Dear Readers,Life has been busy lately, and that is all good.Mr. UT and I both have colds, which stinks, but we carry on as best we can.I have been having bouts of depression, and I will write about that in another post.I was thinking of a young man in my AA group yesterday, who had … Continue reading Unconditional Love
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This is the Face of Recovery
Much Love Here!Dear Readers,I am one of the many faces of recovery.The photo of Mr. UT and me shows the feeling I have of being sober.People can and do recover.I am no longer ashamed of myself and my drinking. I am very happy I quit, because if I had continued I know the consequences would have gotten worse.Lately I have … Continue reading This is the Face of Recovery
Being Ready
Our Christmas Photo!Dear Readers,I was thinking about why I was able to stop drinking.I think it all comes down to being ready because I didn't want the pain that drinking brought me.All the tools in the world didn't help until then. I had tried to stop before, but I wasn't really ready.I had to want to stop.The pain of … Continue reading Being Ready
‘Tis the Season
Before....Dear Readers,Mr. UT and I bought and put up our Christmas tree this past weekend, and I must say, it brings me a lot of joy.One year, a long time ago, I just didn't feel like putting up a tree, as there are times no one sees it except us.I never did that again.This tree … Continue reading ‘Tis the Season
Touched By Addiction
Dear Readers,Today I have been sober for 27 months, or 792 days.This makes me happy!It makes Mr. UnTipsy happy, too!Last night I was reminded of how many people have been affected by addiction.I volunteered to help at a training session for people who want to learn about opioid addiction and how to administer a life-saving drug to help someone who has … Continue reading Touched By Addiction
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
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
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!
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
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