Dear Board,
I realized a few minutes ago that I have 5 months sober today. In my 3 previous attempts I only made it 75 or less days.
I am grateful for today that I am sober and have a clear mind. I look forward to this coming year.
I don't often post, but I do check in an see how everyone is doing.
I pray 2007 brings peace, joy, sobriety to those seeking it and always the most important, LOVE.
Faith
Congratulations Faith...that is awesome and a true milestone...
Treat yourself to something special...you deserve it...you are a miracle!
Take care,
Stacey
Treat yourself to something special...you deserve it...you are a miracle!
Take care,
Stacey
Dear Stacey,
Thanks for your encouragement. HUMMM!! a treat for myself would be another day of sobriety.
Thanks again. I always enjoy reading your posts. You are a great help to us "newbies".
God Bless you
Faith
Thanks for your encouragement. HUMMM!! a treat for myself would be another day of sobriety.
Thanks again. I always enjoy reading your posts. You are a great help to us "newbies".
God Bless you
Faith
Yes, I second that Faith...everyday I am clean & sober is the best gift I can give to myself...I also take time now to enjoy the sunshine, or smell the air or watch the puppies play...the little things that I never stopped to do and I find when I am stressed, just enjoying the Now helps so much....
Enjoy your day...
God bless you,
xoxo
Stacey
Enjoy your day...
God bless you,
xoxo
Stacey
Faith, Congrats on 5 months, looks like we are both looking forward to 2007. Keep it up you are doing great. Shantel
Well look at you! Thats fantastic...keep on doing what your doing...seems to be working!
How are you doing it? Are you attending meetings? Do you go to counseling?
Whats changed from this time to the previous times? Just interested in knowing and you may just help someone that is in a similar situation...would love to hear your story!!
Hugs...kee kee
How are you doing it? Are you attending meetings? Do you go to counseling?
Whats changed from this time to the previous times? Just interested in knowing and you may just help someone that is in a similar situation...would love to hear your story!!
Hugs...kee kee
Faith, you are doing great! Five months....awesome!!!
Hey Faith:
I remember you! I am glad to know you are making 5 months! FANTASTIC.
Since you read, you probably know how I am doing as well! I don't get to post as often as I used to either...but I am happy to see you around again.
Keep in touch with us and let us know how you are doing!
Sarah
I remember you! I am glad to know you are making 5 months! FANTASTIC.
Since you read, you probably know how I am doing as well! I don't get to post as often as I used to either...but I am happy to see you around again.
Keep in touch with us and let us know how you are doing!
Sarah
Thanks everyone for the encouragement. KeeKee asked How I was working my recovery. Let me first say, this is what I have done and even than I am somewhat hesitant to discuss because I know there are very strong opinions on this matter. I believe everyone uses different methods to achieve sobriety. I feel my use of my DOC was just that, my choice. I do not attend meetings, AA or NA, my choice. I know they help so many and I believe it is a needed program. My father was an alcoholic and he took the "cure" (as they used to call it) at Hazelton and he followed the steps, did his 90 in 90 and moved on, never to drink again; that is what worked for him and I thank God for his 20 years of sobriety before he went to be with the Lord in 94.
I have spent the past 5 months doing some internal baggage dumping. I have forgiven people that have hurt me, I have let go of anger for missed opportunities. I have forgiven myself for horrible things I have done in the past. I started a journal and I list 5 things everyday that I am grateful for. I try to give back to my community and help other hurting people. I focus on the future and try to live each day the best I can, sober. I know my family, friends and myself deserve a sober me. I am back to eating healthy and doing some exercise (I know this is so important and I am working on it). I am spending more time in the mountains hiking and fishing and enjoying all God's creations.
A couple weeks ago my daughter was home from college and had her "facebook" page open and I noticed where it asked for her Hero, she had put "My Mom of course". That in itself is a sobering slap. Made me feel good.
Just rambling. I am taking this day to day. But for today, I am sober.
Thanks for reading.
I continue to pray for this board.
God Bless
Faith
I have spent the past 5 months doing some internal baggage dumping. I have forgiven people that have hurt me, I have let go of anger for missed opportunities. I have forgiven myself for horrible things I have done in the past. I started a journal and I list 5 things everyday that I am grateful for. I try to give back to my community and help other hurting people. I focus on the future and try to live each day the best I can, sober. I know my family, friends and myself deserve a sober me. I am back to eating healthy and doing some exercise (I know this is so important and I am working on it). I am spending more time in the mountains hiking and fishing and enjoying all God's creations.
A couple weeks ago my daughter was home from college and had her "facebook" page open and I noticed where it asked for her Hero, she had put "My Mom of course". That in itself is a sobering slap. Made me feel good.
Just rambling. I am taking this day to day. But for today, I am sober.
Thanks for reading.
I continue to pray for this board.
God Bless
Faith
Faith-
You are amazing. 5 months clean is HUGE!!!! :)
Sounds to me as if you are doing all the right things..............Keeping in mind what you are greatful for, Making ammends........
What a great recovery story.
Keep posting............Many here including myself get alot of inspiration from those like yourself.
Hugs.
You are amazing. 5 months clean is HUGE!!!! :)
Sounds to me as if you are doing all the right things..............Keeping in mind what you are greatful for, Making ammends........
What a great recovery story.
Keep posting............Many here including myself get alot of inspiration from those like yourself.
Hugs.
