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I was just thinking about this on my way home from my meeting this morning. Here's some links ... http://bookstore.oa.org/ >search "download" and several options come up, including workbooks. http://www.aacanada.com/free/big_book.pdf OR http://2travel.org/Files/AA/BigBook.pdf >downloadable PDF of the A.A. Big Book…

As we say "Welcome Home!!". Yesterday I made three phone calls; 2 of them were messages, one picked up (and I got BIG hugs from the two women I left messages from in my Saturday morning meeting today!). In my Saturday morning meeting, we pass the "basket", where if you want to make -- and receive -- a phone call during the…

Our therapist's Celebration was moving, beautiful and very "her". Many of her family and friends spoke, and I asked my daughter if she was ok if I shared; she agreed. I was the only person who shared how she changed our lives and created a family. At the end, her daughter released butterflies; at one point, we had a white…

Today is the Celebration of the Life of my daughter's therapist, who passed all too soon at the age of 53 to colon cancer. Without this woman, we would not be blessed with the family that will be attending the Celebration. I would not be the Mom I am without her love, guidance, support and kicks in the @ss. She was…

If you don't find a sponsor, keep checking into the board. I am finding it extremely helpful, and it has deepened my face to face OA commitment. :heart:

This morning I was back on track with my Quiet HP Time -- reading, writing, drinking my coffee and sitting on my front porch amidst the splendor of my garden. Quite good. As the angst began to arise I reached for my phone and may 3 calls -- 1 to an OA anchor, 1 to my Sponsor, 1 to a struggling member. Call 1 answered, Call…

I SO love knowing that I can Go to Meetings, Make a Phone Call, Work the Steps, Talk with My Sponsor, Do Some Writing -- and CHECK in on MFP!!! I just LOVE this group!! :love: :flowerforyou:

Just totally totally sad today. Feeling angry too -- and anger and sadness do not normally go well with a COE. Made 3 outreach calls and received 1 text message from fellow MFP'er -- beautiful day here in Sonoma County, so everyone is out playing. Saturday is our therapist's memorial. God must have really needed her…

I just want to make a plug for Sponsorship. About 2 weeks ago, I finally followed The Tug that said "get a sponsor". Of course, "it" had to be THE PERFECT Sponsor. BS. Went to a new meeting; she was the one that marked on my outreach call sheet all the sponsors. I called her the next day and asked her. She's given me…

I don't really know what the feelings are. Pissed off. Sad. Allergies. Food changes (eating 85% vegetarian, so trying to figure out the protein thang). Tired. Not really crappy but certainly not perky. My daughter's long-time therapist lost her year-long battle with colon cancer in early June and the Memorial is next…

I find that every time I drop off of the MFP radar, food happens. Even if I go over on calories cause I'm under on exercise, it gives me a place to stay grounded.

My morning prayer, as found in "Lifeline Sampler": In the quiet of the morning hour, I come to You for peace. Give me the power to view the world today through love-filled eyes. Help me be patient, gentle, wise; to see beyond what seems to be ... O clothe me in Your beauty, this I pray -- give me the grace to do Your will…

Hi Suz!! Here's the "requirements" as posted on www.oa.org: "Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive eating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA. Worldwide meetings and other tools provide a fellowship of experience, strength and hope where members respect one another’s anonymity. OA…

My menu is out there every day for anyone to look at! Kind of a new thing for me and it feels really good. I haven't written yet today, and never made it to the books yesterday. But, I still have a few hours and it is foremost in my mind to spend some time with me this evening before hubby and daughter come home. I have a…

I am so excited/thrilled and NERVOUS since I just committed to a sponsor. Although I was in OA for 6 years in '90-96, I honestly can't remember ever REALLY working the Steps with a sponsor. I know I did not do a 4th step, so there is a lot of nervous excitement. I'm working the 12 Steps of OA workbook on my own and will…

Keep working it to the best of your ability, Elle ... one day at a time, one meal at a time, one bite at a time. Make a call; stuff some literature in your purse; if you have a smartphone, sent a text or make a note on your MFP app and say you're struggling. Sometimes it's those tiny victories that can make the difference…

Happy Independence Day! Had a blessed walk with an OA friend and enjoyed the beautiful morning while it was cool. 24 hours is a do-able number!! Amen!!

For me, it's also about the fact that there are so many areas that feel out of my control, and I end up feeling a combination of sadness and anger. We are in an age where there is a lot of unrest on really deep issues -- society at large is struggling in many areas. Toss in animals rights, Monsanto, economy, blah blah…

I'm looking at the same thing ... shaky abstinence and a party today. No problems tomorrow since I'm home. I'm tucking literature in my purse -- good excuse to run to the bathroom!

Funny how this food thing works. I think I have it "licked" and then it kicks my @ss. Going out to TWO meals in one day is NOT a smart choice on any level. I was ok with the lunch -- made good choices, including no cheese or sour cream. Since I am working diligently at learning to live my life as a vegetarian (ultimate…

I was extremely active in OA from 1990-1996; newsletter, intergroup, meetings, sponsoring, phone calls and the Steps. Although, I never did a 4th Step. I now go to one meeting a week on Saturday, and am adding a Thursday meeting in. I am looking for a Sponsor because I KNOW this program works. We had a speaker on Saturday…

I'm under calories for the first time in DAYS. It started on Wed, June 19. I know the date, because it was the day before my birthday. It was enjoying the Fair -- and Fair food. And it just kept rolling from there. Today was good -- amazing -- and all I have to worry about is this moment. I'm really glad to have this tool…

Feelings. Crap. Several months ago, I learned the therapist who has been instrumental in teaching our family how to BE a family (my now 17 year old daughter is adopted through CA Foster Care) had cancer. She fought a valiant battle, but on Monday I was told her race was nearly done. My heart tells me she's gone, I can no…

I just turned a stunning 57 so come on over! I've sent you a friend request!! :flowerforyou:

I wish I could remember exactly the term used in my Saturday Morning group regarding Abstinence, but it is something along the line of "refraining from compulsive overeating and food behaviors while working towards or maintaining a health body weight." That is paraphrasing, at it's best! When I returned to OA after a 16…

Thanks Elle -- I've just experienced a similar 3 days. Thursday was my birthday, and our Fair is in town. Most every COE knows what a trigger a Fair can be, and this was no exception! I "made allowances", even though I have now been eating about 90% vegetarian for a couple of months ... Wednesday was the craved corndog and…

You can sign up for LifeLine and download a PDF. If you have not yet discovered this amazing resource, I highly suggest everyone check it out. This month's issue is on Higher Power. Every issue is amazing. http://www.oa.org/lifeline-magazine/subscribe-to-e-lifeline/

Thanks Jessie -- I am breathing -- slowly ... in and out. :heart:

Surrender is a great topic to revisit today, as it has been a day with surrender in more places than I can shake a stick at!! :huh: Issue 1. Much of the turmoil at the moment is around business; I'm assisting with coordinating a buffet (yes God has a sense of humor) and many of the members of my business group are not…

One of the places I run into trouble is around mayonaise; I don't know if that is a part of your filling, but it is a big trigger/yumyum for me. An old pattern since childhood, usually around Thanksgiving, was dipping the chunks of turkey directly into the mayo jar. Which quite often can lead to just eating mayo. Just an…