Congatulations EvolverU! One Year Clean!!!

[ActingBrandNew]

So, this post is approximately 40 hours early since officially her 1 year isn't until Christmas Day but I thought I would post it early from a strategical standpoint as I want as many Med Helpers to partake in this celebration as possible. I figured there wouldn't be that much traffic on the forum Christmas Eve and Day and wanted Annie to get the full props she deserves.

Congratulations my dear friend. You are beyond amazing in my books. We have many things in common...good and bad. Ive watched you overcome a lot this past year but to be honest...there was never really any doubt in my mind that you would. You are a very strong and smart person. Your presence on the forum is felt by many. I know you dont post as much any more because of work....but when you do, everybody benefits from what you have to say. Personally, Ive always enjoyed reading your posts. They are always heartfelt and accompanied wisdom. You take your time and listen to what people have to say and respond in kind instead of making it about you. SELFLESS! I appreciate you. I look forward to learning more from you. I hope you do something special not just today but everyday because because your a special kinda person.

In honor of your 1 year clean and your daily songs, Id like to present you with this jukebox. This is my gift to you. Now, all you have to do is convince MH to let you install it and you can charge a quarter per song. :)

(P.S. When are we going trainspotting again?)

Love ya!

[VICourageous]

Happy Birthday!! One Year Today!!!  Merry Christmas too!!
We love U!!

[laurel453]

Congrats, beautiful soul, on your mark :)... keep walking !

[OpenMind24hours]

Congratulations Annie!!! One year clean, and on Christmas Day!  Knowing your story, you've come a long way from many years of opiates and you're a living miracle. You display to the new addict who comes on here out of desperation what is really possible. May you have many more years of wonderful freedom!

[10356]

Congrats Annie I Year !! Whoo Hoooo This is just Wonderful. I hope you are doing something extra special just for yourself today. You Deserve it ! lesa

[dominosarah]

Congrats on your 1 yr!!  My advice is to remember to keep YOU as the No1 priority~

[clean_in_ks]

WAHOO YOU!!!!  365 Big'uns!!!!  What a Christmas present to yourself!!!!

I picture you today at your sister's...getting some MUCH NEEDED skin on love!!  Cherishing each and every moment with your sis' kiddos and seeing everything with a clarity you've not had for over 30 years!!  I couldn't be prouder of you, Annie.  I know you're soakin it up...and should you get a peek at your laptop....you'll feel all our MH love today too.  If not, it'll be here just waiting for ya!

I went back and read some of our communca from last March!!  Whoa baby....we've come so far.  You told me back then you were out to prove all the naysayers wrong....nobody thought you could kick...and look at you now!!!  One thing in particular you said you had learned and were going to do..."stop focusing on your symptoms and focus on others w/compassion."
And YOU DID...and YOU HAVE!!!  Learning to find some balance....going back to work in a totally new field....overcoming huge obstacles...you've been such a joy to watch bloom, Annie girl~

So, since ABN gave me a juke box to play....Ima gonna pick selection "B1"
B.......words for YOU......  (In order to have a friend...B1).....LOL

Bighearted....Beautiful...Brilliant....Believe....Breathe....Blaze...Beloved..
....Better....Befriend....and Blessed~

So, on that note ♫♫....I'll leave you with an "Annie-ism"......

"All good things your way"........

Much love,
Connie