Journey of Hope
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2/01/05
Woke up this morning feeling a bit tired but
overall optimistic about the day. I only have
one class today but loads of studying to do
from yesterday. I try to take it one day at
a time because if I looked at the future from
here, I would be so overwhelmed. Blessings
surround us each day in the big and little things.
It is so beautiful to open our eyes and look
at the miracles that God gives us. It is absolutely
astounding. I'm so glad to be alive today.
I'm ready to surrender my will to God's and give
up all self-seeking and self-centered behavior.
The future is bright for all who believe.
Love and hugs,
Hope
overall optimistic about the day. I only have
one class today but loads of studying to do
from yesterday. I try to take it one day at
a time because if I looked at the future from
here, I would be so overwhelmed. Blessings
surround us each day in the big and little things.
It is so beautiful to open our eyes and look
at the miracles that God gives us. It is absolutely
astounding. I'm so glad to be alive today.
I'm ready to surrender my will to God's and give
up all self-seeking and self-centered behavior.
The future is bright for all who believe.
Love and hugs,
Hope
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no regrets, just challenges.
sometimes we must be willing to skip across a stream to get
to the otherside.
a journey has up hill and down hill slopes
a journey has twist and truns.
It would be boring as hell to me if it was the same all the time.
sometimes we must cross deserts, claim mountains, endure stroms,
cross oceans.
It is putting one foot in front of the other that will keep me moving
forward and not be overwhelm by it all.
I must not forget what I've learned and stay open
Couage, willingness and hopealways in my hearts to ACCEPT the challenge
and stay focus on what directly front of me.
My feelings comes and goes...oh what hell at least I'm understanding
them better now.
1,2,3 worked for the longest time for me.
Hot damn here I am....what are we going to do taday GOD of mine.
Sometimes, I would start my day over anytime I wanted, and I still do.
A fresh start with a possitive attitude.
sometimes we must be willing to skip across a stream to get
to the otherside.
a journey has up hill and down hill slopes
a journey has twist and truns.
It would be boring as hell to me if it was the same all the time.
sometimes we must cross deserts, claim mountains, endure stroms,
cross oceans.
It is putting one foot in front of the other that will keep me moving
forward and not be overwhelm by it all.
I must not forget what I've learned and stay open
Couage, willingness and hopealways in my hearts to ACCEPT the challenge
and stay focus on what directly front of me.
My feelings comes and goes...oh what hell at least I'm understanding
them better now.
1,2,3 worked for the longest time for me.
Hot damn here I am....what are we going to do taday GOD of mine.
Sometimes, I would start my day over anytime I wanted, and I still do.
A fresh start with a possitive attitude.
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I tell ya, it took every ounce of everything I had in me to stay clean to day. I was fighting hard for my sobriety today and I hope I'm in the clear now. I was very depressed today and I started having thoughts of using cocaine again. I was thinking of how good I would feel after the first one, but then I thought ahead to the last one and reminded myself of how I would feel after I ran out. You know, that is a horrible feeling when you run out and you feel like crap. I figured I'd be much better off in my scrambled sober mind rather than a quick pick-me-up; well, I'M STILL CLEAN!
I was really tested to my limits today and I won the battle.
Love,
Hope
I was really tested to my limits today and I won the battle.
Love,
Hope
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Hi Hope, congratulations on your progress! I am doing much better, mentally, now that I have withdrew from my more difficult courses. I'm keeping recovery my number one priority these days. Everyday I feel the sunshine of God's spirit, making each day a little brighter. There is a calmness in my heart, bringing a peace within I 've never known. God has set me free, although he hasn't taken away my earthly pain and struggles. I have my moments but every time I make it through those tough times I feel myself get a little bit stronger. Recovery is a beautiful gift! I am glad that we can walk and share this "journey of hope" in fellowship together. With Love, Susan
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Susan, it touches my heart to know that you are doing so well. Amazing things happen when we stay sober. I'm still hanging in here today. I have a paper to write for tomorrow and I'm going to try to run first so I can focus better mentally when I get back. Life gets rough sometimes but we have more strength in us that we even realize.
Hope
Hope
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A Time to Think:
Let no one come to you without leaving better and happier. -Mother Teresa
To Act:
Encourage courage. Praise someone for going after his or her dreams.
To Pray:
Father, may we find the song You have put within us.
Let no one come to you without leaving better and happier. -Mother Teresa
To Act:
Encourage courage. Praise someone for going after his or her dreams.
To Pray:
Father, may we find the song You have put within us.
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I'm still here, clean and sober. Hugs and sharing my light with all of you has been a great gift to me in my life. I have many blessings.
Pray for me that I will do well in college this semester. I'm going full-time and it does get rough sometimes but with God, I can do all things. I believe there is power in prayer.
Love,
Hope
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Pray for me that I will do well in college this semester. I'm going full-time and it does get rough sometimes but with God, I can do all things. I believe there is power in prayer.
Love,
Hope
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This is a helpful link for overcoming childhood sexual abuse.
http://www.ascasupport.org/2230a-s-t...tents-html.htm
http://www.ascasupport.org/2230a-s-t...tents-html.htm
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A Time to Think:
Life is a journey, and love is what makes that journey worthwhile. -Anonymous
To Act:
Let each day be your masterpiece.
To Pray:
Lord, hold onto me as I go forward with faith in You.
Life is a journey, and love is what makes that journey worthwhile. -Anonymous
To Act:
Let each day be your masterpiece.
To Pray:
Lord, hold onto me as I go forward with faith in You.
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I'm about to leave for class and I have a math test in there today. I am so SCARED!!!! I know how to do pretty much all of it except a few things but I hope that doesn't throw me off. I'm going to pass. I am thinking optimistically.
Wish me luck, AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Love,
Hope
Wish me luck, AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Love,
Hope
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