Had a shock yesterday. The man child met me at church with a bag of clothes. When prompted he replied, I'm getting baptized today. I almost fell out. this child/adult has been through more crap in the past 5 years but really the last 2 to last a lifetime for him and the family. Whatching him give his heart and life to God made me swell with pride. He is so handsome. I'd love to post a pic but I do not put family on here.
It's been a wonderful 4th of July. Lots of family, lots of time off, lots of food, I could go on. And do not forget all done sober. And I picked up my 1 year medallion. Please remember that it was 1 year ago that I had that damn knee surgery and ended up getting nuts with pain meds. It was the honest thing to do in picking that chip up. But, picking up that 1 year again (lets see I believe I have 4 now) was really humbling to this gal. I started choking up and tearing up as I accepted it. My current sponsor and my former sponsor were both there. It felt safe having them close.
Life goes on, I just want to make sure I'm living and loving all I can.
Therapy session this Wed. Whew! Began reading a book about Adult Children of Alcoholics. Holy you know what, it's me. Lets pray for some healing and some new coping skills that AA just couldn't give me.
So, the hot summer marches on. It's almost the middle of July and I get sad when it gets closer to the end. I love the summer. Lots of swimming. Camping soon. Maybe jet ski rentals too. I love it all.
I won't look ahead to far and I won't glare at my past. I am alive today because my God (and yours) picked me off that floor 5 years ago. Wow. What a miracle.
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