Dear Readers,Today marks my 8th month of not drinking alcohol.I am grateful for this. It means another day, another month of being sane.Because really, I was acting insane when I was drinking.I was argumentative, sloppy, lying, driving drunk, and blacking out.Today marks another day, another month of being content.Not that things are perfect, but they are … Continue reading 8 Months, or 244 Days
Back to Basics Day 241
Dear Readers,Tomorrow I am subbing in kindergarten. I did some subbing after I retired from teaching, but this will be the first I have done since my cochlear implant was put in.It could be slightly loud with 27 little ones!Here is my side-kick, Poky, who helps me!He has his own book, that I made about … Continue reading Back to Basics Day 241
Presence on Day 235
Dear Readers,Last Friday, I went with some women from my AA group to conduct a meeting in a treatment center. It was a small meeting, a total of about ten or so.We read a story from the AA Big Book, and then shared our thoughts about the reading. When it came to my turn, I ended up telling … Continue reading Presence on Day 235
Strength on Day 231
Dear Readers,Spring I have the best people supporting me, including all my readers. I am always in deep gratitude for people's help, hope, and strength. I often think God shows himself (or herself) through people.If I quiet my mind long enough to listen to other people's stories, I am reminded of our shared experiences. I am reminded of our need for love, belonging, power, … Continue reading Strength on Day 231
Anger at Self
Dear Readers,This post is a little harder to write, and it might be harder for my family and friends to read.It deals with a part of me that I do not open up about, except to my husband.Last Wednesday, I read most of the day. I curled up with my book and read all day. … Continue reading Anger at Self
A New Place
Dear Readers,Today I felt like sharing my thoughts by writing a poem.A New Place I am stepping into a new place,A place of love,A place of gratitude,A place of light.I am stepping into a new life,One of acceptance,One of calm,One of joy.I am learning how to feel again,After running so hard,After running away,After running myself down.I am stepping into … Continue reading A New Place
With Love On Day 221
Dear Readers,What do I value, what do I love?familyfriendswalking in natureyogafreedomcreatinghelping othersNow, if you were to look at what I am DOING it would be, readingwatching TVplaying games on phonemeeting friends going to meetingsbloggingsleepingpracticing yogawalking with hubbyHmm. Looks to me that some of what I value is what I am doing, others not so much. Now changing habits are … Continue reading With Love On Day 221
Happy Friday!
Dear Readers,It was raining, then snowing this morning, and then it turned SUNNY!I am wearing my sandals now, because I just can't stand being in boots any more.This is pretty normal weather for us in the great mid-west. I started my beginning drawing class last night. All we did was to draw boxes, cones, and spheres.I'm not the worse … Continue reading Happy Friday!
7 Months and a Birthday Party
Dear Readers,This weekend some of my family and I celebrated my mother's 90th birthday.It meant a bit of organizing and traveling, but not too much.My mother is independent, living by herself in her own house.She is a musician and still plays her violin for music clubs.Quite amazing!My sister and I, and our husbands, came to our mother's the … Continue reading 7 Months and a Birthday Party
A Gift to Others, A Gift to Myself
Dear Readers,As I continue on this path of not drinking, I am understanding the immense importance of helping other people on their path to sobriety.In AA, sharing your story, service, and sponsoring other people are a cornerstone of the program. There is a reason for this.By helping other people, I get out of my own headspace.I get away from self-centeredness … Continue reading A Gift to Others, A Gift to Myself
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