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Sep 10, 2012, 06:50 PM
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Member Since: Oct 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 6,543
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Dear Laura ~ You should be very proud of yourself for quitting drinking! That's a major accomplishment -- I know cause I had to do it myself, after a drinking career of 20 years. I now have alot of sober years under my belt, but still it wasn't easy to quit and I know it wasnt for you either. So KUDOS to you for stopping! 
We all have regrets, but if all we do is think about what we DON'T have we lose sight of what we DO have. We all have been blessed with many things, one of which is life.
Yes, many of us deal with serious illnesses. But does that mean we should stop living? NO. WE need to embrace what we have and the time we have. None of us knows what tomorrow brings, or even if there WILL be a tomorrow because it's not promised to any of us. All we have is today, and we need to live like today is all any of us has. 
We can start over at any time, Laura - and it's not too late to begin again.  Start a life of joy and gratitude and believe me, you'll see the rewards. I wish you the very best Laura, God bless and please take care. Hugs, Lee
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The truth shall set you free but first it will make you miserable..........................................Garfield
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