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OT-The Fish Are Biting
I normally post on F&F, but thought it might be more appropriate to share here. My father, who we were told would not make it a day over a week ago, is in the "crossing over" period. He was talking (his nurse said to the other side) yesterday and said "I'm so happy to be here. Thank you so much for giving me such a wonderful life and family, and so many good friends. Can you fish here? Is there any fishing tackle?" Then he got a big smile and said " Oh yea, there's LOTS of tackle!"
So I believe we have answered the long awaited question, "is there fishing in heaven"! He's a man of strong faith, and while all of this is sad, it's also a celebration because we know where he will be. I couldn't have asked for a better earthly dad, and I know the world was a better place for 82 years because of him.
So I believe we have answered the long awaited question, "is there fishing in heaven"! He's a man of strong faith, and while all of this is sad, it's also a celebration because we know where he will be. I couldn't have asked for a better earthly dad, and I know the world was a better place for 82 years because of him.
Thanks to all of you, I’m 6 months sober today!
To start my six months celebration off right, I woke up with a clear head and no shame or regrets. This sober road I've been travelling on hasn't been easy, but thanks to all of you I haven't been travelling alone.
This is my Safe Place, my international family - and my success at staying sober is largely due to YOU!!
Thank you all very much!! I love you!!
:ghug
This is my Safe Place, my international family - and my success at staying sober is largely due to YOU!!
Thank you all very much!! I love you!!
:ghug
Our Fluttering Has 23 Years Today
I know you posted an encouraging letter to newcomers, F...that is how you
are. But I would like to give you your own celebration here with our special
friends, as you are so special to us.
On 23 years of continuous sobriety today!
Many blessings
:Val004:
are. But I would like to give you your own celebration here with our special
friends, as you are so special to us.
On 23 years of continuous sobriety today!
Many blessings
:Val004:
Empowering Your Sober Self: Excerpts
From the Foreword by William L. White:
Not everyone will agree with the ideas and approaches set forth here, but for the past decade, individuals and families have used LifeRing Secular Recovery as an effective framework to initiate and maintain long-term recovery from life-impairing addictions. Those recoveries are cause for celebration, and this book details how they did it. Those seeking a solution to alcohol and other drug problems and professionals assisting people with such problems will find great value in these pages. -- William L. White, Author, Slaying the Dragon: The History of Addiction Treatment and Recovery in America
Not everyone will agree with the ideas and approaches set forth here, but for the past decade, individuals and families have used LifeRing Secular Recovery as an effective framework to initiate and maintain long-term recovery from life-impairing addictions. Those recoveries are cause for celebration, and this book details how they did it. Those seeking a solution to alcohol and other drug problems and professionals assisting people with such problems will find great value in these pages. -- William L. White, Author, Slaying the Dragon: The History of Addiction Treatment and Recovery in America
LouLou629 has 91 days today!
Way to go LouLou on 91 days! I had to do a little math to determine your days but it merits a celebration!:bday8
:fireworks2 That's an awesome milestone! I'm impressed!!:c029:
:fireworks2 That's an awesome milestone! I'm impressed!!:c029:
Ebbs and Flows — Graphic — may trigger
I'm going through the grief process over my mom's death.
And I know that the first year is the most difficult.
Each event of the year is the *first* time without her.
Mom's birthday just passed...
There was no rememberance; no celebration; no gathering as in the past.
She is gone.
We go on.
This death is so much different than my dad's...
For many reasons.
Dad died very suddenly and without any warning.
Mom lingered and suffered for six long years.
He was healthy;
She was sick and dependant.
Mom was still around when dad died.
There is no paternal figure now.
I am going through the grief process.
I know that there are ebbs and flows during this time.
I know it intellectually.
And when I'm going through it,
I know it too,
But, it's still so very, very raw at times...
There is no one I"ve been able to talk to about this
I tried, and have been shut down by my sister.
She couldn't handle it.
I don't blame her.
And I haven't been able to talk to anyone else since...
Don't read forward if you can't take it...:codiepolice
My mom's body was beginning to degrade
before she was actually dead.
Her legs split apart the last time she stood up.
It was horrifying to witness.
The inside of her mouth, by her teeth,
was recessing. That's not the right word, but,
I don't know the right one.
Each time the nurses moved her for any reason,
her skin broke open.
Her body was breaking down,
and she wasn't even dead yet.
And I keep witnessing this in my mind.
And I don't know how to get rid of it...
It was I who was with her at the hospital
the last two nights and three days.
Others came and went.
I was with her when she died.
I awoke to find her gone,
And knew she was gone... :hug:
Most of the time, I"m ok,
As long as I'm busy doing something.
But, when I'm alone,
Or, when I'm tired,
Or not feeling well,
As I have been yesterday and today,
These images fill my brain.
And I just cry.
Shalom!
And I know that the first year is the most difficult.
Each event of the year is the *first* time without her.
Mom's birthday just passed...
There was no rememberance; no celebration; no gathering as in the past.
She is gone.
We go on.
This death is so much different than my dad's...
For many reasons.
Dad died very suddenly and without any warning.
Mom lingered and suffered for six long years.
He was healthy;
She was sick and dependant.
Mom was still around when dad died.
There is no paternal figure now.
I am going through the grief process.
I know that there are ebbs and flows during this time.
I know it intellectually.
And when I'm going through it,
I know it too,
But, it's still so very, very raw at times...
There is no one I"ve been able to talk to about this
I tried, and have been shut down by my sister.
She couldn't handle it.
I don't blame her.
And I haven't been able to talk to anyone else since...
Don't read forward if you can't take it...:codiepolice
My mom's body was beginning to degrade
before she was actually dead.
Her legs split apart the last time she stood up.
It was horrifying to witness.
The inside of her mouth, by her teeth,
was recessing. That's not the right word, but,
I don't know the right one.
Each time the nurses moved her for any reason,
her skin broke open.
Her body was breaking down,
and she wasn't even dead yet.
And I keep witnessing this in my mind.
And I don't know how to get rid of it...
It was I who was with her at the hospital
the last two nights and three days.
Others came and went.
I was with her when she died.
I awoke to find her gone,
And knew she was gone... :hug:
Most of the time, I"m ok,
As long as I'm busy doing something.
But, when I'm alone,
Or, when I'm tired,
Or not feeling well,
As I have been yesterday and today,
These images fill my brain.
And I just cry.
Shalom!
National Alcohol And Drug Addiction Recovery Month - September 2008
I just got back from West Palm Beach's celebration of Voices In Recovery...
Not Running from the cops..
...anymore.
Yesterday as part of my training for the Melbourne Marathon on Oct 12th I ran 35kms (over 21 miles) I made it intact after 7 months of training, but after my body ached more and more, I drank 4 litres of water and ate two mountains of food.
This morning I am recovered and will do a little work and go for a walk with a friend.
I am writing this as a celebration of what is possible, 3 1/4 years ago I was desparate and hopless, 1 year ago I could not run any distance. I started getting fit as part of my recovery. I was working on the mentally, emotional and spiritual and I saw I needed to look after my body too.
Now when I run long distances, its phyical, mental, emotional and most of all a spritual experience.
I hope this makes sense and or touches some of you.
Kevin
Yesterday as part of my training for the Melbourne Marathon on Oct 12th I ran 35kms (over 21 miles) I made it intact after 7 months of training, but after my body ached more and more, I drank 4 litres of water and ate two mountains of food.
This morning I am recovered and will do a little work and go for a walk with a friend.
I am writing this as a celebration of what is possible, 3 1/4 years ago I was desparate and hopless, 1 year ago I could not run any distance. I started getting fit as part of my recovery. I was working on the mentally, emotional and spiritual and I saw I needed to look after my body too.
Now when I run long distances, its phyical, mental, emotional and most of all a spritual experience.
I hope this makes sense and or touches some of you.
Kevin
