100 Days til a day of Thanks

[New Creation]

100 Days til a day of Thanks

Good morning all. Really excited that the Thanksgiving gang is growing. Yeah, I am having such major dental pain....neglected due to, I think, my stupid depressed procrastinating not thinking about consequences alcoholic state of mind. Going in this afternoon but yesterday had to call dentist in tears for a pain killer. He prescribed some Vicodin so last night I felt like I was sort of cheating. Actually, it just put me to sleep. I want to thank the "old-timers" as well, for being here to cheer us on. Your wisdom and strength and encouragement will mean so much to us throughout the next 98 days! I will post something in another thread that I think I will call "For those who have gone before" that I would like you to read. Those who have gone before mean so much to us newbies.

[Panno]

100 Days til a day of Thanks

Day 3 can't wait to read your new thread NC I'm so glad you started this one :thanks:

[spuddleduck]

100 Days til a day of Thanks

crap night sleep for me cos of back pain. just been to docs for blood tests and just have to keep poppng pills for pain..... o right like i needed a doc to tell me that. ah well, i go back next week so lets see what that brings. feeling strong on the AF front.... and looking forward to this super sober time

[sick of being sick]

100 Days til a day of Thanks

Day 3 for me! I didn't sleep much again last night, but must wake up and get my mind in the right attitude to fight this disease! It will use no sleep and pain to really knock us down! NC, I hope you feel better today! Spuddleduck, hope you get to feeling better, be careful with those pain pills. I'm so proud you are here and committed to quit drinking with all of us. Do you want my phone #? pm me if you do. NC, I just read your new thread and it is beautiful! I hope everyone will read it! I love you all and hope everyone has a happy, sober day. Don't focus on your problems today, discipline your mind to keep happy, encouraging thoughts so you will be better equipped to beat this demon! WE WILL WIN!! Love you all, Vicki

[tlrgs]

100 Days til a day of Thanks

ok reporting in looks like everyone doing their best .. and as for the sleep thing try taking advil pm or melatonin... have a great day everyone

[Grateful]

100 Days til a day of Thanks

I agree with T-I think everyone has a great fighting spirit! Be optimistic, friends. Also, I often take advil or tylenol pm to help me sleep...and I don't wake up groggy. NC-I can so relate to your pain....I am also paying for not going to the dentist for many, many years - now have gum disease. Also, I truly loved the new thread that you started! Thank you for that. When I went AF last September, it took a while to sink in that I would never drink again.....now that is "normal" for me and it's okay. I'm so thankful at nights that I am not drinking and can be alert in case my now driving son is out on the road and needs me or when my daughter went into labor in January at 1am and I had to drive by myself 60 miles to the hospital to be with her. Only by the grace of God...and all of the wonderful people here.

[dancelot]

100 Days til a day of Thanks

You guys are doing great! Keep it up! Keep remembering "just for today", ODAT (hour, minute, etc), baby steps. This is especially important at times when the "gung ho" feeling isn't quite there. Remember that is normal - no one stays upbeat constantly. Life happens in increments sometimes and that is OK. Sometimes progress does too, or feels like it's not happening. If it's not reverting either, you're still ahead. Standing still isn't necessarily a bad thing. Sometimes (most times) I can only see my own progress in hindsight. But small steps add up to big accomplishments.

I can relate to neglecting things (like the dentist!). The point is, you're doing something now. Like anything, sometimes it's more a process. It's another positive step forward - it may not happen or be finished all at once, but it is moving forward.

Give thanks at the beginning and end of every day (or right now). It works! Wishing you all a wonderful sober day! :h

[sick of being sick]

100 Days til a day of Thanks

Yes, I am so thankful today that God pours out His blessings on me and I cherish every one of them! NC and Grateful, I so hope the two of you feel better! I know pain is a trigger so try not to focus on it. I'm always in pain, but I got used to it and try to ignore it. Sometimes, though, it gets the better of me. There are so many wonderful spirit filled people here and I want to feed off all of you. This is my favorite devotion. I read it every morning to convince myself that I do have a purpose and I do so love each one of you and want to help you by prayer.

COMFORT OTHERS
"He comforts us in all our tribulations, so that we may be able to comfort those which are in trouble, by the comfort we ourselves are comforted by God."

God offers His comfort as a role model so we can reach out to others and reflect His grace and compassion. We may not be able to remove our friend's pain, but we can offer them the same comfort God has so freely given us. God always brings good from the pain we endure. When you have suffered a trial, you are better equiped to help someone else. In doing so, your pain has served a worthy purpose.

"Father, enable me to comfort others in ways that point to You, the God of comfort and peace." :armsaround: :loveyou: Vicki

[Grateful]

100 Days til a day of Thanks

Thank you so much, Vicki. You have such a sweet, compassionate spirit and I love you too.

[New Creation]

100 Days til a day of Thanks

Vicki, I love that devotion! So hard to figure out why some of us have to suffer so much but I know that God has His plans. Pain is a little better. Have to go to a specialist before I can have anything done so hoping that will be soon. Thanks to all of you for your thoughts. Knowing you are all on board with me makes me stronger.

[paguy]

100 Days til a day of Thanks

Hi Folks - Day 29 for me and looking forward to my 30 day milestone tomorrow. If I can do this, anyone can! Thanksgiving this year will be very special....

[sick of being sick]

100 Days til a day of Thanks

Paguy, Happy Anniversary and GREAT JOB! NC, I am so very sorry. I was so hoping you would get it taken care of today. I hate you have to suffer any longer with that! I'll keep praying for you, girl! I had a WONDERFUL 3rd day! Spirits are very good! Hope everyone has a good night. Love you all, Vicki

[Bandit]

100 Days til a day of Thanks

Good morning all. Day 3 for me has just begun (about 7am here now)

Wishing everyone the best for today and beyond. Thanskgiving is on Thurs Nov. 25th there isn't it? We don't celebrate it here but just want to mark it in my calender.

:h

[Panno]

100 Days til a day of Thanks

All good here apart from a very bad cold not sure where that come from was ok yesterday!!

[New Creation]

100 Days til a day of Thanks

Congratulations, Paguy, on 30 days. That is FANTASTIC:yay: Miss Behaving, hope you are still with us. If not, jump back in! I want to hear about that wee kamakazee cat!!! Hope everyone has a great day. It's Day 4; we all already 1/25th of the way there!