300 Days Tomorrow

[Daniel]

Folks,

It's been quite a run.

There have been some big ups, and a few downs but not too many. The thought life is still a battle but it seems the breaks I get from rogue thinking are a lot longer now. Of course there have been triggers, some shocking, but by God's grace I was spared a return to the old ways.

I have my life back.

Everyday I experience emotions, feelings, have certain thoughts, do certain things, kiss my wife, go to work, get a lot done, talk to colleagues, eat lunch, drive home, visit with my children about their day, fix dinner, wash dishes, clean up the kitchen, play UNO or cribbage, read books, bedtime prayers, and then hit the hay myself, usually after some hang out time with Mrs. Daniel.

If it's a weekend you could add a mountain bike ride. And lunch hours at work sometimes have a great mountain bike ride on a trail about 15 minutes from the office. Plus I've taken up trying to run regularly. Weights now and then.

My spiritual walk has taken off again. We are more involved at church.

Life is good.

And this is how the minutes/hours/days are supposed to be!

And it's possible for everyone reading this that it could be you.

I was so far gone into the addiction that I had given up trying to be clean.

But here I am.

Thank you to the Living LORD of the Universe! And thank you to the community from whom I have learned so much, and been so equipped to tackle the practical problems of staying clean!

Daniel

[jerseygirl]

Daniel ...

So great to hear of your continued success ... your exude enthusiasm and happiness!!

Nothing but the best to you, your wife and family!

~jerseygirl~

[rugbysteve]

Congratulations!
300 days is huge. Definitely a goal that others can look up to (including me).
-steve

[Vincent]

Incredible, 300 days is definitely something to be proud of. I wish that I was clean for that amount of days. You must have had a lot of time preparing for the worst. I hope that you can beat a year, keep going and never ever give up.

[FairyG]

300 days is a great achievement!
And seeing all the LIFE you've added back to your life? That's even greater! (Mrs Daniel and the mini-Daniels must love having you around right now - Jersey Girl's right, you exude enthusiasm and happiness \:D/ )

Well done Daniel, keep up the good work :)

[gnein]

Congratulations Daniel. You are truly an inspiration, the things you have achieved and your attitude, the way you've helped others here (myself included). Best of luck for the future!

[Rowlf]

Congrats, my friend!

This is a great achievement. And your wonderful sharing along the way certainly makes it feel possible for all of us to get there too. The fact that the temptations don't stop but you've become graceful about handling them is wonderful!

I'm not chasing days but I want that feeling of life and balance that you have now! So, here to everyone passing 300!

Cheers
Rowlf

[Moonbeamtag]

Daniel

Congrats to you...and your family !!! I am so happy to hear that your feeling so well. What an inspiration you are :)

Moon

[dave]

Congrats on 300 single days at a time.
Hope this sticks for life . . . .

[Daniel]

JerseyGirl, rugbysteve, Vincent, FairyG, gnein, Rowlf, Moonbeamtag, Dave,

Thank you very very much for the exhortation & encouragement!

The path has been made easier and more enjoyable with your collective presence. And who would've thunk it!?

March 26th 2009 will mark one year. Whoa.

We are all on the journey together but dealing with our individualistic situations, sharing knowledge, grief, frustration, victory, break-throughs, random thoughts, common knowledge, and a general attitude and forward hope that one day it will all be a distant memory.

And God willing, these words will be solidified in our minds as coming from hearts that genuinely cared that we would indeed make it. And we are and We Will.

Peace and Success!

Daniel