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    #241
    MARCH MADNESS

    Ok, this is getting too freaky..........I was writing in my journal yesterday and commented how I have lived my life for other people, as if I had no soul. I had a unusual childhood, raised by a narcissistic mother who made us feel we were constantly in the way and would tell us so. I've come to the conclusion that my life would have turned out so much different had I just lived MY life. I can't dwell on it too much because it becomes too scary and depressing. What I do know now, is that that is changing. And I have to believe, its not too late. I have plenty left.
    This post-it was made for me.........I have to frame it

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      #242
      MARCH MADNESS

      Different people - same brains!

      BHOG - FRN ~ It's why we are all here - our brains think alike!! We have all been down "different" roads "together" !! I am the worlds biggest "people pleaser" - It has near Killed me. So - I love what Maasai said, because I want to do things MY way now - but I don't want to intentionally hurt people. So once again Maasai has put my thoughts into a GOAL!
      AF since Jan. 1, 2008 .... It all began right here


      Raise your hopeful voice, you have a choice, you made it now.


      (from the Movie "Once")

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        #243
        MARCH MADNESS

        Hello all--
        Thanks again for the sticky, Liv. I made up my mind when I quit smoking that I was going to have to be "selfish" --to take the time I needed to read the books, listen to the Cd's then that theory carried over in to the AL situation. It IS very important to do what you need to do for yourself! I am so lucky my family was very understanding, even though I didn't tell them what was going on for quite awhile.
        Had a wonderful Easter weekend--even though it snowed again!! It was beautiful Sunday, went to my in-law's Church with my family--it was a really nice service!
        _______________
        NF since June 1, 2008
        AF since September 28, 2008
        DrunkFree since June 1, 2008
        _____________
        :wings: In memory of MDbiker aka Bear.
        5/4/2010 In loving memory of MaryAnne. I pray you've found peace my friend.
        _______________
        The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.ray:

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          #244
          MARCH MADNESS

          Hi All,
          I just got back from my trip. We had no tv or computer at the beach house.
          I sure missed all of you!

          ~Laura
          ~Laura

          Insanity          : doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results................... Albert Einstein

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            #245
            MARCH MADNESS

            News from the mad queen

            Laura welcome back! I am just starting my vacation!! Whoo hooo! I am in computer zone for now (Through Tuesday) BUT - Wednesday thru Monday we are staying in a beach house and I am not 100% I will have wireless :durn: :egad: :nutso: Just in case I don't ............... BHOG - you are going to have to be ready to jump in with some wisdom for the madness thread! Because if I can't connect ... I will have no way to let you know why I have vanished!!!!!!!!!! So I don't want to leave March Madness hanging.

            THIS is my back up plan!! RN             - if BHOG doesn't post for me because I haven't posted - YOUR ON DECK!! Mimi - Your in the hole! OK - I know it's basketball - but I'm a baseball fan myself! Never did get into basketball!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

            Did everyone get this??!! See you in the morning!

            Love Ya'll !
            Liv
            AF since Jan. 1, 2008 .... It all began right here


            Raise your hopeful voice, you have a choice, you made it now.


            (from the Movie "Once")

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              #246
              MARCH MADNESS

              Better hope bhog & RN step up to the plate for this--in case you haven't notice my writing skills pretty much suck!!:H
              _______________
              NF since June 1, 2008
              AF since September 28, 2008
              DrunkFree since June 1, 2008
              _____________
              :wings: In memory of MDbiker aka Bear.
              5/4/2010 In loving memory of MaryAnne. I pray you've found peace my friend.
              _______________
              The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.ray:

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                #247
                MARCH MADNESS

                March 25 Post em

                March 25 Post Em

                Sticky Note for Tuesday

                The grass may be greener on the other side, but it still has to be mowed.


                Remember to find pleasure in what blessings you have in your life today! We keep looking towards how great it will be when we are 30 - 60 - 90 1 year down the road ... but today is maybe the BEST day we have - Enjoy it to it's fullest! You may wake up tomorrow without the people whom you love in your life. You may look back on today and wish you had embraced it with all of your might. So remember to find pleasure in what blessings you have in your life today!

                Liv
                AF since Jan. 1, 2008 .... It all began right here


                Raise your hopeful voice, you have a choice, you made it now.


                (from the Movie "Once")

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                  #248
                  MARCH MADNESS

                  hie all,this one today has left me wondering, since if for sure i know that i have no power and capability to know if i will be alive tommorow, then why do i always worry about my future, here i am crying everyday, i dont have a job, i dont have a family, i dont have money for my school, and am not sure that i have the future.
                  opinions on this would be very appreciated.
                  but i know what i have NOW not even today, is what matters, how i see things now is soo important,
                  thanks for this livin

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                    #249
                    MARCH MADNESS

                    Liv,
                    Your sticky for today reminded me that in my life, I have learned the very hard way that you do NOT know what tomorrow will bring, so I really constantly need to remind myself to live in today. Yes, I make plans for the future, but I never let an opportunity go past to tell my wife, children, and grandchildren that I love them. And as all of this relates to my ex-girlfriend (should that be ex-girlfiend?) ALice, I never miss a chance to remind her she is not in my life anymore. No kisses for her!

                    Oh, BTW, I'll do my best to post while you are away..not that I expect to do as well as you. Thanks for the opportunity....gulp! LOL
                    Enjoy Life!
                    BHOG
                    War isn't working. Let's try Peace!

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                      #250
                      MARCH MADNESS

                      Maasai

                      maasai;297682 wrote: hie all,this one today has left me wondering, since if for sure i know that i have no power and capability to know if i will be alive tommorow, then why do i always worry about my future, here i am crying everyday, i dont have a job, i dont have a family, i dont have money for my school, and am not sure that i have the future.
                      opinions on this would be very appreciated.
                      but i know what i have NOW not even today, is what matters, how i see things now is soo important,
                      thanks for this livin
                      Maasai - Your comments are the very core of who we all are as human beings. It does'nt matter where we live (USA, Kenya, Europe, etc) we are all frightened and wondering how we will handle this great big task called life. I know people who make a lot of money, have a loving family, a great paying secure job, and security in every way and they take every drug known to man to deal with the anxiety of just living. Why is this so?

                      I personally believe that all men are looking for that ONE thing that will bring them true happiness. I have found I myself was searching for that ONE thing also. I didn't stop searching until I knew I found it. It wasn't in money, job, family, school, security. I have ALL of those things. It was in Jesus Christ the Savior of Man Kind. God himself became a man to pay the price of the sins of the world. And once I believed on his death in my place (the ultimate sacrifice - like your ceremonies) and believed what the bible tells us happened after the sacrifice (He rose from the dead and was in body taken to heaven with all witnessing) then my life changed and the missing piece in my heart was in place! Money, jobs, family, education can't protect me from the anxiety and fears in life. Jesus can. Money, jobs, family, education can't give me eternal life - Jesus the Christ can.

                      I can promise you there are people right here in the USA that have more money, education and families that care about them than you and I can count and most of them are crazy with misery. Why? Because their SOULs are searching for that one thing.......... I have personally found that one thing to be Jesus Christ.

                      Maasai - I will pray for you today. My prayer is that the one true God would speak to your heart. If you are interested in any more discussion about this - I am always open. I just wanted to share .... Thank you for listening.
                      Liv
                      AF since Jan. 1, 2008 .... It all began right here


                      Raise your hopeful voice, you have a choice, you made it now.


                      (from the Movie "Once")

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                        #251
                        MARCH MADNESS

                        Well said Liv.
                        _______________
                        NF since June 1, 2008
                        AF since September 28, 2008
                        DrunkFree since June 1, 2008
                        _____________
                        :wings: In memory of MDbiker aka Bear.
                        5/4/2010 In loving memory of MaryAnne. I pray you've found peace my friend.
                        _______________
                        The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.ray:

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                          #252
                          MARCH MADNESS

                          Happy Tuesday Everyone!
                          I am back in the game and feeling good. I fessed up to my hubby about how much I had REALLY been drinking and he is going AF with me for the next month. He is one of those lucky ones that NEVER has more than two drinks. It feels good to know I can lean on him for support instead of going it alone.
                          We are also in the process of giving our marriage a tune up (after 11 years) so this is the perfect time to create the new me. Wow, scary and exciting at the same time.

                          ~Laura
                          ~Laura

                          Insanity                          : doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results................... Albert Einstein

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                            #253
                            MARCH MADNESS

                            Laura,
                            Well, GOOD on him! For going AF with you for 30 days. It does make it much easier if your spouse or S/O gives you this kind of support! Keep us updated on your success!
                            Enjoy Life!
                            BHOG
                            War isn't working. Let's try Peace!

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                              #254
                              MARCH MADNESS

                              OMG BHOG, are you up for the challenge? Do you think we can do it? Those are big shoes to fill. You go first!!!!!
                              Maasai, If there is one thing I know for sure is that today is the only thing that matters. Tomorrow will come soon enough and take care of itself. God has a way of throwing you a curve ball anyway. Don't be sad, you're young and just starting. When I first met you, you had been drinking and had nothing. Now you are sober and have a cow! It'll happen, you'll see.
                              Alas, March is coming to an end...........but not mmeeeeee!!!!!!!! I'm still here!

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                                #255
                                MARCH MADNESS

                                gulp...i'll try
                                BHOG
                                War isn't working. Let's try Peace!

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