MAGICAL MARCH MARCH - WEEK THREE

[sooty]

MAGICAL MARCH MARCH - WEEK THREE

Morning Marchers, sorry I wasn't around yesterday we went to visit friends and got back really late. Had a lovely day though.
LBH all good wishes to you, hope you're doing ok.
I'm off out for a walk now, gotta make the most of the spring weather!
See you all later
love Sooty

[dill]

MAGICAL MARCH MARCH - WEEK THREE

Good Morning Marchers,

MissBehaving, welcome back. I am so sorry for your loss. It is hard, even when expected.
Overit, hang in there! I hope you feel better soon.
Mario, that's great that you've found a group for support. I think I should look for something like that, too.
Hi Sooty, Red, Lav, Chill, RJ, LBH, Sped, Rust, Cyn, Lode, Lil, and everyone else who stops in today. Strength to all.

[rustop61]

MAGICAL MARCH MARCH - WEEK THREE

Good morning marchers

A little bit overcast here today. Hope it stays dry for the parades tomorrow. I am having some raised beds put in my garden so I will soon be able to plant my herbs and veggies. It will make it easier to maintain and weed etc. I hate weeding!!!

Miss Behaving, so sorry about your brother. It will take time to get over it. Stay close to the boards.

Mario, glad you found a support group. It's great to hear that there are alternatives to AA out there as its not for everyone. I went to a few meetings and it really put me off, had I not found MWO I dont know what I would have done.

Dill, Sooty, Red, Lav, Chill, Sped, LBH, Lode, Lil, and everyone else big hello.

Rustop

[mario]

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wow iam back & green,still smiling

[Lavande]

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Good morning March Marchers,

Mario, good picture - that's how I've imagined you to look all along
Good that you found your abstinence group - I'm sure they will be a blessing!

MissB, sorry to hear about your loss, it's tough. I'm sending you strength to get through your troubling time!

overit - sending strength & healing vibes you way as well!!

Greetings Red, Sooty, Dill & Rustop, hope you are having a good Tuesday!

Happy to report the rain has stopped & the sun is shining!!
I'm actually heading out now to take some pictures.........the storms have caused damage all around us & I hear the Susquehanna River is at flood stage - want a pic from a safe place

I'll be back later, have a great Tuesday!
Lav

[spedteach]

MAGICAL MARCH MARCH - WEEK THREE

Good morning
4:06 this morning...EARTHQUAKE!!! What would a trip to California be without an earthquake. Woke me up, lasted about 10 seconds, not long enough to get worried, just long enough to seem interesting.

Weather here has been perfect. Going to the beach today. Seeing my sons is wonderful but sometimes hard. Two nights ago I watched my 24 year old drink a little too much. Wanted to jump up and snatch that beer out of his grown up hand. Things were simpler 20 years ago when I could actually solve many of their problems. Cutting apron strings has never been my strong suit.

Mario..is that you????? Hey good for you for getting together a non AA abstinence group. It is nice to have a warm body to talk to. I think it's good to let people know that AA is not the only abstinence group out there.

Miss B. sorry about your brother and about your trying times. For me exercise in any form almost always helps..

Overit, deep breath,it will pass, you know it will. Sometimes it is hard to be patient, waiting for that blue mood to move on.

Rust, I love my raised beds. I feel like covering my back yard with raised beds!

Sending good healing thoughts to LBH.

Lav, Dill, Red, Sooty, Chill, Lil, Lode, Cyn, IAD...does anyone remember the Disney mouseketeer roll call?
Anyway..everyone have a terrific Tuesday

[Chillgirl]

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Happy Tuesday Marchers

MissB - So sorry about your brother, grief is always tough even when we are expecting it. Keep ignoring "that voice" in your head, there is not a single situation in the whole world which ever improved with alcohol.

Mario - You're scary! :H
I think its great you are the baby of your new group, you will probably gain some new insight to what lies ahead in sobriety.

Overit - :l Teary is ok. I find that now im AF I let myself have a few tears and I feel better for it, before I never dared - must have somehow convinced myself I wasnt even worthy of crying....

sped - An earthquake! Wow, i experienced my 1st one ever in Dec, it was in the middle of the night and I thought it was God shaking my bed giving me a wake up call :H found out next day it had been an earthquake but still like to think it was a sign for me to quit drinking.

[IAD]

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March Marchers.....keep Marching..........with all this rain on the east coast pic is appro.....Ha! IAD

[Raven.joy]

MAGICAL MARCH MARCH - WEEK THREE

The fields are full of lambs around Bath, soooo sweet.

[overittoday]

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Miss Bahaving,
We must cross posted. Really sorry to hear about your brother.

[sooty]

MAGICAL MARCH MARCH - WEEK THREE

Miss Behaving please accept my condolences I hope you will feel stronger soon, time will help, take things slowly and be kind to yourself at this terribly sad time.
Its 10.15 p.m. here and I'm getting tired so going to take myself off to bed - hope we've all had a good Tuesday - we all know what day it is tomorrow! I'll be here to share it with you as per usual
Take care everyone, see you in the morning
love Sooty
LBH hope you're on the mend my friend xxxx

[Lavande]

MAGICAL MARCH MARCH - WEEK THREE

Evening friends,

Shelley - the earthquake was a 4.4 magnitude - just read about it!!! Hope you enjoyed the beach anyway

Chill - your wakeup call was an earthquake? That's pretty cool!!!

IAD, I think I saw those guys marching thru my backyard this morning!!

Raven, I passed by a farm today & saw lambs - so cute

Greetings Overit & Ms Sooty!

Wishing we could hear from LBH soon......
Also wishing everyone a peaceful night.
Tomorrow is Hump Day Sooty

Lav

[cyntree]

MAGICAL MARCH MARCH - WEEK THREE

Hello all -
MissB - be gentle with yourself, so sorry to hear of your loss.
You too, Overit - take good care...
LBH - sending mega-healing thoughts -- I'm imagining a beautiful white hat and a gorgeous veil protecting your eyes.....

All the best to everyone - have a great AF St Paddy's Hump Day tomorrow -

[Chillgirl]

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Happy St Patricks Day Marchers!

This was me last year slightly worse for wear if I remember......
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Hope everyone is good this fine humpday, I had a nice new white crown fitted yesterday to one of my front teeth, 1st bite of dinner last night and I nearly swallowed it! I now look like an old witch and as the dentist cant see me till this evening will have to get through the day without smiling which Im happy to say is much harder than you'd imagine.... These days I seem to have a lot to smile about....

[redhibiscus]

MAGICAL MARCH MARCH - WEEK THREE

Happy St. Patrick's Day. No green beer here through. Today I commit to being AF.

Spedtech, I totally relate to your feelings about your son. My kids, also in their 20's, sometimes drink too much, and it kills me. Plus, when they do not live close, the visits are intense, a blessing and a curse. My son reported to my husband that he got drunk again and had to spend the night.....so I felt upset. It seems that more and more, each time he drinks, he is overdoing it, losing control. Gee, who is that like, what kind of example did I set for him? Those are my thoughts. I will again tell him that he needs to be careful, family history, etc., and he knows where to go (AA) if he needs to. He'll probably laugh and say, "Oh, Mom." It's all I can do.

My dream is that I become totally abstinent, lose the 25-30 lbs., and look fantastic. The next time I see him, he'll comment, and I'll tell him that this is what it is like to be AF. Then he'll want what I have. I can dream, can't I?

I am really trying to appreciate the numerous blessings in my life and being mindful. I find that an attitude of gratitude helps me to remain AF. Plus, with spring on its way, and sunshine, walking outside, it is easier to have a positive outlook on life. Today I will try to be appreciative for each hour and see how it goes.

I have never felt that St. Pat's was a day to drink, not that I have not had drinks on this day. So for me, I should be OK. DOes anyone struggle with staying AF today? We are here for you and would love to post with you.