Spoke to my mom just know and tomorrow is the one yr anniversay of my granfathers passing. My grandmother is with my mom and has had a very ruff couple of day(they were together for 65yrs). I pray today for her my mom and myself (for them mostly) to be able to get through these next few days with some peace on their heart. I miss him terribly, he was and still is my paw-paw. No thoughts of drinking, just wanted to share my love for him and my family b/c tears have already started rolling this morning. Hope today will pass by soon, at least I have to work and I am going to meeting this a.m. so I will grab some strenght from my friends and make it through this day! Thx for being here to listen to me! -Carla
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Don't tell God how big your storm is, tell the storm how big your God is!
Carla, I just lost my grandma last weekend. It is difficult, and I am sure there will be times in the future where it will be difficult. Isn't it a blessing though that we are sober, and can not only cope with our own grief, but also help others to cope with theirs!
Enjoy your meeting and I will say a special prayer for you and your family today.
Joni
-- Edited by jonijoni1 on Thursday 20th of May 2010 10:46:39 AM
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~Your Higher Power has not given you a longing to do that which you have no ability to do.
It's been 35 years since I had a living grand parent. Both Gfathers had past before I was born. I lost the Grand mother that I really cared for at age 9. I still fell her presence as I do her husband the Grand father that I was named after. I don't think that you really lose them in a spiritual sense.
The relationships with grandparents can be life saving. I used to run up the street and hang out with my grandmother when my home was chaotic. Peace, love & health to you and yours during this rough stretch.
I am sorry for your loss Carla. I didnt know my granfather well but i was very close to my grandmother and it was a huge hole in my heart when she crossed over. I agree with what Pablomoses says that grandparents can be life saving, life changing. I also agree with StPeteDean - I also feel my grans presence around still. I beleive when our bodies die we live on in spirit form. I am thinking of you and wishing you good things, take care x
-- Edited by slugcat on Thursday 20th of May 2010 03:39:41 PM
I was named after my grandfather also, his Carl, mine Carla! Thx for everyones post. I am truley grateful that he was able to finally see me get sober and stay that way for a yr and a half, that is my blessing and I know that he is at peace and with pain no more. Today has been a good day after all, and my meeting was awesome this a.m. I am so thankful to have great friends who understand me and care for me! Feeling much love right now, ty,ty,ty all of you:)
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