Joyous Times

Happy Birthday to me.

Its such a good day to be clean and sober. I feel so young and alive. I feel like I am 20 all over again. In fact I am only 23 today! NOT! Actually 44, ouch!

I am so happy today because I got my affidavit signed by a commissioner of oath, which is to go to my family lawyer to possibly see my kids by as early s the end of April. It has taken many years to accomplish this and I am so looking forward to the day I once again reunite with my children.

I have also graduated from the AADAC program and even have a certificate.. I think I am cured! NOT!! I still have the rest of my life being an addict and I now need to make the right choices in order to maintain my recovery. I have the choice whether or not I want to be in active addiction or a recovering addict. I choose recovery.

I realize that this affidavit I signed means a big turning point in my life and I will likely have a lot of emotions coming into my life over the next few months and I have to handle them without the use of drugs and alcohol.

My biggest plus is that I have a great support network in this blog and on facebook. I need you, my reader more then ever to start leaving encouraging words and comments more then ever. Also, over the next few months as I go forward, I may have some very emotional days and I will need people to talk to. I surely will look to you all for support. I will also pray to God that he helps with my little problems, I now know that can do this and I will not give up. The only thing I will give up, is drugs and alcohol. Simple!

I would love to say that it is simple, however, I have been using for a good two thirds of my life and I have to continue doing all the little things that help me in my recovery.

Some of these things I will list now and if you can think of anything else that may help me in my recovery, please do not hesitate to leave remarks of your suggestions. I am willing to try anything if it helps my recovery...Here we go;

Facebook Friends
Journaling
Writing my book
12 Step meetings
Looking for a sponsor
Counseling
Reading recovery books
I could probably think of more, I want your ideas now.

Thanks for listening.
I look forward to all your comments.

Tim Barber