Dear Readers,Yesterday we learned that Mr. UT will need an operation to remove a large colon polyp.We met with the surgeon, and she walked us through what needs to happen.The polyp is large and close to the top of the colon, so it has to be removed by surgery.This type is precancerous, and as she explained, it … Continue reading Some Worry, Some Faith
Happy Anniversary to Us!
Our Wedding!Dear Readers,Yesterday was our 40th wedding anniversary!Yikes! That's a long, long, long time!Mr. UT and I are high school sweethearts, meeting in 11th grade.We went steady for 7 years before getting married.And here we are...47 long years later!We celebrated by going out to dinner, golfing, and biking!And eating ice cream!I kept thinking we should be having a big … Continue reading Happy Anniversary to Us!
Happy Times
Dear Readers,Last week was a time of celebrations.My Cute NeighborIt was my birthday, and I also celebrated 23 months sober! My birthday was filled with golf with a friend, coffee dates, a dinner date, and lots of love.It was perfect.I also did a dog walking for a neighbor's dog! I loved that! He's a cutie pie!Flowers are filling my life … Continue reading Happy Times
Pain
Just a Little BassDear Readers,Mr. UT was on vacation last week, and we decided to stay home and "play" outside.We went golfing, fishing, canoeing, biking, and hung out on our deck.It got super hot a few days, but we managed to still have fun!We are lucky to live in a beautiful state with many lakes, bike … Continue reading Pain
Mr. UnTipsy Writes Again!
Love on a Bike Ride!Inner StrengthIt’s been a while since I last wrote a guest post. So I thought it was time to do so again. Mostly because I want to express my admiration for the hard work Untipsy Teacher has put into her new sober life and what that means for our lives together.Untipsy … Continue reading Mr. UnTipsy Writes Again!
A Shift in Thinking
Dear Readers,On the Fourth of July, I was 22 months sober.I realized that day, that my thinking has slowly been changing.I used to say I stay sober because I have to...now I realize I stay sober because I want to.I want the peace of mind.I want the freedom.I want the better life I have now.I am creating … Continue reading A Shift in Thinking
Living With Uncertainty
Dear Readers,I have been thinking about how to live life with uncertainty. I have no control over so much.Things can change in a flash.Living in this world takes a lot of courage and faith.Courage to face the hard things, and faith that somehow things will work out.(Now I cannot imagine how to do this if I lived in … Continue reading Living With Uncertainty
Rising to the Occasion
Dear Readers,Dancing at Wedding This last week was incredibly busy.I have been in Madison for a family wedding and then working with my brother and sister, and hubs, cleaning out my mom's house in order to sell it.The wedding was lovely, and hubs and I danced and danced!We were the only people not drinking, (except the kids). And that … Continue reading Rising to the Occasion
21 Months
Our First Bike RideDear Readers,Thank you for your concern about my mom and myself!The good news is, we have both healed.I am home for a week, and then will be gone again for more packing!Today I have been a non-drinker for 21 months.And today, I am ready to make a shift in my thinking.I am tired of … Continue reading 21 Months
I’m Still Here!
Dear Readers,I am very sorry I have not been able to connect with all of you!My 91 year old mother fell, and I am in Wisconsin helping her recover.The good news is, she is doing very well, and didn't break anything.She had an infection and was hospitalized for several days, but she is very strong. She … Continue reading I’m Still Here!
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