My wife and kids just stopped by. On their way back from the horse arena to where they are staying. They left 12 days ago and had no real reason to stop in tonight other than to say Hi.

It was wonderfull seeing them. They are full of bitterness and I know it may take a long time, but Im praying to God to soften their hearts. My girls... always I said they were my reason to live.

Some where alchohol became that and I forgot or ignored the beauty and innocence of the gift God gave me.

As they left tonight they said the traditional "Bye Dad, luv ya".

I thought I might never hear them say those words again.

Its but a small glimmer but Ill take it. For right now Im happy.

Aw Miller..

They will see the love, just like we do.

They (like us) are learning to trust.

And its not easy, but it DOES happen.

Stay sober a day at a time, and watch wonderful things happen in your life.. and in theirs..things you can not even contemplate, let alone imagine. Like you said, they had no reason to call in...

Everything is going to be ok, mate.

hi there,,,,,new to the board but i can relate to your glimmer of hope..the only way to lose it is by picking up the nasty first one..........like i heard at a meeting........it's not the second or third one i'm worried about it's the first that gets me in trouble!!!

i to have 2 girls, i saw the glimmer of hope in their eyes a few times.ya know when i said.that's it i quit.........and then did it again.and again. and again. At one point they even told me they gave up hope...........still i didn't quit......10 months ago today i hit what was  hopefully my last bottom. God and AA showed me a way out of that hell.  Everyday that goes by i get stronger and so do my girls.  They say, never say never....but i think i can say NEVER give up hope!!!

\\//peace and God bless!!!

Hi Miller,

What a blessing that the family stopped by, it is a glimmer of hope. I've learned in the program to "Let Time Take Time". We didn't become alcoholics in a day and we will not recover in a day, and neither will our families. God is listening to your prayers and He will answer when the time is right.

I got up this morning, said my prayers, took the first 3 steps, and I will let go today, l will let God lead and guide me .I will be mindful to listen to that small ,quiet voice,and hope He doesn't have to use the loud one cause I'm not listening.

We all do this sobriety thing the same way, we choose not to pick up that first drink. AA, the steps, the fellowship,our sponsors, this board, they are just icing on the cake, all helps me live life on lifes terms.

Have a great sober day and hold on to that visit, I will be praying for more.

(((Hugs)))

GammyRose

hey, Gammy,,,   don't forget the 11th Step, and 12th,,,,   we turn it over to God,,, but then He gives us our assignments too.

love yas all in recovery,

amanda

Thanks for the prayers GammyRose.  :)

Children are wonderfull arent they wantneeda. They always seem to give us hope when we need it most.

Have a great day/eve  all.