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C2C for  today, speaks about the slogan:"Keep it simple." It suggests that  taking care of our emotional and our spiritual needs  is  extremely  important so that -in the beginning of program - Simplifying each task,and our lives is key to serenity.
 
.Letting  go of some unnecessary tasks that can be left until we are up to it is also a great way to "Keep it simple. " I try to be gentle with myself and others so as not to  become over whelmed.  I also make sure I am taking care of my business, focusing on  myself and acting and not reacting.  This is how I take care of my emotional  needs. I pray  and mediate, daily and recite the serenity prayer when stressed.
The quote is from Hans  Hoffman; "the ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak".
 
I am leaving for a vacation today and will not be back until 2-19 .  8 years ago ,when my son passed from this dreadful disease, I could have sworn that my life was over and that I did not have the desire, energy, or drive to raise  up once more from the ashes of my life and rebuild .  
 
I am happy to say I was wrong!!!  I found MIP and rededicated myself to program , the steps and meetings.  Slowly , very slowly I began to experience the healing growth that this program continues to offer.  
 
One Day At a Time  I was able to smile, laugh, plan a date, go out to dinner and soon I was living once again.
 
  I will never stop missing my  son but I have learned how to have a life filled with joy, love and happiness once again'
 
Thank you MIP and alanon.  Keeping it simple was a key slogan for me at that time and  still is. That is why on this vacation I will not have computeer access.awwSee you around 2-19-2015


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Have fun!!!!

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(((Betty))) Your love for your son shines through what you give us each day. I benefit from your depictions of how you focus on yourself and the respect you provide all. A program of attraction.

Have a wonderful time on your vacation. Reaping what you have sown is living well, and you do.

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Have you left yet? Enjoy yourself. I will try to keep it simple today. Only do what is in front of me. Hopefully good news from me when you return.

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Still here Kathleen Leaving in 2 hours Will really miss my MIP famiily .

Remember to be gentle with  yourself  and "Keep it Simple"



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Have fun, i wish you had room in your suitcase for me!


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Enjoy your vacation and bring us back the wonderful stories you will have.

((( hugs )))


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Have a wonderful time Betty!

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Enjoy your holiday hotrod.x

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Have a wonderful trip! Thank you for all you do!



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Have a great trip :) Thank you for your service and your ongoing esh :) I'll miss you :(

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Have fun, You deserve it!!!!! Sending you love and support on your journey!

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What an inspiration you are to so many here Betty! Have a great time, and we will keep the lights on for you here when you get back home. :)

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By now you are enjoying your vacation, as I am. 

I try, each day, to keep things simple.. It works for me.



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