Sunday, December 27, 2009

Recovery friends


The dinner on Christmas Day was great. There were twelve of us sharing food, laughs, and thanks together.

We had enough food for over 20 people so there are some yummy leftovers. From the comments of all who attended, it was a fun time. Even the in-laws had a great time! It turned out that one of the fellows attending was from the same state as my father-in- law. So there was a lot of bonding going on.

We are going to do this again next year. Although we were both exhausted, it was a good kind of tired. We both went to sleep with a lot of gratitude in our hearts.





After resting and doing pretty much nothing yesterday, we are out on the boat today. I am grateful for the beauty of this place, the friendship and love of family and friends, and the help that this program of recovery has given me.

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22 comments:

  1. canadiankatDecember 27, 2009 at 10:35 AM

    Always great to read your posts...be good to yourself

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  2. canadiankatDecember 27, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    always great to read your posts Syd, keep them coming

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  3. WildernesschicDecember 27, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    Sounds perfect ..

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  4. AnonymousDecember 27, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    That's the good stuff, Syd :)

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  5. positively presentDecember 27, 2009 at 1:46 PM

    Sounds like it was great, Syd! Glad your Christmas was happy!

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  6. LouDecember 27, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    You should be grateful that it is warm enough to be on a boat today where you are!

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  7. Anonymous :)December 27, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    Would you consider adopting a few of us?

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  8. Enchanted OakDecember 27, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    Oh, I'm so glad your dinner was a success! And nobody spilled the beans to your in-laws!

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  9. Ed G.December 27, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    Glad it all worked out for you - I think some of my "recovery friends" (I would probably never use those words) are closer than my family.

    Blessings and aloha and bon voyage...

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  10. Chic MamaDecember 27, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    It's good to be exhausted after a lovely day like that....and Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without leftovers.
    Love your Christmas pictures too.

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  11. Scott WDecember 27, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    That's some sunset! Enjoy!

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  12. One Prayer GirlDecember 27, 2009 at 8:58 PM

    What a blessed life you live.

    God is good.

    PG

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  13. Bar L.December 27, 2009 at 10:28 PM

    Wonderful to hear! Its cool that your f-in-law met someone from his state - isn't it amazing what a bond that can create?

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  14. steveroniDecember 27, 2009 at 11:55 PM

    I just continue to loove reading your posts Syd.

    And it IS fun reading so MANY healthy stories of happy and joyous Christmas this year.

    Thanks!

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  15. Mary LADecember 28, 2009 at 1:22 AM

    The pleasures of giving and sharing -- I'm glad you had such a good time.

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  16. dAAveDecember 28, 2009 at 6:57 AM

    Cool.
    Cool water.

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  17. ShadowDecember 28, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    happy exhausted is a good state to be in. enjoy your day out on the boat!

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  18. Tall KayDecember 28, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    It is in giving that we receive! The unconditional love of others practicing these principles in all their affairs, has given me a new family. Your pictures are breathtaking! Such a wonderful new tradition you have started!

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  19. AnonymousDecember 28, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    Lovely. We had a nice quiet Christmas here. So grateful!

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  20. Sarcastic BastardDecember 28, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    I thought of you, Syd. Glad it went well.

    Love, SB.

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  21. Jess Mistress of MischiefDecember 28, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    Great stuff!

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  22. UnknownDecember 30, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    And another tradition is born. How wonderful. I am so glad it worked out with your in-laws. I know how nervous I still get trying to make sure everyone has a good time. That is why I keep coming back :-D

    namaste

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