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countrygirl2014 04-13-2015 07:20 PM

Wow...just...wow
 
Last year at this time I was drunk. My daughter probably had to entertain herself so mommy could be left alone with her beer. My energy levels are finally starting to get better and tonight, without even thinking about it, I was on the swing set with my daughter. For a long time. We played, ran with the dog, laughed at the chickens...it was effortless and something I regretfully neglected to do with her, especially the last 3 years. Tonight before bed she said "mommy, thank you for playing with me and making me laugh". My heart broke and was overwhelmed with joy all at the same time. I will not allow myself to wallow in the past. I could very easily if I wanted to, but there is no time. Life is short and if spirit gives me tomorrow, I ask for the guidance to live in the now, like today. I just wanted to share. Sobriety is extremely rewarding. Extremely.

Jennifer

Opivotal 04-13-2015 07:23 PM

Your post warmed my heart, Jennifer.

Just beautiful, thank you for sharing. :hug:

SDH73 04-13-2015 07:25 PM

Beautiful! Thank you!

aajajen 04-13-2015 07:30 PM

Thanks for sharing!

Lance40 04-13-2015 07:35 PM

That is so touching and beautiful - bless you Jennifer.

Charlie117926 04-13-2015 07:45 PM

Awesome post Jennifer. Thank you for sharing.

Ruby2 04-13-2015 07:48 PM

It makes it all worth it, doesn't it? What a great post. Thank you!

MariahGayle 04-13-2015 07:53 PM

This made me smile & warmed my heart...Thank You Jennifer:)

headcase1 04-13-2015 07:53 PM

Amen

happyandfree 04-13-2015 07:56 PM

That's just wonderful countrygirl. ..nice heartwarming post. There are so many benefits of sobriety. Thank you. :)

wehav2day 04-13-2015 08:12 PM

Awesome share, Jennifer!!

Here's to many more "wow!" Days!

Foolsgold186 04-13-2015 08:15 PM

Lovely post. So happy for you!

HeartsAfire 04-13-2015 08:15 PM

These are the gifts sobriety gives us. I'm so happy for you & thrilled beyond words for your sweet little girl.

Great job!

Dee74 04-13-2015 08:30 PM

Great post Jennifer :c014:

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alphaomega 04-13-2015 08:33 PM

Thank you for sharing this beautiful story. Very inspirational. :)

esinger 04-13-2015 08:41 PM

Awesome! Makes the struggle worth while. Can't make up the time I lost with my kids. Spent Sunday with my grandsons though kicking the ball around and giving them tractor rides. Wouldn't have been trusted to do this if I were still drinking. Life's too short to waste it drinking for sure. Thanks for sharing.

Pipedreamer 04-13-2015 08:52 PM

Such an awesome post. Our children can warm our souls in so many ways. every moment with them is a treasure.

FeelingGreat 04-13-2015 08:58 PM

Wonderful gift for your daughter.

Imabuleva 04-13-2015 09:42 PM

Alcohol just destroys all the wonderful little things in life.

Thanks for the happy story :)

matilda123 04-13-2015 10:03 PM

What lovely and beautiful words to read before I sleep. Thank you, and brava!


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