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12-04-2003, 04:16 AM
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| Community Greeter  Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mid-Life Express
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| It was my friends funeral yesterday.
Salut everyone, Yesterday it was my friend Carol's funeral, she's English so I could'nt go. Carol was 46 years and had battled drink/drug addiction for many years but finally her body gave out, she died from organ failure. I would have thought maybe it would make me want to drink, it did not, I ask myself 'how can you take a drink? it killed Carol' I am very sad and I hope she has now at last got peace. I have not taken a drink since I join here and each day I am taking one by one. Today I am dedicating this thread to Carol, a truly wonderful woman and friend. 'Carol' wherever you are I love you and will not raise a glass (ecept water) to you. The world will feel your loss. 'When there is no enemy within, the enmies outside cannot hurt you' African Proverb/ i WISH YOU ALL INNER PEACE TODAY AND EVERY DAY. Thank you for listening. tCHAO bIZZ aNNIE XXXX
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12-04-2003, 04:33 AM
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Annie, I am so sorry to hear of your friends death! My ((((hugs)))))0 and condolences to you . I too hope she has found peace at last . You are doing so well, especially with this happening, CONGRATS!!!!! well, done ! One day at a time HUGX Lee from across the ocean! 
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12-04-2003, 04:55 AM
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{{{{ANNIE}}}} There but for the Grace of God go all of us!! I have been to far too many funeralsof good people who could not recover from their addictions. My first sponsor is worrying all of us right now, I have no idea how her body is holding out right now. It is so good to see you sticking with it, Carol has found the answer to her problem the hard way, God Bless Her. Keep on keeping on, Annie, and thanks for the e-mails. |
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12-04-2003, 05:24 AM
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| Member  Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kansas City,Mo
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Annie, So so sorry for the loss of your friend. And Im glad you found the courage not to drink.That in itself proves that you are very strong. Im so happy you have found SR to give you support and strength. God bless and hugs to you!!!!!!!! Betty |
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12-04-2003, 08:43 AM
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| It is what it is!!!  Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sobriety
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Annie - I too am sorry for your loss. I know what it feels like to lose a dear close friend to this disease. About 1 1/2 years ago I lost someone that was instrumental in my early recovery, he went out drank and killed himself drunk on his motorcycle. It is okay to be mad and sad, all those things, allow yourself to feel them. God Bless you both....and yes I truly believe she is at peace now as is my friend.
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12-04-2003, 09:20 AM
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(((Annie))) I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. my heart and deepest condolences go out to you. You have given the greatest tribute to her life and death..that YOU are committed to stay sober and strong and to help others so that may have a chance to live a healthy life. God bless you my friend. I truly truly admire your courage..and am so glad to have you as a sister in spirit on this path of recovery. Keep the faith, Annie. Good things are coming your way. Every day sober is a success and as you continue getting stronger you will bring all your dreams to reality..what a beautiful memorial THAT will be to your dear friend Carol....**hugs** AND **prayers** sailing across the ocean to you, my dear. :redrose :bluerose :yellowros
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12-04-2003, 12:00 PM
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Salut and thanks everyone for your care and concern, I went out to a café/bar this afternoon and sat with people drinking alcohol and I had coffee, it felt really bizarre,the barman was about to bring an armangnac with my café and nearly fell down when I refused, I have been such a good client I got free drinks often!!!I saw what it is like in the bar for the first time (I would have had drink at home before I went out, my friends are so sad looking, they sit in a small room you can hardly see and play cards or argue or talk endlessly about things these people are me too, not today, it scared me I don't want to be that I don't want my friends to be but for now I have to help myself, is that selfish? I still wanted a adrink of course thing is I did'nt and I even wanted to go home and do something, any thing. I am hanging on. bIZZ TCHAO aNNIE LOVE AND HUGS and gratitude dear friends
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12-05-2003, 12:08 AM
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((((((((((((((((((((Aspire))))))))))))))))))) I am so so sorry for your Loss! 
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12-05-2003, 01:18 AM
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Annie, I'm sorry for your loss. And, it's so true that it could be any one of us! You have used this loss as a reason to stay true to sobriety and so, I hope, will all of us here. Your friend would be proud of you. Hugs and love, Anna |
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12-05-2003, 02:46 AM
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annie, vale and god speed to your friend who hopefully has found peace and will no doubt continue to travel with you in your heart. stay strong through your sadness. hugs kath (australia)
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12-07-2003, 08:52 AM
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(((((((((((((Annie))))))))))))),so sorry I did not reply sooner. My computer acts up and I get kicked off before I can read all post. I feel noone dies in vain. Even if your friend keeps you sober for 24 hours,it's a gift of a day. Blessings and happiness are made in moments,but hell can last for years. I had to fly home before my Mother's furneral,but had a cell phone put up to the mike and was there via cell phone and in spirit. It's been 6 months now, and I say "hello and good bye" everyday. Our love ones never really leave us.
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