[Closed] Charly's life

Hi Diary

My weekend has been absolutely fabulous.

My daughter, her partner, my angel's sister and her partner came down Friday night. We had a late night catching up on things since we last met. Saturday Steve(my angel) his sister, her partner and me drove to Richmond and then proceeded with the underground to Covent Garden to go and watch 'The Lion King' at the Lyceum theatre.

It was fantastic. All the characters and costumes were magical. We all enjoyed it very much. Afterwards we bought some sandwiches and sat on some steps by Nelson's column, ate and watched the world go by. Then we went for a stroll along the embankment and just enjoyed the hussle and bussle around us. After that we made our way back to Richmond to pick up the car and drive back home. En route we stopped at a Harvester and had a lovely meal to finish Saturday off. Again it was close to 1 o'clock before we fell into bed.

Sunday was a busy day for me. I was cooking a lot of stuff to take to my pinning Sunday night. I went to our meeting room at 6pm to get everything set up. We launched our first 'steps' meeting which I think went very well. It was good to discuss the first step in depth. I certainly learned a lot. When my 'little brother', whom I asked to chair, came in and saw the 40 chairs I'd put out, he said to me:"You're joking, aren't you" As it was, it wasn't a joke at all. When everybody arrived, there were 44 people in the room. My pinning is certainly an evening I will treasure forever. I am just so very greatful to all the people who have made the effort to be there to celebrate with me. In the first half , little bro put the question" What do have to thank G.A. for?" in the room. Various people said their bit and then my little girl put her hand up and thanked the room for giving her her Mum back. That was it for me, I cried. Someone in my group has nicknamed me 'Mummy bear' and my girl said that that sums me up and she got all choked up while she was speaking and had the rest of my gang and me in tears. After the break, just before I received my pin, my little bro asked my Steve to speak (Steve had his hand up at the end of the first half, but the 'little bro' said he'll get to him after the break)

Steve's speech was something else. He became very emotional and made a lot of us cry. It was such a heartfelt speech. Oh, I love him so so much. I am blessed. Blessed with the most wonderful, wonderful people.

I wish I could have taped my pinning.

One other member of G.A. was asked to say something about me and again I was absolutely blown away with the kindness of his words. Some of the time I sat there thinking, they can't possibly be talking about me. I am still completely overwhelmed by it all. I don't think it has quite sank in yet. I'm replaying last night in my head and it all seems somewhat unreal, it has been the best experience ever and I feel very humbled by it all.

I'm going to have a nice cup of coffee now and sit down and read through the cards I received last night and then I shall sit down, catch up on the diaries and reply to a few.

God Bless You all.

Charly

An absolutely fantastic post Charly...so full of warmth, love and hope for the future

Congratulations on your pinning and hope you continue to enjoy life as it should be enjoyed.

Hi Charly

Beautiful post.. How wonderfull, I have just read your post 3 times and I can`t stop smiling.

What everybody sees in you Charly is your Inner self, full of so much to give and goodness..

At your GA group you have given to others and are they for you come rain or shine. Get this feeling there will be more sunshine on its way in teh house of Charly..

Akumaatata - (lol dodn`t tink that is how you spell it)

But has Simba and Narla would sing - Means no worries xx

Love & Hugs

Lucy

xxxx

Oh, Charly, I am just beaming for you, my friend. Absolutely beaming. You have so much to be proud of. We are so blessed to have you as part of our family, and you deserve every single bit of happiness you have earned....

Sending BIG, HUGE, GIGANTIC hugs your way.....

Love, Anna

Hi Sis,

It's me (little bro) all the way from China. Been up for 36 hours and waiting for the clock to move so I can go to sleep....

Glad you enjoyed Sunday. It's always hard to know what to say or ask others to say at a meeting like that.

Just loved what Steve had to say.....

See you soon as I can get back...

RichB.

Hi All

Thank you all for your kind messages.

I'm still on cloud 9(or 99), anyway still buzzing.

Me and my lovely man went to see Neil Diamond last night and he was absolutely brilliant. We were very close to the stage and had a fab time.

I feel on top of the world. Especially knowing that I have such a big 'family' all over the world. I shall remember that when I feel down next time.

My family enjoyed the meeting Sunday. They said it helped them understand a bit more and certainly opened their eyes.

It's good to give them the opportunity to see what G.A. is all about. I'm so proud of them all.

And I'm proud of all of you and feel very priviledged and greatful to you all.

I'll include all those who are still suffering in my prayers and all those who are finding their path in their recovery.

Lots of Love

God Bless

Charly x

Hi Charly

Sorry for making myself so rare now. I am still planning to meet you and still can't wait for it.

I better don't start talking and writing in German, it's a disgrace, lol.

The other day when I wrote to my brother, I felt like a moron when I tried to explain something in German. Even my daughter was laughing at it.

We are almost into July now, and my children are off to my sister in August. Do you think this would be an ok time to come and see you? I don't mind at all to come down to see you.

By the way, I don't know if your address is msn address? I added you.

Andrea

Hi Diary

Here goes another weekend. I'm still on a high and feeling on top of the world.

Andrea - e-mail is just that, an e-mail address, I don't have msn.

Like I said I'm on top of the world although we have had some sad news this week.

A friend of ours has passed away from a sudden heart attack. Although this is very sad and I have had a cry or two, I am able to work through it with the help of my fantastic family now. The 'old' me would have used even this as an excuse to go and have a bet.

Lesson for today;

Out of something sad, I can take something positive.

It shows me how much I have grown over the past year and that I am progressing to becoming that mature person, I'm striving for.

I wish you all a gamble free weekend and when you can, please take moment and give thought to all those who are still out there, suffering.

God Bless you all

Charly x

Hi Charly

thanks for your post in my diary. you are a great person and very supportive. the people on this forum are very fortunate to have you hear for all your advice and support. i am sure thay are all as gratefull as i am.

Take care

AndrewDP

Charly, I am so happy for you and proud of how far you have come.

Isn't life grat once we stop gambling, the pressures and fears washed away?

Have a great weekend.

Love W xxx

Charly,

You are the receipant of the Gamcare Award that is being passed around... Take a look at OPG thread And the Winner is.... Envelope Please!!

Great Job,

It is now yours to pass on..

Cashed

Hi Charly

Congrats on your award - truly deserved..

You have dignity and pride and you have shown others not to be frightened of GA.. You give an honest outlook that promises, friends, understanding & core values..

Never ever doubt who you are because from where I am standing (lol sitting) you have a sense od stability and calmnesses. get this feeling Charly that life is going to be good..

Take Care

Love

Lucy

xxx

hi charly can i just thank you so much for your post last thursday i had to read it on my phone but still made me happy that you do still read my post now and again and i would like to thank you again for your support for the last 5 mths and well done for the award take care steve xxxx

(((Charly)))

Congrats on your award 🙂

Must say you truly deserve this cos you make me smile and I am grateful for your support for me and others.

Love

W xx

Hi Charly,

Thanks so much for your message, I would very much like to meet you, you sound like you have achieved so much and I deeply admire you. Unfortunatley I can not make next Tuesdays meeting as its my boyfriends birthday (mine the following day ) so its joint celabrations, which to be perfectly honest I dont really feel like at the moment.

Also I havent told him about me wanting to attend a ga meeting, he thinks I am over reacting about my addiction. I keep telling him I have a problem but he doesnt realise just how much. I hope we can stay in touch.

Love debs