Friday, November 15, 2019

Goodbyes

My daughter left last night, back to Germany and her hubby.  I miss her already.  She's lived aboard for 2 years now, and I've gotten used to her being away.  When she first left, I cried and cried.  I felt the change in our relationship, by her marrying and moving so far away, would end our closeness.  It didn't.  We are as close as ever.  She plans to move back to the USA soon.  I can't wait for that day!

A few people have died unexpectedly this year, my step-father, my boss, and the son of a very good friend.  Even, just two days ago, a co-workers little dog (only had him a year) died.  While I don't mourn for the dog per-say, I do feel for my co-worker, as she is very upset and sad.  I'm getting at an age where people passing and me having to saying goodbye to them is reality.  We all die, but we don't think about it much, until we have quite a few years under our belts.  The hard part, is when people leave unexpectedly and/or at young age, which was the case with my three deaths this year.
I didn't get to say goodbye to any of them, and it makes me feel lost. I choose to believe they have gone on to where all of us do when we pass, into our loved ones minds and hearts.

And so, in a couple days, I'm saying GOODBYE to alcohol.  This goodbye has been long in coming, too long in fact.  This goodbye, is a needed goodbye. While I'm a little scared, I more so happy for it to finally be here!  Really I am.

So goodbyes this year have been plenty for me, in many ways.

The most important and best one is just a couple days away. 

I am ready.

Hello sobriety!  Here I come!!

14 comments:

  1. Saying good bye to alcohol has been a gain for me!
    I hope you find that as well!
    Although I have times I still miss it a little bit, I’m so happy with my new life!
    xo
    Wendy

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    1. You are the person who I know who has proven just that, life without alcohol is better. You are the golden star I wish to be one day! Thank you for staying the course with my journey. xo, ll

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  2. Sorry about the losses Lia but happy for the good things on the horizon; daughter eventually coming back and giving up the booze. IT WILL BE WORTH IT. I gave your blog a little mention and hopefully you'll get a little boost in support. It does make a difference. Bring on Monday. Yippee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Jim x

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    1. Thank you for the mention! I see I have a new person commenting all ready! You're the best Jim! xo, ll

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  3. Hi Lia. I just wanted to say what a brave smart women you are for giving up alcohol. I quit exactly 9 months from today after drinking for 40 years and can honestly say it’s been the best move ever for my life. Immersing myself with others who successfully quit helped me tremendously. Love to support you on your journey😊 my blog is FadedJeansLiving.com

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    1. Hi Dwight! Thanks for the comment and your support. I am going to need all I can get. I will stop by your blog soon! ll

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  4. Hi Lia, what an exciting journey you are about to embark on!! I'm 20 months sober now and I can honestly say that it is so worth it. Jim has asked some of us to come by and show you some love and if it's okay with you I'd kinda like to stick around and help you on your journey if possible. xox

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    1. Yes, please, I'd love your support and guidance. It was and is so generous of Jim to call on his audience to help me. I appreciate it immensely. I will visit your blog to get to know of your journey. Thank you F!

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    2. Oh, I see you are not blogging, but there here, let's stay connected!

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  5. I've just come over from Jim Simmonds. Wishing you every good wish for your new journey starting tomorrow. You will be glad you made the move. I shall pop in from time to time.

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    1. Thank you Addy, I shall visit you as well. I'm a little teary, in a good way!

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  6. Hi Lia

    I’m new to this too, blogging and sobriety. Hope we can support it each other on the journey. Found you via Jim and I’m not sure even how to send you a message �� but I’ll keep trying,

    I’m 5 days sober and excited and nervous.

    Claire

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    1. I understand how you feel. I've been trying for years to quit, but really pushed more so when I started blogging in 2017. I am still fighting to quit 100%, but I have moved away from the really ugly days of drinking everyday to excess. It can be done. Stay strong as Jim would say!

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