tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77703073288594256132012-01-02T17:25:55.200-05:00I've got no idea where I'm going with this, but I thought it might be fun. Which is really the way life should be. It took me a while to figure that out, so now I guess I'll share with you how I got here. I can't guarantee how up to date I'll keep this, well, cuz, I'm busy living life...YamadogGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08581051342554085733noreply@blogger.comBlogger491100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7770307328859425613.post-59182130774947007262008-04-01T09:14:00.004-04:002008-04-01T10:47:50.067-04:00

Tag I'm It, dog gone it! My girlfriend, Calm Acceptance tagged me to do this meme, so here goes: 10 years ago:It was 1998. That was a rough year, looking back, Ray (hubby) was nearing what was his bottom fast. I was in oblivion to my own problem. Working at Auto Trader, struggling feeling miserable most days. Ray

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Well, good afternoon to ya all!Things are moving along like always. life doesn't stop just because my world has been turned upside down. I work my program, work with another alcoholic, keep my spiritual channel to God open, and check my motives. That's all I can do, and I must say it's a pretty full plate doing this, plus just daily tasks.BUT - it is all great! Thanks God for your strength, your

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Hi everybody!I know it's been forever since I last wrote in this journal, but I must say that I have been very busy. That's been good for the obvious reason, but it also made me realize how much I am involved with others and my community.Ray's death has brought me closer to God, and really made seek out what his will is for me know. Cuz to tell ya the truth I got no idea what the hell I want to

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Well, I'm not sure where I'm going from here, but let's give it a go. Recently a friend sent me one of those emails, you know the one, fill in the blanks, tell me more about your self kinda questionnaires. So I did and sent it back, but one of the questions was "Four Things I am looking forward to this year 2008?" In they popped 1) Hope 2) Joy 3) Friends 4) Growth.I know that there is hope today,

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I'm just totally blank this morning as I sit here and type. Been like that most of this week, I'm calling it my totally blond moments. I wander into a room for something and forget why I'm there. My Dad calls them his Senior brain farts. Good old corny Dad!Yesterday was a rough day emotionally. It starting to seep in that he's not gonna come walking back in the door, even though that's what my

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But He does give us the answers we need.The last ten days have been tough, but I know God is walking with me, giving me His strength, and I am doing the foot work required.On Wednesday morning my husband, Ray, went to be with God and his family. My heart screams NO! But my soul knows that God knew this was his time to come home. It was very unexpected, it feels unreal, my body and mind are still

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I found this extremely interesting, so I thought I would share.I've been studying the Japanese Language in my spare time, I decided to start with the Kanji alphabet, and then go from there. It is a very difficult, and many layered language, but extremely captivating to me.What I found though was this, that the Kanji character for tiger, is also the same for drunkard. I thought of one of the many

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The Maker of all Human Beings is recalling all units manufactured, regardless of make or year, due to a serious defect in the primary and central component of the mind and body. This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype units code named Alcoholism, resulting in the reproduction of the same defect in all subsequent units. This defect has been technically termed "Subsequential Internal

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Well, Life is definitely ever changing, and you never know what is coming over the next hill.Thank you GOD - I LOVE IT THAT WAY TODAY!Last evening on my way to lead for the women in a local jail, I was involved in an auto accident. Don't freak out, I didn't, everyone was alright, no injuries or ambulances, our guardian angels were working for us. Many kind people stopped to see if we were okay,

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Well, things are still very serene and peaceful for me. I decided this week that maybe it's time to get a real job, not that I don't have one, but I need something more during the day. I guess structured would be the word. Since we moved here it has been like a three year vacation. Now don't get me wrong, this is not a complaint, I just miss working as a designer.So I sent out about 6 resumes for

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The last couple of days have been unusual for me, let me explain. In the past when faced with my fears I have always reacted to them, today I can recognize them, and not react.When a defect of character has raised its ugly head, my short coming wants to kick in and drive that defect into gear. An example would be of the relationship between hubby and I. Right now he is in a dark and pain driven

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I am so tired of hearing the phrase don't drink and go to meetings!This will get a real alcoholic KILLED! Trust me, I see them die a lot. I was glad no one said this to me when I walked into my first meeting. Alcohol was my solution, and when that was gone I was miserable and stuck in the problem. Thank you God, that my first meeting was an "A.A. Big Book Study" group. I was told a new way of

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Today is another new day in this new life I've been given - how awesome!The last couple of weeks have been really busy, which is good, but then I miss doing certain things, like keeping up with this blog. Oh well, I've learned that God puts me exactly where and when He wants me, for a reason today - and that is really COOL!I've been doing quite a few leads, which I don't mind doing, they are an

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Okay here is why the Big Book is called the "Big Book". Originally the first edition printed was bright red in color, with the colorful Carnival Jacket colors. It was printed on thicker paper, with larger print and larger margins to make the book seem larger. They did this, because just like any good alcoholic, bigger is better. Bill W. thought that by referring to it as a big book when selling

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Well, yesterday was absolutely stunning here! So I went for a motorcycle ride - WOOHOO! God, it felt great, thank you!I've been really busy, but it also is great today. It seems a lot of us have been busy, pretty cool!I've lead twice this year already and have three more in the coming week, you'd think people would be tired of my voice, but apparently not. God has put me right where I need to be,

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Well this new year is starting out with a bang! This is a recap.Wednesday I woke up early, got the kids all feed, took the dog out, and had to chase the cat down (it's very cold here). Got myself cleaned up, hubby was up banging around the house, and then we started to jump into preparation for taxes.Hubby's taxes are a breeze, mine however are a nightmare to do, as I run a small business out of

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I'm trying to stay out of self pity, trying to stay out of pain, my heart is torn in two as I wait to see what happens. I know I'm never alone, and it brings me comfort at the most painful of times. The friends I have help me along the way, they don't understand completely, but that's okay. I'm just glad they are here, that I can reach out to them and get out of myself.Last night was New Years

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This little, happy guy above is one of my favorite Manga characters from a series called "Saiyuki'. He sees things for what they are, loves to eat, play, and have fun. He tries to understand the adults around him, but sometimes they just don't keep it simple. The kanji character above his head reads "play". Today, I can do that in life, and so I will continue to play, keep it simple, and walk the

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Last night I had a very interesting discussion with my sponsor about Step 2."Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.""What can we believe in? A.A. Does not demand belief. The Twelve Steps are only suggestions. Importance of an open mind. Variety of ways to faith. Substitution of A.A. as a Higher Power. Plight of the disillusioned. Roadblocks of

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Well, I hope all had a good Christmas, and as we get closer to the end of another year I find my self reflecting, pondering, and sometimes wondering - what was I thinking?! - occurred this past year.This year seemed to fly by, faster then usual, at least it seemed that way to me. I can remember certain details so vividly in life, and others have succumbed to the memory monster. It amazes me that

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Happy Birthdayto Jesus, my mom, and her sister.Merry Christmasto ALL!Have a loving, fun, blessed, grateful, joyful, noisy, peaceful, content, sober, active, restful, full, thankful, understanding, content, full of life and hopeful Christmas!Love,Kimberly

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Well I said I'd catch up, so I'll give it my best to recap. Thursday I spent time with friends, talking and visiting, listening and joking - it was fun as always. Finished up those last minute errands. Friday was home time with hubby, hanging out, relaxing watching movies.Saturday was especially good. I went to a morning meeting for a change, and God wanted me right there. As usual, He puts

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Wow! I have been in an extra, super duper (i know, corny), terrific, frisky mood! It's been a really great week, and there is no particular reason. It just is what it is, not good or bad.The weird thing is the last couple of days I've been at various stores out and about, and I've seen some of the most unhappy, angry people I've ever seen. I know it must be from the holidays coming up, the stress

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Well, I've been really busy this last couple of days. Which is a good thing, I love life, it's such an awesome journey!Saturday I was busy working on a commission piece of art, picked up gift cards for a childrens home which hubby dropped off, wrapped gifts for a friend whose struggling with 4 kids at home, made cookies, wrapped more gifts for family, went grocery shopping cuz the cupboards

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Morning everyone! A couple of friends shared this with me this morning, and I thought it was great and appropriate for the holiday season - enjoy.STRESSA lecturer when explaining stress management to an audience, raised a glass of water and asked, "How heavy is this glass of water?"Answers called out ranged from 20g to 500g.The lecturer replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on

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I heard so many times when I became newly sober that we would receive wonderful gifts of sobriety, and promises would be fulfilled. (I believe (?) there are 164 promises made in the Big Book). So many of them have come true for me today. I am a recovered alcoholic and that recovery depends on my daily maintenance, and conscious contact of a God of my understanding. Maintenance being the key word!

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Well, I'm back on the circuit again. Oh, I don't mind at all, God gave me November off to be thankful, grateful and time to reflect on all that has happened this last year. I'm leading tonight for a wonderful woman at her home group. This is one of the oldest and larger home groups, so yes I'm nervous, but that's okay. I think we should always be nervous, at least a little, keeps us honest. Once

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Morning!It's been a wonderful, busy past couple of days. I got to buy some gifts for people for Christmas, spend some time with a really great friend, play and talk with a couple of parrots, hold a beautiful Corn Snake a certain special young man is getting for Christmas, laugh and enjoy this busy holiday time of the year. Something I never did in the past.Today, I am going to help another friend

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Off to see a friend, but thought I'd add some humor to our day. I'll have to get back to this later for more. Have a great one kids!Blessings & Love,Kimberly

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BBRRRR! It's cold and snowy this morning! Got the first real serious snow of the year, everything is sleeping, and waiting for spring. It's always so peaceful when it snows, it's one of my favorite things about it, that and it coats everything in a white blanket - very pretty.The post today was given to me by my first sponsor Pam. It's a serious one, and really good, that's why I saved it for

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I walked into the grocery store not particularly interested in buying groceries. I wasn't hungry. The pain of losing my husband of 57 years was still too raw. And this grocery store held so many sweet memories.He often came with me and almost every time he'd pretend to go off, and look for something special. I knew what he was up to. I'd always spot him walking down the aisle with the three

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Every day be thankful for what you have and who you are.If you appreciate life, share this with your friends, and even people you don't know.Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when the alarm rings.Thank you, Lord, that I can hear. There are many who are deaf.Even though I keep my eyes closed against the morning light as long as possible.Thank you, Lord , that I can see. Many are blind.Even

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Three things in life that, once gone, never come back...Time, Words, OpportunityThree things in life that may never be lost...Peace, Hope, HonestyThree things in life that are most valuable...Love, Self-Confidence, FriendsThree things in life that are never certain...Dreams, Success, FortuneThree things that make a person...Hard Work, Sincerity, CommitmentThree things in life that can destroy a

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Morning! I hadn't read some of these tidbits, poems and stories in a while, but I remember who gave them to me. Pam (my sponsor from CA) sends me many words of encouragement and hope, I asked God and Most Caring are from her.Beauty Regime was given to me by Bob R., Sue's husband. I meet them both in my Calif. AA meeting, they were a loving AA couple with many, many years of sobriety, and touched

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There are at least 2 people in this world whom you would die for.At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.The only reason anyone would ever hate you,is because they want to be just like you.A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone,even if they don't like you.Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.You mean the world to someone.You are special and

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So the last line of that quote was "This is a process of deflation (to undo)." I have to deflate my ego, my selfishness, my trying to control. All I can do is my program. Live the 12 Steps in my whole life, continue working with others, and continue my conscious contact with a God of my understanding."Cessation of drinking is but the first step away from a highly strained, abnormal condition." My

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Well, I've been posting a little about what is happening on the homefront, so I thought I would go into more detail, and explain the problems and solutions I'm applying.My husband and I are both alcoholics by our own admissions. He became sober Oct. 5th of 1999, and I finally got it on June 20th 2002. He continued to do what he needed to in order to stay sober. I continued drinking for almost

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A women I met when I moved here, and who scared the shit out of me, has given me a lot. Not in the sense of money, property, etc..., but in her sharing, reaching out, being selfless. She was an old timer from my home group, and about a year ago she moved away, not far, but life continues, and God has put new people in our lives. I got to visit with her again, it's been over six months since I saw

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You walk in the room, and your eyes light it up.You've got something I want, a peace, a serene calm, a huge smile.You share your story with me, and it's very funny.You're as crazy in the head as me, and I feel at home near you.You know how serious this life is, and you don't downplay that fact.You share your story with me, and it gives me hope.I see that we're still crazy, but today it's in a

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I haven't been writing lately, but that's OK, just been busy. Yesterday was a good day, but I was in a weird mood. One minute really happy, the next mad, then crazy, depressed, and round and round it went. This damn brain is trying to kill me, it just won't quiet itself. As a good friend of mine says, "The itty, bitty, shitty committee is working overtime". Did tons of praying and meditating to

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"If you keep do, do, doing, you'll wind up with doodoo!"This was a subject that came up tonight, now I'll put it into context. We were sharing at a life recovery bible group some of the women started, and one shared that she wanted to become closer to God, get into His word, and really study. Her goal is to become "God-Like" (not in the sense that she's God), just close to God as she can get. I

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I love Thursday, particularly, every other Thursday. Why? you ask, because a group of us girls in AA get together, and are working through a life recovery book.This book takes examples from the Bible, and relates them to the 12 Steps of AA, the Serenity Prayer, and some other stuff I haven't even touched or looked at yet. It's not for everyone, but I enjoy it immensely, and glean things about

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I've been busy the last couple of days, which is a good thing. Today is going to be another busy one, but an exciting day. Today, I will do some work at home (I've already been bumping around the house this AM), then go shopping, then hit a meeting in the Akron area, and then I'm off to class. Woo Hoo! - I'm really excited about this class, it's a Life/Nude Figure Drawing class at one of the

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A friend of mine, who's not in the program, but has truly inspired me on this new journey of life, sent me a letter today (snail mail). She is who I want to be like when I grow up! She has shown me, by example, how to live life on life's terms, how to laugh through it all, how to be grateful, and how to truly have fun. She sent me this poem, and I'd like to share it with you. Thank you God for

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A friend of mine in the AA program told me that when I first became sober. It really made sense to me to, for the longest time I didn't need God, I thought, "Don't worry about it big guy, I can handle this, I don't need you." I was playing god, and did a piss poor job at it, every good idea I had ended in failure, misery or trouble. I went to Hell, and came back thanks to a loving God I

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Good morning world!Well things are much better today, and doing the Gratitude List yesterday really helped!I guess I should explain in a general way what's going on so you understand, and I can see it in writing.My husband and I have been married for 13 years, we have been through drunks together, sobriety together, and life's ups and downs together. He suffered a back injury around 1999. He has

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I haven't felt this sad in a long time. It is a feeling of utter despair. Will it ever leave, when will things change?What I think is best and what God thinks is best are two different things, I know that. I also know it's not God who's causing this pain, he only wants love and happiness for me. So God, as I try to be patient and listen for your response, I will try to do the next indicated step,

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Every day that I wake up, I thank God for another day. But, I also remember that every day my brain is trying to kill me.Right now it, and the devil are in cahoots together. Instead of a devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other, I've got dual devils on both shoulders, and GOD carrying my crazy A@#! I'm dealing with lots of growth right now (growing pains). The longer I am sober, the more I

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I love this video from YouTube. My husband did this ride this fall more than a couple of times and can't wait to get me out there. This looks like a blast, and I can't wait! I also happen to love the first song he starts out with., I can really relate to the emotion in the lyrics. Here's a pick of hubby on his ride.

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