The alcoholic may find it hard to re-establish friendly relations with his children. . . . In time they will see that he is a new man and in their own way they will let him know it. . . . From that point on, progress will be rapid. Marvelous results often follow such a reunion. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 134
While on the road to recovery I received a gift that could not be purchased. It was a card from my son in college, saying, Dad, you cant imagine how glad I am that everything is okay. Happy Birthday, I love you. My son had told me that he loved me before. It had been during the previous Christmas holidays, when he had said to me, while crying, Dad, I love you! Cant you see what youre doing to yourself? I couldnt. Choked with emotion, I had cried, but this time, when I received my sons card, my tears were tears of joy, not desperation.
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Progress not perfection.. & Practice makes Progress!
Im am soo happy that I have found a new way of living and the relationships with my children is out of this world! Both are doing great in school, we are totally enjoying spending time together (although they are probably getting sick of my hubby and me!!!)
They seem to be soo happy that my hubby and I are now sober. Its amazing what we missed the last couple years and how a little change in life makes such a huge difference!
I am so blessed I could BURST!!!!!!
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"We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have. "
