Old 06-06-2015, 07:51 PM
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MisterChill
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: rockville
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Inspiring to see so many folks have a sober AND fun weekend.

I had a test tonight. Not a test about drinking because there is none in the house. But a test of doing something that I wasn't sure if I would enjoy as much without drink. I built a nice fire pit and patio back in my woods a couple years ago. We use it a lot on the weekends as a family. Sunset dinner and music with all my kids. Of course that meant lots of beers for me too.

Haven't had a fire back there since I quit drinking. My wife asked if we should have dinner back there tonight and I hesitated. But then realized how selfish and stupid it is to not want to relax in my own back yard. So we had a nice dinner by the fire. It was wonderful. Music, food, and perfect weather. Stayed out until the moon came up.

It's nights like tonight that really help me "get it". There is normal life without drinking. I have a LONG ways to go but a small victory nonetheless.
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