That just settled my mood.  I was going to post about seeing an old friend/former recovering buddy who relapsed a while back, in court yesterday. He's younger than I by 15 years I guess and looked 10 years older yesterday.  He didn't make like he recognized me and I didn't go out of my way in court to grab and hold his attention.  He didn't have much attention that he could afford to pay then and infact cannot pay fines and fees which the judge didn't bother trying to collect attempting only to administer community service without much expectation.  The usual question that is asked a person appearing before the bench here is "had you had anything to drink and have you used any drugs before court"?  I remember one of the things I liked about my buddy...his honesty and he still has it...he admitted to being under the influence with alcohol and drugs.   I know his exwife (still sober I believe) and his daughter, still loving her dad and keeping him away from the family as he continues to use, abuse and live the final stage we are all aware of is available to us also should we decide that sobriety and sanity and serenity is not as powerful as another drunk.

I'll keep his anonymity and you'll still know pretty much about him, even that you can wear his shoes.  I know you all pray cause you teach me how to...let's give one up for this brother.    ((((hugs))))