Monthly Archives: July 2016

32 Years

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Mary Christine

On Sunday, July 24, I celebrated 32 years of continuous sobriety.  I got sober when I was 32, now I am 64 and have been sober for half of my life. I had called my sponsor last week and told … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Gratitude, Sobriety | 5 Comments

Pre-alcoholism

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Mary Christine

This is my OPINION, not to be confused with any official stand from anyone else. I believe my alcoholism entails a lot more than my inability to drink normally.  I believe I was a little alcoholic as a child, unknowingly … Continue reading →

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2 weeks, 6 days

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Mary Christine

That’s me being happy on my bike, after an open water swim.  I have gotten so I love my weekend trips down to the lake for an early morning swim.  Before anyone else is in the water.  The sunlight gleaming … Continue reading →

Posted in Bicycle, Health, Progress, Race, Swimming, Training, Triathlon | 5 Comments

Mid-week

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Mary Christine

My son is in state to fight a local fire.  I got to have breakfast with all my children on Sunday morning and it was wonderful. I hope he can stay through this weekend, but the life of following wild … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Grief | 4 Comments

July 7

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Mary Christine

It is a month today since my sister died. Those three words “my sister died” still take my breath away. It is becoming my new reality, but it still feels raw and awful. Yesterday I had the first procedure of … Continue reading →

Posted in Dental, Gratitude, Grief, Training, Triathlon | 2 Comments