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Quetzal


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Hi Everyone,

I got back home late yesterday after a wonderful week with my parents. We all agreed that we've never been closer and it just feels great and I couldn't be happier.

The weather wasn't too bad and I spent time with Mum and the dog down on the beach most days. Then, Mum and I spent some of the evenings playing the piano together. OK, so my piano playing is very basic, but it was still super time with her!!!

Anyway, I am two and a half years sober today and that seems amazing to me. I didn't once think of having a drink when I was away. And, I know that I was much better company, too!!!

I have so much gratitude for AA, the wonderful people that I have met in the rooms and for everyone who adds to MIP. I know that I couldn't have carried on drinking and that, sooner or later, I would have died because of my alcoholism. I just wish that I had found AA sooner.

My life has changed so much and I now have a truly wonderful life. It isn't always the way I would like it to be, but I'm sober and can handle life's problems one day at a time.

I hope that you've all had a super and sober week.

Take care,

Carol

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Congrats Carol! Great job and welcome back! You were missed!!!

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Congrats on your sobriety semi-annual, Carol!!!! You deserve it, you have put so much work into your recovery!!!
Pip Pip!!!!!

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Thanks for all your hardwork, sharing your recovery & continuing your contributions here, Carol. Well Done on TWO&aHALF Years 1Day@aTime. That's Awesome!!! I'm glad you enjoyed your visit with your folks. It sounds like you had a heavenly time & you deserve it :) Congrats, Lady. Enjoy your next 6mths ;) Daniella x

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Congratulations Dear One! Good to see that you're still kickin'. keep up the great work. It really is a wonderful life...Tim (2 yrs. tomorrow.)

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Congrats Carole,

It must feel great! That's almost 900 days without a hangover, worth the price of admission if you'd ask me smile.gif

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Hi Guys,

Thanks for that. I couldn't have done it without AA and MIP. So, thanks for being here for me. I do appreciate you all.

And, yes, Dean, it is well worth the admission price smile.gif

Take care,

Carol

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chop chop... the Queen!!! the Queen!! (of sobriety..... )

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