Monthly Archives: October 2013

surprise!!

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Debbie

See what my son sent me to celebrate day 40? This was a total surprise. Gorgeous, aren’t they? On the card was: “Here’s to 40 days and 100’s more” For those of us in the sober car, you know how … Continue reading →

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root beer

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Debbie

Saturday, the family was getting ready to go trick or treating at the local high school with some friends. While they were waiting for the other family to show, I was hanging out in the dining room watching the face … Continue reading →

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week by week

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Debbie

Counting the days kind of reminds me of when you first have a baby. The counting begins with days until they are about 2 weeks old. Then you start counting the time in weeks until about 8 weeks when it … Continue reading →

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day 34

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Debbie

It’s Tuesday. Just one in a long line of them. . . . The past 2 days have been filled with Ms Crazy in my head. I really do hate her, you know. Her cooing, her convincing talk of being … Continue reading →

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day 30 treat

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Debbie

Already posted about my big day “THREE OH” but wanted to show you my treat for making it this far. Please don’t drool on the key board 🙂

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2nd 30

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Debbie

Kind of like my gazillionth day 1, well this is my 2nd day 30. It’s been an extremely easy 30 days as compared to the last time. As noted in my post DAY 30 🙂 on June 12, the day itself … Continue reading →

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i celebrate in silence

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Debbie

I was reading Carrie On Sober‘s post today and it turned a light on for me. A little one, but one that I wanted to share. She mentions how getting sober is a personal thing and you don’t just go … Continue reading →

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“celebrate, celebrate, dance to the music. . .”

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Debbie

Well, my “big day” has come and gone. I am now officially 57. Actually had a really wonderful day. I have lots of reasons the day was great. Here are 2: and Saturday, Connor (the oldest grandkid) made me a … Continue reading →

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20,806 days

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Debbie

It’s Thursday. . . yessiree, it is. Another day. My GOD how quickly the days and weeks just fly by. Geez, if I make it to 80, the months must feel like days slipping through my fingers. SLOW DOWN I … Continue reading →

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keep on keepin’ on

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Debbie

Since I’ve been house hunting in the evenings after work and it’s just too damn dark in the mornings to get up, I have neglected ralking for longer than I’ve wanted. I always have a good excuse tucked in there … Continue reading →

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