Dear Readers,I am reading a book by Toni Bernhard, called, How to be Sick; A Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and Their Caregivers. I am reading this book as a way to continue on my path of healing with the loss of hearing music and being able to play my guitar and piano. It is also helping me with how I … Continue reading Softly
True Happiness
Dear Readers,Yesterday, I experienced a moment of pure joy.And in that moment the thought came to me that I am happily recovering from drinking.I love it when I have this deep down feeling of contentment and joy.It is a gift.And when I experience it, I try to keep the feeling very close to my heart.I love to have fun.When … Continue reading True Happiness
I Am Not Spam
Dear Word Press Bloggers,I have been trying to leave comments on your blogs, but they are not posting.I have a message into the security company that monitors spam on Word Press.Until I hear back from them, I was wondering if you could check your spam folder the next time you are on your site, and see if I am … Continue reading I Am Not Spam
Day 600
Dear Readers,In Honor of Prince...There were purple flowers everywhere!Today I have reached another milestone in my recovery, 600 days.I feel emotional today.It's been raining for many days, and the gloom is getting to all us here in Minneapolis.It's also been emotional for the city, as one of our gifted musicians, Prince, died way too early, at the … Continue reading Day 600
Coping With Urges on Day 592
Dear Readers,On Friday, I woke up with strong urges. I was surprised at first, as I haven't had any strong urges about drinking for many months. We were packing, getting ready to drive down to Wisconsin to bury my FIL, and celebrate my mother's birthday. She turned 91, and still plays her violin!On the car ride down, … Continue reading Coping With Urges on Day 592
Going Forward
Dear Readers,On my last post, Francis, over at FreeCore, left this response to my missing the "fun times" at dinner parties:"I know I'm only young, but I often reminisce of phases in my life where I enjoyed myself with friends (or alone). Those fun times were at a high-price to my own well-being and family. … Continue reading Going Forward
Peace of Mind on Day 583
Some of the beauty we saw.Dear Readers,My father-in-law died this week.We are so grateful he is out of pain. Thank you for your lovely comments on my last post. Mr. Untipsy said, "Thank you."Nothing is better than the peace I have not drinking.I know I have written about this before, but it keeps coming back to me when … Continue reading Peace of Mind on Day 583
Supporting a Loved One
Dear Readers,I wanted this to be a "happy" post as today marks 1 year and 7 months of me being sober.But life doesn't always work out that way.This weekend, after getting back from Arizona, we went to Wisconsin to see my father-in-law. We received word while on vacation that he was not doing well.He has dementia … Continue reading Supporting a Loved One
Home Again on Day 575
Devil's Bridge in SedonaDear Readers,I'm back!We had a wonderful time! Never once did I wish I could be drinking. I am posting too many photos, but I want you to see what a happy sober vacation looks like!No pouting, no hangovers, no fights!Just hiking, golfing, beautiful scenery and romantic dinners. I'll try to catch up on all … Continue reading Home Again on Day 575
Checking In on Day 568!
Dear Readers,I am leaving on vacation tomorrow, and I have not started packing yet!I hate packing.I am awful at it. Hubs bought me a huge suitcase one time, and he is sorry he did!I pack everything, and yet when I get to my destination, and have nothing to wear!Sedona ArizonaWe had snow yesterday here in Minneapolis, … Continue reading Checking In on Day 568!
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