Hi
mel 
Wow, still working your job girl...you are amazing.
I'm sure you must be way tired at this point.
I am happily sober, and dealing with the life stuff.
It's not always easy. The bone tumor and ensuing pain makes me really tired, but the surgery is Jan 5, so not long now. Dealing with the aftermath doesn't even phase me now, honestly. The fact that I don't have bone cancer is such a blessing.
I am struggling with my dad. He is fading. And he is more annoying by the day. He was always very self-centred, and at 93 and a half, well, add old-age concerns to that, and me having been his primary carer, and I am kind of tired of food and food-through-the body conversations. I do my best. I am not seeing the positive in this...as in, last time spent with dad, etc. Only blessing is sober I can do it.
Planning on a new career, so that's good.
And
Serene ~ I am so proud of both you and
mel.
You girls have worked so hard, and come so far in your sober lives.
You are reaping the rewards, as you should.
Love you very much,
V xx