Been out of sorts for a bit but back on track now.Went to Atlantic city for 3 days with son in law and daughter,had great time,(lost my shirt at casino,but nothing new there)Before we left ,my wife decided to have my son come over to feed the cats .I was reluctant cause we just went through the previous rip-off routine and were keeping our distance(do we ever learn!!!!!).Figured we had house all cleaned out,nothing left cause we are moving(wrong) get back thursday after 3 days,my wife says to me at 10:30pm ,Oh no!! She had forgotten she left a little bag with her wedding diamond rings and bands,bottle of vicodin(prescribed her for pain) and some silver quarters in a little bag in upstairs closet......I had left my wedding band on mantle in living roomc cause fingers were swollen. Oh yeah ,they were gone..Called him at 11:00 pm,swears he didnt take them!! how do you know when an addict is lying,his lips are moving!!!!We have forgiven in our hearts (as we must)but we want nothing to do with him and we are praying about ever renewing that relationship..I originally wanted to put him in jail for 1st episode but coulnd't come to agreement on that with my wife.There is nothing that can be said,we are working through this and going forward.Through the faith in our God,spiritual principles,my sponsor and being able to share I can work these things out,never leaning toward picking up(thank God).We are choosing happiness and joy for our lives and letting God handle everything else.I am bitter,angry,saddened and praying that he may choose recovery before we get call from Police station,Hospital or Morgue.It is out of our hands.We have had many different emotions from being pushovers to hardcore throw under the bus parents and humans and each decision we make we pray that with our HP'S GUIDANCE it is correct.Only time will tell.On a happier note we finaly got a closing date for our house next wednesday after doing this since last Novenber.We are excited to get living in one place(we just moved saturday)and get stabilized.Lot of things going on.Then time for a vacation for my wife and I...long!!!!!!!!Anyway good to be back home here,pray all are well;I'll catch up and see how everyone is doing in their life's journeys next couple days.My sponsor and grand sponsor have been very helpful in listening to our my adventures and offering their ESH.....The process of Narcotics Anonymous IS TRULY A BLESSING AND THE PEOPLE THAT WORK TOGETHER,,SHARING ONE HELPING ANOTHER....peace talk with you on the rebound..I truly believe God's ability to clean things up is infinitely greater than our ability to mess things up!!!!
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Our purpose is to remain clean,just for today,and to carry the message of recovery.
Glad you're back Mike! Sorry about the family strife. I pray for your son and all others that need us whether they ever want us or not is another story isn't it?