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03-31-2008, 01:53 AM
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Goldie, thanks for all you do here....thanks for being the keeper of the count. Dave thanks for stepping up to the position of keeper of the count. It is great that we all share in the support and encouragement found on this thread. Keep up the good work all. {{{Goldie}}} Stay with us !! {{{{ Cali }}}} just because
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03-31-2008, 08:26 AM
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As of March 30th: DAVE -180 GAMBARU -94 FALLOUTCITY-49 JACK -43 CALI -43 SUGAR MAGNOLIA-35 NINA -11 ROXIE -7 BARB DWYER- on hiatus GOLDIE -on hiatus ODAAT -on hiatus PONY - on hiatus Best wishes all, anyone welcome to join or post if they wish.
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03-31-2008, 08:32 AM
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I have been good so far today. Fruit for breakfast and jacket potato for lunch. I don't know yet about dinner but i will try to be good. I am thinking of getting a new bike, as mine is a bit of a heap. I use it every day but only to go to work and back, which is about a mile each way. I am thinking that if i can get a better bike it will prompt me to get regular exercise over a longer distance. I'm just in from work and need a couple of hours sleep, the schools are off though so it might not happen.
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03-31-2008, 10:04 AM
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| came-came to-came to believe  Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: east coast
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Thanks for the (((hugs))) I always need them and appreciate them too!  I am watching someone in my life come to terms with the fact that food is making his life unmanageable...it's a pretty common problem...more so than I may have ever thought.. I mean of course I had that problem--I have all the problems  But seriously, I am SO thankful that I am in check today with food...it sure can take me down a dark road if I let it. I am looking forward to May so we can go take care of my dads personal things, and have a proper ceremony for him. It's raining pretty hard here today-I actually like rain. Have a good day everyone-and again, thanks for your ongoing support. (((((((((((everyone)))))))))))) "just cuz"
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03-31-2008, 11:54 PM
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It's been a little quiet here recently. Where is everyone? Any hiatees want to talk? I'm grateful for another day of abstinence. I'm so thankful for this list. I bought a customer some OS last night that have sultanas in them, and I love sultanas. However I knew protecting my abstinence was the most important thing, and nothing tastes as good as abstinence feels. In fact as I write this, I am grateful for that 'sick' feeling of eating sugar and the remorse of the next day. I drank some wine on the weekend, and I don't drink much. I must remember to be extra careful this week because I may have some withdrawals from the fact it does contain sugar.... I am also out Thursday night and possibly Friday night so a few more drinks will be involved. Of course I know I can just drink water, and on Thursday night when I am meeting some new people, I may do just that.
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04-01-2008, 07:27 AM
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| came-came to-came to believe Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: east coast
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(((Gam))) Good to be trailing right behind ya again We are all booked and set to stay in New Hampshire the first weekend in May. I have been having a tough time believing and knowing that my dad forgives me for decisions we needed to make during his illness. But I do know I will stand with no shame before the God of my understanding when my time comes. God knows my heart, My motives, my intentions. I still need assurance from my dad, as his child.. Sometimes, life's decisions aren't easy...today I pray for the knowledge of His will, and the power to carry that out....
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04-01-2008, 10:07 AM
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| came-came to-came to believe Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: east coast
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((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Jack)))))) ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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04-01-2008, 10:26 AM
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As of March 31st: DAVE -181 GAMBARU -95 FALLOUTCITY -50 CONGRATULATIONS (are you still with us?). JACK -44 CALI -44 SUGAR MAGNOLIA -36 NINA -12 ROXIE -8 BARB DWYER -on hiatus GOLDIE -on hiatus ODAAT -on hiatus PONY -on hiatus Have a good day all.
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04-01-2008, 10:41 AM
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I honestly believe Cali that when it is our turn, that we will seek out forgiveness from those we have hurt. God knows us inside out and will be welcoming, whilst we will be our own critics. When my father died I felt we had been rebuilding a few bridges after a few dodgy years and even though I never actually apologised for anything, I felt we were meeting more in the middle. I have loads of regrets but I will be overjoyed when we meet again and I hope he will be too. Jack, great to hear from you and I hope you are fit and well. Gamb, you sound like you are becoming a right little raver. Eaten okay today, I suppose I should mention something about food.
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04-01-2008, 11:08 PM
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LOL Dave don't know about that. I've been contacted by three of the new people I've met. It's nice when they are doing the inviting as well as me. I must get back to the gym more and as I will be busy Friday night, all da Saturday and Sunday, I cancelled my plans for Thursday night. Moderation is a good thing Grateful to be abstinent and enjoying life!!
__________________ Thought one: Just for today, I remember that my disease is progressive even if I am not active in it. Thought two: May I make the most of today and be a channel of all the good things in life. |
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04-01-2008, 11:41 PM
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| Rockin 'n' rollin' everyday Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midwest
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My best to all of you. Cali, your thoughts of your loving Dad brought memories of mine to me. He was far from perfect...but an inspiring human being in many ways. I hope you continue to share about this, because it helps to return my to ....uncertain feelings about my Dad. I so want to see things as black and white...and when they are truly gray...I don't know what to do. GG, congratulations on what you accomplished. Please stick around as best as you can. Dave, thank you for picking up the list. The service work truly helped me stay focused on staying away from obvious sweets. Gambi, you continue to show strength and dedication, and I feel grateful that you continue to come here and share your ES&H. In AA, some people talk about folks how died, but died sober. This is a different obsession...compulsion. The way I went at it at the end of last week, I may die of acute cookie-itis. I feel like I want to join the growing list of those on hiatus. . But no, I want to share and I hope to find what I need to have the happy, joyous and free from my addictive, compulsive person I can be. |
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04-02-2008, 06:04 AM
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As of April 1st DAVE -182 GAMBARU -96 FALLOUTCITY -51 JACK -45 CALI -45 SUGAR MAGNOLIA -37 NINA -13 ROXIE -9 BARB DWYER -on hiatus GOLDIE -on hiatus ODAAT -on hiatus PONY -on hiatus Will post later but have to dash now, best wishes all.
__________________ Into each life some rain must fall,some days be dark and dreary. The Difficult is that which can be done immediately;the Impossible that which takes a little longer. |
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04-02-2008, 07:35 AM
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| came-came to-came to believe Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: east coast
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| Jack I can't tell you how happy I am to have you back and about on the boards!!! In fact everyone EVERYONE here is so important to me. I get so much from every single post here, it amazes me!! I have had that feeling of being "on the verge" of crying---like that "lump" in the throat type thing----but I don't do anything......I keep thinking I should, or that iI'd feel better if I did.....but maybe it just is what it is.......... Acceptance.......really is the answer to all of my problems today. The sun is beaming today----I feel connected to my fellowship (face to face) but it really all started here....I must say that the love and acceptance I have experienced right here on this very thread has helped me grow---ever so slowly to reach out more.. it really is a process. Thank you all. Today I am not obsessed with "food" or thoughts of food. Please help me to continue to move forward HP. Enjoy this very day!!!
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04-02-2008, 12:00 PM
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What a great post Cali and it shows what strength and character you have. Like yourself, I also appreciate all the posts. We could pass each other in the street and not know it, but yet I find myself wondering how you are all doing. Pulled a muscle in my back yesterday and have had to take it easy today. The painkillers made me tired but didn't do anything about the pain, and I still managed to work alright. Eaten well so far with a chicken kebab still to come. Glad you are still going strong Jack, and Gamb I am delighted that you are making friends- you have much to offer.
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04-02-2008, 04:11 PM
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Thank you Dave. I'm very happy too. I realise how much of my self-validation I was getting from work - well actually i realised that before but I never did anything about it. Today I know I'm a good person, a work in progress but I've got a balance in my life just for today that I'm very grateful for.
__________________ Thought one: Just for today, I remember that my disease is progressive even if I am not active in it. Thought two: May I make the most of today and be a channel of all the good things in life. |
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04-03-2008, 07:24 AM
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| came-came to-came to believe Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: east coast
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Good Morning Roxx- Today, this morning, I am telling myself that I will be ok tomorrow morning as I begin as aa 13 week chair commitment...I will be fine..... I will be totally out of my element because I don't share at meetings, only if I am called on--and I like to hide in the back <DEEP SIGH> so I will just do the best I can--and take you guys with me !!!
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04-03-2008, 08:03 AM
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As of April 2nd DAVE -183 GAMBARU -97 (getting near) FALLOUTCITY -52 JACK -46 CALI -46 SUGAR MAGNOLIA -38 NINA -14 ROXIE -10 BARB DWYER -on hiatus GOLDIE -on hiatus ODAAT -on hiatus PONY -on hiatus Best wishes all.
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04-03-2008, 08:11 AM
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I have had some fruit and a cheese roll so far today. Much as i've tried I can't eat low fat cheese and I can't compromise in this area; extra mature it has to be for me. Working tonight so it should go down as a good day foodwise. It has been like a Summers day today, yet they say it could snow at the weekend- I can't work this out at all. Is the ice age over yet Jack? Best wishes Cali, I don't envy you but it shows how much progress you are making. No thoughts of OS I am glad to say, best wishes all.
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04-04-2008, 07:13 AM
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Well, I lived through it. I get very “locked up’ in front of people when I am nervous but I just kept telling myself I’ll get through it. The reading of all the “pre” meeting stuff is what really throws me over the edge at times….I mean I know how to read I just get so tongue tied-at least it feels that way. What really got me through was the fact that I received a sign from my dad last night. Quote:
Last night I received a call from a friend of my dad’s in NH. He said he just needed for me to know that my father loved me very much. I can’t tell you the wave of acceptance that came over me. My dad spoke through this man to tell me it’s ok…….I was absolutely brought to tears with the widest range of emotions I had felt in a long time….. So this morning I got on my knees-and I asked my dad to be with me this morning. Only because I am sober do I receive such amazing gifts from God. Today it is raining however it’s the rain that brings new life. Today I am “still” and able to hear the subtle messages that come my way. I will stay vigilant eat well no matter what. Have a great day!
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04-04-2008, 08:03 AM
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As of April 3rd DAVE -184 GAMBARU -98 FALLOUTCITY -53 JACK -47 CALI -47 SUGAR MAGNOLIA -39 NINA -15 ROXIE -11 BARB DWYER- on hiatus GOLDIE -on hiatus ODAAT -on hiatus PONY - on hiatus Best wishes all.
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