Newbies in Need - ODAT - Tues. 1/1/08

[retteacher]

We just got back from our neighbors' home where the 4 of us had a quiet but fun night ringing in the new year. It's amazing how rich an AF evening can be. I'm very grateful to be AF & healthy. Newbies, this is an amazing site, & this thread really helped me especially in the beginning. I achieved the sobriety I have today, because I took it one day at a time (ODAT).

1/1/08: Could there be a better day to start something big (i.e. a sober life)? Good luck to everyone. Love, Mary

[joesgal]

Newbies in Need - ODAT - Tues. 1/1/08

Hi Mary and a Happy New Year to you too! Thanks as well for your posts, which along with others brought me back here and inspired me to try again and I am happy to say that I had a sober new years eve I wish you and all that come later a wonderful 2008, thanks again, love, joesgal

[Suki411]

Newbies in Need - ODAT - Tues. 1/1/08

Happy New Year ODATers

Good morning Mary and Joesgirl! Mary, I agree with Joesgirl, thanks for your posts and inspiration.

A happy, healthy af year to all who wish it!

[Cinders]

Newbies in Need - ODAT - Tues. 1/1/08

Mary, Joesgal, Suki and all to come today,

We had a wonderful evening last night of fireworks and grandkids.

Being somewhat older and me being AF, we were tired by 11:00 and figured it was okay to shoot off the grand finale then, as it was the new year on the east coast.

I have a huge challenge this year, starting today.

My daughter appears to be very ill. No one knows what is going on but it is getting worse and worse. I am scared but I will face this sober.

I love all of you and hope all have strength, wisdom and love to guide them through this new year.

Love,
Cindi

[Suki411]

Newbies in Need - ODAT - Tues. 1/1/08

Cindi, will keep you and your family (especially your daughter) in my prayers.

love, Suki

[rustop61]

Newbies in Need - ODAT - Tues. 1/1/08

Hi everyone

Thanks for starting the thread Mary. Like yourself I have found this ODAT thread very useful and while 2007 was not completely AF for me the last few months were about 99%. I feel I am going in the right direction but will be sticking close to MWO, I know from experience that its all too easy to fall back into old habits!!

Cindi, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughter. I hope all turns out well for you.

To each and everyone of you HAPPY NEW YEAR and my all your dreams come true in 2008.

Rustop

[HarveyDanger]

Newbies in Need - ODAT - Tues. 1/1/08

One day

One day (and a TON of horse pill vitamins) down. First time I've awakened on New Year's Day without a hangover in maybe 20 years? I'm kind of absurdly over-proud of myself. That day is over and this one's begun. Time for two. :new:

[Suzanna]

Newbies in Need - ODAT - Tues. 1/1/08

Hello ODATers! I awaken with new strength and resolve, and I will need all of you in the coming weeks for support, and this thread.

Cindi, I hope your daughter will be okay, that whatever is happening can be cured swiftly.

Reteacher, Suki, Rustop, Joesgal, and Harvey, have a great sober day. I am looking forward to a sober January. :l

[retteacher]

Newbies in Need - ODAT - Tues. 1/1/08

Cindi: Keep in touch. I believe in the power of prayer & will keep your daughter in mine. And yes, facing this sober won't be easy, but it's the only way to really be there for her & her child.

Everyone: This thread is already so optimistic & full of resolve. What a great way to start the new year. Together, we can reach our goals if we come w/committment & honesty. What a simple concept...simple but not easy. Love you all, Mary

[Miss October]

Newbies in Need - ODAT - Tues. 1/1/08

Happy New Year Every One :yay:

Not a pretty looking day out there all rainy and cloudy, but it cannot dampen my spirits !

Thanks for starting this thread this morning Mary. And Cindi, your daughter is in my prayers ray:

I had 10 AF days in December which is more than I have ever had, but it sure was a tough month to start. I am really ready for this brand New Year that has been given to us.

I wish everyone a happy, healthy, and AF New Year :yougo:

[Suki411]

Newbies in Need - ODAT - Tues. 1/1/08

Harvey, you should be absurdly proud of yourself. I'm proud of you, too. It's a hard journey, but you are on the right path.
:goodjob:

[Deena]

Newbies in Need - ODAT - Tues. 1/1/08

Hi Mary and all others here on the thread - Happy New year to everyone! May we continue on this journey together successfully! Thanks for this daily thread as it will help me work the program and have a place to check in every day to keep the focus where it needs to be. I read from others how important it is/was to stay close to these message boards and I am taking the advice seriously along with all the other words I'm reading in the other forums here at MWO.

Cindi, I hope that 2008 will bring new hope and healing to your daughter.:fingers:

[9Lives]

Newbies in Need - ODAT - Tues. 1/1/08

Happy New Year's everyone!!

I agree, Deena, it is great to have a place that I can check in at. It's just me and the dog and 2 cats at home, and since they love me either drunk or sober, they won't say anything if I stumble.

I'm gong to try for an AF January. I have a friend who does this every year, and has for several years. When she first told me about it, I thought it was inconceivable to spend a month without alcohol. Now, I'm optimistic it just might be possible. But, I also recognize it will only come one day at a time!

9Lives

[Suki411]

Newbies in Need - ODAT - Tues. 1/1/08

9Lives, I have 5 feral cats inside as family and they love me unconditionally, like your dog and cats, like the people who post on MYO.

I find the more I get on this site and read and post, the stronger and more positive I feel.

Being AF for January is possible. Just take it odat.

Miss October, starting in December and doing 10 days af is amazing. Congrats. Think it must be the hardest time of year to start.

Way to go! Good luck in January.
:yougo:

[laura anne]

Newbies in Need - ODAT - Tues. 1/1/08

Happy New Year Everyone! It feels sooo good not to have a hangover this am. Was so happy to read all the positive posts. With the stress of the holidays behind us its time to start anew.
Together we can do it, ODAT.