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06-02-2014, 03:41 PM

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Flying4Life

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9 Months

I am 9 months sober today and my great-grandmother just passed away this afternoon at the ripe old age of 107. I am so grateful that I am able to be fully present and supportive of my family, and to have been there for her in the final days of her life. Sobriety is a beautiful gift. To all the newcomers, hold on and don’t let go!

06-02-2014, 03:47 PM

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Hevyn

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Thank you for an uplifting post Flying. May your gr. grandmother rest peacefully after her long life.

06-02-2014, 03:52 PM

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Hevyn

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Forgot to say Congratulations on your 9 months!! That is fabulous.

06-02-2014, 03:53 PM

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Dee74

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I'm sorry for your loss but I'm glad you were able to be there Flying.
Congratulations on 9 months.

D

06-02-2014, 04:42 PM

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Itchy

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My condolences too Flying.

I am wearing the T-shirt of my sobriety and it has the stains of years of tears on it. But it also has the stains of a lot of icing from the cake on it too. Some people cry over the stains they can't get out. I am still learning to smile at how they were made.

Looks like we dress alike.

06-02-2014, 05:03 PM

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airwick

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Flying4Life

I am 9 months sober today and my great-grandmother just passed away this afternoon at the ripe old agf 107. I am so grateful that I am able to be fully present and supportive of my family, and to have been there for her in the final days of her life. Sobriety is a beautiful gift. To all the newcomers, hold on and don’t let go!

I am sure that your great grandmother was very proud of you! I am sorry that she will not be able to witness your sobriety in 1-2-3-4- infinity years ahead.

I wish you all the best

06-02-2014, 05:08 PM

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hokey

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So sorry for your loss Flying

06-02-2014, 05:44 PM

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soberclover

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I believe everything happens for a reason; often times we celebrate and grieve at the same time. Congratulations on your time and I'm happy that you were able to celebrate her life sober

06-02-2014, 05:59 PM

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neferkamichael

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Flying4Life, 9 months is FANTASTIC, congratulations, rootin for ya.

06-02-2014, 06:06 PM

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Congrats on nine months sober!

06-02-2014, 06:16 PM

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lunar

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Offering condolences to you and your family and congratulations
to you on your impressive sobriety.

06-02-2014, 08:12 PM

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Kaneda8888

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Condolences for your loss, Flying though congrats on 9 months. A very solid achievement, indeed

06-02-2014, 08:54 PM

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Fallow

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Great work! 9 months!

06-02-2014, 08:56 PM

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danyalcormier

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that is amazing and gives me even more hope !

06-02-2014, 10:14 PM

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nigey1

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9 months is great. 107 is not bad either

06-03-2014, 01:00 AM

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PurpleKnight

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I'm very sorry for your loss, 9 months is fantastic through, keep pushing through!!

06-03-2014, 01:07 AM

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Mags1

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Sorry for your loss of your grandmother,

Congratulations on your 9 months sober x

06-03-2014, 04:31 AM

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HeadLump

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9 months is fabulous, FlyingforLife! I bet your great-grandmother was very proud of you

06-03-2014, 04:38 AM

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Marcher13

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Good on you Flying. What an incredible age your great-grandmother lived to, imagine the changes she saw in her life since 1907. I'm sure you have some wonderful memories of her, may she rest in peace.