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toad · 12-05-2006, 04:00 PM

My ten year suspension on driving is up today. I could have never made it without sobriety, and people like you guys on this forum, who have encouraged me not to take the first drink or drug, and to live life one day at a time. It will still be a few weeks before all the legal stuff is taken care of, but the program has taught me to just take life as it comes, living life on life's terms. If I would have continued to drink, I would have been busted for another DWI, driving on a revoked license, and no telling what else. I am sure that I would have been in prison to this day. As I sit at my dest looking out at my yard, I feel a humble gratitude to God for allowing me to live long enough to get sober. God has done for me what I could not do for myself.
...................toad

***cmc*** · 12-05-2006, 05:55 PM

wooo-hoooo! toad on the road!!!
I am so happy that the time is almost up, you have waited a long time and worked a good program. Thanks for all that you share with us here. Many of us take for granted the privilege of driving.
Here's to getting your license back and prayers coming your way for a safe and fun return to driving.
(you will have to imagine some smilies here.... as I still can't use them)
cmc

best · 12-05-2006, 10:17 PM

A long ride with a lot of education along the way.
Now some time to spend with the wind in your face.
Yes, spring is right around the corner.
I want pictures when you get that bike *LOL* I will be back in the wind this coming year myself. Parked Motorcycle Syndrome isn't all that fun. Dec of 05 was my last ride. Spring is on the way. (or a warm sunny day in winter)

Congratulations on finishing that ride. Rubber side down from here on out.

emmer · 12-06-2006, 06:09 AM

I am very happy for you Jerry! Good going ....and God bless you.

cwohio · 12-06-2006, 07:07 AM

congrats toad!

Grasshopper · 12-06-2006, 07:12 AM

Congrats Toad,

***cmc*** · 12-06-2006, 07:14 PM

Driving day....
When is it official?

MNGirlyGirl · 12-07-2006, 08:35 PM

Congrats Toad!!! I am without right now, so I can only imagine how great it is for you to be able to drive again. A whole new freedom. Sounds like you handled the situation with a lot of grace and dignity. I can learn from that!

angelgirl · 12-07-2006, 09:04 PM

I am a little late here toad,, but wanted to express my Congrats as well here!!
Yeah!! Your license back after 10 years!! That's quite a haul.. God is so Great!!

I am sure it will be good for you to get back into a car.. You're such a humbled person.. I am so happy for you!!

Prayers,
Becky

rayofsunshine · 12-08-2006, 12:06 PM

Congrats, Toad!!!
Your posts and humble attitude always warm my heart.

sugarssweetpea · 12-08-2006, 07:30 PM

Awesome!!!!

12-05-2006, 04:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
toad Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: mountain grove, missouri Posts: 1,439	ten years My ten year suspension on driving is up today. I could have never made it without sobriety, and people like you guys on this forum, who have encouraged me not to take the first drink or drug, and to live life one day at a time. It will still be a few weeks before all the legal stuff is taken care of, but the program has taught me to just take life as it comes, living life on life's terms. If I would have continued to drink, I would have been busted for another DWI, driving on a revoked license, and no telling what else. I am sure that I would have been in prison to this day. As I sit at my dest looking out at my yard, I feel a humble gratitude to God for allowing me to live long enough to get sober. God has done for me what I could not do for myself. ...................toad

12-05-2006, 05:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
*cmc* Community Greeter Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: FL Posts: 13,706	wooo-hoooo! toad on the road!!! I am so happy that the time is almost up, you have waited a long time and worked a good program. Thanks for all that you share with us here. Many of us take for granted the privilege of driving. Here's to getting your license back and prayers coming your way for a safe and fun return to driving. (you will have to imagine some smilies here.... as I still can't use them) cmc __________________

12-05-2006, 10:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
best Don't get undies in a bunch Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Shore MA Posts: 7,166	A long ride with a lot of education along the way. Now some time to spend with the wind in your face. Yes, spring is right around the corner. I want pictures when you get that bike LOL I will be back in the wind this coming year myself. Parked Motorcycle Syndrome isn't all that fun. Dec of 05 was my last ride. Spring is on the way. (or a warm sunny day in winter) Congratulations on finishing that ride. Rubber side down from here on out. __________________ * I asked God to spare me pain. God said "No", Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me. Recovery Related Acronym B. E. S. T. = Been Enjoying Sobriety Today?

12-06-2006, 07:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
cwohio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Litterbox City Posts: 6,142	congrats toad! __________________ *Learn to write your hurts in sand. Learn to carve your blessings in stone! - Unknown*

12-06-2006, 07:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
*cmc* Community Greeter Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: FL Posts: 13,706	D-Day Driving day.... When is it official? __________________

12-06-2006, 06:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
emmer Guest Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,716 Blog Entries: 10	I am very happy for you Jerry! Good going ....and God bless you.

12-06-2006, 07:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
Grasshopper Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Green,green grass of home Posts: 600	Congrats Toad,

12-07-2006, 08:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
MNGirlyGirl Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Plymouth, MN Posts: 970	Congrats Toad!!! I am without right now, so I can only imagine how great it is for you to be able to drive again. A whole new freedom. Sounds like you handled the situation with a lot of grace and dignity. I can learn from that! __________________ -- The good news is that your feelings come back...The bad news is that your feelings come back.

12-07-2006, 09:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
angelgirl You're never alone!! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,190	I am a little late here toad,, but wanted to express my Congrats as well here!! Yeah!! Your license back after 10 years!! That's quite a haul.. God is so Great!! I am sure it will be good for you to get back into a car.. You're such a humbled person.. I am so happy for you!! Prayers, Becky __________________ â„¢ Don't tell God how BIG your addiction is, tell your addiction, how BIG our GOD is!! Jesus is our teacher and he is our Savior, who takes our prayers and makes them his own. :praying

12-08-2006, 12:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
rayofsunshine Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Wishin' I was on the Beach! Posts: 1,416	Congrats, Toad!!! Your posts and humble attitude always warm my heart. __________________ Laugh when you can, apologize when you should, and let go of what you can't change! Never allow someone to be a priority to you when you are just an option to them.........

12-08-2006, 07:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
sugarssweetpea Growing, Learning, Living Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Vacationing on earth Posts: 836	Awesome!!!! __________________ But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well. ~ Matthew 6:33 Sugarssweetpea

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