Good Monday Morning..

Today I am grateful..

For the small things in life..

That I don't have to involve myself in other's lives to make me feel complete..

For time well spent..

For Shrek.. It makes Stromboli so happy..

For the hot dog dance..

Trish,
Hang in there.  I always look for your posts.  You have my number and I believe my personal email - USE THEM.  I'm a good listener.  Don't worry about your slip, you realized it quickly and got back to doing the next right thing.

Prednisone is a no-no for me, yet, I need it when I have really bad asthma attacks.  What's better, going out of my mind or not being able to breathe?  Hmmmm.  I will have to ponder that one.

Kathy

Good Morning OH'ers.. IT'S FRIDAY! !

Today I am grateful..

For wonderful people in my life..

For knowing that once you hit rock bottom there is no place to go but up so strap on your wings and fly..

For Stromboli.. No matter how mad I am he can make me laugh..

That I was not one of the people shopping early this morning..

For the love of a great woman.. I am very blessed to have Debra in my life..

SONG OF THE WEEK..

"SIMPLE MAN BY LYNARD SKYNARD

Mama told me when I was young
Come sit beside me, my only son
And listen closely to what I say.
And if you do this
It'll help you some sunny day.
Oh, take your time... Don't live too fast,
Troubles will come and they will pass.
Go find a woman, oh baby, you'll find love,
And don't forget son,
There is someone up above.

(Chorus)
And be a simple kind of man.
Be something you love and understand.
Baby be a simple, kind of man.
Oh, won't you do this for me son,
If you can?

Forget your lust for the rich man's gold
All that you need, is in your soul,
And you can do this, oh baby, if you try.
All that I want for you my son,
Is to be satisfied.

(Chorus)

Boy, don't you worry... you'll find yourself.
Follow your heart, lord, and nothing else.
And you can do this, oh baby, if you try.
All that I want for you my son,
Is to be satisfied

MOVIE QUOTE OF THE WEEK..

"The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all." The Emperor, from the movie Mulan

It is good that you are starting therapy.  I have been in therapy for over 20 years, and just had my surgery 3 years ago.  There are a lot of emotional issues related to weight loss surgery, and I believe that people should go into the surgery with some therapy BEFORE they go under the knife.

I am in AA, and have been for over 20 years as well.  I had about 5 years without a drink going into my surgery, and picked up and relapsed a little over a year out.  I am still not able to get a year without drinking since two years ago.  The most I have gone is five months.

It might be a good idea to also visit some AA meetings and see if you relate to the feelings that are shared in the meeting.  The only requirement for AA membership is the desire to stop drinking.  That is it.  You can attend meetings and listen to what is shared, and see if you relate to the life chaos, and emotions.  That is how I started when I first came to AA.

Feel free to PM me if you ever need to talk.

Trish
 

Congrats on your sobriety anniversary, Rhonda!!!  Way to go!!!  I will post more a little later.  I must finish cleaning. 

Hugs,
Trish