nogard

Today is 23 Months witout using any drugs for me. OMG nearly 2 years!

Its early on Sat morning and I am processing the fact that I lost my contract yesteday. IBM's policy in our area is to replace contractors so I am out with 2 weeks notice, even though I had asked 7 weeks ago so as to have time to look around.

Anyway, did I pick up? No. Did I panic and wast the day? No. I had a little panic for a few minutes spoke to my sponsors and then the phone rang it was an offer of a contract - lol. I have not taken it yet, better look around and get something I want. Have also decided to stop doing contract work.

Point is a major change out of the blue hardly shook me at all, I have never been able to do that, not even with the 20 years clean I had on my own. Its down to NA, God and you people here.

I asked for Freedom from Drugs - I Got it
The obsession and compulsion was removed along the way
I wished the loneliness would go - it was removed
As I stay close to God and work my program including teh Steps I grow and as I grow I shed light on the past and clean up where needed.

In recovery I was given a life. These days I celebrate this by laughing dancing praying and in service.

Thank you.

Love Kevin

PS I have processed the loss of contract while I wrote this. Things get resolved so fast around here these days.

janeeyre

(((KEVIN)))--you are AMAZING! 23 months is just so cool. And I am impressed and encouraged by how well you're handling the loss of contract. It's a wonderful, encouraging example for all of us.

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jane

petermixt

Congrats !!!!!!!!!!!

Pilgrim

Hi Kevin. 23 months huh! You are my hero. The contract thing - pfffft. But wow - they could have given you bit more time. I am mad with them for being mean to my friend. (((((Kevin)))))

Hope

I'm so happy for you that words can't even describe. Wow, wow!!!!

Thank you for sharing the journey with us and congrats on 23 months. I am inspired by how you handled that situation. Your recovery is shining!

I love you Kevin!

nogard

Thanks Jane

Thanks Peter, good 2 meet you.

lol Steph, thanks, with you behind me... I mean who could stop me/us/we. Thanks

Hey Cheryl, your one of my peers in recovery, you, me, TS, Vic and a couple of others have been here a while together now. Thanks for your love and support.

Kevin

Surlyredhead

That is great Kevin, God IS good.....ALL the time. Isn't it amazing how something as simple as "Living Right" pays off like it does. I am very proud of you!!!

Cathy

nogard

Thanks Cathy and yes thats all I am doing living right, nothing flash, just that.

Kevin

GiveLove

Kevin,

Congratulations from this F&F of Addicts denizen. I think you're wonderful!!

GiveLove

nogard

Thanks GiveLove

nogard

Just found out today is also 700 days clean for me!! Wow double celebration - lol

Kevin

marle

Wow, 700 days, one day at a time, Congratulations Kevin and glad I got to meet you. Hugs, Marle

nogard

Thanks marle

Thanks to you and GiveLove for coming over from F&F

Kevin

Luckyv2

Way to go my friend and thanks for leading by example

With Love and Respect

Vic

nogard

Thanks Vic, makes my day a little more sparkly to hear from you

Kevin

Ann

Well done, Nogard, Congratulations!!!!

nogard

(((((Ann)))))

Wascally Wabbit

Hoop da lolly!!! Yay! Hoorah!
Once our heads are clear, life really is easier to live.
God Bless
Congratulations!

nogard

lol

Thanks WW

Kevin

nogard

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

23 Months, 700 days of freedom.

700 days of a great life

AND it keeps getting better

Kevin