Well, Founder's Day has come and gone this year, and I had to give my ticket away to someone who could use it. My dad was admitted into the Cardiac Unit Friday afternoon, so I have been a very busy daughter. The good thing is that with my recent studies with the cardiology group, I was able to know what was going on and understand everything, and able to talk to dad about things in a way that he would understand and not be overly frightened. Sobriety is awesome. Without it, I could not be there for my dad, who deserves my love and support as his only child, especially in times of crisis.
The good news is that he has been released tonight. He did not have a heart attack, but had some problems with changes in his blood pressure meds. They still want to do one more test this week, and I will take him for that. (Stress-echocardiogram).
Anyhoo, looks like he is going to be fine. And to my delight, my husband and the boys cleaned my entire house and did laundry while I was busy taking care of and supporting dad. You would have to have walked in my shoes the past few years on my step sons' summer visits to truly understand how remarkable it is for my husband to have taken the reins around here the way that he has since I have been working again, and now with this crisis with dad over the weekend. What a big fat blessing.
More blessings: My schedule for June at work was originally looking pretty gruelling. But to my surprise, they changed the entire month's schedule, and I only work Monday thru Wednesday the whole month. 4 day weekends with the boys!! Woohoo!!! Those 3 ten-hour days each week will provide me with exactly what I need financially on my end, and also with the time I need to continue to nurture my recovery, my relationship with my step sons, and my own father's health. I am really really grateful tonight that I am sober, and able to see these blessings unfold before my eyes.
I am truly ready for a big fat day of rest tomorrow, and maybe some swimming. I really cannot stress how well even tough times go when we are sober and able to "show up".
Hope everyone has had a lovely weekend so far, and thanks for letting me check in!! Now, on to a meeting soon!!!
Love, Joni
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Hey Joni, Sorry to hear about your Dad, but happy to hear he is doing OK. I like being sober too. Its nice to face the good and the bad without a bottle near your elbow. Tom
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Hi Joni!!! The promises do come true!!! Im glad things are going so well, and sorry to hear about your dad. Overall, sounds like things are going great for you! Very proud that you are doing so well and are there for your dad!! Go hubby! They can surprize us at times!!! Mine is taking me bathing suit shopping today!!! Scary !!!!! So, sorry I missed founders day! Tons of people from Toledo are there!!! I cant imagine camping in this windy, humid weather myself!!! I would have bunked up at your house!!!!lol Whats one more person!!!!
Have a great day! Your schedule is KILLER!!!!! Yea! Enjoy iyt! My June schedule stinks but off the first two weeks in July!!!!!
Happy sober day!
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