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turninggrey


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Hey all,
My training is finished and all the hard work was worthwhile.  I appreciate the prayers and confidence.  Ask and ye shall recieve.  It was funny that this year I really did not do a "self test" (how I describe the temptation to drink) until after the training and I loosened up the next day and had a little freedom.  A song came on the radio that reminded me of gin and tonics which was my drink of choice as a teen. (because it was easy to steal from my parents liquor cabinet) I did a quick "self test" and just as quickly contacted my HP for the strength to laugh at the urge.  Have you ever noticed that AA works in your life like good virus protection on your computer?  It runs quietly in the background and when you need it a "popup" comes up and helps you quarantine or delete an alcohol attack!!!  Thanks MIP and AA.
Tom

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irtsm7mLG5k

-- Edited by turninggrey on Wednesday 11th of November 2009 10:50:14 PM

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awesome news congrats!

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I believe I have witnessed growth.

I know for me that I either must grow, or I will surely die.

Thanks for sharing your journey smile.gif


p.s. This particular song by Toby Kieth is most definately a hit . I remember when I was drinking it was very popular on the radio and the jukebox.
I had a difficult time listening to certain types of music when I first sobered up . Not that any of it was a trigger to drink, cuz I dont believe in triggers. But some music was a reminder to me of what 'I use to be like' . And in the beginning, I didnt really want to remember what I use to be like. Now that Ive worked the steps and completed step 9, the promises make real sense to me. One in particular ... We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. I do have a tendency to look back on my past occasionally. Difference today is I dont stare at it or stay in the past. I do the best I can to stay in the day Im in. My past , as sordid as sme of it is , is one of the greatest assets I have . I pray to God that I dont ever repeat it.

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Great job Tom!  Good use of your HP and the program.

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Great Job, Tom! I'm looking forward to when my sobriety is old enough to be virus protection, and not my operating system.

Peace,
Rob


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