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Today is my birthday! In my world, it's been a day that has been forgotten and not often celebrated since we became inflicted with the disease of addiction. I spoke earlier this week of my anxiety over 'it' as I am good at one day at a time most of the while but there are a few days/periods that I struggle with - one is my birthday, one is mother's day and one is the month of May (graduations).
So, a wise friend from here suggested I needed to throw my own party so I am doing just that! You are all invited.....
It's been a wonderful day so far! I still feel kind of crappy, so took the short walk with my best friend (rescue dog Layla) this morning.
I then got cleaned up and went to my Saturday F2F meeting.
A great program friend took me out to lunch.
I'm getting ready for a nap and going to watch the ballgame (Royals) tonight!
I've heard from my active son, 2 of my brothers, my parents and many friends so far. My AH got me a card. So, I have been less ignored this year than before - wonder if my program work has a part in that? I know I am a better person, kinder, more patience, more empathetic - makes me wonder!
So, thank you all for being a part of my life and a part of my journey! It's so great to have a place that I can stop by and be inspired whether I have 5 minutes or 5 hours. I love that the lights are always on and the door is always open!!!
(((Hugs))) to one and all.
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
I love to watch recovery celebrations and I am sure the reasons why things are different for you is that you are different. YAY!! I love your avatar and the metaphor it holds for me too. Happy Birthday and celebrate good. ((((hugs))))
I posted this and then laid down for a 'long winter's nap'....ha.ha.ha. - I struggled to go to sleep but did just wake up!!
What a lovely surprise to see that you all joined my special day!
It is through the kindness of others that we find joy in the simplest of ways!!
(((Hugs))) to each of you...
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is, because everything would be what it isn't. And contrary wise, what is, it wouldn't be. And what it wouldn't be, it would. You see? (Lewis Caroll)
Thank you to all for the birthday wishes! I am glad to be on the 'other side' and it was a good day! I heard from all of my brothers (3 - first time ever), both my sons (my active one first....3am via text), gotta card from my AH, heard from my friends and extended family too.
Hugs to everyone - so glad that's over.....and No - I do not feel older if anybody wonders!!!
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
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