Hello everyone! Back from Jersey shore last thursday,but been little out of sorts(mentally) but back on track now.Had a wonderful time at shore for 3 days,I left my yearly donation at the Casino(nothing new for me)Went to Atlantic city boardwalk and got some good runs in on the paths between Casino;s.BEAUTIFUL WEATHER.On the flip side,my wife thought that our son,could come over and feed our 2 cats while we were gone.I was resistant because of the incident that had occurred 2 weeks before.We decided that the house was basically empty ,because we sold our house and are moving and have been moving in over last couple months.BAD IDEA! When we got home from shore in good spirits ,my wife says to me at 10;30 that thursday night,OH NO!! whenever I hear that ,I know its not good.She forgot she left her diamond rings (wedding ring and bands and my mother diamond ring(missing a stone)a bottle of Vicodin (her prescription for pain she had but didn't use and some Silver quarters she was saving.I had also left my gold wedding band on Mantle of living room,as my finger was swollen with weather and it was tight.Sure enough ,they were all gone.Of course when I called my son ,he wouldnt admit he stole them.We have forgiven him (as we must acording to our faith beliefs) but we have basically now disowned him.We are praying he chooses recovery (although he said he wasn't still using)hopefully before police,hospital or morgue calls.We have prayed and are choosing to keep our joy and our faith and trust in our Higher Powers solution.He will eventually self implode either thru probation,jail or the street.There is nothing that can be said that hasn't been but Just knowing that 'NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS IN LIFE" I WILL NOT PICK UP THAT FIRST DRINK OR DRUG AGAIN!.The principles of the program,our Higher Power,my sponsor and grand sponsor and my faith know that its out of our hands and THAT " more will be revealed".ENOUGH OF THAT!!! oN A HAPPIER NOTE,WE ARE FINALY CLOSING NEXT WEDNESDAY ON OUR HOUSE,bEEN GOING ON SINCE LAST nOVEMBER And will be a blessing to get settled and move forward.as I say to my wife."you and me baby into the sunlight!We are excited and after all is closed looking forward to a long and peaceful vacation,probably go see wifes parents in Florida!!! Anyway,thank you all for being here ,one helping another,the therapuetic value without parallel.I'll get a chance here in next couple days to read eveyone elses journey in our walk through this life soon..Hope all are doing well and staying in the solution.Though life comes blastin away,we can meet it head on ,with faith and trust in our HP AND OUR CONTINUAL WORK IN THE PROCESS.talk to you all on the backside peace!!
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Selfishness-self-centeredness! That, we think, is the root of our troubles.
(((Mike))) I don't have words to describe my feelings for you and your wife. You are amazing - talk about not just "talking the talk." I send you both so much love - am with you all the way! Louisa xx
Hey Lee, Spot on as a friend would say! Totally overcompensated as a father trying to make up for the abuse of addiction that my mid 40 year old children lived thru.Can't get it back,but do reflect on areas that may have helped enabling process.Can only move forward from here. see you on the rebound!!!
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Selfishness-self-centeredness! That, we think, is the root of our troubles.
Powerful and inspirational stuff Mike. Sorry for your losses. Your acceptance of this situation is absolutely amazing to me. I have no idea how I would have dealt with the situation, but I have to hope and pray that a drink wouldn't be involved. Thanks for sharing this, and congrats on your closing. I know that can be stressful stuff, so it's gotta feel good to have it behind you.
