Class of July 2013 Part 24
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Calm and cool is good key 
I find now that I'm older that I thrive when things in my life are simple and predictable.
Oh snooz, yes, we need to be here for each other! I know you have been through so much. Hugs
I've been trying to accurately describe the difference between me and my life sober vs drinking but this is a quick word association simply put:
Drinking: messy, disorganized, flustered, feeling victimized, exhausted, forgetful, messy house, confused, impatient, stifled spiritually and emotionally, bloated, checked out from my kids, poor sleep, miserable mornings...
Sober: well rested, organized, tidy house, fulfilled, daily exercise, prepared, confident, healthy, happy mornings, attentive mother, optimistic, rational, grateful ....
I know it's all been said before, by myself and many others but sometimes you just have to put it out there. The difference for me is night and day and it happens quickly, in either direction.
I really, really want to stay just like this.
Ten seconds at a time, great advice again Dee,
Have a great day everyone. I PROMISE to reach out later if (when) AV rears its ugly head.
I find now that I'm older that I thrive when things in my life are simple and predictable. Oh snooz, yes, we need to be here for each other! I know you have been through so much. Hugs
I've been trying to accurately describe the difference between me and my life sober vs drinking but this is a quick word association simply put:
Drinking: messy, disorganized, flustered, feeling victimized, exhausted, forgetful, messy house, confused, impatient, stifled spiritually and emotionally, bloated, checked out from my kids, poor sleep, miserable mornings...
Sober: well rested, organized, tidy house, fulfilled, daily exercise, prepared, confident, healthy, happy mornings, attentive mother, optimistic, rational, grateful ....
I know it's all been said before, by myself and many others but sometimes you just have to put it out there. The difference for me is night and day and it happens quickly, in either direction.
I really, really want to stay just like this.
Ten seconds at a time, great advice again Dee,
Have a great day everyone. I PROMISE to reach out later if (when) AV rears its ugly head.
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Hi FABL :-) I'm hanging around SR like a bad smell tonight been doing lots of reading and looking through some of my old poems. Saw yours too Bobby boy :-)
Here's one of mine from 2 years ago
My brother , yes you are someone else's brother but you could easily have been mine.
When you were just a little boy , you didn't choose this path.
You had family , toast for tea, a nice warm watered bath
Your mother looked into your heart and saw her little boy.
she couldn't see what lay ahead ,let's find another toy.
I want to see you up and grow and make good of your life
Have family , be so carefree and take a lovely wife .
Where did you go my little boy for you are now a teen
Pretty girls , some with curls some few and far between.
My wayward son what have you done , for you found Chrystal meth
Please think of me your sister thee ,let this not cause your death.
Do you not know , we love you so , but care not as you may
For nothing we can say or do , will help you find your way l
But on deaf ears it took a hold , down devils lonely lane
What did you think , how could this be, a life marked full of pain.
Your skin doth crawl , your teeth do rot. Your looks are all barely there
What have you done my darling son, do you not know i care.
Love cannot help , it cannot free , it has to bide its time
For time alone is all you have ,now i must wait and pine.
Behind those walls there's nought but thought, remorse to tenth degree
But you will win , do good again and come back home to me
Your life is spared , you have your gift, forward will you pay
To make amends , to right wronged friends, you will have your day.
So look ahead , You are not dead for reasons you've been saved.
Your road ahead you warily tread in gold it will be paved.
Your second chance is here and now though you seem caged in hell
Take this time to contemplate and let it serve you well
You don't know yet what fate you've met , I'm sure its good and true
So in your heart , wont you make a start Help others just like you.
Bless. Xx
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been doing lots of reading and looking through some of my old poems. Saw yours too Bobby boy :-) Here's one of mine from 2 years ago
My brother , yes you are someone else's brother but you could easily have been mine.
When you were just a little boy , you didn't choose this path.
You had family , toast for tea, a nice warm watered bath
Your mother looked into your heart and saw her little boy.
she couldn't see what lay ahead ,let's find another toy.
I want to see you up and grow and make good of your life
Have family , be so carefree and take a lovely wife .
Where did you go my little boy for you are now a teen
Pretty girls , some with curls some few and far between.
My wayward son what have you done , for you found Chrystal meth
Please think of me your sister thee ,let this not cause your death.
Do you not know , we love you so , but care not as you may
For nothing we can say or do , will help you find your way l
But on deaf ears it took a hold , down devils lonely lane
What did you think , how could this be, a life marked full of pain.
Your skin doth crawl , your teeth do rot. Your looks are all barely there
What have you done my darling son, do you not know i care.
Love cannot help , it cannot free , it has to bide its time
For time alone is all you have ,now i must wait and pine.
Behind those walls there's nought but thought, remorse to tenth degree
But you will win , do good again and come back home to me
Your life is spared , you have your gift, forward will you pay
To make amends , to right wronged friends, you will have your day.
So look ahead , You are not dead for reasons you've been saved.
Your road ahead you warily tread in gold it will be paved.
Your second chance is here and now though you seem caged in hell
Take this time to contemplate and let it serve you well
You don't know yet what fate you've met , I'm sure its good and true
So in your heart , wont you make a start Help others just like you.
Bless. Xx
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Good morning friends,
Hi Snoozy dear, sorry your AV is giving you a hard time. Hope you're feeling better!
FABL, I feel exactly the same way as you. The difference when I am drinking vs sober is night and day. I love the way I feel right now too so let's help each other through this! I just know my AV will make an appearance very soon and I am DREADING it!! I cannot go backwards.
Hope everyone else has a wonderful day/night! You are all such an inspiration to me. Thank you for your posts and for being here
Hi Snoozy dear, sorry your AV is giving you a hard time. Hope you're feeling better!
FABL, I feel exactly the same way as you. The difference when I am drinking vs sober is night and day. I love the way I feel right now too so let's help each other through this! I just know my AV will make an appearance very soon and I am DREADING it!! I cannot go backwards.
Hope everyone else has a wonderful day/night! You are all such an inspiration to me. Thank you for your posts and for being here
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Originally Posted by SoberLeigh 
Wine was practically 100% my poison.
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Originally Posted by SnoozyQ
Hi FABL :-) I'm hanging around SR like a bad smell tonight been doing lots of reading and looking through some of my old poems. Saw yours too Bobby boy :-)
Here's one of mine from 2 years ago
My brother , yes you are someone else's brother but you could easily have been mine.
When you were just a little boy , you didn't choose this path.
You had family , toast for tea, a nice warm watered bath
Your mother looked into your heart and saw her little boy.
she couldn't see what lay ahead ,let's find another toy.
I want to see you up and grow and make good of your life
Have family , be so carefree and take a lovely wife .
Where did you go my little boy for you are now a teen
Pretty girls , some with curls some few and far between.
My wayward son what have you done , for you found Chrystal meth
Please think of me your sister thee ,let this not cause your death.
Do you not know , we love you so , but care not as you may
For nothing we can say or do , will help you find your way l
But on deaf ears it took a hold , down devils lonely lane
What did you think , how could this be, a life marked full of pain.
Your skin doth crawl , your teeth do rot. Your looks are all barely there
What have you done my darling son, do you not know i care.
Love cannot help , it cannot free , it has to bide its time
For time alone is all you have ,now i must wait and pine.
Behind those walls there's nought but thought, remorse to tenth degree
But you will win , do good again and come back home to me
Your life is spared , you have your gift, forward will you pay
To make amends , to right wronged friends, you will have your day.
So look ahead , You are not dead for reasons you've been saved.
Your road ahead you warily tread in gold it will be paved.
Your second chance is here and now though you seem caged in hell
Take this time to contemplate and let it serve you well
You don't know yet what fate you've met , I'm sure its good and true
So in your heart , wont you make a start Help others just like you.
Bless. Xx
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We make a living by what we get , we make a life by what we give
been doing lots of reading and looking through some of my old poems. Saw yours too Bobby boy :-) Here's one of mine from 2 years ago
My brother , yes you are someone else's brother but you could easily have been mine.
When you were just a little boy , you didn't choose this path.
You had family , toast for tea, a nice warm watered bath
Your mother looked into your heart and saw her little boy.
she couldn't see what lay ahead ,let's find another toy.
I want to see you up and grow and make good of your life
Have family , be so carefree and take a lovely wife .
Where did you go my little boy for you are now a teen
Pretty girls , some with curls some few and far between.
My wayward son what have you done , for you found Chrystal meth
Please think of me your sister thee ,let this not cause your death.
Do you not know , we love you so , but care not as you may
For nothing we can say or do , will help you find your way l
But on deaf ears it took a hold , down devils lonely lane
What did you think , how could this be, a life marked full of pain.
Your skin doth crawl , your teeth do rot. Your looks are all barely there
What have you done my darling son, do you not know i care.
Love cannot help , it cannot free , it has to bide its time
For time alone is all you have ,now i must wait and pine.
Behind those walls there's nought but thought, remorse to tenth degree
But you will win , do good again and come back home to me
Your life is spared , you have your gift, forward will you pay
To make amends , to right wronged friends, you will have your day.
So look ahead , You are not dead for reasons you've been saved.
Your road ahead you warily tread in gold it will be paved.
Your second chance is here and now though you seem caged in hell
Take this time to contemplate and let it serve you well
You don't know yet what fate you've met , I'm sure its good and true
So in your heart , wont you make a start Help others just like you.
Bless. Xx
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Snoozy, this is simply fabulous.
Snooz & hello Julyers
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It was a lovely poem Snooz how are you
Hello to Croiss, NJ Kitty, Let, Snooz, Bob, Fabl, D, Casey, Leigh, Gilmer, Toots, Hunt, Pete, Key, And all the Julyers wishing you all a good day
Felt a bit down today but one hot bath & a plate of leftovers later & there's a smile bk on my face
Spk soon Julyers
Hello to Croiss, NJ Kitty, Let, Snooz, Bob, Fabl, D, Casey, Leigh, Gilmer, Toots, Hunt, Pete, Key, And all the Julyers wishing you all a good day
Felt a bit down today but one hot bath & a plate of leftovers later & there's a smile bk on my face
Spk soon Julyers
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Well, two days since the audition, and no word, so I guess I wasn't picked. I'm disappointed, but I'll have to chalk it up to experience. At least I'm not running to the liquor store in my disappointment!
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