24 Hour Recovery Connections Part 436
No quitting on yer quit eh!
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“The goal isn’t to be sober. The goal is to love yourself so much that you don’t need to drink.”
- Unknown
5:40am in Alberta, 24 more for me and everyone else who needs them please, and thanks...
Today is going to be a darn good day not to drink!
5:40am in Alberta, 24 more for me and everyone else who needs them please, and thanks...
Today is going to be a darn good day not to drink!
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Originally Posted by Lascaux 
24 more for me, yesterday marked 5 weeks down - today I start my 6th!
And SR is behaving very strangely for me this morning.....perhaps it is me, or maybe spring fever has overcome cyberspace
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Originally Posted by whopper
Spent a quiet saturday at home. My father is recovering quite well since his heart surgery 3 months ago. He can now stand up and walk on his own, basically back to his old self. Another 24!
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Originally Posted by listae
I'm thinking of you SR friend and can relate very much. I just got back from visiting my parents who are in the late stages of degenerative diseases...I feel so much love but also pain when I see them. But your mom giving you "an Angel" speaks a million words about how she sees you.
This is the first time my mom saw me truly, truly sober. I didn't usually drink in front of them but came home drunk or flew in hungover. My mom is very, very weak and sick. But she leaned over and told me: "I'm proud of you for not drinking." It meant the world to me to hear those words!
I feel so much guilt for not being able to save them from their illnesses, but at least I can be sober for her and for me. Mothers notice. So, you are an angel in your mother's eyes and that is a wonderful accomplishment.
This is the first time my mom saw me truly, truly sober. I didn't usually drink in front of them but came home drunk or flew in hungover. My mom is very, very weak and sick. But she leaned over and told me: "I'm proud of you for not drinking." It meant the world to me to hear those words!
I feel so much guilt for not being able to save them from their illnesses, but at least I can be sober for her and for me. Mothers notice. So, you are an angel in your mother's eyes and that is a wonderful accomplishment.
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Originally Posted by kenton
Love the photos of your home Suze. Gorgeous! Also love how you always read everyone's posts and suggest practical, thoughtful advice. You're an international treasure.
Mike, I'm so sorry for everything you're going through. LOVE LOVE LOVE how you look at the bright side even when life is throwing a ton of challenges your way. Inspirational. Keep doing that .... It won't make the challenges go away but it will help you to deal with them.
Red and Listae, I'm so sorry for everything you're both going through. Wish I could help. I understand the pain and the frustration and the feelings of powerlessness. I'm so proud of you both for dealing with everything sober. I used to get back from visiting dad at the hospice and stand in my kitchen and gulp wine straight from the bottle ... Wanted to numb the pain, make it go away. It didn't go away.... Drinking intensified the pain. Magnified the horror and pushed that feeling of powerlessness to a level that I almost couldn't handle. I didn't manage to get sober until after dad died.... I honestly believe he's helping me from wherever he is. But I always wish I'd done it whilst he was still here. What you're going through right now is one of life's toughest tests but you're dealing with it and you're strong enough to keep dealing with it. Sobriety will ensure that strength. Keep shining bright for your parents and remember that you are never on your own. Love to everyone and 24 more for me and Jo please. Hugs for you Jo xxxx
Mike, I'm so sorry for everything you're going through. LOVE LOVE LOVE how you look at the bright side even when life is throwing a ton of challenges your way. Inspirational. Keep doing that .... It won't make the challenges go away but it will help you to deal with them.
Red and Listae, I'm so sorry for everything you're both going through. Wish I could help. I understand the pain and the frustration and the feelings of powerlessness. I'm so proud of you both for dealing with everything sober. I used to get back from visiting dad at the hospice and stand in my kitchen and gulp wine straight from the bottle ... Wanted to numb the pain, make it go away. It didn't go away.... Drinking intensified the pain. Magnified the horror and pushed that feeling of powerlessness to a level that I almost couldn't handle. I didn't manage to get sober until after dad died.... I honestly believe he's helping me from wherever he is. But I always wish I'd done it whilst he was still here. What you're going through right now is one of life's toughest tests but you're dealing with it and you're strong enough to keep dealing with it. Sobriety will ensure that strength. Keep shining bright for your parents and remember that you are never on your own. Love to everyone and 24 more for me and Jo please. Hugs for you Jo xxxx
♥But if I am, so are you....your words and your heart are beyond beautiful. Every single day.
And sending more love and help out into the universe for our darling jojo....she is going through a very rough time guys.....
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On a lighter note....guess who has been married for a year and a half today?
ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can you believe it? I hear a good few 'no's'.....
Gosh, I can hardly.....it wasn't easey peasey that's for sure, but I really love my beautiful Goat and life here is beginning to feel comfortable. Just a small change....moving to a new country, moving in with a guy and marrying for the first time (or the only time as I am often reminded).
Sobriety and SR and all of you have given me all I longed for and prayed for throughout all of the years of my drinking. And it is only just beginning....this life is magic and we get to live it.
Go us. ♥♥
ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can you believe it? I hear a good few 'no's'.....
Gosh, I can hardly.....it wasn't easey peasey that's for sure, but I really love my beautiful Goat and life here is beginning to feel comfortable. Just a small change....moving to a new country, moving in with a guy and marrying for the first time (or the only time as I am often reminded
).Sobriety and SR and all of you have given me all I longed for and prayed for throughout all of the years of my drinking. And it is only just beginning....this life is magic and we get to live it.
Go us. ♥♥
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Originally Posted by zeppodog
Think I forgot to check in yesterday, wasn't drinking, just forgot. I'm looking forward to another sober day.
So how is life? I bet you guys feel like newlyweds. And I imagine every day feels filled with love and gratitude.....and pride I hope. I know I am proud of you.....big time.... ♥EDIT: Oh Purps ~ that is AWESOME love!!!! xx
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Good morning and checking in for 24 more. Beauty of a day weather-wise in store in DC. Son left to head back to school in WI early this morning but will back in about 7 weeks. Always a bit down when this happens, but oldest daughter comes in next week for some of her break and looking forward to seeing her.
Venus - congratulations! You deserve all the magic that you bring here daily.
Hope everyone has a peaceful day.
Venus - congratulations! You deserve all the magic that you bring here daily.
Hope everyone has a peaceful day.
No quitting on yer quit eh!
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Got your pm @venuscat, and thought I'd better explain why I used this morning's quote. The quote wasn't meant to make light of sobriety, it's actually listed as one of the 20 greatest sobriety quotes of all time. I hope no one thinks I was taking sobriety for granted because I don't even take my own sobriety for granted. Even after 4 years, I still have to remain vigilant.
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Originally Posted by abcowboy
Got your pm @venuscat, and thought I'd better explain why I used this morning's quote. The quote wasn't meant to make light of sobriety, it's actually listed as one of the 20 greatest sobriety quotes of all time. I hope no one thinks I was taking sobriety for granted because I don't even take my own sobriety for granted. Even after 4 years, I still have to remain vigilant.
And I like the quote....I just wasn't sure if we should use it.....and the one I sent you follows on from yours....kind of extends the message I hope.
It means the world to me to do this with you every day......thank you again from the bottom of my happy heart.
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♥ This is a list of everyone who posted their commitment to stay sober in the last
24 hours: 9 am EDT ~ 8.59 am EDT.
It is awesome to have every single one of you here with us! ♥
1newcreation
abcowboy
ardy
Atlast9999
aussieblue
Awake61
Babs1234
Bailey3
badgerden
bandicoot2
BarbieKen
BlueWellies
Canadian Koala
CaseyW
CeeFarro
Chaisson
ChloeRose63
Citrus
Coldfusion
Coco6054
CrossYourHeart
Daisybelle
Dee74
Delilah1
Endoftheday
erfra7
FoieGras
FormerBeerLover
gatorman
Gilmer ♥RIP♥
Goat
goodbyeevan
goose333
Guener
H379
Happycamper109
Hats
Hawkeye13
Hevyn
ishallnotwant
Jack16
jimmyJlover
joandmelandhan
John65
julietUK
Kaneda8888
kenton
kevlarsjal2
KinseyMillhone
Kris47
Lascaux
least
Lena1231
LillianGish
lilymaz
listae
Lostmyoffswitch
lyddie
Mags1
mariposa
Minion09
neferkamichael
Neoo
Nic233
nmd
OliveDog
Optimist4ever57
Oregongirlsite
Paperbag
Petecrab
PhoenixJ
Purplrks3647
Quincy
quitter62
Rainman1
Rar
RedBerryJuniper
Saskia
SaturatedSeize
soberista
SoberLeigh
Soberwolf
stargazer016
Stubbs16
Sunflower79
Sunflowerlife
Sweetpeacan
tgirl
theVman31
time2LLL60
tomls
trudgingagain
Tynesider22
vanaprastha
venuscat
Vinificent
WaterOx
whopper
wiscsober
Willow68
yukonm
Zanna
zeppodog
zoeydog
Onward together! ♥
♥ thank you dear abcowboy...following your quote this morning with this one ♥
24 hours: 9 am EDT ~ 8.59 am EDT.
It is awesome to have every single one of you here with us!
♥1newcreation
abcowboy
ardy
Atlast9999
aussieblue
Awake61
Babs1234
Bailey3
badgerden
bandicoot2
BarbieKen
BlueWellies
Canadian Koala
CaseyW
CeeFarro
Chaisson
ChloeRose63
Citrus
Coldfusion
Coco6054
CrossYourHeart
Daisybelle
Dee74
Delilah1
Endoftheday
erfra7
FoieGras
FormerBeerLover
gatorman
Gilmer ♥RIP♥
Goat
goodbyeevan
goose333
Guener
H379
Happycamper109
Hats
Hawkeye13
Hevyn
ishallnotwant
Jack16
jimmyJlover
joandmelandhan
John65
julietUK
Kaneda8888
kenton
kevlarsjal2
KinseyMillhone
Kris47
Lascaux
least
Lena1231
LillianGish
lilymaz
listae
Lostmyoffswitch
lyddie
Mags1
mariposa
Minion09
neferkamichael
Neoo
Nic233
nmd
OliveDog
Optimist4ever57
Oregongirlsite
Paperbag
Petecrab
PhoenixJ
Purplrks3647
Quincy
quitter62
Rainman1
Rar
RedBerryJuniper
Saskia
SaturatedSeize
soberista
SoberLeigh
Soberwolf
stargazer016
Stubbs16
Sunflower79
Sunflowerlife
Sweetpeacan
tgirl
theVman31
time2LLL60
tomls
trudgingagain
Tynesider22
vanaprastha
venuscat
Vinificent
WaterOx
whopper
wiscsober
Willow68
yukonm
Zanna
zeppodog
zoeydog
Onward together! ♥
♥ thank you dear abcowboy...following your quote this morning with this one
♥March 24, 2019
Petecrab ~ 4 weeks! ♥
DreamCatcher17 ~ 1 year & 6 months!! ♥
RedBerryJuniper ~ 1 year & 11 months! ♥
Petecrab ~ 4 weeks! ♥
DreamCatcher17 ~ 1 year & 6 months!! ♥
RedBerryJuniper ~ 1 year & 11 months! ♥
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Originally Posted by zeppodog
Think I forgot to check in yesterday, wasn't drinking, just forgot. I'm looking forward to another sober day.
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