Well, I finally did it...
 

...I went to a AA meeting and picked up a 30 day chip.

Actually, it's Day 35...but hey, who's counting?

DD

Good on you, Dave!!!

good for you DD :)

D

Excellent job on 35 days your doing great Dave :c011:

Way to go, keep it up :)

That's great! Now keep going, you're a miracle in the making :}

Good to hear - congratulations!

Great job - :c011:

Good for you Dave! :You_Rock_

That's good news, Dave.

Awesome!! Congrats, you got this!

Fantastic Dave!! :You_Rock_

Thanks everyone. I never really was a big fan of the chip system of AA but after giving it more thought, I came to realize it has it's benefits.

...and after all, it's nice to share your accomplishment with others.

Thank you

DD

:tyou

That's great, Dave.

Great, how was the meeting?

It was OK Zebra. Step speaker meeting on Step 11. I havnt even gotten' that far yet but he had some interesting things to share.

I enjoyed it.

DD

Fantastic!

In a few days, I'll go to an AA meeting and pick up a two year coin.

Hard to believe it's already been that long.

I remember that first 30-day chip. It felt really good, and it carried me on to a 2 month, a 3 month, a 4 and a 5 month.... then I went off and tried to prove that I could moderate and it was all OK.

I remember that first 30-day chip the next time around. It felt really good. It carried the weight of my knowledge that I could easily throw it all away again. This time, I didn't.

I'm proud of you, DD. That first 30 day chip is a milestone that represents your commitment to a choice and it represents the potential and possibility that lay ahead for you in a whole different life.

Keep it up!! Hold that coin with you, rub it and feel its energy, the power of your choice and your commitment.

:grouphug:

That's wonderful Dave! Keep up the good work! :You_Rock_

Congratulations Dave. :You_Rock_I'm only on day 2 and like you found that moderation (for me) was and always will be an impossibility. What does it take for me to learn! :headbange Now is the hour.

Keep up the great work, Dave!