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01-17-2013, 06:22 AM

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freev

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grateful

Today I am feeling truly grateful.

Day 4 of sobriety - actually sleeping and eating.

I knew my car would be paid off this month (after 6 years!!!) but got a surprise today - I only owe 1/2 a payment!

Per my counselor's advice, I am going to the pound after work today to look for a new dog. I haven't had a dog in nearly a year and a half. I have been waiting because of boyfriend's cat, but he has agreed with her that having a dog will give me something to focus on other than drinking.

So I am feeling grateful today. Hopefully this feeling will last and help me fight off my AV!

Thanks for reading along!
:-)

01-17-2013, 06:47 AM

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Marius76

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I like this post, happy for you FREEV

01-17-2013, 07:44 AM

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Coldfusion

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Thanks for sharing, Freev.

And thanks for going to the pound. You'll find that a lot of chores in sobriety are similar--a bit of work, but very rewarding.

01-17-2013, 02:47 PM

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Natom

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Cheers for the post FREEV, I prefer animals to humans. Dogs have a funny way of knowing exactly what we are thinking and can be very intune with us.

Natom.

01-17-2013, 03:07 PM

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Hevyn

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Good work, FREEV. A paid off car, a new dog, and a great new beginning for you. You're on your way.

01-17-2013, 03:38 PM

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I am happy for you and for your soon-to-be dog.

01-17-2013, 03:42 PM

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Pondlady

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A fresh start indeed......for you and the dog

01-17-2013, 04:59 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by freev

Per my counselor's advice, I am going to the pound after work today to look for a new dog.

I just saw a car magnet in the shape of a paw print that said "who rescued who?" I thought that was so cool. I had my ridgeback for 14 years before he passed. I have never had a more unconditional love than his. Congrats on quitting drinking and changing your life. Wonderful....