Take a moment and count your blessings!!!

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MIKEF Posted: Wed, Aug 25 2010 11:24 AM

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Morning Family!!! Just dropped in to say 'Welcome" to all newcomers and hey to my family here.We are starting to settle in to our new "renters" house/Love being a renter and not an owner, for now anyway...We are blessed.Getting set for 10 days in Florida 10th to 20th september,then in laws coming back with us for 5 days....My wife very excited,I am also...Our new place will be able to accomodate my father in law who is in a wheel chair and all our facilities are now on ground level and we'll be able to sit in the yard,nice glass of water and lemon and watch the leaves fall and 'the little house on the prairie " come alive.Starting to send $$$ to all our debtors from house proceeds and the light is shining thru the tunnel.I continue to pray for all,hope "life on life's terms" keep you on the up side,if not give it to your Higher Power.If you are new here,keep coming back ,we need you and are here to share our experience ,strength and hope with all..Hey Pat ,bow season here October 15th.There are more deer in my yard now then Ive seen in awhile,but I'll be heading back to my regular stand come the season.Got my tags and deer management permits last week.Start flying some arrows soon,build my arm strength,just about finished eating last years take....Just for Today ,I am so grateful for another day sober.lucid,free from active addiction and seeking through prayer and meditation a closer contact with the God of my understanding.Have a blessed and productive day to all and I'll talk with you on the rebound.peace...

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paw replied on Thu, Aug 26 2010 12:46 AM

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Sounds good to me.  Bow season here starts next month sometime around the 15th.  Had triplets in the yard tonight for awhile.  They tickle me how they just jump and run full speed, then stop on a dime and leave you nine cents in change.  Little pot bellies and still eatin'.  

Well I had the truck gone through, put new tires on it, then had to get a headlamp, so it's all caught up. 

The boy got all the classes he wanted and starts next week.  Driver's Ed finishes up friday then he has the driving part of it to do.  Got a lead on a car.  Two actually, one is GM though and that'll be the first I look at.  The other is a Tojo and hubby would be spinning in the grave if I titled foreign, but it's a good ride none the less. 

Got a new battery for the lawn tractor and now I can't get it to turn over.  All it wants to do is grind so I called my brother to come have a look at it.  Almost to the point of making bales out of it.  I just never realized just how much I relied on Norm for little things.  The water tank needs to be bled, the faucet in the bathroom is leaking.  Got it stopped twice by cleaning it, but it's not working now.  

Oh well I'm rambling now.  I'm so glad you're content.  Sounds like the good life.  And the in laws coming up is fantastic.  It's great to sit out on a cool night, with good company, a fire in the half barrel, some cheese/crackers, and a good lemonade...."The Life of Riley"....does that date 'ya or not???  Oh and good luck on that Boone & Crockett.....

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MichaelJ replied on Sun, Aug 29 2010 1:15 AM

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Hi there,

Sounds like you two and families are doing well, except for the lawn tractor, from just what I know about  both of you, you deserve happiness. I am doing well also and for that I am grateful. I am glad to be away from the clutches of addiction, I never thought I could be so contented with not drinking. Now I am working on reclaiming my health which has been extremely neglected. I have recently started walking and I'm taking to it like a cold hog to warm mud. My young border collie, Bandit, is also delighted with this turn of events. I put on some tunes or a audio book and away we go, it's been about 2 weeks and the hills are getting easier all the time. Today I logged 8 miles and Bandit  with the back and forth, must have achieved 24. I am also grateful for this online family, you have been a Godsend and I thank all of you. God Bless ~ MichaelJ

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paw replied on Sun, Aug 29 2010 6:03 PM

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Glad to hear it Michael.  The pups love it when we get them out and play.  I really don't want any more pets.  The boy wants a cat and although I've never been fond of them I'm not willing to get 'stuck' with it when he decides to 'move out.'  

Some of us here on site have really struck up a nice friendship even though we've not met face to face, there is still a lot in common to talk about other than our addictions.  And that's a wonderful feeling.  For me at least, I feel great knowing that there are people that I can relate my recovery feelings and still have a place for sharing my life's events. 

After the tractor got the battery, the throttle was sticking so my precious brother, I love him so, fixed that yesterday and the yard got cut down.  Wow, what a mess.  Bad deal when it's been growing for about a month.  Especially since the house is about 300 yds from a main creek and there are spring heads all over the place.  Doesn't dry out very often.  Took 2 fills on the tank where it usually takes a little less than one.  But it's done for a few days anyway. 

Michael, stop back and share more with us when you can and when you want.  The regulars on here are awesome people.  I've been on here a long time and have watched them come and go but the ones that have hung around have some wise words to share.  

Have a great week and a wonderful holiday weekend coming up.  Say a prayer for our men and women in uniform.  Those that fought to get our freedom and those that have kept it for us.  

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MIKEF replied on Sun, Aug 29 2010 7:48 PM

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Hey Michael! good to hear from you...Yes living in recovery,one day at a time is a blessing...We are starting to settle in now also...Good job with keeping active,gives you an opportunity to do some great meditating and serene time for yourself.I also have been getting back into racing shape(marathon running) I Let things get out of hand for awhile and glad to be back training.I find much peace and serenity in long runs and find quality time with my Higher Power,plus my pants fit better:):)..........Thanks for being part of our support and for sharing you ESH with others.Thats how we do it,one helping another in a loving and caring manner..Only by the grace of God(the unmerited favor bestowed upon us)are we continuing life sober/clean and free from active addiction finding a "new way to live"!! Talk to you on the rebound.......peace

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paw replied on Sun, Aug 29 2010 8:56 PM

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Hey MikeF, you have that same problem my husband complained about.  Told me we had to get a new dryer cause the old one was starting to shrink his pants.....

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MIKEF replied on Mon, Aug 30 2010 10:06 AM

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hEY pAT!  BOY ,nORM WAS VERY AWARE!!!!!!!!!   :) my exact sediments!!!!