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Did you ever have one of those times when something really cool happens to you, and you are looking around for someone you know to tell, and no one is there!?
Well dat just happened to me, and I'm like .... looking around....who can I call...mmmmm.. I know I'll share with my family of choice!!!
Some of you may remember a post I did a bit ago called "cutting the rope" if not and you wanna read it you can search for it! lol
Anyway, I cleaned it up some, polished a little here and there and entered it as an essay in a creative arts contest held annually at our local college here where I live. Well tonight was the awards banquet. And whelp.......they announced 4th place...twasnt me. They announced 3rd place...nope. They announced 2nd....still no....sigh. Maybe I didnt get anything......
But they announced 1st place..and it was me!! I won!!!! lol
Anyway, I know this may sound like self promotion, but I figure, if I don't who will!? he he he.
Sides I just hadda tell someone!
Thanks for listening, and thanks for all your support over the last 3 years. Without you all, I wouldn't be able to do it.
Wow . . . I read your essay, it is so powerful it certainly deserved the top pick. Again, wow!
There are lots of ways to cut the rope. This is what I'm living right now. I don't remember signing up for this particular life lesson, but maybe it's a core requirement :D .
I don't rescue, I tell the truth when he asks. I go far into the reaches of my patience NOT to be mean or profane. I let him go over and over and over, sometimes with a swift kick. I see him genuinely struggling and losing the fight. He believes I can save his life if I would only do what he wants of me (read: pretend nothing is wrong). He really believes that, and it is so tempting to cling for a little while longer as if I really could save him. I want to save him. I can't save him. I can save myself.
The way it's happening for me is slow and agonizing, but what descent on a mountainside in freezing temperatures is not? Through my own choices I've ended up here with my A. I didn't expect this to happen, in fact considering how he was when I met him I have trouble believing it to this day. But, irrelevant. My life, at least.
Thanks. In terms of food for thought, this is a feast, and I appreciate you sharing it.
Congrats to you !!! We are proud of you. Thank you for sharing that with us. Heck that's not self promotion....it's really in my opinion step 12..carrying the message. Your essay was really one of recovery. I'm really happy for you...big big hug coming to you. your friend in recovery, rosie
WOOHOO! We always knew you had extra greatness in you! CONGRATS! I think a little self promotion is good for us. After all if we can't be proud of ourselves, who will be? I loved that post. I have it on my fridge. Now will you be sending out autograph copies, along with pictures? Go ahead and celebrate! Take the "boys" out for an extra special treat (maybe fresh tuna?) and treat yourself too. You deserve it.
Love and blessings to you and da boys.
Live strong, Karilynn & Pipers Kitty
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It's your life. Take no prisoners. You will have it your way.
I did just do a search and read your incredible story. It was such a great reminder and a great lesson and, well, just plain great!
As an aspiring writer myself I have to give you great big kudos for taking that leap and submitting your work. I love the saying, 'Leap and the net will appear.' And you did leap and look at what an incredible net appeared.
How cool is that I can only imagine that you were about to bust to share this news. It takes a lot to got out and put your writing in front of others, you get Kudos just for that!! Then to win on top of that -- congratulations
I'll share with my family of choice!!! 
Take the "boys" out for an extra special treat (maybe fresh tuna?) and treat yourself too. You deserve it.
