I picked up my 6 month chip,

[stayingsober1dayatatime]

This morning I picked up my 6 mth chip with pleasure and pride.
I was asked "how did you do it?"
Thats just it "I" didnt do it.
It was only when I stopped trying to do it that this thing called sobriety started working.
From the physicians assistant that started the ball rolling by getting me into a detox bed, To the staff and the residents of the rehab, to my case manager, to the councillor at my group every week who I see, to the people at that group TO YOU PEOPLE who are here to listen, to encourage, to open up to me to tell me how you do it.
To the many books I have read about my disease that helps me understand.
To my higher power( whoever he/she is)(I still struggle with that, but thats o.k.)
To the very people at those A/A meetings who share their experience, strength, and hope.
To the people at work who upon return accepted me and understand me.
Today is the first day of spring and I know this is cliche' but it's also the first day of the rest of my life and I will enjoy and live it "One day at a time"
I can honestly say "I am a very grateful alcoholic"

Love to you all,
John S.

[optionsgirl]

I picked up my 6 month chip,

Conrats!!

Hi John,
Excellent Job, what a inspiration!!

[Noelle]

I picked up my 6 month chip,

That's great!! I remember picking up chips when I attended AA. How everyone cheers when you go up to get it. Ain't it cool?

I had a one year coin that I had someone drill a hole in and I put on my key chain. Made me feel pretty damn good!!

[AAthlete]

I picked up my 6 month chip,

John, congrats to you. Funny thing, isn't it? We have to stop fighting in order to beat our alcoholism, and mold ourselves to the world instead of the other way around. We just read Dr. Bob's nightmare this morning, and it is amazing that his story from 1939 is still relevant today. Seeing the progression of his disease over those four years really hit home in terms of my own experiences.

I look forward to reading about your 1 year coin!

[greeneyes]

I picked up my 6 month chip,

Wowee!! Now that is an inspiration. I cried for my poor little self today already. But that made me put my big girl pants back on. congratulations and thank you. I want a blue biscuit.

[tea]

I picked up my 6 month chip,

Well done John, you must be feeling fabulous.

Lx

[trixietrack]

I picked up my 6 month chip,

I like reading this post, and understanding that every person finds their own way to heal and grow.

congratulations john, really you found your way out.

big round of applause for you

Trix

[4theboyz]

I picked up my 6 month chip,

Very admirable John! Congratulations!

[LVT25]

I picked up my 6 month chip,

Thanks for sharing that, John, and congratulations!!

[KateH1]

I picked up my 6 month chip,

Yay!!! John!!

[KateH1]

I picked up my 6 month chip,

YAY!! John!!:yougo::hug

[disapprovingcat]

I picked up my 6 month chip,

so inspirational - way to go!


it's just a token - but I bet 6 months and a week ago you didn't feel like you could do it - and look at you now! :tarzanyell:

[Heavenly]

I picked up my 6 month chip,

Congratulations and good for you.

Never 'Give up - giving up'



Heavenly

[lucky 2.0]

I picked up my 6 month chip,

Nice accomplishment!

[Breez]

I picked up my 6 month chip,

:wd:BRAVO!!!!:goodjob: