Can't believe I am at Day 32! & a Poem!
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Can't believe I am at Day 32! & a Poem!
Hi All,
Day 32 sober here for me. I know its not much compared to some but there was a point not so long ago that I couldn't even comprehend the prospect of going a month without booze.
It has had its ups and downs, more ups I am glad to say lately and I have attended a few AA meetings and I will be continuing this.
The periods where I feel strong and haven't really thought about booze let alone actually buying or drinking it are good but actually where I need to keep paying attention and keep my guard up as this is when the AV trys to sneak in.
I have been super busy with work and clients recently so my recovery plan has taken a little dip which needs to be put back on track but I am am feeling generally happier, more stable, ready for the challenges of life, and taking a lot of joy from the simple important pleasures of life like playing with my kids, enjoying an early morning wake up, actually listening and engaging with people and my environment and being present for all of it.
Anyway, my better half surprised me on Monday with a little aluminium 1 month sobriety chip along with a card featuring the poem "The Footprints"
What a lovely thought, and it is a poem that I had never read before myself. I am sure lots on here may be familiar with it but just incase I thought I would share below.
Regardless of how religious someone is, or if they believe in A god or any god I think it helps if you just think of God as the universe or your higher power or whatever gives you strength.
Here it is
One night I dreamed a dream.
As I was walking along the beach with my Lord.
Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life.
For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand,
One belonging to me and one to my Lord.
After the last scene of my life flashed before me,
I looked back at the footprints in the sand.
I noticed that at many times along the path of my life,
especially at the very lowest and saddest times,
there was only one set of footprints.
This really troubled me, so I asked the Lord about it.
"Lord, you said once I decided to follow you,
You'd walk with me all the way.
But I noticed that during the saddest and most troublesome times of my life,
there was only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why, when I needed You the most, You would leave me."
He whispered, "My precious child, I love you and will never leave you
Never, ever, during your trials and testings.
When you saw only one set of footprints,
It was then that I carried you."
Day 32 sober here for me. I know its not much compared to some but there was a point not so long ago that I couldn't even comprehend the prospect of going a month without booze.
It has had its ups and downs, more ups I am glad to say lately and I have attended a few AA meetings and I will be continuing this.
The periods where I feel strong and haven't really thought about booze let alone actually buying or drinking it are good but actually where I need to keep paying attention and keep my guard up as this is when the AV trys to sneak in.
I have been super busy with work and clients recently so my recovery plan has taken a little dip which needs to be put back on track but I am am feeling generally happier, more stable, ready for the challenges of life, and taking a lot of joy from the simple important pleasures of life like playing with my kids, enjoying an early morning wake up, actually listening and engaging with people and my environment and being present for all of it.
Anyway, my better half surprised me on Monday with a little aluminium 1 month sobriety chip along with a card featuring the poem "The Footprints"
What a lovely thought, and it is a poem that I had never read before myself. I am sure lots on here may be familiar with it but just incase I thought I would share below.
Regardless of how religious someone is, or if they believe in A god or any god I think it helps if you just think of God as the universe or your higher power or whatever gives you strength.
Here it is
One night I dreamed a dream.
As I was walking along the beach with my Lord.
Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life.
For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand,
One belonging to me and one to my Lord.
After the last scene of my life flashed before me,
I looked back at the footprints in the sand.
I noticed that at many times along the path of my life,
especially at the very lowest and saddest times,
there was only one set of footprints.
This really troubled me, so I asked the Lord about it.
"Lord, you said once I decided to follow you,
You'd walk with me all the way.
But I noticed that during the saddest and most troublesome times of my life,
there was only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why, when I needed You the most, You would leave me."
He whispered, "My precious child, I love you and will never leave you
Never, ever, during your trials and testings.
When you saw only one set of footprints,
It was then that I carried you."
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Originally Posted by SonnyD 
Very inspiring and thank you for sharing. I just started and this my 5th day sober, so messages like yours are important and motivates me to maintain an alcohol free lifestyle.
I am not saying that it isn't difficult at points but it DOES get better.
Well done for getting yourself here, you are nearly at a week!
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I do have to say that I have attended the AA meetings and will be 4 days straight this evening. I never thought that meetings will help me, but they have. Combined with AA meetings and this Forum, it has helped me thus far. But...one day at a time, right?
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Originally Posted by SonnyD
I do have to say that I have attended the AA meetings and will be 4 days straight this evening. I never thought that meetings will help me, but they have. Combined with AA meetings and this Forum, it has helped me thus far. But...one day at a time, right?
Whatever works to keep your sobriety safe.
Good on you for getting to the meetings
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Thanks all. Getting to the end of day 33 just now and was at another meeting today, getting things slowly more and more each time but still a long way to go.
Went out for an impromptu bite to eat as a family after picking the monkeys up from nursery after my good lady suggested it.
Her jaw nearly hit the floor when I agreed straight away without protest or issue.
This would never have happened a month ago especially on a Friday as I would already be drinking or planning it.
Wonderful night had by all. Now all tucked up in bed ready for a wonderful sober weekend. I was missing out on so much good stuff before!
Went out for an impromptu bite to eat as a family after picking the monkeys up from nursery after my good lady suggested it.
Her jaw nearly hit the floor when I agreed straight away without protest or issue.
This would never have happened a month ago especially on a Friday as I would already be drinking or planning it.
Wonderful night had by all. Now all tucked up in bed ready for a wonderful sober weekend. I was missing out on so much good stuff before!
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