As the new year approaches, I no longer live in ignorant bliss that this day symbolizes great things will happen nor do I live in dread that this day will be a continuation of the drudgery of the past.
I walk along side each of you who have touched my lives innumerably and for which I am so grateful. As many of you have heard me say “Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.” That says it all for me as I share this road to recovery with all of you. I am blessed to have this site for which I have been a part of over one year now. I am blessed to be able to post and reply to posts. And most of all, I am blessed by all of you who call me your friend.
Perhaps you sent a lovely card
or sat with me and listened
quietly in a chair...
Perhaps you sent me a gift from your heart
If so, they are still with me today...
Perhaps you spoke the kindest
words as any friends could say...
Perhaps you were not there at all.
just prayed for me that day....
Whatever you did to console my heart
I thank you whatever the part
from the bottom of my heart.
Feeling grateful and filled with much love for all of you,
Maria
Christy said
Dec 31, 2005
awwwww ((((((((((((maria))))))))))) that was so sweet :)
Love you too :)
Christy
AlaMom said
Dec 31, 2005
((((((((((Maria))))))))
I am so very glad I have met you on this road to recovery. The bonds we share and forge during this journey last a lifetime. Looking forward to another enjoyable year as your friend. Also looking forward to another camping trip w/ everyone.
Love
Karen
Karilynn said
Dec 31, 2005
((((((((Maria))))))))),
Happy New Year to you too! That was a lovely post. Thanks for ending the year on such a lovely note.
Live strong,
Karilynn
danz123 said
Dec 31, 2005
(((((((Maria)))))))),
Happy New Year to you too, my friend. Love you bunches.
hugs,
danz
tea2 said
Dec 31, 2005
((((Maria))))
What a beautiful post, Thank You for sharing it! Lots of wishes for you today and as always Tracey
megan said
Dec 31, 2005
(((((Maria)))))
That is so very beautiful my friend.
I have enjoyed meeting you and getting to know you and I have learned so much from your wisdom.
Heres to another year of recovery and friendship and growth :) Megan
david62 said
Jan 1, 2006
Beautiful Post ((((Maria)))). The poem is so sweet.
Happy New Year!!!!!!
David
Lauren ashley said
Jan 1, 2006
awwwww ((((((((((((maria)))))))))))))))
That was soo beautiful....I am glad I have you as a friend.I have learned many things from you. Thank you for always being there when I needed someone to talk to.Happy New Year
As the new year approaches, I no longer live in ignorant bliss that this day symbolizes great things will happen nor do I live in dread that this day will be a continuation of the drudgery of the past.
I walk along side each of you who have touched my lives innumerably and for which I am so grateful. As many of you have heard me say “Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.” That says it all for me as I share this road to recovery with all of you. I am blessed to have this site for which I have been a part of over one year now. I am blessed to be able to post and reply to posts. And most of all, I am blessed by all of you who call me your friend.
Perhaps you sent a lovely card
or sat with me and listened
quietly in a chair...
Perhaps you sent me a gift from your heart
If so, they are still with me today...
Perhaps you spoke the kindest
words as any friends could say...
Perhaps you were not there at all.
just prayed for me that day....
Whatever you did to console my heart
I thank you whatever the part
from the bottom of my heart.
Feeling grateful and filled with much love for all of you,
Maria
((((((((((Maria))))))))
I am so very glad I have met you on this road to recovery. The bonds we share and forge during this journey last a lifetime. Looking forward to another enjoyable year as your friend. Also looking forward to another camping trip w/ everyone.
Love
Karen
(((((((Maria)))))))),
Happy New Year to you too, my friend. Love you bunches.
hugs,
danz
What a beautiful post, Thank You for sharing it! Lots of wishes for you today and as always
Tracey
(((((Maria)))))
That is so very beautiful my friend.
I have enjoyed meeting you and getting to know you and I have learned so much from your wisdom.
Heres to another year of recovery and friendship and growth :)
Megan
awwwww ((((((((((((maria)))))))))))))))
That was soo beautiful....I am glad I have you as a friend.I have learned many things from you. Thank you for always being there when I needed someone to talk to.Happy New Year
lauren~