It's a Beautiful Night

[hopeful999]

I just took my dog for a walk on this beautiful summer night with a gentle breeze. I was drinking bottled water and enjoying the nice night. I remembered many nights in the recent past when I would walk my dog while drinking wine from a paper cup, kind of stumbling all over the place. I have been so lost and am just realizing this. I feel good about where I am and the progress I have made. I made it to Day 6, tomorrow, which is the most amount of time sober I have had in at least two years, maybe longer. I'm actually beginning to think I can do this.

[Aysha]

Its nice to enjoy the simple things in life..Isnt it??
I love cool breezy summer night walks. I dont have a dog so I just walk sometimes.
Its been raining here for like a week so I hope it goes away soon.
Glad you had a nice walk with your doggy. Theres plenty more for you in the future.

[jmart]

hopeful999, You can do it....... Thanks..... you rock. Jay

[Desiree827]

sobriety is great...........this program really works if u work it!!!!!.............keep up the good work!!!!

[Hevyn]

That's a great attitude, hopeful. I'm embarassed when I remember stumbling around the streets walking my puppy with a 7-11 coffee cup filled with beer. Thought I was slick. I'm sure no one noticed my glassy, red eyes or the smell of beer.....sad what we think we need to do to cope with life.

[Horselover]

So sweet Hope and so true. The moments of everyday life are so much better when we aren't numbed. Thanks for sharing and yes you can and will do this. Hugs - Sarah

[coffeenut]

You CAN do this!

[Waterman]

Enjoy life and your dog. My dog died about the same time I quit drinking(couple months ago). That dog was my "child"....I'm glad you have a positive attitude....

[Sweets79]

Originally Posted by Waterman

Enjoy life and your dog. My dog died about the same time I quit drinking(couple months ago). That dog was my "child"....I'm glad you have a positive attitude....

Waterman,

So sorry to hear that. That is incredibly painful. I know it's happened to me...My dog was my child also.

It's amazing you stayed sober through it. That is some strength. Great for you!

And congrats to you hopeful.

I recall many times walking with my friend and her dog sipping on something alcoholic, lol. It's nice to do every day things without having to have a drink in my hand.

[smynthia]

Wow! and I thought I was the only one who walked my dog drunk!

Think of all the things our dogs put up with and still love us anyway!

[NewBeginning010]

Good for you hopeful999 that's great

I went for a roller blade along the seawall by the ocean tonight & then watched the sunset from the beach. It was gorgeous. I would never do that if I was drinking.

Funny things was... when I was walking down this one steep hill I remembered tripping & falling down this hill after an all night drink/coke bender with a friend years ago. When I got to the bottom of the hill my pants were around my ankles & there was a girl (and other people) laughing... how embarrassing lol. Drunk people can do some really stupid things... believe me I know.

[keitheo]

I wouldn't even walk the dogs just find a place were they could run and i would not be bothered by anyone becuase i wanted to just sit and drink.

[hopeful999]

Originally Posted by smynthia

Wow! and I thought I was the only one who walked my dog drunk!

Think of all the things our dogs put up with and still love us anyway!

I was thinking the same thing. My dog has been so incredible and puts up with me and loves me no matter what. On the days when I was hungover, he would simply snuggle up with me and rest, not even requesting to play. It's like he understood.

Thanks for the words of support everyone. They mean a lot to me and I'm inspired to keep going after such a great night.