One Step at a Time - November 2015

[NoraC]

Liz - really great on not drinking! You are doing so great - over 2 months now isn't it? I sat in a bar the other night and the wine looked good. I just had a water.

Had a long day today. Got here at 7:00 am and left at 7:00 pm. But, I won't be going back in until after I get back from Oregon. Thanks for the well wishes. He goes to court and his lawyer will meet with the prosecutor and try to get him to go for the least amount of jail time (96 hours is the least and I think the max is 1 year). Then, hopefully, they will give him the option of house arrest. That would allow him to continue to work. If he does go to jail, he would probably not have to serve the full time because of overcrowding. So, that's where it stands.
Keep sending those prayers and positive energies...............

PS - Please check in SK, Rusty, Dottie, FT and everyone else that my poor brain can't think of at the moment.

[abcowboy]

Nora, you know my thoughts and prayers are always with you, and for your son today as well! Maybe God will remind the powers that be, that even though he broke the law, he has done lots of good with his life and deserves a second chance :hug:

[paulywogg]

Hey all,positive energy sent Nora I was thinking about when hubs got stopped 2 years ago,not sure if you remember?anyway he musta had a slick lawyer cuz he walked away with a reckless driving charge,only a fine and points off his license, while I'm happy it wasn't worse,I worry it wasn't enough to teach him a lesson ya know? Woke up early and did a dance workout DVD bleh,it kicked my ass!much love to all,hope everyone has a great Thursday

[Lizann]

Good morning guys. Going shopping with my girls today! We will go to the outlets in NY state. It's warm and the colors on the trees are spectacular. Looking forward to a fun day! My son went on an interview today for a large drug company close by. It's an all day thing and I've got my fingers crossed. He's so freakin grown up, my baby.
Nora, continuing to keep you in my prayers and hoping for the best.
Mama, how are you honey? Didn't hear from you yesterday, did we? Or did I just miss your post. Hope you are doing ok. Check in?
Fen, what are you up too? May I ask how many meetings you attend each week? I found one close by me and I'm just not sure how this works.
Pauly, lots of positive comments from you yesterday. You go girl.
Have a good one!

[Lizann]

Cross post Pauly. You are sounding good! A dance DVD early in the morning? Ugh! I do remember that about your husband. Either way, that would scare the crap outta me!

[mama bear]

I am here Liz.....I am having coffee with a prospective employer in the morning and today I am running Nana around.....I do much better when stay busy
Good Luck today Nora - I love you!
Did anyone watch the Country Music Awards last night?? It was an incredible show!

[NoraC]

Morning. I'm scared/ worried. Will post in about 3 hours.

[fennel]

I'm sending prayers your way, Nora.

[SKendall]

Nora, thinking about you. Whatever happens you will handle it.

Mama, I need my carpet shampooed. Good Luck on the interview.

Lizz, shopping outlets with the girls is a joy and you are having warm weather for this time of year.

Fen, so sad about the divorce.

Where are you Rusty?

Just recovering from stomach bug with high fever. Haven't been that sick since food poisoning about 20 years ago, I have chosen a lawyer, don't have the retainer just yet.
Had CAT scan and now waiting for follow up appt. Dizziness and short term memory are still a problem.

[ToMyHealth]

Hi ~ long time lurker here, post a bit on Mods thread. Been wanting to commit to 30 days and always come up with an excuse not to start that day. You know, dinner invitation or 19th Golf hole, or as in tonight, bi-monthly community Social Hours.

Just came back from a road trip where I re-read 5 books on my kindle about alcoholism. Think my favorite was Ice and a Slice. Have no idea why I picked today, but woke up this morning and said today is Day 1. Have no expectations with difficulties except sleeping.

Enjoy reading this thread and hope you can put up with a newbie trying to be just like you!

TMH

[red67]

Tmh, when I quit I was terrified of not being able to sleep. Turns out I slept better than I ever did while drinking. Drinking will put you to sleep but the sleep is not good and for me I would wake up in the middle of the night and not be able to go back to sleep. Now I go to sleep easily and if I wake up I go right back to sleep within minutes.

Good for you on making this your day 1. Post and read often and remember just take it one day at a time.

[NoraC]

TMH - great to have you join us !!!

Red - good to see you as always.

Court has been postponed until Nov 17. The prosecutor had the police report that showed the other car flipping. Son's lawyer didn't have that document so it is postponed.

[NoraC]

All I can say is that it's good that I don't drink.

[ToMyHealth]

Thanks Red and Nora! Red, I have Reign from Netflix that I can watch. Also, I started knitting again so have that as a backup. Think I'll take Benedryl....can't be any worse than drinking.
Nora, kind of a bummer that it gets dragged out, or maybe it's a good thing? Don't know enough about it.
Hope everyone has a nice evening!

[NoraC]

Benadryl helped me sleep