> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://lisaromerodugal.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Disbelief - URL: https://lisaromerodugal.com/blog/disbelief/ - Published: 2020-01-06T01:20:21.000Z - Updated: 2020-01-06T01:20:21.000Z - Author: Lisa Romero Dugal - Tags: family, football, gratitude, imagine believe achieve, life with lisa, memories, new orleans saints, sober living, sobriety, who dat nation, #wordpress I sit here in disbelief. Today our family went to see our beloved New Orleans Saints play against the Minnesota Vikings. Dome field advantage. Wild Card play off game. OT. Huge upset over the loss. Saints game is a unique experience. Its like going to a family reunion on game day. We meet up at Champions Square for some pre game festivities πŸ’ƒπŸŽ‰ \[wpvideo 2EJfZcm3 \] Saints fans greet each other with a big "Who Dat!", high five each other, cheer together and gasp together. And today there was a lot of that going on. Along with the noise level. Decibel levels got up to 126 πŸ™‰. We cheer LOUD, and we make LOUD distractions for the opposing team. Two people over from my husband was a guy who gave me a dose of gratitude for my sobriety. While he was a seemingly harmless drunk, he was obnoxious. We would look at him and laugh and then wish he would just settle down. My husband said that I was just like that when I was drinking.... Who, me? No way! Yes, he assured me. Well, thank GOD I'm no longer that person. But credit to the drunk guy for his manners. After hearing one too many "F" bombs as the game escalated, I asked him to please watch his language. His response, "yes ma'am." ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f8/03/f803cc65-7efe-420c-aa7f-01e7478e45d0/content/images/2026/09/img_3062.jpg) So I sit here in **disbelief** that my New Orleans Saints Division Champs season came to an abrupt end, and that I was once "that guy". I also sit here in **gratitude** for an amazing Saints season with memories of a lifetime, made only possible by being sober to enjoy it. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f8/03/f803cc65-7efe-420c-aa7f-01e7478e45d0/content/images/2026/09/img_4498.jpg) ***Imagine*** with all your mind \~ ***Believe*** with all your heart \~ ***Achieve*** with all your might *Life With Lisa* ## From the Life With Lisa years 12 comments, as they were left on lifewithlisa.org. 1. **beth** January 5, 2020 looks like a great day, regardless of the outcome. and full of gratitude for what is and what isn't anymore - 1. **lifewithlisa9**Lisa January 5, 2020 Yes, thank you! 2. **bgddyjim** January 6, 2020 I thought about you yesterday. Total bummer. 1. **lifewithlisa9**Lisa January 6, 2020 Thank you 3. **Denny K** January 6, 2020 Hard to push the like button after a Saints loss. I lived there in the 80's when the fans wore bags over their heads. Congratulations, it takes a strong person to stay sober in New Orleans. But you're worth it. 1. **lifewithlisa9**Lisa January 6, 2020 Thank you SO much 😊 4. **bigskybuckeye** January 8, 2020 I feel your pain. When Clemson defeated Ohio State in the semifinals and earned a berth in the national championship game, I was bleeding scarlet over my gray sweatshirt. Waiting now for next season! 1. **lifewithlisa9**Lisa January 8, 2020 Thank you. I’m ready for a new season for the Saints this fall. Until then, let’s geaux Tigers πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ― 1. **bigskybuckeye** January 8, 2020 I will be cheering for the Tigers, led by QB Joe Burrow (a former Buckeye). 5. **lifewithlisa9**Lisa January 8, 2020 We LOVE Joe Burrow πŸ™ŒπŸΌ 6. **Success Inspirers' World** January 14, 2020 Thank you Lisa! I feel inspired going through your blog. 1. **lifewithlisa9**Lisa January 14, 2020 Thank you so much!