Was on Facebook when my daughter posted this a few mins. ago: 'Feeling very sad. Today is another reminder of how deadly and powerful alcohol is and why I am a member of the fellowship. Please pray for those who have lost their lives to this disease or those who are struggling and still very sick.' I'm not sure what prompted this comment, whether she is thinking of her father, cousin or if something has happened to someone she has been in the fellowship with. I text her and told her she could call me if she wanted to share. No response. Being only 6+ mos in her sobriety, I feel she is still a little shaky. I know too, SHE has to be the one to work through whatever prompted the post. As my prayers go up please join them that she will get through this. Respectfully, learning
Oh, of course! It sounds like something occurred that brought home another little piece of reality for her. It hurts, but sometimes identifying with someone else's pain is what the ESH is all about. God's watching over her. He has so far, yeah? FWIW---I have a couple of grandkids that I make a point of NOT checking their FB. Some things a Gramma just does not need to know.... Chris
Thanks Wren. She never said more than that post. She knows I'm here, but I won't call and press the issue any further. I have a suspicion she probably put up her Christmas tree. There are ornaments with her dad's name on them. Tis the season that for some can be very depressing.
I checked the paper this morning. There weren't any names that I recognized in either the accident reports or obits. I've met a few of her buddies in fellowship but have heard her mention far more names along the way if it were one of them.
Whatever the reason, I'm leaving it to the Man Upstairs. Who better to trust to help with problems/struggles that I know I can't help her with.
As for posts on Facebook, I see all 3 of my kids' remarks because they are my 'friends'. Their posts show up on my home page. For the most part I'm lmao! This however I knew wasn't a joke. Prayers, prayers prayers......the best way I know to help until she asks me for it.
Hugs, Wanda
I agree holidays, although joyful, can be depressing. Lots of happy/sad memories all intertwined together is also very confusing for me. Sounds like checking accident reports and comparing them to AA members that she is in meetings would be very draining on you. Think it is good for you to trust your HP to watch out for her. She is doing a great job staying sober. It is natural for you to be concerned about her. Guess all us moms and dads are that way about our kids and it is stressful for us not to be able to have more control of situations with our kids. When they are grown I think we still look at them as our babies that we want and need to protect all of the time and we sometimes forget they are adults just like we are. Ha! My mom still calls me her baby.
I agree holidays, although joyful, can be depressing. Lots of happy/sad memories all intertwined together is also very confusing for me. Sounds like checking accident reports and comparing them to AA members that she is in meetings would be very draining on you. Think it is good for you to trust your HP to watch out for her. She is doing a great job staying sober. It is natural for you to be concerned about her. Guess all us moms and dads are that way about our kids and it is stressful for us not to be able to have more control of situations with our kids. When they are grown I think we still look at them as our babies that we want and need to protect all of the time and we sometimes forget they are adults just like we are. Ha! My mom still calls me her baby.
