Well tonight we start moving into our new "house for rent" for the next little while of our life.Still no closing date for our home sale,but it will happen(patience and trust here)My son is moving into his "supported apartment" tonight,we'll help him carry his few things and get set up first.His girlfriend is also getting set for her move into assisted living and then going back to her CNA position(nurse assistant)Eric's day time programming has been changed from 5 days per week to 3 nights per week(5:30-8:00pm)He is going to have to work that scenario out.We are excited to be doing 'something" as we have been in kind of a limbo stage waitng for things to happen>Anybody here like waiting????:) Tonight I share at my Naranon meeting as I have been out for a few weeks with NA commitments on thursday nights.Its a wonderful support group ,like MIP here and I ENJOY seeing everyone.It will be good to address some anxieties we have had over last few months.Just life on life's terms stuff ,nothing earth shattering.If you all could take a minute to reflect on my sons previous girlfriend of 8 years who was on the run from Police for parole violation(did a 14 month bid in downstate womens prison FOR FELONY ARMED ROBBERY.)Came out and went right back to IV heroin abuse and street walking(girls only 23)Called us from jail night before last and said she was busted ,her father turned dime on her as he rather her go back inside than die on the street>This disease is merciless.We had a long talk and I am praying that she chooses a "new way " to live.Its up To her ,she knows that.Her parents now getting divorced and her brother .gone on Dust!The only reason I share this so you may bring her into your prayer frame of mind and pray explicitly in each area for her.We have had obvious limited contact for last couple years but Im glad she may have another shot of 'working recovery' if she so chooses..Had a bunch of stuff on my mind and I thought I would release the energy ,sharing gets me out of my head...Hope everyone has a safe and blessed 4th of July.Wife and I took off tomorow,to get a run on moving to our new abode..When we get settled we are looking at getting to Deerfield Beach Florida where my in laws live for Labor day,stay about 10 days!Havent been there at that time of the year so we'll see. what weather like.definitely needing some downtime..Hope I ain't floating in oil down there at the beach!! a travesty.anyway.thanks for letting me share here today...talk to ya on the rebound....
-- Edited by MIKEF on Thursday 1st of July 2010 10:36:30 AM
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Thanks Mike. I've been wanting to read this all day but work kept getting in the way. I pray for you and your family and your new situation. I don't know if I'll ever stop being amazed at how some of us make it and some don't.
One more proof that there is some great power out side of me as I see it work in these rooms. I'm also facinated how this board and the technology behind it has done so much good for me and other addicts. I work daily with men who have used the technology to harm (or attempt to harm others) and it's excellent to see it put to such a positive use.
Change for me came so rapidly, in my first few months clean itself that I never had a moment to rest on my laurels. Sometimes it was terrifying, but thank God for my Sponsor and the Steps I was working then, I could embrace it all from the bottom of my heart, knowing very well that a loving Higher Power is in charge of my life...
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"If we do an honest examination of exactly what we are giving, we are better able to evaluate the results we are getting."Chapter 10 - Emotional Pain - NA Way of Life.
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