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Check-Stop

Something funny happened on the way home from the Saturday evening NA meeting..... Michael and I had to drive thru a Check Stop.....it was perfect how the Officer questioned me. He said "good evening Ma'am......how long has it been since you had any alcohol?". I looked him straight in the eyes and said...."SEVENTY-ONE days!!!!!!!!!!!" His eyes got big and he smiled as he said.."71 days?.....have a good evening..." Michael and I roared laughing. That was so awesome!!!!

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3 months, 2nd time

Well today is my second time making it to the 3 month mark. I can honestly say that these 3 months were a heck of a lot easier than the 1st 3 months. It feels great to be sober and to experience life every day, the good days and the bad days. It's nice to wake up in the morning with a clear head, and clear memories of the day before. No more hangovers. No more memory loss. No more cravings and no more obsession. So this is what it's like to be sober...I like it and I'm looking forward…

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Posted on March 28, 2012 at 11:14pm — 4 Comments

Starting Over

Back to Step One........powerless over alcohol....

My worst fear happened last night....the obsession of the mind. I slipped. At least that's what I'm calling it for now. Not a relapse because it is done, hopefully to never happen again. I left a meeting with an obsession that I could not control. I don't know where it came from. It was like as if I was someone else. Everything I had learned, I had forgotten. Maybe I just needed a reminder that drinking is no longer "fun". I…

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Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:19pm — 4 Comments

Aromatherapy for Emotional Well-Being

Although aromatherapy should not be considered a miracle cure for

serious emotional issues, the use of essential oils may assist, sometimes

greatly, with particular emotional issues and emotional states. Additionally,

the proper use of essential oils may enhance your emotional outlook and provide

support and help balance your emotions during the day. The use of essential oils

for…

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Posted on November 2, 2011 at 7:20pm — 1 Comment

Smudging

My husband and I smudged tonight. I have been feeling very overwhelmed with life for the past few days and smudging was long overdue. Needless to say, I feel much better now..relaxed and at ease. I found the following on the internet so I could give my husband a better understanding of what smudging is and does. Now he likes to smudge too.

The Smudging Ceremony

By Adrienne Borden and Steve

Coyote…

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Posted on September 30, 2011 at 1:30am — 2 Comments

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At 11:35pm on October 12, 2011, Tricia H said…: LOL... That's a great check-stop story Deb ;-) .... How was your thanksgiving? Thinking about you, hugs.

At 12:22pm on October 4, 2011, Buzzy Mitchell said…: Hi Deb,

what a cool blog to be part of. I am sure feeling the withdrawal affect of leaving the Ranch. Today will be better with an AA meeting not far from the house. Later this afternoon there is a farewell party for my old boss at work. It will be fun to reconnect with my old colleagues. Finding a purpose in work or in servicer is my next focus.

Congrats on 71+ days! I would loved to have seen the police officers face at the check stop. You rock!

hugz,

b

At 9:07pm on September 26, 2011, Alaina Johnston said…: OH! PS i'm getting a "serenity" tattoo!!! I want it on my foot so I can remember to have faith forgiveness and courage and to always remember the 'serenity' that the ranch and all my friends there helped me find. Have a wonderful week.

At 9:05pm on September 26, 2011, Alaina Johnston said…: Hi Deb! I just wanna say i'm thinking about you and hope you and your family are doing well!! I'm still hanging in there. Going to meetings etc...back at work! Miss you xo

Alaina

At 12:42am on September 25, 2011, Shane Livingstone said…: Hey Deb,

I am so glad you are going back to school! You are really going to enjoy the Human Service Worker program.It is an intense first year so its good your just taking a couple classes while you continue to work, but I know you will enjoy the classes! Its so awesome you took your 2 month chip, Its such a great feeling. I am so happy everything is going great for you! Talk to you Soon.

At 12:03am on September 22, 2011, Stacy Beek said…: Hi Deb

Family support weekend was awesome!!! Lots of good stuff that was learned as well as having fun doing it. And Jenny and I haven't had fun in a while!!!! Jenny really enjoyed it, and got lots out of it, which made me really happy as I was real nervous of what she might get out of it. We are a lot closer now then we ever where!!! Went out for breakfast with Chris yesterday and it was pretty good catching up with him.

Stay in touch please. I feel this is a safe place to chat.

TTFN

SB

At 10:56am on September 21, 2011, Twig said…: Hey my friend Deb,

I spent 4 nights in Windermere & got home Monday - still a little tired & decompressing, but sober! Are you back at work this week? We're having some lovely weather so I hope to get some windows washed that didn't get done all spring & summer. Jim & Ash graduate today - did you see them last night Keep well - love, Twig

At 12:46am on September 21, 2011, Shane Livingstone said…: Hey Deb!

I am doing very well, I cut back my school load for this semester and I decided I am going back to finish my degree in Winnipeg! So hopefully I will be back there in January. Laura is going to finish her diploma here and then move out there. It only took me two days after being home to say I really do need to follow my heart and go back to Winnipeg. I am going to lots of meetings they are great in Nelson very nice and welcoming. I take my 60 day chip on Friday. Laura and I are going to Calgary around November 4th, We will be driving through Cranbrook so hopefully we can go out for coffee or something.

How have you been doing? I hope all is well with you!

stay in touch.

At 11:45pm on September 8, 2011, Tricia H said…: I put the Spiritual Gifts App on my profile too.... That's pretty cool. Did ya take the test?

At 6:16pm on September 8, 2011, Patrick Matsalla said…: Back home, back at work and going to AA meetings. I joined the TOP alumni group at Linda McKenzie's. They meet once a month. Talked to my sponsor and Carole has been going to ALANON meetings.