Hey Family...tonight we go back to court again for Erics (hopefully) final sentencing and plea.Two weeks ago when we thought he was going to be released to a mandated intensive care program and an ACD upon 2 year completion,just as he was called,detectives took him in back room,sure enough came back out in handcuffs,arrested on a previous 'complaint" of stealing from a store back in October when he was last using and stealing for his fix.,same period of charge now being tried on.... the lawyer said he would join cases up with his most recent charge in november that they had been working on.Laywer said that he is hopeful for continued mandated program and 3 years probation now,but always at the mercy of the courts..Eric has seemed to have moved forward,remaining clean of dope and working a program and attending NA meetings around town with and without me.Each day will bring its own situations.Was night of my wifes birthday when he was rearrested,obviously not the greatest gift she received for her birthday,we prayed and let God take care of it....Sometimes you just can't hold back the past and if you 'do the crime ,you may have to do the time".At this period going back to jail doesnt seem to be the best possible situation for someone in recovery,but prison is also "in your mind" and what is God's will will be.Keep us in your thoughts if you would for today.My spiritual readings(phil 4-6) says,be not anxious ,but in all things bring your petitions with thanksgiving before God and a peace that surpasses all understanding will guard your heart in His name.Brings me strength and comfort in the storms of life.......,have a blessed and productive day!!!.Thanks for listening,I'll talk to you on the rebound...
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Our purpose is to remain clean,just for today,and to carry the message of recovery.
Know you are thankful for his being alive, thankful for his exposure to the 12 steps of NA, and thankful for your own strength of recovery to see you all through this dark time. In my prayers, for sure, and I especially pray that he doesn't internalize and externalize the bitter experiences inherent to incarceration.
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From dying and surviving to living and thriving. LeeU