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trachemys 07-05-2018 10:48 AM


Hevyn 07-05-2018 11:05 AM

Kathy - You were the first thing I thought of this morning. I wanted to tell you again how much you are cared for by myself & so many others. I'm so glad you started this thread so we all have chance to express our love for you.

saoutchik 07-05-2018 11:58 AM

:You_Rock_:wavey::Valdog:



tomsteve 07-05-2018 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Gilmer (Post 6945130)
I am coping with the news (and putting my family at ease) with humor—particularly Charles Addams macabre-style humor.

Not really sick and creepy macabre—just maybe a droll kind of “warped.”

being humorous helped me tremendously.
i needed the humorous map,though. :)
i had no idea there were 2 views to humorous!:a043:

PhoenixJ 07-05-2018 02:10 PM

I think you should try growing a beard....

even more support

Gilmer 07-05-2018 02:21 PM


Originally Posted by Hevyn (Post 6946225)
I'm so glad you started this thread so we all have chance to express our love for you.

I do appreciate it deeply—and I appreciate you all, too—but don’t kid yourself: this kindness is all going straight to my head and I’m sashaying around my family like an empress, snapping my fingers and issuing edicts, like “Fetch me the remote!”

I’m rushing right in to take advantage for as long as I can get away with it! :lmao :lmao

Atlast9999 07-05-2018 02:31 PM

I’m so sorry.

Gilmer 07-05-2018 02:59 PM

Thank you, Atlas.

SoberLeigh 07-05-2018 03:03 PM


Originally Posted by tomsteve (Post 6945347)
my friend, its stuff like this that makes me feel there should be a dislike button on this site. i truly hate cancer.
but i am greatful to read the sense of humor ya have. :c011:

Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
3 He restores my soul;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name’s sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
For You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;
My cup runs over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life;
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord
Forever.

This is lovely, tomsteve.

I know that you, too, live with cancer.

Prayers are always headed your way, too.

SoberLeigh 07-05-2018 03:27 PM

Sending you more love, dear Gilmer?

When you said that you were copacetic with Heaven or healing, I cried both tears of joy and respect. I pray to attain the same beautiful attitude as yours.

SoberLeigh 07-05-2018 03:33 PM


Originally Posted by trachemys (Post 6945504)
I'm not either, Suze. I keep crying.

Me, too.

Itchy 07-05-2018 04:08 PM

On Overs you should remember I wore out two pairs of kneecaps kicking myself in the hindquarters when my two best friends died and no one told me until it was too late to tell them they were loved, and to thank them for being in my life.

I blamed myself for not calling enough and being there for them. We lived far apart, having both been Fulltime RVrs for years, who came off the road, again like me. We still drove or flew every year or three to visit. Their wives were my good friends too. My best friend had cancer and was caring for his wife with Alzheimer's. We knew about her but he withheld about his cancer. I didn't know he was dealing with it.

The other's wife, also a buddy, cared for him the last month in Vegas. She had her daughter call me the day he died because she couldn't be the bearer of that news to me, his best friend.

You have saved us, all your friends, from wearing out any more kneecaps, by letting us know you are on the threshold, in time for us to thank you for being in our lives. Like you were driving home from our house, and looked back and tapped your horn, giving a last wave and smile, in return for ours.

Thanks for being in my life, and for sharing on and off SR.

Thanks

Gilmer 07-05-2018 04:09 PM

The copaceticness is strictly a supernatural gift from God stuck on me like a band-aid—I certainly wasn’t copacetic when I first saw the scan!

I basically had a big tantrum—then I finally broke down and surrendered—and since then I’ve had calm. I don’t take a bit of credit, because my gut reflex was not sweetness and light.

fini 07-05-2018 05:32 PM

Gilmer,
if that gut reflex should rear up again, i do hope you feel you can bring it here, too.
so much love and acceptance here all around, no matter where you/we are at.
good evening to you.

Itchy 07-05-2018 05:49 PM

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Gilmer 07-05-2018 06:22 PM

Fini, believe me, I won’t hold back! :fright:

Thank you, Itch. You are a noble man and a fine friend. I am proud to know you!

Gilmer 07-05-2018 06:24 PM

Earlier I lost a post about two parts of my bucket list being hammered out today.

I’m too beat to write a detailed post now, so I’ll see you tomorrow! :wavey:

Alysheba 07-05-2018 06:27 PM

Sweet Dreams!

petals 07-05-2018 09:54 PM

I can't put into words what I want to say. You are such an amazing, beautiful kind and caring person and I love your positive and supportive posts. You're an inspiration. Make sure you fill your time with love and family and friends as you work through your bucket list.
Much love and hugs hugs
Xxx

BarbieKen 07-05-2018 11:00 PM

Hi Gilmer,
I just saw this thread and have read a few posts. I don't have anything new it say. Adding my prayers to those of the SR Family. IDK if someone has already mentioned this in regards to the power of people united. When the Mexico fans of the World Cup, as a united group, helped the Earth shake that was HUGE to me. We can do anything when we pool our energy/prayers. Never give up, "Miracles" happen Gilmer. Remember you already are one. 💛
:grouphug: Bobbi :grouphug:


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