Lots of crappola going on lately, but I am sober and walking through it. Just wanted to check in and let my friends know I am ok, sober, and trusting that God is going to work everything out.
Joni
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Morning Joni. I think there should be a chapter in the big book called dealing with "crapola." I know the term is dealing with life on life's terms. It's good to hear you are confident about walking through it all sober. Stay strong.
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Well Dean, my alanon aunt had serious complications with the heart surgery, and had to be transfused for severe post-op internal bleeding. They would not even let her wake up until more than 24 hours later, which is unusual. They were considering going abck in to repair whatever was ruptured. BUT... GOD touched her while we and many many others prayed for her, and she is now on the mend, walking each day for a short bit indoors, and doing all that is required to slowly but surely recever.
Weird Blessing #2.... I am having so much technological IT stuff dumped on me at work in my new position, it has been hard for me to actually take care of the pathology part! It has been extremely stressful, BUT..... God is keeping me focused, and allowing me the strength to set boundaries and limitations, and plus I am learning more about software and programs and server stuff than I would have in a technical school, no kidding.
Weird Blessing #3.... Josh really "Blew It" this time in our marriage. But with it, he has committed to going back to church with me (HIS kind of "program" which has always served him well when he was working it), and we have made a lot of changes in our household that are seeming to get things back on track. This includes his having told his boss that under no uncertain terms, he will NOT be working Sundays, he needs to spend time with his wife and work on our marriage. (This happened without any suggestion from me). So this is heading in a better direction overall, stay tuned...
Weird Blessing #4.... All this stress has got me doing Yoga (Daniella, are you listening??), which is a real blessing in my life so far. I am at the Beginner's phase of Patricia Walden's program, and loving it.
Weird Blessing #5.... All this "crappola" has got me going to MORE MEETINGS!!! Nuff Said!!!
So in a way, through the latest challenges in my life, I have been gently nudged by my Higher Power to practice things like Forgiveness, Boundaries, Self Care, Faith, and Letting Go. Without these tools I would be sunk. But I can face the days because I have real solutions now, and for this I could not be more grateful.
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~Your Higher Power has not given you a longing to do that which you have no ability to do.
Woohoop! Way to go, Joni! I'm hearing you crystal clear. What a delight to return to this is :) Really Gr8 to see you gleaning the blessings from your difficulties. That's you working your Program in action & I'm proud. Thanks for showing me how it's done. I'm inspired & taking note ;) Godbless, Lady. I hope work & home life will continue to bring you new joys in the challenges. I'm happy you & Josh are going to spend some more quality time together. You know, you both deserve it.
Well Done, Joni. I'm glad you're well today. Yoga is continuing to do me good too. Especially the relaxation & quiet time winding down where we lie in the corpse pose while our teacher talks us through visualisations with music. Lovely! I usually have some deep spiritual moments during these so I hope you're having some too. Happy Sober Day ~ Daniella x
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