Alcoholics Anonymous
Members Login
Username 
 
Password 
    Remember Me  
Miracles In Progress 12 Step Recovery Forums -> Alcoholics Anonymous -> Alcoholics Anonymous -> Merry Christmas Everyone! Would Love to Hear How My MIP Family is Celebrating Today
Post Info TOPIC: Merry Christmas Everyone! Would Love to Hear How My MIP Family is Celebrating Today
betterthanyesterday52


MIP Old Timer

Status: Offline
Posts: 2134
Date:
Merry Christmas Everyone! Would Love to Hear How My MIP Family is Celebrating Today
Permalink  
 

Just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I am going to do some more baking for the meeting today as well as neighbors. Always told myself I was going to bake some goodies for neighbors in the past, but with the drinking, never followed through on it. Yesterday, after I got my beef stew started, I baked cupcakes. I used a box mix of red velvet cake  and prepared Cream Cheese Frosting. Then I melted some semi-sweet chocolate bits and drizzled that on top of the icing. These looked festive enough with the red cake and white icing. I always have had a hard time making fudge, but tried my hand at it. It hardened but still didn't get as hard as it should have. At least it didn't turn out to be chocolate syrup like a lot of my fudge has in the past. I doubt I will take any of that to the meetings or give it away as unless you eat it right out of the fridge, it is a little messy and I don't want anyone to mess up their clothing or the "rooms" with it. So I will have 2 pounds of fudge staring at me the rest of the week. (Oh, the weight I'm gonna gain ) I also made what I am calling "Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies" too. I used a package of brownie mix, and prepared that spread it in a pan. Then I prepared a package of chocolate chip cookes and spooned that on top of the brownie mixture. I took a knife and ran it through the mixture which gave it a marbled look. I have never tried this before and was unsure as to what would happen. (I actually thought it would be a nasty mess which would end up lining the trash can). Anyway, it turned out pretty good and I took some of these to the meeting and the folks loved them and ate all of the ones I brought. Not too many of the cupcakes were eaten, but I have noticed when I take anything that doesn't have a lot of chocolate, I usually end up bringing some home. I also made batter for sugar cookies which has been in the fridge overnight and I need to fix those today.

I love the smiles  I receive at the meetings when I take things and it makes me feel I am doing a little something for others. Last night after the meeting it was hard to find a place that was open for a cup of coffee  with another AA'er who, like me, doesn't have family to spend the holidays with. But Ruby Tuesday's was open and it was nice being with another alcoholic who is trying to stay sober, like me. Today will go to the same place we went to for Thanksgiving and eat some sushi.  . I am also going to contact some AA'ers and wish them a Merry XMas as well as attend a meeting. It is a subdued holiday for me, but one that I feel extra gratitude for this year, as it is the first one that I can remember being sober.

Hope everyone has a great and sober day!

Love and Hugs,

BTY



__________________
Philipld


MIP Old Timer

Status: Offline
Posts: 782
Date:
Permalink  
 

Cooking a turkey over an open fire....but the dam thing keeps flyin outa the pot!!



__________________
betterthanyesterday52


MIP Old Timer

Status: Offline
Posts: 2134
Date:
Permalink  
 

LOL.....you aren't deep frying that gobbler are you Philip?

__________________
Jerry F


MIP Old Timer

Status: Offline
Posts: 3278
Date:
Permalink  
 

 

 

We played it safe and let my daughter in law do the cooking and dessert cepting my wife got a Kaluha chocolate pie which was awesome and I know where the left overs (imagine!) are.  We had dinner and great conversation and social time.  We're going to a meeting this evening and I'm picking up one of my sponsees who is commiting to ongoing recovery.  Today was clear and quiet and we trekked down to the sea shore to do a bit of spiritual connecting with the spirits of friends and family no longer here.  We tossed white hibiscus in to the bay ocean and offered memories. My wife was noticed as a small honu (sea turtle) rose to her flower which she remembered her mom with.  Gotta smile knowing what that does for her heart.  We are gifted beyond the things we buy so the things we buy are for giggles only and we did...just had a scrumptous dinner and gonna rest before the meeting.   ((((Hugs)))) smile



__________________
betterthanyesterday52


MIP Old Timer

Status: Offline
Posts: 2134
Date:
Permalink  
 

How lovely a day you and your wife had, Jerry....turtles have a lot of symbolism which goes back to ancient times. I looked them up and found this interesting...."The Turtle is a symbol, a vehicle, a carrier or container...a womb perhaps...for holding the sacred, the Divine, God, Great Mother, First Father".(dreamtherapynow.com)

__________________
Jerry F


MIP Old Timer

Status: Offline
Posts: 3278
Date:
Permalink  
 

 

 

That was a nice link to read...The sea turtle (Honu) and the Hawk (I'O) figure strongly in my own life.   Aumakua (Spirits of Ancestors past) have body forms (kinolau) and both the Honu and I`O have presented themselves as Higher Power for me;  the Honu in my child life and the I`O in my adult and present life.  My wife who is not of my culture has watched and been a part of events which have predominantly revealed these forms in my life and where she at first rejected the events she has come now to understand and accept them as a part of this cultural life.  We are attended to by HP daily.  Thanks for that infomational site.  My events are not dream events and life events.  The Honu rose to her flower as it touched the water...not for me, for her and her spirit...Mother and Daughter.   (((hugs))) smile



-- Edited by Jerry F on Thursday 26th of December 2013 11:25:15 PM

__________________
betterthanyesterday52


MIP Old Timer

Status: Offline
Posts: 2134
Date:
Permalink  
 

Jerry, I hope you were not offended by my post and hope you are not "furious" at me for posting that. Just my own (as well as that site's) two cents worth---which may be worth a lot less than that for some, but I thought it was interesting and I love learning about yours as well as other cultures, so thank you for sharing.

__________________
Pythonpappy


MIP Old Timer

Status: Offline
Posts: 12357
Date:
Permalink  
 

WOW, ... I need to hit the bathroom scales ... ... ... think I just gained 5 lbs reading your post at the top there BTY ... Daggummit, I wished you lived closer ... I love all that stuff you're cook'n up ...



__________________

'Those who leave everything in God's hand will eventually see God's hand in everything.'
betterthanyesterday52


MIP Old Timer

Status: Offline
Posts: 2134
Date:
Permalink  
 

LOL, Pappy! And I fixed sugar cookies last night, too. Anytime you want me to send you and your wife a "sampler" let me know and hopefully it won't take very long to reach you and taste stale by the time it reaches you.

__________________
Pythonpappy


MIP Old Timer

Status: Offline
Posts: 12357
Date:
Permalink  
 

I'll PM you my new address ... ... ... but you can 'hold off' for now, the Christmas goodies are still plentiful right now, LOL ... ... ...



__________________

'Those who leave everything in God's hand will eventually see God's hand in everything.'
betterthanyesterday52


MIP Old Timer

Status: Offline
Posts: 2134
Date:
Permalink  
 

Got your message and sent one back at ya, Pappy! I know how it is like around the holidays (especially in this place right now--I just hope that some more will get eaten at tonight's meeting. Sigh....)

__________________
Jerry F


MIP Old Timer

Status: Offline
Posts: 3278
Date:
Permalink  
 

 

 

Absolutely no offense taken with you joining in on that event.  Thanks for the return.  Have to tell you that this morning at work (wife and I work at the same place) She approaches me with a great smile and tells me "Gonna get a Honu tatoo right here...showing me her right upper forearm" I started to laugh because this cultural journey for her has taken acceptance.  I told her "you're gonna have to get two....one larger than the other and with the smaller one either leading or following the larger one".   Why?  Bother her mother and her grand daughter are named Olivia. The younger (smaller) will continue the journey already started.  Her spirit will either follow or lead and she will be on it.  

I had a feeling this would happen watching her reaction to the white hibiscus gift.  Inspiriting.   smile



__________________
betterthanyesterday52


MIP Old Timer

Status: Offline
Posts: 2134
Date:
Permalink  
 

That is so sweet Jerry....and the reason I mentioned "furious" is the little face (emoticon?) you used after the (hugggs) you typed.
Just don't want to say or do anything to hurt feelings as I am trying to be very conscientious and respect others. (Something I didn't do for years with my drinking).
Thanks for your share. It really is beautiful and I wish I was more spiritual like that. Maybe in time.....

__________________
Jerry F


MIP Old Timer

Status: Offline
Posts: 3278
Date:
Permalink  
 

 

 

Okay unintentional gaff...first time I used that face and didn't even notice...changed it to usual one...(((hugs))) smile



__________________
betterthanyesterday52


MIP Old Timer

Status: Offline
Posts: 2134
Date:
Permalink  
 

I went through a box of Kleenex over that....and I'll send you the bill for them.
Nah, just kidding Jerry. Actually, I smiled when I saw it and felt it was something like that because it was right behind the (((((hugs))))) part. Hopefully, in time, I won't even notice silly little things like that.

__________________
Page 1 of 1  sorted by
 
Quick Reply

Please log in to post quick replies.
Miracles In Progress 12 Step Recovery Forums -> Alcoholics Anonymous -> Alcoholics Anonymous -> Merry Christmas Everyone! Would Love to Hear How My MIP Family is Celebrating Today