I saw a person today that was as good a motivation as anyone should need to stay sober.
The deceased was in his mid thirties, cause of death was:
Bleeding esophageal varices (varicose veins in the throat caused by liver problems and the 'acid' effect of the alcohol,) general organ failure, chirrosis of the liver, portal hypertention and Hep C.
One thing could have kept this person alive, and that thing is stopping drinking.
Had this person seen 'the light' 3 months ago, he could have seen his grandchildren grow up, he could have seen Gulf War 4 happen and watched the film 'Finding Nemo 2'.
Alcohol takes lives, AA stops that, but only if you let it.
I will always be an alcoholic, I hope I will always be a sober one and continue to work the steps.
Bye for now
Chris.
recovering jb said
Dec 6, 2005
I have some more reasons to be grateful for being sober-
Family
Being able to give 100% at work
Restful sleep, and rested mornings
A better chance at actually keeping your paycheck
Being able to help others
Getting to go to meetings and meet some fantastic people
Being able to enjoy decent food
Spirituality
A greater appreciation of things that many people take for granted
This on top of all those things we get to avoid today... Powerful stuff!
jB
ps- and how could i forget-
Bowling!
being able to laugh and mean it
-- Edited by recovering jb at 19:30, 2005-12-06
amanda2u2 said
Dec 6, 2005
amen to both of the above posts
GammyRose said
Dec 7, 2005
I am gratrful to be alive, sober and able to feel the cold wind that's blowing. Alcoholism is a sad disease, but by not taking that first drink today, I can live life sober.
Hi all.
I saw a person today that was as good a motivation as anyone should need to stay sober.
The deceased was in his mid thirties, cause of death was:
Bleeding esophageal varices (varicose veins in the throat caused by liver problems and the 'acid' effect of the alcohol,) general organ failure, chirrosis of the liver, portal hypertention and Hep C.
One thing could have kept this person alive, and that thing is stopping drinking.
Had this person seen 'the light' 3 months ago, he could have seen his grandchildren grow up, he could have seen Gulf War 4 happen and watched the film 'Finding Nemo 2'.
Alcohol takes lives, AA stops that, but only if you let it.
I will always be an alcoholic, I hope I will always be a sober one and continue to work the steps.
Bye for now
Chris.
I have some more reasons to be grateful for being sober-
Family
Being able to give 100% at work
Restful sleep, and rested mornings
A better chance at actually keeping your paycheck
Being able to help others
Getting to go to meetings and meet some fantastic people
Being able to enjoy decent food
Spirituality
A greater appreciation of things that many people take for granted
This on top of all those things we get to avoid today... Powerful stuff!
jB
ps- and how could i forget-
Bowling!
being able to laugh and mean it
-- Edited by recovering jb at 19:30, 2005-12-06
I am gratrful to be alive, sober and able to feel the cold wind that's blowing. Alcoholism is a sad disease, but by not taking that first drink today, I can live life sober.
(((Hugs)))
GammyRose
Amen to that….not sure which hurts worse.
my or my loved one’s alcoholism,
Hard to tell sometimes…
God bless all of you and all of us
Trying to count my blessing over here.....