I'm back

[GaryHibbert]

Hi everyone

It has been a month since I've been on the site, and I figured I would explain.

My drinking had gotten way out of hand for 8 months.  Linda and I sat down one evening at the end of May, and she filled me in on what her life had been like for that period, and how close I was to losing everything I loved.  That night I poured all the booze down the sink and haven't touched a drop since.  I booked myself into Rehab for the month of August.  Just got home last night, and the six of us (Linda, my stepdoughter, 2 hounds, and the cat) spent 3 hours sitting on the deck.  Laughter (which had been sadly lacking for the past 8 months) again filled my house.  I'll sorely miss my beer while standing at my smoker or while grilling, but my life is in order again and I'm content.

So now that the old Gary is back, I can start catching up on the posts and posting my own again.

It is good to be back.

 

[noboundaries]

Gary, welcome home.  Thank you for your admission, plus sharing the family love and self-courage that gives you strength.  We're here for you whenever you need a smoky shoulder to share.  We're glad you're back.

Ray

 

[mdboatbum]

You have a bit of a problem and you're working on handling it. That's all well and good but....I don't see any meat smoking! Get the smoker fired up, make a batch of sweet tea and get some grub cooking!

 

[chef jimmyj]

Welcome back Bro. I was hooked on Pain Meds 5 years ago. I still get Beer once in awhile but Rehab was no Pulled Pork Picnic. Congrats and sing God Bless America every day that you have a wonderful wife that gave you a second chance. I sing TWICE a day as a Deputy Sheriff actually put the Divorce papers in my hands. All is ok  now, but I never want to go through any of it again...JJ

 

[eman]

Welcome back!  You made the proper choice. Ice tea taste good when ya smokin . And decaf tea doesn't taste any different . You can drink it  24 / 7.

 

[GaryHibbert]

Thanks guys

yeah lots of lemonade in my future  LOL

 

[gary s]

Hello Gary, Congratulations, That must have been a tough thing to do, but family and life are way more important. We have a couple of dear friends who are alcoholics. They handle their jobs and drink in the evenings and it is taking a toll on them and their families. Bad decisions and saying things they would never say if not for the alcohol. So good job, glad your back and one day at a time.

The other Gary