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Marirose · 07-07-2005, 06:36 AM

Hi Happy Man - Just wanted to share some good news with you! My brother is living with me now ( believe me that is NOT the good news

) but since you & I last posted, he has been doing GREAT on staying sober! He did have a few beers over fourth of July weekend, but other than that - NOTHING! I got nervous when he drank, but he went right back to drinking seltzer water all evening on Tuesday and has stuck with it. I am relieved, because he was able to drink and then stop again, so if he stays sober now, I will finally begin to relax!

Thank you so much for all the help, advice and compassion - I will keep you posted! Hope you are well & happy - Marirose

TheHappyMan · 07-09-2005, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Marirose

Hi Happy Man - Just wanted to share some good news with you! My brother is living with me now ( believe me that is NOT the good news

) but since you & I last posted, he has been doing GREAT on staying sober! He did have a few beers over fourth of July weekend, but other than that - NOTHING! I got nervous when he drank, but he went right back to drinking seltzer water all evening on Tuesday and has stuck with it. I am relieved, because he was able to drink and then stop again, so if he stays sober now, I will finally begin to relax!

Thank you so much for all the help, advice and compassion - I will keep you posted! Hope you are well & happy - Marirose

Hi Marirose
Good to hear from you....Great News..... I just ran across your post today......

That is wonderful news that he has been able to stay sober and even better news that he was able to have a few beers and then "go back to" being sober...... I know you feel better... and I bet he does too.....

Yes, Happy and well here, just had my best comprehensive blood test ever (they checked 45 different things)- cholesterol 150, triglycerides 69, LDL/HDL ratio 1.8, ALL liver enzymes well into normal range (AST 17, ALT 27), and several recent blood pressure readings show 110/65.....

So it must be quite a change for you with him living there

And you are so Welcome for any help or advice that I was able to provide..... seeing your post has really made my day

Keep me posted....

Marirose · 07-09-2005, 06:51 PM

HI Happy Man - Sooooo Great to hear that you are doing so well...Your numbers are awesome (at least the ones that I recognize - I'll have to take your word for it on the rest of them

) It is a big change having my brother here, but you know, I feel that is what the Lord calls us to do, and if it is helping him stay sober - HOORAY! I have spend the last week in complete relaxation for the first time in so long....I see a light at the end of the tunnel for my brother and his kids...They are so adorable...my neice and nephew ( you know I am prejudice, but they really are) and just 2 & 8 years old, and you have played a part in helping them too....Just want you to know how much I REALLY appreciate your concern for us!! God bless you - keep well, Marirose

TheHappyMan · 07-09-2005, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Marirose

HI Happy Man - Sooooo Great to hear that you are doing so well...Your numbers are awesome (at least the ones that I recognize - I'll have to take your word for it on the rest of them

) It is a big change having my brother here, but you know, I feel that is what the Lord calls us to do, and if it is helping him stay sober - HOORAY! I have spend the last week in complete relaxation for the first time in so long....I see a light at the end of the tunnel for my brother and his kids...They are so adorable...my neice and nephew ( you know I am prejudice, but they really are) and just 2 & 8 years old, and you have played a part in helping them too....Just want you to know how much I REALLY appreciate your concern for us!! God bless you - keep well, Marirose

Marirose, I am humbled at your complements... But it is YOU that deserves the credit for bringing your Brother out of the "dark side".....

I can just imagine your cute neice and nephew.....
And again You are so Welcome for any help or support that I have been able to provide. Believe me, the Joy is in the "Giving", not in the "Receiving".....
God Bless You Too and keep me posted....

So sleep Well.... and tell Bro I said "Hi"