May 15, 2010(Long Read)

[Gumbo Man]

Great report and congrats on the milestone Ritchie.

[curtintex]

I don't know what is more amazing....your mental and physical toughness to realize you needed a change, changing your life, and keeping it that way for 14 years......or the fact that the search function worked well enough to be able to pull this great old thread back to the top.

Congrats to you, buddy!!!

[Graysonhogs]

I don't know what is more amazing....your mental and physical toughness to realize you needed a change, changing your life, and keeping it that way for 14 years......or the fact that the search function worked well enough to be able to pull this great old thread back to the top.

Congrats to you, buddy!!!

I'd say the search function is the greatest accomplishment. 🤣

[EZ-10RANCH]

It's that time of year again. Year 14 is in the books. Seems like these anniversaries are coming quicker and quicker. I'm here to help anyone I can, I'm just a pm or phone call ( nine o three 81five seven six42) away.
Started the year of pretty rough. Had emergency gall bladder surgery in January. It was perforated, distended, and gangrenous. Doc said I was 8-12 from waiting too long. Explains why I have felt like total crap for so long. Lost 25 lbs with that and another 45 by not eating like crap. Have my energy back finally. Staying busy with the bbq. God is great.

Your story is still inspiring after 14 years. Congrats and looking forward to next years update!

Also hope you’re fully recovered from your gall bladder surgery. That sounded like a rough time.

[Double R 2]

This is my first time to see this. I'm sure over the last 14 yrs, this has helped more people than you will ever know. Great testimony! Congrats to you on so many levels for turning your life around.

[Hardware]

Congrats and thanks for sharing such an inspiring story.

[BTLowry]

Congrats on another year!

[EliteDriver]

Congrats Brother!

[huntandfishguy6]

Keep doing what your doing the next thing you 32 years will have passed. July 21 1991 was my last drink. The Lord has plans for you, do your part and listen to his voice.