One year
“Congratulations,” I said to Ellie, on the first anniversary of her sobriety. “I think you’re awesome.”
“Thanks. It’s really a strange thing to celebrate. But I’m milking it. ‘Hey, I can stand upright and I’m aware of what’s going on, give me presents!‘”
“I feel morally obligated to blog that.”
“I totally understand.”
August 16th, 2008 at 10:58 am
Congratulations to you both! (I read the sidebar!!)
August 16th, 2008 at 11:39 am
Great job to both of you!!
August 16th, 2008 at 11:52 am
Way to go, Ellie.
And congrats to you, DaMomma. What’ll ya be getting your master’s in???
August 16th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
I read the sidebar! Congrats Liz!
And congrats Ellie!!
August 16th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
Good show, Liz. Way to stand upright, El.
August 16th, 2008 at 1:24 pm
congratulations to everyone!
August 16th, 2008 at 1:26 pm
congratulations Ellie ! It is a sweet thing to think about, that your little family now has a sober, whole momma. . . I often joke about needing a drink as a mom (I don’t imbibe at all, ever). I am kidding most of the time when I make those jokes. Most of the time. . .
That is awesome. Should make the next couple of years *extra* exciting and intense. More writing fodder, eh 
I’m happy for you and your family!
Congratulations Liz
August 16th, 2008 at 1:26 pm
Yay to both of you!
August 16th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
I have 6 months TODAY. Huge love to both of you fab ladies, and yay for not falling down anymore!!!!!
August 16th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
That’s awesome! I’m just over 6 months, myself.
August 16th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Way to go, Ellie!!!!!
And way to go, Liz on the Master’s program!
August 16th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
Yay Liz! Yay Ellie! You both should be proud. Where are you going to school, Liz? Another day older and deeper in debt, eh?
August 16th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
OMG!!! I just saw your sidebar! HOORAY!! I guess you had a plot after all… hmmm?
If I had $30 grand I’d totally give it to you. Oh wait- I’m supposed to work an honest program… so maybe I’d give you a little. Maybe.
August 16th, 2008 at 5:23 pm
Oh - and CONGRATS missbanshee on 6 months - that is awesome. Good for you.
And thanks everyone for the nice comments!
August 16th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
Ellie, even though I’m a complete stranger, I am so incredibly, overwhelmingly ecstatic for you and what you’ve accomplished. So much so that I’m actually crying with joy.
Thank you Ellie, missbanshee, and Carrie Jo for being so brave.
On another congratulatory note: YAY Liz! And 30 grand you say? Ok, well, what’s your asking price for a certain two foot blonde codenamed Doodle?
August 16th, 2008 at 8:10 pm
Ellie,
It only gets better from here. Congratulations on taking the hard road…get ready for the greater rewards.
Liz,
I’m glad that school is smart enough to know a f’ing rock star when they see one. Congratulations.
August 16th, 2008 at 8:52 pm
Congrats to you Carrie Jo!! 6 months — HOORAY! You totally ROCK!
August 16th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
congrats elli.
I think i can spare $30, though i dont think i have enough for the grand.
August 16th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
Massive congratulations Ellie - what a great achievement! Huge congrats to Liz as well..
August 16th, 2008 at 11:51 pm
Congratulations Ellie!!
I read your sidebar too Liz - congratulations to you as well! What will your Masters be in?
August 17th, 2008 at 1:34 am
Ellie - you rock.
And you do deserve presents - lots of them.
August 17th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
Congrats, Ellie!!! You deserve all the best!
Congrats, Liz! Ah, the joy of student loans!
August 18th, 2008 at 9:45 am
Way to go Ellie.
August 18th, 2008 at 11:28 am
WAY TO GO, ELLIE!!!!!!!!! YAY!!! It’s a major milestone - one that should be celebrated!
And, Liz, CONGRATS on the master’s program! Woo HOO!
August 19th, 2008 at 9:58 am
Congrats to both of you!
I would have loved to be at the meeting where you got your one year chip Ellie.