Army

Morning from the coal face...buggering busy too...ffs...get a LIFE:egad:

[abcowboy]

Huge congrats Molly!!

[rustop59]

Re: December 2019: International Army

Oh Molly, huge congratulations and thanks AB Cowboy for being on the ball and reminding us. What an accomplishment, well well done.

[Slo]

Re: December 2019: International Army

Congratulations, Molly, on your 8 years AF! You have a long-term quit! Some of us end up with a quit date right after a major holiday, I suppose after having a last blast on the holiday, then needing to say, “that’s enough!”.

[mollyka]

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awwww thanks Cowboy - and Rusters and Slo… funny - I count my time off the cigarettes more frequently than time off the grog - difference being (I think) that I KNOW the grog is forever (I know I know - one day at a time.. but every day I come up with the same answer!!!) whereas I could WELL see myself smoking again -- some drama/tragedy/boredom.... etc etc. could really fuel that addiction... maybe I need to work on that.. but thank you folks - it's lovely to be thought of and recognised!! xxxx

[byebyebridgetjones]

Re: December 2019: International Army

What the freaking hell, Molly!
8 Years! :yay::yay::yay:

That's astonishing woman. :love:

[Guitarista]

Re: December 2019: International Army

Raaaawkstar Molly! xx

[JackieClaire]

Re: December 2019: International Army

[MENTION=8529]mollyka[/MENTION]........well done that woman.I remember it like yesterday. :welldone:
We're all about 2 hours behind on feeding after a frantic two days so a curry's on its way then we're playing a couple of board games and then back to bed. Got a stinker of a cold.

[IamMary]

Re: December 2019: International Army

Ah Molly, thats amazing! 8 years, WOW! It really is just knitted into your life now.

Lovely hike, but foggy so didnt get to get the amazing views but still a good day. 23 for lunch tomorrow, then thats me done, I am done entertaining. [MENTION=22456]starty[/MENTION], great to see you and Im glad your ending 2019 on a good note with Mr S off the grog again. Hows the eye?
Im looking forward to 2020 too...

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[byebyebridgetjones]

Re: December 2019: International Army

Back at last. Had yo duck out to Bunnings and some other places of interest!
Keen to get out and tidy the front garden, re-mulch it and do what I can but it's oppressively hot out there. It's hard to get inspired when there's no water and everything looks as dry as a chip.

I'm glad Mr Starts jumped back on the wagon sooner rather than later [MENTION=22456]starty[/MENTION]. It's a beast of a thing, isn't it? And dealing with illness, your own cravings and someone drinking close by at THIS time of year. All power to you for staying on the straight and narrow.

I'll also be very glad to see the arse end of 2019. Worst years of my life these last two. Without competition. Looking forward to 2020 - I love new starts. They're so exciting.

[starty]

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Oh wow Molly!!!! Congratulations !!!!! I remember when you first came to MWO and seen you blossom over the years. Well done! Oh and please do not start smoking again, you will certainly regret that one!
[MENTION=9170]byebyebridgetjones[/MENTION] yes I think Mr S drinking has not helped my own attempts. The shock realising he was a full blown alkie and hiding bottles of spirits rocked me to my core. I never knew! This time was the worst, he said some terrible things about himself that made me realise how desperate he is to stop. I think he has also scared himself sh*tless too. I realise that slips are all part of recovery and hope that now, he is able to stick to a sober life. He does seem much happier the last few days. I know that I cannot live with an active alcoholic too many traumatic memories from childhood resurfacing and it is not something I want to revisit so as neither of us have a choice any more, it is the sober life or nothing from now on. I am 3 months sober and 9 months off the pills and incredibly grateful. This time is it for me, there is no going back now. Way too much at stake. This weekend I am going to try to make a list of the things I am grateful for this year. It has been such a tough year but I think its important to remember good things too and acknowledge them.

My eyes are doing very well. It is amazing to be able to see without glasses. (still need poundshop readers though) I am at the clinic for my check on Thursday and looking forward to getting the all clear

[mollyka]

Re: December 2019: International Army

Morning!! Thanks again folks... how's things? So good Mr S is accepting of his addiction Starty...with your help and sobriety he will get there..I think a rock bottom that doesn't actually kill us can be a blessing in disguise!