tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136268241054850544.post8070821347898734747..comments2024-03-29T03:15:31.121-04:00Comments on Soberbia: Sober Birthday or: How I Remembered Every Bit About Turning 42 amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04611431855409976777noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136268241054850544.post-55827839808940183942015-08-27T21:44:37.477-04:002015-08-27T21:44:37.477-04:00As soon as I found this internet site I went on...As soon as I found this internet site I went on reddit to share some of the love with them. <br />locksmithingnyhttp://www.locksmithingny.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136268241054850544.post-30377396614475298052013-04-30T18:50:46.719-04:002013-04-30T18:50:46.719-04:00Hi! Nice to meet you, too! :) Hi! Nice to meet you, too! :) amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05121059866790215726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136268241054850544.post-68773508705538854672013-04-29T20:07:58.842-04:002013-04-29T20:07:58.842-04:00Amy, I'm so glad that I clicked on your name f...Amy, I'm so glad that I clicked on your name from Belle's blog and just enjoyed reading your birthday post and I had tears in my eyes! So happy you had such a beautiful birthday! Sobriety is the gift that keeps on giving every day! The running family picture is awesome! I did giggle reading the camping story...cause I have a few of my own that sound a lot like yours! Happy 42nd! Nice to meet you! :)Katherinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136268241054850544.post-43560965067119480052013-04-28T04:42:16.347-04:002013-04-28T04:42:16.347-04:00I know that dread feeling- we have our annual frie...I know that dread feeling- we have our annual friends camping trip in June and I am already circling the wagons. And wondering when to tell friends I'm not drinking anymore.<br /><br />I loved your comment! Thank you. It's such a great feeling to feel proud again, isn't it? :) amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05121059866790215726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136268241054850544.post-68761871869506880222013-04-26T22:06:07.584-04:002013-04-26T22:06:07.584-04:00Amy, I loved this post! Thank you for writing fro...Amy, I loved this post! Thank you for writing from your heart. This post is encouraging to me because I have a trip coming up with a good friend and we usually have wine together so this will be the first time we've hung out in a while without wine. I have been sober for a year but this trip is really making me anxious. I'm getting the "poor me, I can't drink," and "I wish I could have just a glass of wine with her" feelings. I know it wouldn't just be a glass and I know how much better life has been since I got sober. Your post is a good example of how great sober life can be. One of the best things for me about sobriety is being present with my sweet children and there to love the small things. I loved the part about your son telling you he loved you. So sweet. Moments like that just fill your heart right up, don't they?! I also loved the last paragraph when you talked about hugging your sober self. Awesome! Thanks again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136268241054850544.post-26469980193470634822013-04-26T17:22:33.722-04:002013-04-26T17:22:33.722-04:00Thank you! :)Thank you! :)amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05121059866790215726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136268241054850544.post-50802048881854048492013-04-26T17:22:24.637-04:002013-04-26T17:22:24.637-04:00Thank you. It is the best gift. Ever. And the best...Thank you. It is the best gift. Ever. And the best part is it's like a new gift every day. <br /><br />amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05121059866790215726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136268241054850544.post-8935401831011925792013-04-26T17:21:46.161-04:002013-04-26T17:21:46.161-04:00Thank you Carrie!
I love these sober firsts. Alt...Thank you Carrie! <br /><br />I love these sober firsts. Although I think I will enjoy the seconds too! amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05121059866790215726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136268241054850544.post-39231084455032799842013-04-26T17:20:54.162-04:002013-04-26T17:20:54.162-04:00Nothing like morning outside in the blue blue sky ...Nothing like morning outside in the blue blue sky breathing in the air and being able to concentrate on things like "Wow, this is brisk and great" instead of "Fuck. Whose fucking idea was this anyway." <br /><br />Thank you!amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05121059866790215726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136268241054850544.post-88104641346251179412013-04-26T17:19:46.450-04:002013-04-26T17:19:46.450-04:00Yay 42! It makes me feel wise and not old at all. ...Yay 42! It makes me feel wise and not old at all. Thank you! amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05121059866790215726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136268241054850544.post-32478388290582618802013-04-26T17:19:00.470-04:002013-04-26T17:19:00.470-04:00You too, so much! You too, so much! amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05121059866790215726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136268241054850544.post-48898934599707531512013-04-26T17:18:19.617-04:002013-04-26T17:18:19.617-04:00I know, right? All sweetness and light until....wh...I know, right? All sweetness and light until....what the fuck?<br /><br />Yes, it is big for me every day when I tell people how I love them, or say things that make me vulnerable- that show people how I feel. It's the small things that have made all the difference for me. <br /><br />Thank you as usual friend. :)And, cheers!amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05121059866790215726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136268241054850544.post-13199227616850859182013-04-24T16:04:08.645-04:002013-04-24T16:04:08.645-04:00That's a lovely photo!That's a lovely photo! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136268241054850544.post-31093382849416471992013-04-23T18:04:05.016-04:002013-04-23T18:04:05.016-04:00Beautiful Family! Beautiful You! I'm so darn...Beautiful Family! Beautiful You! I'm so darn happy for you. I know, I know, I know! Aren't mornings wonderful? Aren't "I love you's" wonderful? Isn't sobriety wonderful?<br /><br />Happy Birthday, you gave yourself the best gift you'll ever receive!<br />Kary Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12674442468925628974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136268241054850544.post-87751696651139802612013-04-23T17:31:31.360-04:002013-04-23T17:31:31.360-04:00Happy Birthday Amy!,
I am so happy that you had a ...Happy Birthday Amy!,<br />I am so happy that you had a super holiday and a special birthday to remember!<br />Another sober first! <br />And a run too, of course, run Forest, run!<br />You even look like you rock!<br />XoxoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10945296623732409764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136268241054850544.post-25669394591833803912013-04-23T16:01:57.546-04:002013-04-23T16:01:57.546-04:00Happy birthday! You're about 6 months ahead of...Happy birthday! You're about 6 months ahead of me. I'm so with you on the camping thing. We went after Christmas and yes, used to be a major booze fest but standing at the camping stove early i the morning with a clear head, with the birds chirping, making pancakes with a tiny fry pan as other emerged sleepily from their tents was such a joy! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!Mrs Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13110933370498728198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136268241054850544.post-77655088398999647092013-04-23T13:39:13.481-04:002013-04-23T13:39:13.481-04:00YEY! Happy Birthday!! (I am 42 too!) - LOVE this p...YEY! Happy Birthday!! (I am 42 too!) - LOVE this post! All great stuff. This is the perfect picture of sobriety! Congratulations!Sober Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04317131703499340784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136268241054850544.post-21837977726617297752013-04-23T11:48:41.522-04:002013-04-23T11:48:41.522-04:00nothing better than this. the photo, the words, y...nothing better than this. the photo, the words, your sober 'belly-button' birthday. all is well in the world of Amy. does make one's heart sing. no really :) i'm super happy to know you :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136268241054850544.post-28313012001978454012013-04-23T10:09:22.296-04:002013-04-23T10:09:22.296-04:00And oh jeez...Happy Birthday!!
(d'uh - don...And oh jeez...Happy Birthday!!<br /><br />(d'uh - don't know how I forgot that) need more coffee here...<br /><br />PaulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8136268241054850544.post-89948766113342775352013-04-23T10:08:35.671-04:002013-04-23T10:08:35.671-04:00What a beautiful post and a beautiful picture! *T...What a beautiful post and a beautiful picture! *That's* the truck-driver swearing Amy I know? Ha ha. Your kids look so sweet and hubby is a fine looking chap. Great pic. <br /><br />And what you said about being there, being in the moment, not having to worry about the booze, about actually calling instead of texting (that was the big thing I got from this) your friend, and the outpouring of love from friends and family really touched me. Really did. This is the kind of stuff we find in recovery. It's not always about the golden orbed Hallelujah moments, or the big God Shots or other wonderful, but occasional stabs of "aha"'s, but the day to day trudging. The times when the boy does say "I love you", when you wake up feeling great, when you feel crappy but get through it with no scratches, when you're ok when the kids make a big mess or dinner gets burnt, when the boss annoys you but you brush it off as her problem and not yours, when you are *grateful* on a daily basis for what you have...these are the real miracles. These are the things that count and get into the bank. <br /><br />You blog has changed...and that's because you are changing. And it's a fantastic thing to see. And this post really touched me today.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />PaulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com