......at around this time, the last alcoholic drink went down my throat as I drank my way to a police cell. I dunno how exactly it happened, but I am grateful that I ended up busted and desparate enough to make the call to the helpine the next morning. I'll go to bed sober tonight, in my own bed, in my own home, with food in my belly having done an honest day's work.
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you got. BB
Congratulations on reaching Club6 one day at a time, Bill & Chris!!!!!! God bless you both. Thank you for being such a prolific member of this forum, Bill. You've shared rain, shine & always beauty & gratitude to the program & fellowship even through your struggles. What an example :D Recovery love & many blessings wished your way, Danielle x
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Progress not perfection.. & Practice makes Progress!
Congrats Bill! You rock. Having seen the last 4 years of your journey (as much as one can through MIP), I can say you inspire me. I see promises coming true for you sometimes quickly and sometimes slowly. You have been through some difficult stuff with relationships and job changes, but you keep on pluggin away.
You are someone that really walks the walk.
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Keep coming back. It works if you work it. So work it. You're worth it!
thank you all for hour good wishes and for the support you have provided during some of my darkest times
it's a shame that Toni (just Toni) isn't here in the flesh but her spirit is always with us. She really was a major player in helping me stay sane at one point, I'll allus have a special place in my heart for her
mark (pinkchip) you old flatterer
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you got. BB
thank you all for hour good wishes and for the support you have provided during some of my darkest times
it's a shame that Toni (just Toni) isn't here in the flesh but her spirit is always with us. She really was a major player in helping me stay sane at one point, I'll allus have a special place in my heart for her.
mark (pinkchip) you old flatterer.thanks, you've been a big part in my recovery too.
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you got. BB
Bill, after you mentioned her, I went back and read through several of her posts. Felt strange because it was as if she is sitting in the room here. So anyway - I found this in particular that made me feel really warm and fuzzy, cuz it describes exactly EXACTLY how I feel... and I might add, even when we only have the privilege of knowing someone for the day, as sometimes we often do, it's always our choice as to what we make of it... even after there are many who pass and we begin to feel burnt out, wanting something from the past or something in the future only keeps us from the honor in the moment. Just toni seemed to be an example of that and in her words here it shows...
She writes: Hi to all my Beloved friends,
Words can feel so inadequate, at times, like the present moment. Perhaps because of the vulnerability I feel right now, for when I used the word Beloved, it does not really express how straight from my heart, i do feel all the love and compassion for each and everyone. So all I Can so is ask God to tap you on the shoulder, and let you know, it was so deeply heart felt, I never cry, almost NEVER, and yet I sit here with big wells of tears in my eyes, wish we were all sitting or standing at a meeting so I could give each of you a loving warm hug, and a simply, and humble Thank you for all your deeply felt, caring words.
AA and the fellowship and this awesome MIP Board is truly a life saver.
I Pray for all those who have yet to met us, let them come and share a life of freedom, and feel alive again. This I Pray GOD will help us find them and hold on for dear life to them...
We are so Blessed. Thank you GOD!
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Thanks for everything. Peace and Love on your journey.
When things so bad how little we know that that is what it takes to make it better, to have a life again. Congradualtions and keep doing what you are doing it works.
