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tommyecat


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So tomorrow I am leaving for a six day AA/Alanon conference out west.  I will be going alone and am feeling thrilled, excited, all kinds of mixed emotions.  It is the first time I will away all by myself on a trip in years.  I have my own room and am really looking forward to quiet evenings, workshops, and hearing speakers from both programs.  It will be the first time I will be away from my little ones for more than one day.  I know deep inside I really, really need this trip for me to recharge my batteries and lift my spirits.

Locally I have been very active in Alanon for years so I have no doubt I will see some familiar faces when I get there.  I don't think I have ever met a stranger so I decided to sign up to be a greeter in the hopes to enjoy lunch or dinner with new friends in recovery.  

So it maybe the possibility of extended periods of peace and quiet that is unsettling to me.  The exploration of a new internal frontier perhaps.   I think as a parent of young children, my morning prayer and meditation time is about 30 minutes before the house begins to stir.   I am not sure exactly what it is at this point, but I look forward to discovering and understanding the many layers of me.

Here is to doing the next right thing...packing, keeping it simple, and letting go and letting God.  

hugs to you all,

Tommye 



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tommye, that sounds like such a great trip, I'm envious. Enjoy the conference, have fun, and recharge - you deserve it!

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What a great trip!! Have a wonderful time I can't wait to hear about it!!!

Hugs P :)

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Have a great time !
Blessings

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I will certainly miss you and I can't wait to hear how it goes and what you learn and see there :) COOL! Have fun and take it easy!

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Debilyn


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Ok Tc kicking your bum! WHERE in the west??? Mountains? What mountains?? You coulda came to my cabin and hold a slug! Slept in the moutain air....listened to this freaking loud river ate lotsa great health food!

I am surely expecting you to be soooooo disappointed...

sigh, love,debilyn



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Oh, I'm jealous!! Wish I could be there. I hope you have a fantastic trip - I know you'll make many new friends. Looking forward to hearing about it!


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