tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5358883044701456355.post6922075633391691073..comments2023-09-05T12:58:42.935-07:00Comments on From the Studio of Pat Benedict: A Alcoholic ChristmasPatty Benedicthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16165593205770492874noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5358883044701456355.post-77843031121639806332007-12-25T07:02:00.000-08:002007-12-25T07:02:00.000-08:00Merry Christmas Patty!!!Hope you are having fun wi...Merry Christmas Patty!!!<BR/><BR/>Hope you are having fun with your family.<BR/><BR/>PS: My Mom LOVED your vampire toothpick holder!!!<BR/><BR/>XOXO<BR/>Chris :)Christopher A. Klinglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04384617417653615448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5358883044701456355.post-80226171195632105912007-12-22T19:50:00.000-08:002007-12-22T19:50:00.000-08:00Patty, as the adult child of an alcoholic, I have ...Patty, as the adult child of an alcoholic, I have to say I truly admire your courage; recovery is a tough road, and it takes strength and determination to do what you've done. Your husband and children must be proud indeed, and rightfully so. <BR/><BR/>Wishing you all a happy and healthy Christmas and New Years!<BR/><BR/>~ CaroleeCaroleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13073291932262018795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5358883044701456355.post-51387404891192942942007-12-21T14:24:00.000-08:002007-12-21T14:24:00.000-08:00Merry Christmas Patty and Happy New Year from my f...Merry Christmas Patty and Happy New Year from my family to yours!<BR/><BR/>I am really looking forward to EHAG next year!<BR/><BR/>KimKim Hardt Originalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12694565063742246517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5358883044701456355.post-8373115887247697842007-12-19T21:36:00.000-08:002007-12-19T21:36:00.000-08:00Merry Christmas Patty... you're a remarkable woman...Merry Christmas Patty... you're a remarkable woman!<BR/><BR/>LoriAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10782645303849247472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5358883044701456355.post-92205625465429807852007-12-19T21:21:00.000-08:002007-12-19T21:21:00.000-08:00God bless you Patty! I know it is a battle, but yo...God bless you Patty! I know it is a battle, but you are so awesome for what you have overcome!! My father in law attends meetings every single week, and has for 30? plus years. He is a mentor now and has helped countless people. Keep up the great job you're doing, it's good to know that you have so much support.<BR/><BR/>Chris, I smoked for 13 years.. and quit cold turkey over 20 years ago. You can do it!!<BR/><BR/>~KittyKitty Forsethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07645452297403166181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5358883044701456355.post-26924177202309528592007-12-19T08:38:00.000-08:002007-12-19T08:38:00.000-08:00Happiest of Holidays Patty! Wishing you peace, str...Happiest of Holidays Patty! Wishing you peace, strength and continued success!Melissa Valeriotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355922663446000157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5358883044701456355.post-60910266797251277352007-12-19T07:22:00.000-08:002007-12-19T07:22:00.000-08:00Hi Patty~Overcoming any addiction is tough and you...Hi Patty~<BR/>Overcoming any addiction is tough and you should be VERY proud of yourself. You're lucky to have a supportive husband, I'm sure that made a big difference in your recovery. The holidays are tough! Being a diabetic, it's so hard to eat 100% healthy. I'm a big fan of carbs and we all know the holidays are carbs galore :+( Wishing you a healthy, happy holiday season~KristenKristen Beason https://www.blogger.com/profile/05477216439045407631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5358883044701456355.post-65230489115332168662007-12-17T08:05:00.000-08:002007-12-17T08:05:00.000-08:00Patty, What a hard thing this must of been for yo...Patty, What a hard thing this must of been for you. I am so proud of you and what you were able to overcome. I have step grandfather that is an alcoholic and I have several people in my family that are abusers. It is very hard to be around them when that are in such a state. But I pray for them often. I'm sure your children are your strength through these tough times. Thanks for the post. What a good thing to sit back and refleck on. I certainly don't want my children to have the memories I have of my parents at the holiday when I was little. Definetly Happy Sober Holidays! <BR/>KimKim Hardt Originalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12694565063742246517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5358883044701456355.post-17573001875058719032007-12-17T07:36:00.000-08:002007-12-17T07:36:00.000-08:00Thanks Patty!!! :)ChrisThanks Patty!!! :)<BR/><BR/>ChrisChristopher A. Klinglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04384617417653615448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5358883044701456355.post-70301099833532574862007-12-17T03:28:00.000-08:002007-12-17T03:28:00.000-08:00Hi Chris..I'm not proud of myself. I’m just thank...Hi Chris..I'm not proud of myself. I’m just thankful I realized I could NOT archive my goals in life buy being a drunk. Everyone sets limits and I had tried to stop drinking before but this time I really had the desire to change. I did not go to AA or get into a support group that’s not me! My husband Gan was my ROCK and my dream was my inspiration. I took it one day at a time and looked forward never back. <BR/> I do know there have been times when I really wanted a drink! BUT I knew the problem would still be there even after that BIG glass of red wine! <BR/> Chris’ I’ll be rooting for you after the new years! YOU CAN DO IT!!!<BR/><BR/>PattyPatty Benedicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16165593205770492874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5358883044701456355.post-90444284109997476552007-12-16T14:43:00.000-08:002007-12-16T14:43:00.000-08:00Patty, you should be very proud of yourself and I ...Patty, you should be very proud of yourself and I am sure it is hard this time of year! That is why I have set AFTER the holidays to try to quit smoking!!!<BR/><BR/>Hang in there & Happy Holidays!! :)<BR/><BR/>ChrisChristopher A. Klinglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04384617417653615448noreply@blogger.com