A Christmas Blessing - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

sugarbuger · 12-20-2006, 02:48 PM

I recently posted about going to court to regain custody of my 4 y/o daughter. I signed over temporary custody to my ex when I began my recovery. Without going into the details of the last year on this post, I really want to offer encouragement to the newcomer.

Yesterday the Judge ordered my little girl be returned to me. It has been a long stressful year full of drinking, getting sober (10 months 12/22/06!), working for the first time in several years, changing people, places and things.

I do know this....The 12 Steps Work. I walked into court yesterday peaceful, faithful and willing to do the next right thing even if it did not include my Lacey coming home. My program and HP have blessed me, Lacey and my family beyond all this Christmas.

Hang in there to all newcomers, there are mountains and valleys, just go with it and don't give up before the miracles start happening.

***Anna*** · 12-20-2006, 02:59 PM

I am very happy for you Jhieter!

Sobriety rocks!

**CarolD** · 12-20-2006, 03:22 PM

for the happiest of times!

TamTam · 12-20-2006, 05:48 PM

That is wonderful- thanks for sharing.

hope3 · 12-20-2006, 06:50 PM

Thank-you Jieter for sharing your good news
with us. I'm at 21 days sober and it certainly helps
to read successes like yours.Enjoy the holidays with
your daughter. Best wishes, Hope3

Krys_wyo · 12-21-2006, 07:03 AM

Jhieter,
Wishing you the greatest holidays ever congrats on your victory, hope Lacey has a great xmas.

Quote:

Hang in there to all newcomers, there are mountains and valleys, just go with it and don't give up before the miracles start happening.

That was beautiful and so true the miracles and happy times start flooding in after awhile.

MNGirlyGirl · 12-21-2006, 11:56 AM

Congratulations on getting your daughter back!!

You've climbed a big mountain in getting your life back in order. It will just get better. Way to go!

KathyL · 12-21-2006, 12:02 PM

Oh this is definitely your higher power working in your life!! Blessing to you and Lacey! She is as cute as a bugs butt! Adorable you are so blessed!!!

sugarbuger · 12-21-2006, 01:40 PM

Cute as a bug's butt she is!

I was speaking to my mom and a pastor today. Feeling unproductive being currently unemployeed, asking for financial help, being humble enough to accept it. I've been working my 4th step for a while now and a lot came out today.

I am grateful my Lacey is coming home to a sober mommy. All the rest is working out as HP has the reins and I am in the sleigh next to him!

12-20-2006, 02:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
sugarbuger Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 31	A Christmas Blessing I recently posted about going to court to regain custody of my 4 y/o daughter. I signed over temporary custody to my ex when I began my recovery. Without going into the details of the last year on this post, I really want to offer encouragement to the newcomer. Yesterday the Judge ordered my little girl be returned to me. It has been a long stressful year full of drinking, getting sober (10 months 12/22/06!), working for the first time in several years, changing people, places and things. I do know this....The 12 Steps Work. I walked into court yesterday peaceful, faithful and willing to do the next right thing even if it did not include my Lacey coming home. My program and HP have blessed me, Lacey and my family beyond all this Christmas. Hang in there to all newcomers, there are mountains and valleys, just go with it and don't give up before the miracles start happening.

12-20-2006, 02:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
*Anna* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dancing in the Light Posts: 22,845	I am very happy for you Jhieter! Sobriety rocks! __________________ And I dont know what the future is holding in store I dont know where Im going, Im not sure where I've been There's a spirit that guides me, a light that shines for me My life is worth the living, I dont need to see the end. John Denver

12-20-2006, 03:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 34,835	for the happiest of times! __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

12-20-2006, 05:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
TamTam Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Middle Ga Posts: 1,515	That is wonderful- thanks for sharing. __________________ When all else fails, go to bed.......

12-21-2006, 11:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
MNGirlyGirl Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Plymouth, MN Posts: 970	Congratulations on getting your daughter back!! You've climbed a big mountain in getting your life back in order. It will just get better. Way to go! __________________ -- The good news is that your feelings come back...The bad news is that your feelings come back.

12-20-2006, 06:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
hope3 Hope3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 2,146	Thank-you Jieter for sharing your good news with us. I'm at 21 days sober and it certainly helps to read successes like yours.Enjoy the holidays with your daughter. Best wishes, Hope3

12-21-2006, 12:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
KathyL Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 38	Oh this is definitely your higher power working in your life!! Blessing to you and Lacey! She is as cute as a bugs butt! Adorable you are so blessed!!!

12-21-2006, 01:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
sugarbuger Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 31	Thank you all for being a support Cute as a bug's butt she is! I was speaking to my mom and a pastor today. Feeling unproductive being currently unemployeed, asking for financial help, being humble enough to accept it. I've been working my 4th step for a while now and a lot came out today. I am grateful my Lacey is coming home to a sober mommy. All the rest is working out as HP has the reins and I am in the sleigh next to him! __________________ Changes are part of life. They are life. Fighting them or putting off making them when theyâ€™re necessary just delays our happiness. Whatever changes I need to make or that come my way, I am prepared to face them with courage, faith, and dignity.

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