1 Year Today and a Surprise in the Mail

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07-26-2013, 05:16 PM

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Happier

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1 Year Today and a Surprise in the Mail

Grateful for a year of sobriety today. Really don't feel like telling anyone else but all of you on here. Although I doubt that I would have discussed it with him, I do sort of wished my Dad was around to know. He passed away several years ago. He was a recovering alcoholic AA "old timer" with 20+ years of sobriety. Funny thing is that he had saved a watch of his for me. My aunt had good intentions of getting it to me ever since his passing but never got around to it.
Guess what showed up priority mail today! She has no idea that I quit drinking, let alone anything about today's milestone. I knew she had finally mailed it a few days ago but I didn't think of the significance of it arriving today until it hit me this morning. Makes me feel like my HP is saying "I get it, and I got your back."

Thanks to all of you for helping me get here.

07-26-2013, 05:35 PM

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DAB

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That's great! Your HP really does have your back!
Congratulations on one year! I would let that watch be my one year medallion if I were you. I wish you all the best.

07-26-2013, 05:36 PM

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Isaiah

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Wow.

That made me smile really big.

Congrats on one year, Happier. Thanks for being with us.

07-26-2013, 05:38 PM

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Dee74

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It's tough for me to believe some things are simple coincidence

congratulations Happier!

07-26-2013, 05:39 PM

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neferkamichael

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Happier, 1 year sober? You are FANTASTIC. Congratulations.

07-26-2013, 05:43 PM

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ScottFromWI

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What a fitting event for a huge milestone. And what a great reminder you can take with you every day. Congratulations !

07-26-2013, 05:46 PM

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Like2Hike

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Congrats, Happier! A fitting surprise in the mail indeed.

07-26-2013, 05:52 PM

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Anna

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Wow, great story. And, you know there are no coincidences.

07-26-2013, 06:23 PM

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Hevyn

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Wonderful job on one year sober Happier! We're so proud of your accomplishment. Lovely story about Dad's watch.

I'm glad you shared it with us.

07-26-2013, 07:11 PM

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Pondlady

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Congratulations on your year Happier.....you've made your Dad proud

07-26-2013, 07:20 PM

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Junegirl

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What a beautiful post. Thank you for sharing that and congrats on one year!

June

07-26-2013, 07:26 PM

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Fallow

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That's really cool.

Congrats a year sober is a great accomplishment.

07-26-2013, 07:45 PM

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wehav2day

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wow happier, you just brought a tear to my eye. that is amazing and what a fitting anniversary gift even if it was unintended. HAPPY 1 YEAR MILESTONE!!!