Checking In

Hi Dee, It looks like you been a busy beaver these days. I hope you get that position. It would be right up your ally on what you wanted to do. I haven't been doing much of anything job wise. I am still thinking about an on-line course. I went to an NA meeting last night but I kept my mouth shut about being on Suboxone. I really don't want to keep that to myself but it is for the better. Did you call your Dr. yet for your stress test? I been feeling pretty good lately my moods seem to be more stable. I am really happy about that. I thought was going to be cranky and having mood swings for the rest of my life. I hope you have a great day tomorrow. Love Cathy

Hi Cathy,

Mez here. Good on you for continuing your NA, meetings. I think you have done the right thing staying mum about being on suboxone in those rooms. Do you have the saying over there in meetings - take what you need and leave the rest. From my experience in NA here in OZ, there were many people on suboxone and methadone living recovery but not saying so in meetings.

The really good thing now is that you have a place like this one here where you can be 100 per cent honest and not be judged. We get our recovery where we need it and the more that is around the better. I'm glad your feeling better in yourself. I can't wait for my moods to settle. Your words are nice to hear.

Cheers. Mez.X

Hi Dee and Mez, Thank you Mez for your support. I hope things are settling down for you and your life is somewhat back to normal after those fires. Your mood will get better once your life is back to normal. How is work going? It must really be madding working with co-workers that don't care about their job. Dee, How are you doing? Have you heard anything from Beth? She pm me a few days ago but I have not heard anything from her since then. I have her phone # but debating whether I should call her or not. I am not sure if she wants to be left alone. How are your classes going? Did you hear anything yet about that position you want? My better half just announce to me he wants to become a drug counsler. He makes good money now as a machinist but he wants to start taking night courses to become a counsler. Well, I hope you Ladies are having a great day. Talk to you soon. Love, Cathy

Hi Dee,

I'd like to come give you a hug right now. I feel so much better. i don't know what happen, I was just suddenly not feeling like a sick limp rag. I perked up after dinner. I went in and showered, washed my hair, put lotion on, cleaned my face and used some of the Avon night cream I got from you. Boy, what a difference! I'm not up dancing, but at least I'm up.

I've thought about you all in the past days. Knowing you were wondering how I was making it at work. I did good. The show boss said he would request me for his next show. This means I'll be higher on the cut list. I wish you could come do this work with me, you would love it. Even though our shows have gotten smaller, I know they would use you during our busy times. I hope you get the job you want and be able to enjoy going to work. Spring isn't that far away. The Easter Bunny is on it's way! We are having fires again. One thousand acres have burned just northeast of here and it's only 90% contained; there's main roads have closed because of smoke. The next month if we don't get rain, it going to be a tender box. There's no rain next week and it only rained once this week. The wind's blowing every day. They expect us to get more fires set by the fire bugs who come out this time of year. I hope we get April showers...last year we didn't get rain until June.

Yes, I hope Beth is just busy with her family. May God manifest Himself in her life to get her through all she has to achieve.

Cathy, good luck with your hubby wanting to change careers. Sounds like you are being supportive and flexible, which I give you a right on and hope it works out for you.

Mez, I just wrote to you, so you know what's up. I hope your move was a smooth one and for the better. Can't wait to get your letter.

I'm going to wind down for tonight. Have to cover up the birds and go out and check on the horses one last time. Sassy is still ill. She may have gotten a lot of sand in her stomach even though I have given her medicine for that. I'm going to worm her cause it's time and if she's not better, I'll have to call the veterinarian.

Love all you guys,
Barbara

Hi Dee and Barb, Dee, what does it take to be certified for substance abuse? Could you take a few courses or on-line classess to be certified. Its been cold here but no snow. We have a cold front comming in Monday. I will pm you with that recipe. Barb, How are you feeling? What made you sick? Or are you doing to much? I am happy your boss is pleased with you. I hope Sassy gets better. What sets off the fires there? I hope it isn't arsonists. Mez and Sammy, I hope you two had a good weekend. Beth, come out, come out, wherever you are! I'll talk to you ladies soon. Love, Cathy

Good morning family,
I am off to class, I wish you all a good day.
Cathy,
The job requires a certified substance abuse counselor. I have taken a class on line for the role of Medication in the treatment of substance abuse.
What they are looking for is someone with a lot more experience than I have to offer.
Not to worry, I'm sure that my ideal job will turn up. I just have to shake a few more rugs thats all.