April Appreciation AF - week 1

[Newgrange]

April Appreciation AF - week 1

Just see that star is 100 days, well 101 now. I am late congratulating you. Congratulations!

Lavande I hope you are feeling better today. You are very encouraging to everyone else and I for one appreciate your kindness.

Chill girl how exciting that everything is working out for you. Good kuck with the move and liiking forward to hearing about it.
I have been doing a lot of work on putting intention out there and things are working out.

As for jumping out of the sky, well I will pass on that but have fun!

[Chillgirl]

April Appreciation AF - week 1

Good morning guys

Mumofsix - well done on getting through another night, you are doing great!

When I opened my eyes this morning, my 1st though was, what day is it? Saturday! Then I had a reminise which I hadn't done in a long time, of how I used to feel waking up at the weekend. (uggh) I can't actually imagine anymore what that horrendous hangover feels like exactly but I know I NEVER want to have one ever again. Here's to wonderful AF weekends!

Despite a very frantic afternoon yesterday and frequent calls back and forth to home I managed a good sleep and I'm ready to start fresh today with my to-do-list! My main priority is finding someplace to live as I need to pack up my furniture and have somewhere to ship it to. This may hold things up as references and bank checks are required by the rental agents. My parents have found a place and I trust their judgement so it's now getting the paper work done.....I can't believe this is actually happening!

[Stargazerlily]

April Appreciation AF - week 1

Good morning all...

Chill, everything is moving smoothly, and when that happens in my life, it confirms that I am on the right path. So, when I read that your house rented out so quickly, I felt that for you, everything is working in divine right order. I am excited for you.

Hey everyone, thanks for the 100 day shout out. PApmom, contgrats on your 11 months. You have really helped me too. The changes that you have shared have inspired me to know that living AF is truly a gift, drinking is just a no win situation for all of us on this site. Or, we wouldn't have looked for this site in the middle of a hangover. I love hearing about all of your interests and your plans.

Lav, it stinks that you are alone at this point in your life. I too have been coming to terms with some things about growing older. It is a different perspective than when you are young and having babies. I remembered how it was for me when I was so young, having my babies, at one point they had 5 grandmother, great and regular. Now they only have two . But, there is a sweetness to every time of life, we have to create it to the best of our ability. It's hard for me to realize I will never be young again, can never do some things, etc. Do you think that his just part of growing older? Accepting where you are and looking back with gratitude for what you had.

Speaking of that, last night we went and purchased our bicycles and went for a little ride. It was sooooo cold, but fun. Today is supposed to be warmer, so I want to pretend it is summer, cook out and go for another bike ride. Just around the neighborhood, no big goals, enjoy the weather and get some exercise. I want to feel young again and get pleasure from simple things: being outside, bike riding, laughing, being thankful.

Sending everyone positive energy today, AF.

[Rusty]

April Appreciation AF - week 1

Good Morning Appreciative Friends,

CONGRATULATIONS, STAR on 100 DAYS AF!!. I admire your honesty with your journey and your way of journaling your thoughts and feelings to us as if you were putting them down on paper. It's so fun to see you enjoy your sobriety and with such a healthy attitude. You are a STAR on this thread.:l:h


CONGRATULATIONS PAPMOM ON 11 MONTHS AF!!!You are truly a jewel in my eyes with your supportive and level-headed advice for people here, your enthusiasm and love of life. You epitomize the joy of sobriety. Nice work on the job interview, too..I hope you get it and the job is everything you want it to be.:l:h

Lav, I am sorry you have felt lonely this week. Postpartum depression for Mi Mom, huh? All the anticipation is gone and the fanfare...kind of like the post-holiday letdown, right? It also doesn't help that you live in a remote area. I saw a Mennonite couple at the airport last week and I thought of you. That woman was wearing a dress that I swear Olivia wore on The Waltons. They just don't make dresses that ugly anymore. Of course, her male companion (husband, son, whatever) was wearing Lands End slacks and a regular shirt. UGH! Don't those women know how demeaned they look?

Chill-wonderful news on renting out the house and the move. I am so happy for you...and oh yes, the feeling of waking up unhung on a Saturday morning. Ooh la la! I had a vision this morning, Chill, that you would meet your lifelong partner once you move home. And it's about time! Do you know since there is no longer anything happening with you and McLibra that viewership has plummeted for the MWO Daily News?!

Well, I got my hair highlighted so it's blonde and red now, and it's naturally curly so when I wake up in the morning I look like Kramer on Seinfeld. No wonder I haven't had a date in 3 years! :H I must say that I have grown with AF time under my belt. I am able to accept things which I couldn't do when I was drinking myself into a stupor. For example, I have accepted the fact that G and I will never be a couple. That was a huge step for me

Welcome Mumofsix and Sidney!

Paguy-sounds like you have a busy summer planned with all your races! Good for you!

Shellaaaayyyy? Where are you, you rolling stone?

Ladybird-check in, please. I miss you!

A warm hello and hugs to Rustop, Sooty, Dew, Dill, Rebirth, Jolie, Mario, Newgrange, and anyone I may have missed...have a wonderful AF Saturday!

[Lavande]

April Appreciation AF - week 1

Good Saturday morning April Friends

Sorry about tip toeing into self-pity land yesterday. I think part of it is the serious lack of sunshine around here lately - it's been just plain ugly out there! We are supposed to see some sun later today! And I'm meeting a friend for lunch so that will be nice

Welcome mumofsix! Hang in there because you will love the results!

Chill, sounds like things are moving right along for you, that's great!

Rusty, I've found a way to tone down the brassy red look in my hair created by the hard water around here - A box of Loving Care 'Light Brown Natural' every month - no kidding :H

OK, must go feed & water the waiting animals & birds.
Wishing everyone a wonderful AF Saturday!

Lav

[Sunbeam]

April Appreciation AF - week 1

Back from Disney

Hi All,
I've been back nearly a week, but our main computer died, and hubby has been hogging the laptop to get income taxes done. Disney was fun, but hubby agrees that we don't need to go back anytime soon. My real drive is to see more national parks.

I'm doing great with staying AF, this is my fourth consective weekend, and I haven't been drinking during the week for a long time. I have no desire, I worked through my alcohol dependency issues during my past three years of posting here.

Which brings me to this point: it seems to be time for me to taper off posting. I so much appreciate the support of this group, just being here and available should I need you. At some point I feel it is best for me to forget about alcohol, and at some level posting here makes me think more about drinking, not less. The ground has now thawed, and I am compelled to spend every free moment outdoors. So thank you all, you are all great. Thank you for welcoming me warmly into your very supportive group.

My two gratitudes today are for my husband's willingness and ability to do income taxes, and for this digestive problem I have recently acquired that gave me the final push to go AF. Going AF is the proverbial silver lining in my clouded health.

Take care, all. PM me if you ever want my gardening thoughts, the season is here!

[sooty]

April Appreciation AF - week 1

Good luck sunbeam, do pop in and see us from time to time.

Lav I hope you're feeling brighter today my dear - you're such a strength to us all, I wish I could come round and visit!

Chill fab news on the rental - bet you're getting really excited now.

Rusty you redhead you - lovely to see you.

To everyone I've missed a very happy and AF Saturday. I have to go now to take my daughter to town, another benefit of being AF - being able to hop in the car and go wherever I like!

See you all tomorrow
love Sooty

[papmom3]

April Appreciation AF - week 1

Hidy Ho April friends!! Popping in before I poop out! had a very busy day playing with and cleaning up after 7 naughty paps and then doing a transport for a pap rescue group. There was a woman in my city who told her vet to come get the pap (only 11 months old!!) and put her down. She was tired of her!! The vet refused, contacted my breed club who contacted me and the rescue group and I ended up transporting the little girl up to NH where she was met by her new foster mom and dad and transported back to their house in Maine. Happy ending thank god.
I think I'm ready to get back into rescue but on my terms. We'll see what happens but a foster now and then won't be anymore work than my 3 guys and I do think DD is a bit calmer since he can't decide who of the extra 4 to boss around :H!!

Sun-we'll miss you but will always be here when you need us!!

Rusty and everyone else, thank you so much or the 11 month wishes!! Star-congrats on your 100 days!! I :h milestones!!

Weather is great today-sunny and 60's and better for the next 3 days!! Hope to get some yard work in tomorrow.

Sweet dreams!!
:l

[Rusty]

April Appreciation AF - week 1

Good Evening Appreciative Friends,

I'm taking a break from working/studying to say hi to all my friends here.:h

Papmom, that story of the woman who wanted to put her pup down because she was tired of her just turned my stomach.:upset: I know that situation happens a lot and it's just soooo sickening to me. I volunteer at our local animal shelter and so many of the dogs were abandoned by their owners because the dogs took up too much of their time. I'm glad you were available and willing to help with the rescue!:h

[Lavande]

April Appreciation AF - week 1

Sunbeam, I wish you the best. Stop in & say Hi when you think of us

Hi Ms Sooty! Turn the bus toward the sunshine.......please! The sun finally did show up just in time for sunset - strange!

Greetings to the busy papmom & Rusty! Doggy care, work & studying.....very time consuming stuff!

My old friend came over today, I took her out to lunch. Guess who we passed on the road - yep it was YB! He was returning my car he borrowed last weekend. Still a complete mystery to me!!!
I had my newest grandson here for dinner tonight along with EB & their parents of course.

3 days old & wide awake!!


Couldn't get EB to stand still long enough for a picture with the baby. I think that's going to take some time yet
I'm heading over to their house in the AM to offer a hand since my son is returning to work. Handling a newborn, EB & the Insanity Twins (Goldens) is a bit much

Wishing everyone a good night!
Lav

[Chillgirl]

April Appreciation AF - week 1

Good morning Sunday appreciators

Sunbeam - I'm delighted you are in such a positive place and I wish you a continued happy journey. Do come back anytime and tell us how you are doing.

Papmom - where do these people come from!? This makes me so mad, I'm glad the dear dog is now with a new foster home.

Lav - William is simply beautiful! Boy are you going to have a busy day today!

I'm flying off for an early start with my cycle group, it's going to be a hot and sunny day here. Have a wonderful peaceful sunday guys.

[Stargazerlily]

April Appreciation AF - week 1

I woke up in the middle of the night in pain, then realized it was due to the new bike!!! I was zooming around yesterday, enjoying the gorgeous warm lovely weather and must have overdone it. I will be back out today though. It was such fun.

Chill, how fun to be in a cycle group. I also loved the reminder of how wonderful it is to wake up on Saturday feeling healthy and at peace. I don't know how I kept doing that to myself.

Sunbeam, so great you are in a place where you want to focus on just plain living. We will miss you and stop in from time to time to let us know how you are doing.:l

I love the support and encouragement of everyone on MWO. I need the reminders of where I will again be, with alcohol, so easily. That is what is so great about this site, we all do it our way. I know that everyone finds their own way, some quickly, others, like me, in an agonizingly slow process. But progress, consistent progress, of that there is no doubt for me.

Rusty, good to hear from you, you are working so hard. Hope you are making some time for R & R. I would think that with your job, traveling all the time, that it would be hard to date and keep up a relationship. Do you want to be in a relationship? Sometimes it is peaceful to just be on your own. I often think that if something happened to my husband, that I would not be all about finding someone else, but I don't know. Until you are in the situation, you don't know how you feel.

Lav, nice baby pic. Enjoy that family time.

Newgrange, just want to give you encouragement on your journey. You are making progress and reaping the benefits of getting to know yourself. :goodjob:

To all, have a satisfying Sunday, AF.

[Lavande]

April Appreciation AF - week 1

GM April friends,

Can you believe it is still cloudy & dark here? What's going on anyway???

Greetings Chill & Star! Honestly, I haven't been back on a bicycle since the early 90's when my daughter crashed into me while we were out riding together. I scraped skin down the entire left side of my body & rearranged a few vertebrae.......scared the crap out of me. I need to keep both feet firmly planted on the ground these days Glad you two enjoy your rides

Heading over to my sons house now. Wishing everyone a good AF Sunday!
Lav

[cyntree]

April Appreciation AF - week 1

Hello all! A quick note of congrats to all - what an awarding winning week! Lav - the boy is beautiful, and seems to shine with love. Star - 100 days, such a deep accomplishment. PapMom, 11 months, you are beginning a new victory lap, and so great to hear about your interview. Chill - what great news about your house -- things really are in motion for you!

I had time to read up on everyone, but lost connection on Friday morning, just as I was going to post. Not a stray moment to hop back on until now. Dew - walking 6 miles? You sound content, so glad. Rustop - towing? UUgh - good for you, brave girl. Rusty - love the Seinfeld image.

Welcome to all I don't know yet -- hello to all I haven't mentioned, I love reading your posts. Sped and LBH, come out come out wherever you are.

Lav - big hugs to you, hope the sun comes out soon. Pap - my two weimies are rescues, and the best dogs in the world; good for you for fostering, and taking such a drive to re-home the little one.

Sending energy to all - will try to post again this afternoon -- the aforementioned dogs are pleading for breakfast - cheers ---

[sooty]

April Appreciation AF - week 1

Good afternoon everyone, a beautiful Sunday here (sorry Lav) I've been for a long walk and am so grateful to be doing it AF - it would have been hell with a hangover

What an absolutely beautiful baby - you must have good looking genes in your family Lav - I'm sure they're all from your side :H

Its great to see us all plodding along together - just tell me where you want the sober bus to go and I'll drive us there!

Have a good day one and all
Sooty