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[retteacher]

Everyone: I didn't put a date on this thread. I've been extremely busy w/holiday, 2 snowstorms, g-kids, & getting ready for a big road trip we'll be taking in Jan. I've been going to my usual meetings & intend to go while away as well. Nothing is more important to me than my sobriety. M

[ThreeDogNight]

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Just want to wish you a Happy New Year, Mary. Nice that you have had the family around. And the road trip sounds great!
TDN

[retteacher]

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tdn: We're a little nervous about it...MA to FL then on to TX. We'll be seeing my mother & our son & g-kids in TX. It'll be out of our comfort zone, but that's recovery for me. M

[cpn1004]

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Mary, lots of meetings in TX. Come see us.

[retteacher]

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Phil: We'll be in the small town of Blanco between San Ant & Austin. I've already looked up the meetings...plus my son is in recovery & has gone to them.

Tomorrow we'll be having our annual New Year's Day sober celebration. It's always fun w/a few new attendees every year. It's amazing how much fun sober celebrations are. No sloppiness, repetition, over-staying your welcome, etc...all the things that go along w/drinking/partying.

M

[retteacher]

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Everyone: I hope all are going to enjoy a happy, sober new year. I get such a sense of renewal on new year's day. Of course, I have my resolutions...the usual w/losing weight topping the list. But, more than that, I want to continue to take sensible risks, venture outside my comfort zone, live an honest life, & grow spiritually as a result. Those are all the things AA has taught me. I went to a meeting last night. It was a joy to be w/members of the AA fellowship on new year's eve. Again: HAPPY NEW YEAR - 2013. Love, Mary

[caysea]

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Hi All
Happy and Healthy New Year to all. Thank you AA members for your strong message in regards to al. Can always count on honesty in this tread. It has helped me stop and look at my thinking in regards to viewing life.

Stay Healthy and Keep Fighting
AF. 5-16-08

[porqoui]

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Happy New Year Mary

I have a new resolve about my AA group.

Been going through some issues with anger and resentment and all I hear is "you can choose to be happy". My sponsor and I are going to tackle step 4 and I'm hoping that will help.

How's the 90-n-90 going? It hasn't been 3 months already has it?

Hoping this thread will keep me on track...have a great AF Tuesday Mary and all to come...PPQP

[catch22]

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Hi every1 wishing you all a Happy sober New year 2013. MWO
Mary have a lovely time with your family. x

Honesty... i had to get honest with my true self by using the serenity prayer by having the courage to change the things i can, it not been easy :upset: but i have not picked up....
Anyone who is reading this and is on my face book i have close my account for the time being, until things are a lot better for me, going through a bad time.. Am going to book to have counselling, this time i feel that am more then ready for my healing inside to beginning.

New year's eve for the first time i went to a AA meeting and celebrated, where i felt safe.
Someone that night shared if you look within, you don't go without.

:l

[retteacher]

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I did my 90/90 about 2 weeks early by going to 2 meetings per day several times. I'll get my 3 month chip tonight. I'll be away from the thread for a while, though I might have access to a computer throughout my trip. Bottom line: I'll be going to meetings wherever I am. I've already gone to meetings in FL & will go in TX when I get there. I'll be back here before I leave. Hope all is well.

Step 4 is an excellent way to find out about our anger & resentment. It uncovers all that, as those are the main reasons alcoholics drink again.

M

[ThreeDogNight]

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Congratulations on your three month chip, Mary! You've done really well.

Enjoy your trip! Nice to get away from the cold and snow for awhile

[cpn1004]

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Way to go Mary.

[bettygirl]

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awesome mary...have a good trip!

maybe the thread will pick up again (no pun intended) in the new year!

by the way, HAPPY NEW YEAR,KIDS!!!! i hope it is sober, full of learning and experience!

peace

[retteacher]

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thanks everyone. I'll be back. M