Class Of January 2012 Part 7
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Nel we have wee yorkie just like urs lol
hope all is well with the gang.
yday cycle did not go to plan, 5 mile in tyre blew out and had to get wifie to come lift me.
But got new tyre on last nite and planing a 50 mile cycle with the boys this morning.
love to all
hope all is well with the gang.
yday cycle did not go to plan, 5 mile in tyre blew out and had to get wifie to come lift me.
But got new tyre on last nite and planing a 50 mile cycle with the boys this morning.
love to all
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Faith is what keeps me going.
Knowing no matter what happens in life, I can trust the One who holds the sun & stars in place. The One who keeps the oceans from flooding the land, the One who knit me together in my mothers womb.....if He can do all that, surely He can handle my tribulations.
So I place them at His feet & know that He's in control of ALL things, my life included.
I may not understand some things but trust that there's a lesson, a better opportunity, something good to be gleaned from this.
I am pretty convinced He knows what He's doing.
Knowing no matter what happens in life, I can trust the One who holds the sun & stars in place. The One who keeps the oceans from flooding the land, the One who knit me together in my mothers womb.....if He can do all that, surely He can handle my tribulations.
So I place them at His feet & know that He's in control of ALL things, my life included.
I may not understand some things but trust that there's a lesson, a better opportunity, something good to be gleaned from this.
I am pretty convinced He knows what He's doing.
Good morning class, fighting a head cold today ... Hang in there Billy take it from me its no fun to start over....Hope everyone has a great day, off to take something for my cold...love you guys♥...Seanie what is your dogs name?..My dog name is Jax...I named him after Jax Teller from the show 'Sons of Anarchy' ..I have just a little crush on that bad biker boy...lol
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Never heard off that show Nel, he called Finn, was called that b4 we got him as we got him when he about 6 months. 2 1/2 now. They great company and great walking buddies.
Ended up doin 60 mile on my cycle, will sleep tonite. Oh the diff a week makes, was great to start but then started to bucket down, but that nothing new in this country.
Hope you shake off the cold soon nel
Hope everyone is keeping good
Ended up doin 60 mile on my cycle, will sleep tonite. Oh the diff a week makes, was great to start but then started to bucket down, but that nothing new in this country.
Hope you shake off the cold soon nel
Hope everyone is keeping good
Seanie,I have a cousin named Finian Arthur they call him Finn...My family is proud of their Irish heritage, my great grandparents came from County Cork..I think I'm saying it correct...I was named after my great grandmother Nellie O'Leary my great grandfather Thomas O'Leary came over from Ireland I think around mid 1800's.... I have a picture of him with his prized Rooster they use to cockfight back then, I believe it was taking here... They were very poor, I guess he had to leave Ireland because he was poaching fish it was during the potato famine, so yes I guess it would of been the mid 1800's...That's the story I got passed down thru family. Its kinda sad that their is only one family memebr left that can share some family history... I actually have his picture hanging in my kitchen because I collect roosters, so I tied the picture with my rooster collection theme on one wall...Its pretty cool
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Hey class, I am finally back online and thought it was time to catch up with the group. Lovely reading your posts and getting inspired by you. Sean and Nel, I feel for you in your struggle and I am so inspired by your continuous effort and for staying with us. You are going to be just fine :-)
For me it is great being back home and although it is not as picture perfect and as easy breezy as I would have dreamt it to be, it is still wonderful. My dreams of going back home after working for 10 years internationally include to completely change my profession, start my own business, find the man of my dreams, all in all completely revamping my life, somehow in my dreams that was going to happen within the first week and for some reason 3 weeks later I am not there yet!
I of course know how unrealistic that was and is but dreams are dreams and as reality sets in I find myself being home not having a clue as to what I want to do with my life. So after a few days of stress and feeling inadequate and almost reverting to not answering the phone when family and friends call as I cannot deal with peoples loving questions as to what I am planning to do, my higher power stepped in today to stop my fretting. A surprise call from my sponsor in Ireland came my way and she gave me the simplest answer, just chill and take a month of unpaid leave (note-not being unemployed but on leave) :-) Just relax and chill and let it all sink in and then after a month I can start thinking about it. Second HP intervention was to stumble on to a movie called Rachel’s Getting Married, which is about a girl coming out of rehab. I did not like the movie but it reminded me that I am in recovery, 7 ½ months sober and I do not have to be perfect and perfectly sort out my life in super- speed time.
So here I am chilling at home now and going to settle in now with a late night movie and a big bowl of candy as I plan to sleep in tomorrow morning and just go with the flow!
Have a lovely Monday all
For me it is great being back home and although it is not as picture perfect and as easy breezy as I would have dreamt it to be, it is still wonderful. My dreams of going back home after working for 10 years internationally include to completely change my profession, start my own business, find the man of my dreams, all in all completely revamping my life, somehow in my dreams that was going to happen within the first week and for some reason 3 weeks later I am not there yet!
I of course know how unrealistic that was and is but dreams are dreams and as reality sets in I find myself being home not having a clue as to what I want to do with my life. So after a few days of stress and feeling inadequate and almost reverting to not answering the phone when family and friends call as I cannot deal with peoples loving questions as to what I am planning to do, my higher power stepped in today to stop my fretting. A surprise call from my sponsor in Ireland came my way and she gave me the simplest answer, just chill and take a month of unpaid leave (note-not being unemployed but on leave) :-) Just relax and chill and let it all sink in and then after a month I can start thinking about it. Second HP intervention was to stumble on to a movie called Rachel’s Getting Married, which is about a girl coming out of rehab. I did not like the movie but it reminded me that I am in recovery, 7 ½ months sober and I do not have to be perfect and perfectly sort out my life in super- speed time.
So here I am chilling at home now and going to settle in now with a late night movie and a big bowl of candy as I plan to sleep in tomorrow morning and just go with the flow!
Have a lovely Monday all
Hello Limbo welcome home!!! .. Love those kinds of nights when you just relax and watch a movie and have lots of goodies!......Take your time to get settled in so you don't get overwhelmed thats the key...7 1/2 months is fantastic!! All of you are my hero's!!...Have a good evening, off to make a BLT sandwich...yummy!
Welcome back, Limbo!! I have been so impressed with your world travels, I have hardly been anywhere and the only other country I've been to is Canada which doesn't count because it borders Vermont. So be proud of your amazing life and just let the next chapter unfold. At least take a break to decompress and put your precious sobriety first.
Seannie, 60 miles?! wow!
Nel, thanks for the story of your heritage. I'm always interested in those stories. All my ancestors came from Sweden, my grandmother came over to Ellis island when she was just a teenager. It's amazing to think about, isn't it?
Another week coming up. I have to work 5 days this week, I don't know if I can handle it, haha.
Wishing my wonderful classmates a wonderful week!
Seannie, 60 miles?! wow!
Nel, thanks for the story of your heritage. I'm always interested in those stories. All my ancestors came from Sweden, my grandmother came over to Ellis island when she was just a teenager. It's amazing to think about, isn't it?
Another week coming up. I have to work 5 days this week, I don't know if I can handle it, haha.
Wishing my wonderful classmates a wonderful week!
Good Monday morning, all! Finally cooled down a bit here, which is good as my air conditioning is not working, again. Grrr!! Have today off, going to a meeting for the first time in weeks at noon. Think I will take my friends some treats
Good to read of the strength in our family here. We bend, we flex, but we do not break. I just finished reading Drinking, A Love Story by Caroline Knapp and found many of her words really meaningful.
Limbo I just loved reading of your current sabatical. What a great way to look at options and you are so right - nothing has to be wrapped up lock, stock and barrel overnight. Mid October I will be (God watching and blessing ) in a similar position financially and am starting to look at options. I am geographically where I don't want to be for reasons that had to do with drinking and love. Probably love while drinking is a better way to word that. Now that I am in recovery and do not drink, it is time to make rational decisions (like I used to do before I became a drunk!) and start living - not just existing. It's not a scary feeling and it's not a fight or flight kind of thing either. Wow....could this be "restored me to sanity?" in action? I think so!!
Keep on walking tall, proud, and forward, gang. Much love to each and everyone of you and may this new week bring strength to you and silence to the beast! T
Good to read of the strength in our family here. We bend, we flex, but we do not break. I just finished reading Drinking, A Love Story by Caroline Knapp and found many of her words really meaningful.
Limbo I just loved reading of your current sabatical. What a great way to look at options and you are so right - nothing has to be wrapped up lock, stock and barrel overnight. Mid October I will be (God watching and blessing ) in a similar position financially and am starting to look at options. I am geographically where I don't want to be for reasons that had to do with drinking and love. Probably love while drinking is a better way to word that. Now that I am in recovery and do not drink, it is time to make rational decisions (like I used to do before I became a drunk!) and start living - not just existing. It's not a scary feeling and it's not a fight or flight kind of thing either. Wow....could this be "restored me to sanity?" in action? I think so!!
Keep on walking tall, proud, and forward, gang. Much love to each and everyone of you and may this new week bring strength to you and silence to the beast! T
A quick check in doing good!! I done a ton of work around the house today!! My arms feel like jello because I weed whacked the yard and we have a huge yard!! Its a battery operated one, heavy after awhile... I need to work on my muscle building in my arms...lol...Have a good night NBC you sound like you are doing so good in your recovery!! So happy for you!!♥
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Nel, keep up the good work! Your little doggie is too cute!
Limbo, welcome back. Take it easy & enjoy THIS moment right now b/c we'll never get it back.
Katrinka, not sure how you handle kids 24/7. Kudos to you! I'm not that patient.
NBC, I second Nels sentiments, you are truly an inspiration & outstanding woman.
Guys, across the pond, be strong & keep fighting.
Limbo, welcome back. Take it easy & enjoy THIS moment right now b/c we'll never get it back.
Katrinka, not sure how you handle kids 24/7. Kudos to you! I'm not that patient.
NBC, I second Nels sentiments, you are truly an inspiration & outstanding woman.
Guys, across the pond, be strong & keep fighting.
Hey everyone!
I've never posted in this thread but I've been clean and sober since January 3, 2012 so I guess this is my class! Just thought I'd introduce myself . Today I resigned from one of my jobs because it was preventing me from progressing in the job I like better. It was a very scary step but I needed it to restore balance!!
I've never posted in this thread but I've been clean and sober since January 3, 2012 so I guess this is my class! Just thought I'd introduce myself . Today I resigned from one of my jobs because it was preventing me from progressing in the job I like better. It was a very scary step but I needed it to restore balance!!
Welcome lonestarTH
you just snuck in...LOL...
time for another part to the journey...
we continue here
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-part-8-a.html
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you just snuck in...LOL...
time for another part to the journey...
we continue here
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-part-8-a.html
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