tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post7530825302754847205..comments2024-01-16T05:48:40.398-07:00Comments on Being Sober: Friday MorningMary Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08156474205414127488noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-38787474688902097932008-03-29T07:57:00.000-06:002008-03-29T07:57:00.000-06:00"Two men look out through the same bars: One sees ..."Two men look out through the same bars: One sees the mud, and one sees the stars."<BR/>- Frederick Langbridge, 1849 - 1923<BR/>in "A Cluster of Quiet Thoughts" published by the Religious Tract Society [Sight]<BR/><BR/>Another quote from him:<BR/><BR/>Oh, some seek bread-no more-life's mere subsistence,<BR/><BR/>And some seek wealth and ease--the common quest;<BR/><BR/>And some seek fame, that hovers in the distance;<BR/><BR/>But all are seeking rest.<BR/> - [Rest]<BR/><BR/>found it here: http://www.giga-usa.com/quotes/authors/frederick_langbridge_a001.htm<BR/>-Dave in MarylandAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-37943586617724148772008-03-29T06:04:00.000-06:002008-03-29T06:04:00.000-06:00Hinew here, found you via a google search...i have...Hi<BR/>new here, found you via a google search...i have been through some pretty intense stuff with my daughter: at 16 she quit hs, had a boyfriend who put her in the hospital 2x, drug use, pregnancy, and so on. For whatever it's worth, i feel and share your pain.<BR/><BR/>i have one week sober.Felicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03578440477514835595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-34059945343617759072008-03-29T05:47:00.000-06:002008-03-29T05:47:00.000-06:00before I get under way today, I will spend a lil t...before I get under way today, I will spend a lil time with the Lord and ask for His blessings for you, your daughter her kids...<BR/><BR/>love ya gal!Scott M. Freyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11588618061480681504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-733720183973676622008-03-28T19:23:00.000-06:002008-03-28T19:23:00.000-06:00Thinking, freting and praying for you.A lot. A wh...Thinking, freting and praying for you.<BR/>A lot. A whole lot.Pammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00513814300181006348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-57208575926896581812008-03-28T15:35:00.000-06:002008-03-28T15:35:00.000-06:00That, my friend, is the program in A-C-T-I-O-N! Y...That, my friend, is the program in A-C-T-I-O-N! You are proof it works. Thanks for sharing this with us.Scott Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361224878660334532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-86375879006484109332008-03-28T14:07:00.000-06:002008-03-28T14:07:00.000-06:00You can write as much as you darn well please, Mar...You can write as much as you darn well please, Mary Christine. Thanks for sharing this with us today. <BR/><BR/>I hope your daughter soon has that lightbulb/spiritual awakening moment.<BR/><BR/>WillaWillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10366667290460968223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-53259709870797515492008-03-28T12:42:00.000-06:002008-03-28T12:42:00.000-06:00Sounds like God is walking you right through this ...Sounds like God is walking you right through this rough patch. Your boss, your sponson, your frinds and family. Blessings are popping up all over. I agree with Daave, take a couple of much needed time for JUST YOU. Luv ya.Zanejabbershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08951592520808646104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-10620449156402812702008-03-28T11:09:00.000-06:002008-03-28T11:09:00.000-06:00Thank you for continuing to share your experience,...Thank you for continuing to share your experience, strength, and hope. I enjoy reading your blog, and it's been instrumental in my own early sobriety (I had six months on Wed. and I've been following your blog since the beginning).ms. fits chicagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01227092138052303669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-90241697497044654162008-03-28T11:01:00.000-06:002008-03-28T11:01:00.000-06:00I'm so glad your daughter is where she is. And I'm...I'm so glad your daughter is where she is. And I'm so glad you still went for a run. I have what I call my "sacred gym time" every day. It's a big part of my sobriety. Blessings to you and your daughter.Most of Martha Woodroof in one placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14628461346931946238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-71388204742406875412008-03-28T09:25:00.000-06:002008-03-28T09:25:00.000-06:00MC,You and your pretty toes out there running, jus...MC,<BR/>You and your pretty toes out there running, just what you need just at the right time. Funny how this all works, no? You are in my thoughts and prayers as is your daughter. Comfort and safety then peace. All I ask is what has so freely been given to me. And you know that He is listening. I do too. Hugs and foot rubs, oh sherpa! JeanneBanana Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11321316592602936252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-133202096129913962008-03-28T09:15:00.000-06:002008-03-28T09:15:00.000-06:00Amazing how the blessings show up even when on the...Amazing how the blessings show up even when on the surface it doesn't seem so. Thank you for sharing a powerful moment in your life.Kathy Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12808513070742589781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-55438354610528418142008-03-28T08:58:00.000-06:002008-03-28T08:58:00.000-06:00It is amazing how another persons care and concern...It is amazing how another persons care and concern can change how they come off. In other words I get what you meant about your boss. <BR/><BR/>Glad your sponsor has what you need. God is cool that way. Hooking us up with what and who we need.<BR/><BR/>Luv ya MC~Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01301188057020591320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-90652735218715922832008-03-28T08:31:00.000-06:002008-03-28T08:31:00.000-06:00Bless you.And your family. All of them.Take a day...Bless you.<BR/>And your family. All of them.<BR/><BR/>Take a day or 2 off from work next week. Just for you.dAAvehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10378341182741173178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-34344428871234348242008-03-28T08:25:00.000-06:002008-03-28T08:25:00.000-06:00No, Thanks for writting that long ass thing. I sa...No, Thanks for writting that long ass thing. I saw all 12 steps in there MC. Your experience, strenth and hope inspires me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-39621990774780856852008-03-28T08:17:00.000-06:002008-03-28T08:17:00.000-06:00I am glad to hear your daughter is at least ina sa...I am glad to hear your daughter is at least ina safe place for the moment, and that you took some time for you and soaked your feet and made them pretty!! Keeping you all in my prayers.<BR/><BR/>~kelkelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01982496933879300175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-25561754393613992722008-03-28T08:01:00.000-06:002008-03-28T08:01:00.000-06:00I'm glad that your daughter is where she needs to ...I'm glad that your daughter is where she needs to be. And I'm glad that you are taking good care of yourself. Having a boss who understands is good. It all sounds good to me. Even when things appear to be awful, I learn so much, perhaps even more than when things are going smoothly.Sydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642843245634635843noreply@blogger.com