Thurday May 15th

[Beck]

Thurday May 15th

Hello Everyone,

Sad news about Bear. Don't even know what to say about it...

Kathy, 11 months - that is tremendous.

MA, hang in there. Habits are hard to break but they can be broken - but you already know this...be well.

Cindi, thanks for starting us off.

Beck

[jinja]

Thurday May 15th

Good evening everyone

It is a sombre day indeed. I have done alot of thinking today, regarding the blessings I have and that each moment should be treasured. Yes, life can be hard and each one of us is battling & I do agree with all said today. MWO came to me when I truly needed it. I have met wonderful people and feel that I have a safe haven to call upon!! (I had googled various AL related ideas & MWO had never previously come up - very strange, maybe I only saw it when I was truly ready?!?)

I am so very grateful for MWO and all here!!

I am sending blessings and hope to Bear's loved ones!!

Sleep tight all and see you tomorrow.

Take care (and I do really mean it)
xxx

[Lila]

Thurday May 15th

Hi all,
Just a quick check in. I love that Milton quote! Yesterday, I created for myself a bad place of worry with my imagination. Thanks yesterday for your encouraging words, DT, on the chat, even tho' I understand it was and is a time of mourning for you. And thanks for your earlier encouraging posts, Reteacher, and Jinja, and FnH, and a bunch more people. It really really really has helped me.
It is my new baby blanket, instead of yummy dark beer.
Lila

[Janice]

Thurday May 15th

Hi all.....thought I'd just pop back. Just been down to the Healthstore to stock up on my supplements. Haven't been taking them this time round; didn't think I needed to as I've had no real bad cravings. Over the last few weeks though I haven't felt myself.....a bit down, not as positive, Dad's anniversary creeping up, you know the feelings......and then of course, yesterday's news. And, we all know where feelings like that can lead. Day 79 and I cannot let that happen.

So, its time to grab myself by the scruff of the neck again, remind myself how precious every single day, every single moment, my family and friends, including you my special MWO friends, are to me. I intend to read those warning signs and take action before those drinking thoughts start entering my head. I've got some L-glut; kudzo; and pura fishoils.

Life is too short to waste by putting poison into my body.

Once again, thank you everyone for being there.

Janicexxx

[vinophile]

Thurday May 15th

I'm so sad about Bear. On most of the other threads I'm just a lurker so I never corresponded with him directly but he seemed like such a gentle caring soul.I'm also angry about the drunk driver. How senseless!!!!!

Maryanne, of late, I have been feeling just like you.My committment to being AF is so strong in the morning and in the evening I have a really tough time. I guess that's the reality of being an alcoholic and the only solution is to not drink. I might have to hide in a closet to keep my cravings away but hopefully I'll be stronger when I come out. It's not easy!!!!

Kathy, 11 months is amazing!!!!We are going to have a big party on June 12th (that's the date isn't it?)

Just checked the time and realize that I spent so much time weeping over Bear that I have to run.
Take care all

Janet

[Hannah]

Thurday May 15th

Hello everybody. Sort of a somber day around the boards. Bear will be missed, no doubt about it. Good luck to everyone in their struggle today, together we are stronger - we can do this. I give thanks to everyone who posts in this forum, you all have helped me so much.

[cowgal]

Thurday May 15th

just checking in

Thanks for all the positive feedback and pms:thanks:.......................I know I shouldn't be beating myself up, and I am glad I shared w/ you all that I am having a hard time, that helps me and maybe it will help someone else out there who is struggling to see such support!

Thanks again, I think I will have a great, hopefully AF day (that is my plan right now!)

love you all, Bear and all his loved ones are in my prayers, weighing heavy in my heart, so fragile our precious lives are, aren't they?

Hugs,:l:h

Mary Anne.......................love you guys!!!!:h

[Loppy lugs]

Thurday May 15th

Evening all.

Thanks Cindi for starting the thread today. I was up as usual and saw the news about Bear. Although I didn't know him the senselessness of it all has left me very weepy. As others have said you just don't know what awaits.

My heart goes out to Mrs Bear.

[DogLvr]

Thurday May 15th

Good evening all - I am sorry to hear about Bear - I never corresponded with him - but he definitely seemed to have a very positive impact on a lot of people.

Lila and Cowgal - I am in the same spot you are - at day 15 right now and last night the cravings were hitting hard - I did a work out and then had ice cream to satisfy them - not sure if that's the right approach.

Young at Heart - congratulations on 11 months
Janice - just think - you are almost at 90 days - stay strong and do a bunch of push-ups to change your mind.

The news about Bear has just reinforced my need to be here.

[Popeye]

Thurday May 15th

Hi folks,
I got wrecked last night; a bottle and a half of vodka.
What an arse...
I'm not feeling sorry for myself. I've got my head back and I'm going to stay focussed.
What happened to Bear has shaken us all.
RJ said something in her post that struck home.

Our most cuddly member is no longer with us. But I know his spirit will live on always. Please, honor his memory by continuing his important work in becoming a healthy and vibrant individual

That's my plan.

Day 1

[YoungAtHeart]

Thurday May 15th

You make a good point, Renegade. It is very easy to be angry at that girl, and she certainly looks quite sullen in the photo. But let's face it, there but for the grace of God go I, and many of us, as well. It is hard to forgive her for leaving the scene though.....