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jonijoni1


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Good morning, buddies in recovery!

Hope all your holidays were terrific. Mine was exhausting, but sober, and I am looking forward to a New Year of positive lessons in recovery.

I pledge to get to more meetings this year. Starting with a 12 & 12 tomorrow night with my sponsor. With God's help, I have overcome a state where I was isolating and afflicted with malaise and lack of motivation for some months. My Higher Power opened my eyes to the fact that I needed help in sobriety, and I am so glad He gave me the strength and the power to seek that help. Not only has it afforded me a renewed spirit and energy, but a recognition of the need to be doing the things I need to do to keep my recovery moving forward. I have been given the Gift of a chance to improve and work harder on myself, and I welcome the opportunity, Big Book in hand.

The holidays can be bittersweet in my house, as my husband's beautiful boys travel back to their home 1,000 miles away. But sober, I am able to comfort him, and give extra hugs, and be supportive instead of being just one more worry on his mind. I find I am able to give so much more in so many ways as a sober woman, not only to my loved ones, but to my friends and employers and patients. Not to mention other alcoholics. So off I go this week to carry the message.

Take care, my friends and neighbors here on MIP, and have a wonderful Higher Power-filled day!!

((((hugs))))
Joni

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lani


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Hey Joni
My goodness, you sound great!!!! Im so glad the holidays were joyfilled for you and you are out of your slump!!! Joy to the world sister!!!!!!
I love to how you are focusing on your husbands emotions and able to be there for him!!! That is so wonderful!!!
May your new year be full of continued blessings!!!!!

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Hey Joni, Joni,....ditto what Laurie said, you sound like things are going so much better, yay!biggrin

My holidays were spent with family and friends, fairly quiet, but grateful that everyone is healthy.

I'm looking forward to a new year of continued growth in soberiety, all the best to you and everyone here at MIP, Deb

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sober today by the grace of god.

new years eve is just another day to be happy, joyous, and FREE.

happy new year to everyone.
 
GGnS

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Hi Joni,

You are sounding great and that has brought a huge smile to my face.

It is amazing how much we can give to someone else when we are sober. It's just one of the joys of sobriety for me.

Joni, you are a daily inspiration to me. Thank you, my dear friend.

(((Hugs)))

Carol

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Phew! Thank Goodness! lol Thank truly to God & to you, Joni xx I'm so glad you're feeling better too. Woohoop for New Years & New Beginnings XXX Danielle x


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