FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

[flutterby]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Hi Everyone,

I am so proud of all the firecrackers. We are, in reality, scaling our own Mt. Everests --with all due respect to (may he rest in peace) the heroic Sir Edmund Hillary. To all those who have been able to put together a string of AF days --- you must feel like you are within reach of the summit. GO FOR IT!!

I am still struggling here at base camp. Have had some AF days, some very moderated days, and some relapses.

Erin--I admire you for confronting your PTSD and dealing with it appropriately. You have been through a lot. I hope that your meds & good attitude will help you.
BTW-Beltway/Va. Been there done that. Would trade it anyday for I-95 SE Fla. Please...stop me before I go on (again) about my commute.

[sweetpea]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Hi Firecrackers

Not got a lot of energy today but OK and getting there

Just to say thinking of you all. Have a great weekend

LOL:h :l Sweetpea xx

[Suki411]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Sweetpea, who cares how long your post is, or what you post. It's just so wonderful to see your avatar and your name. And to know that you are here for us and still inspiring us.

Erin, my best wishes for such success being AF, but also a HUGE THANKS for being part of the military that puts your life on the line for keeping us safe and free. Sounds like your life is becoming spectacular.....keep those wonderful thoughts. How fabulous that you have someone in your life now that can help you being AF. You deserve the best!

[lukalee]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Good morning Firecrackers! I hope all is well.

[Eastender]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Hi Firecrackers,

My day 12 AF today had a very deep sleep last night did not stir once, not even to visit the little girls room!
Will try and motavate myself today ready for the second round with the builders. It just seems so pointless the place will look a mess next week anyway!

Sweetpea, Thinking of you and sending you healing vibes. Take care.:getwell:

Erin. You are to be admired you are such a strong soul dealing with all you have on your plate at the moment.
Well done on your AF time, it doesn't matter that its not the first time, what matters is that you are still trying! For many years I have always tried to numb my problems with drink, but guess what ?the next day the problems are still there,and I have sucessfully created another DRINKING!!!!!

Lukalee. Well done on your 18 days!

Eze. I did 33 days in oct/Nov and tried :dancin: with AL BIG MISTAKE!!! straight back to my old ways so won't be able to help you use the Xmas booze by use by date I hope:fingers:

FBY I thought we swapped your commute for my partying some time ago? You mean all this time I have not been covered?:bigcry: I used to commute on the London underground central line, Being somewhat claustrophobic it was a nightmare (so I do sympathise with you really)

Hi Amelia nice of you to join us.

Teardrop and Suki Where are you? Very quiet here today guess its the weekend.................

Have a great weekend.

Eastx

[Eastender]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Sorry Suki, Found you now! we were posting at same time!
My posts far tooo long, will have to start to shorten instead of rambling.............

[flutterby]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Good morning all,

Yes Sweetpea, Suki is right. You are an inspiration any way you add it up.
Here's a little energy coming your way :bananacomputer: -- hope you can plug into it.

Hi East-- hope all is okay with your daughter. I don't have kids but do have lots of nieces & nephews -- now in their teens & 20s. They're all pretty good kids but it seems like their Moms are always saying that they don't listen when she tells them something - but will think about it coming from someone else. Come to think of it -- that's kind of the way I am. I don't listen to myself but will take others advise more seriously. Crazy.

Have a great weekend everyone,
xox Fby

[flutterby]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Hi again ant East--
We have SPS (Simultaneous Posting Syndrome).
Thanks for reminding me about the swap -- I feel better now, and you are definitely covered. I'm not quite sure how that works but it does!
Take care,
Fby

[Eastender]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

FBY,
This SPS is it catching?, Do I need to go to the doctor?( I have been taking all my vitamins) how could this happen?
So glad that I am covered for the partying, haven't felt much like it anyway.

As for daughter thats serious stuff, I am trying really hard to be the adult here and play each minute hour by ear.
My daughter has had a rough couple of years, but boy, the lessons do not sink in with her.
She IS still a child, trying to play adults games and puts herself in some REAL bad situations. She will not realise until something happens that I am only watching her back.
Like you say who listens to their Mum teens and twentys,( Know I never did then)
I get sooo scared because I have been there so many times to pick up the pieces, for all three of my kids. Maybe they will appreciate it one day, Alas when I am long gone I think!

Thanks for your concern anyway

East

[flutterby]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Dear Ant East,
They (your kids) WILL appreciate it one day. Just like we did. It took me until I was in my mid 30s to clue into what my parents ment to me. I had an independent streak for a while which ended up as a learning experience. You are blessed with kids... after 18 they are on their own.
xox
Fby

[lukalee]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

I just wanted to say good morning Firecrackers. I hope all is well!!!

[sweetpea]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

:l Just sending strong vibes of love and support

Sweetpea xxx

[flutterby]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Hi Sweetpea,
Are you feeling better?
Here's a "Brief History Of Medicine" to cheer you up.....

I don't feel well....
2000 B.C. - Here, eat this root.
1000 A.D. - That root is heathen, say this prayer.
1850 A.D. - That prayer is superstition, drink this potion.
1940 A.D. - That potion is snake oil, swallow this pill.
1985 A.D. - That pill is ineffective, take this antibiotic.
2003 A.D. - That antibiotic is artificial. Here, eat this root.

Hope you feel better soon. We're "rooting" for you.

[indiamike57]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Hi, all! I am back from helping my olderst daughter move to Charlotte and enjoying Day 12 AF!!!!!!!!! (Yeah!!!) I'm glad to see most are going well but hope to hear more good things from Sweetpea. Hope all is well. As for the military - not me, sorry. I work as a developing country consultant, often for for the State Dept. I help countries organizine their governments for the interestes of their countries. Usually it's post conflict work these days although this time, we seem to be more involved during conflict. Working side by side with the military, we bring in our multi-country experiences and help put the pieces back together - often a daunting task. Afghanistan was the first time I had to carry weapons so I may as well have been military! I so respect them though. Big time. That said, I wish all well for tomorrow's goal of AF....Cheers, Erin

[flutterby]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Cheers back at you Erin,
Congrats on day 12. Awesome.
Interesting day job. Hope you have lowered the stress factor somewhat in order to give yourself a break from the action. I have had to go really low profile for a while so I can concentrate on recovery.
Hey - just curious (IndiaMike).. are you a Ham?