Checking every previous post for the drawing before the 71st Sobriety Day Post was an interesting task.
I was able to identify people that followed me from the very beginning. There were videos Steemians left I had forgotten about. To look at the format of old posts was comical to see.
My mind frame was a lot different in my early posts
Some of the stories I posted were embarrassing. Some of the content posted made me feel downright ashamed. Many of my early posts were full of vulgarities. My demeanor was one of negativity. I was truly in a state of hopelessness.
Take one's adversity
Learn from their misfortune
Learn from their pain
Believe in something
Believe in yourself
Turn adversity into ambition
Now blossom into wealth
-Tupac Shakur
Appreciation Drawing For 50 SBD
I went through each post before the 71st Sobriety Day Post twice to identify Steemians who left a supportive comment during my sobriety adventure. Below are all the names. If you were left out, I apologize now because it was truly not my intention.
Names Not Included Due to 7 Days of Inactivity
@anns
@alkafir
@alohaoy
@judithgpordon
@kionb24
@lindsayw739
@obeduche
@seanmeeh42
@smysullivan
AND THE WINNER IS
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Again, Thank You All For Your Support
No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.
-Saint Ambrose, Bishop of Milan
OFFICIAL HOME OF THE FIRST EVER LOONEY COIN
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Congratulations on the hard work you must have done to make it this far, and best wishes for another 76 days, then another, then another...
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Keep staying busy and counting the milestones..You'll soon be years sober :))
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congrats on the sobriety man! That's a major achievement since it's something that can be crazy difficult to overcome. I've known some people that have gone over the deep end and just can't get out. Cheers man
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Thanks! It seemed I was at that point in my life that if I didn't stop, I don't know if I would have. It took a lot of internal reflection.
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We're here for ya brother. Keep chugging along, and do what's best for you and the family!
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Awesome giveaway brother! I know you are great at spreading the love around the community. Just another fine example of a great steemian giving back. Awesome!
Peace,
The Last Sage
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Glad you liked it @thelastsage. It's kind of a cool feeling to spread the love. Ok. It's a really cool feeling. But most importantly, you never know how one could truly be helping someone by letting them know there is at least one person out there that cares.
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Brother, when I first became a nurse I told this gal I was taking care of that if I did nothing but help one person in my life, then I would have accomplished what I had set out to do. I worked with her off an on over the course of 3 months.
I saw her a couple weeks later at a Wal-Mart doing some Christmas shopping. She was in a wheelchair and bound to an oxygen tank but in high spirits and a glow lit up in her eyes when she saw me. She had been one of those particular patients that left you wanting to just hug her every time you saw her. She was an inspiring person. Kinda like that grandmother you always wanted. I stood and talked to her and her caregiver for 10 mins or so before I wished her my best and bid her adieu.
I did not return to work for a couple of weeks after that as I had a little vacation for the holidays. When I got back to work, one of the local Hospice nurses was on the floor and ask for me by name. I responded as belonging to that name. She told me that this beautiful human being that we had been blessed to know had left us. I was a little torn, to say the least... and then she handed me an envelope. I said a quick thank you and started down the hallway. She said "Wait, aren't you going to read it?"
"Sorry, I am a little distraught right now."
So nurses are sentimental creatures (and nosy ones), so not letting her know what was in the envelope wasn't going to be accepted. I reached in my scrubs and pulled out the envelope. It felt fat and thick with a dark red wine color. I remember pulling it open...
Inside was some sketches on paper. One of a barn and another of a bird. She was a quite good sketch artist. The third picture was of me reading to her...
There was a letter enclosed explaining how much she appreciated all that I had done for her and that how much of an inspiration I had been to her. She assured me that I had helped one person and that I needed to try a little harder...
I cried just like I am crying right now... most of the time what we do in life goes unnoticed, and then there are moments like these...
I really hope you have a great evening brother and thanks for jogging up a great memory for me. She was a fantastic person and lived a fantastic life. It was my privilege to get to share the end of it with her.
Peace,
The Last Sage
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If I could resteem a reply this one would have a thousand resteems.
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Reading that brought tears to my eyes..you've already accomplished more than you set out too then @thelastsage :)
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Thank you so much for that. I had a lot of tears in my eyes writing it. Everyday is anew and so my goal in life never changes... if I can help one person today...
Peace,
The Last Sage
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That's a good goal for any of us. To help one person each day :)
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Wow thanks so much for the mention!! And congrats!!!!!!
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You are very welcome.
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Wonderful, thank you for the mention. I am so grateful to our Father God for so many people that are supporting you. Another guy wrote about accountability, you are accountable to a hell of a lot of people. :-) that's a good thing. I believe in you all the way on this narrow road!
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@hope777 It's pretty cool you mention accountability. When I very first decided to start blogging about my struggle, I was so scared of failure(which I did twice) but the accountability factor once I started racking up days has been a motivational factor for sure. And I do agree it's a good thing. Thanks for believing in me.
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Your welcome my friend!
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You've come a very long way, @lexikon082! Your determination has gotten you this far and will keep carrying you forward. We're just the cheerleaders, you are doing the actual work. You're one of the bravest people I know.
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You sure do know how to make a guy blush @aunt-deb. Thank you Thank you for the awesome words. Cheerleaders are pretty awesome to have...
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Superb job brother, keep it up and you'll reach the 3 month milestone soon!
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It's moving so fast!
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wow, i won something? I never win anything! Thanks man, this is awesome!
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Cool! That makes me even happier. Thanks for the whale vote too!
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congrads !
Also, thanks for the mention!
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I'm peanut butter and jealous right now! Congrats though 😁
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wow thanks for sharing this information @lexikon082 i always folllow ur post
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Thank you for following my posts! I don't really look at upvotes. Some do well, some don't. I do these because it really helps and since it's on the blockchain hopefully it will help others for a long long time.
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iam just appreciated with ur post and i enjoy with ur article @lexikon082
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You're sounding positive and productive @lexikon082. Great to see. I'm wondering whether you're following Jeff Berwick's personal YouTube channel / Steemit account. He's recently quit drinking and smoking and has been recording his thoughts on the mindset that makes it possible. Wonder if there's something of interest or benefit for you there too.
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No, I have not watched this Youtube channel. I am listening to some junk on Youtube right now, so I may as well as turn this on as it would likely be more beneficial. Thanks for the recommendation.
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No problem
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