Memorial Day!
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Memorial Day!
What a difference a couple years makes. Two years ago today was a day to load up. A couple 1.75's of booze, case of beer, a few 10lb bags of ice and a bunch of steaks and brats. Non stop party starting at noon and wouldn't end until Sunday night. What could possibly be more fun that that? Well it was 2 years ago yesterday that I was drunk and fell and temporarily ruined my life. Not just my health, but my life. I was in a hospital bed for 11 days, surgery on both legs, and my landscaping business was in full swing....but not for long. Because I had to dedicate almost a full year to walking again, my beloved business had to be sold.
Today there will be no "loading up" at the liquor store or any other nonsense. We will grill some great food and spend some quality time around the house. We have decided to sell our home so there is plenty of work to do. And you know what? I don't mind doing the work because I'm not hungover or drunk while doing it! Life is very different than two years ago, but its different in a much better way. I feel more connected to life. I feel more true to myself. I feel like I have something to offer society, not take from society. How things will end up, I do not know, but I am enjoying the journey.
Today there will be no "loading up" at the liquor store or any other nonsense. We will grill some great food and spend some quality time around the house. We have decided to sell our home so there is plenty of work to do. And you know what? I don't mind doing the work because I'm not hungover or drunk while doing it! Life is very different than two years ago, but its different in a much better way. I feel more connected to life. I feel more true to myself. I feel like I have something to offer society, not take from society. How things will end up, I do not know, but I am enjoying the journey.
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Its a long story, but it was 2 years ago yesterday that I started my journey of sobriety. I wasn't successful immediately, but I have now been sober for about 19-20 months. I don't count days.
Holy crud, Jeff - you sound.....well.....Normal!
Who woulda thunk it - atta bouy!
Now for me, I'm still crazy as a soup sandwhich - Or the Bears front office
Bless those who made the ultimate sacrifice and those brave souls who served.
Who woulda thunk it - atta bouy!
Now for me, I'm still crazy as a soup sandwhich - Or the Bears front office
Bless those who made the ultimate sacrifice and those brave souls who served.
As someone who just sold a house and bought a new one, it's really a great feeling to be in a house in which I have never, ever drunk alcohol. No cringe worthy memories. Fresh slate, clean start. I hope you will get enjoy that feeling soon!! Good luck on the sale.
Congrats on 20 months.
Congrats on 20 months.
Great post Jeff, you really have come a long way, your journey has been very inspiring for me as I know it has been for other here. Thank you for being here for us and sharing your battles and your successes with us. Have a nice weekend.
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As someone who just sold a house and bought a new one, it's really a great feeling to be in a house in which I have never, ever drunk alcohol. No cringe worthy memories. Fresh slate, clean start. I hope you will get enjoy that feeling soon!! Good luck on the sale.
Congrats on 20 months.
Congrats on 20 months.
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