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12-21-2015, 11:12 PM

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DuhDave

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Well, I finally did it...

...I went to a AA meeting and picked up a 30 day chip.

Actually, it's Day 35...but hey, who's counting?

DD

12-21-2015, 11:25 PM

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Tooshabby

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Good on you, Dave!!!

12-21-2015, 11:35 PM

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Dee74

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good for you DD

12-22-2015, 12:01 AM

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Soberwolf

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Excellent job on 35 days your doing great Dave

12-22-2015, 12:40 AM

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sleepie

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Way to go, keep it up

12-22-2015, 04:49 AM

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Ghostlight1

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That's great! Now keep going, you're a miracle in the making :}

12-22-2015, 05:19 AM

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Saskia

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Good to hear - congratulations!

12-22-2015, 05:57 AM

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OnMyWay7

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Great job -

12-22-2015, 06:05 AM

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Opivotal

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Good for you Dave!

12-22-2015, 06:07 AM

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Anna

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That's good news, Dave.

12-22-2015, 06:17 AM

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IronPhoenix

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Awesome!! Congrats, you got this!

12-22-2015, 12:09 PM

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PurpleKnight

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Fantastic Dave!!

12-22-2015, 01:36 PM

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DuhDave

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Thanks everyone. I never really was a big fan of the chip system of AA but after giving it more thought, I came to realize it has it's benefits.

...and after all, it's nice to share your accomplishment with others.

Thank you

DD

12-22-2015, 01:40 PM

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SoberLeigh

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That's great, Dave.

12-22-2015, 03:40 PM

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Zebra1275

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Great, how was the meeting?

12-22-2015, 03:49 PM

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DuhDave

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It was OK Zebra. Step speaker meeting on Step 11. I havnt even gotten' that far yet but he had some interesting things to share.

I enjoyed it.

DD

12-22-2015, 04:40 PM

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FreeOwl

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Fantastic!

In a few days, I'll go to an AA meeting and pick up a two year coin.

Hard to believe it's already been that long.

I remember that first 30-day chip. It felt really good, and it carried me on to a 2 month, a 3 month, a 4 and a 5 month.... then I went off and tried to prove that I could moderate and it was all OK.

I remember that first 30-day chip the next time around. It felt really good. It carried the weight of my knowledge that I could easily throw it all away again. This time, I didn't.

I'm proud of you, DD. That first 30 day chip is a milestone that represents your commitment to a choice and it represents the potential and possibility that lay ahead for you in a whole different life.

Keep it up!! Hold that coin with you, rub it and feel its energy, the power of your choice and your commitment.