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In January 2007, at the age of 51, I joined a 12-step program and began my recovery from food addiction, losing 75 pounds in the process. Read more…

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Talk amongst yourselves…

 

 

Gregory and I are on our way to our first real vacation since the accident. We will be in Nova Scotia and Maine! Woo-hoo!

I’m aiming for abstinence, gratitude, love, peace, health recovery, and fun. I’ll be wearing my program like a loose garment. I’ll be swimming in the lake, taking my naps, cooking, reading, ambulating with Miranda-the-Labradoodle, watching the stars, and enjoying the love of a good man. [Hey! See the new movie “Hope Springs”. It’s quite wonderful.]

Two towns we visit in Maine actually have meetings of my 12-Step program. I plan to attend.

Once I return I will have lots of new ideas to post… and hopefully some pictures of the wild, wonderful North.

Until then…

Love & Light,

Valerie

5 Comments to Talk amongst yourselves…

  1. Louise's Gravatar Louise
    August 20, 2012 at 6:54 am | Permalink

    Safe travels and bon voyage my dear Sis!
    Xoxo

  2. Terri's Gravatar Terri
    August 20, 2012 at 7:43 am | Permalink

    Enjoy your vacation. Let this time heal and recharge. I can’t wait to see your pictures!

  3. Myra TAte's Gravatar Myra TAte
    August 20, 2012 at 8:59 am | Permalink

    I’ll miss you both, but I am so glad you are finally having the HONEYMOON you both deserve! mom

  4. Betsy's Gravatar Betsy
    August 20, 2012 at 9:26 am | Permalink

    I’m detoxing my body soul and spirit this week and hope to be energized with you when you return. Loving in the light, Betsy

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