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I went to a face-to-face meeting this morning and realized what a great place it was to spend the last day of the year. I've done a lot of "expressing" here this past week and I so appreciated the forum. That said, it is time for my gratitude:
For this moment, I feel content....
My kids just spent 5 days with their dad who gave them a clear message that they were important and loved.
Last night I spoke of the phone with an al-anon friend who listened and understood.
We all layed on my bed and laughed before going to sleep for the night.
My teenage son is now out in front of the house skateboarding with friends, safe and acting goofy.
My daughter has been happily playing with a neighbor girl in our house for the last couple of hours.
My youngest is sound asleep with his dog at his feet.
These activities gave me the opportunity to take a nap, read some al-anon literature and come here.
I am not normally one for New Years resolutions however, I am going to resolve to begin sleeping in my bed at night (not on the couch with the tv on) for my health and well-being.
I don't know what the new year holds, but can only hope that it is better than the last. Given that I will begin this new year with all of you here as well as my friends in my f2f, I at least feel certain that my outlook and ability to handle life as it presents itself will be a bit easier. That hope is enough for now, and I wish you the same.
Blessings, Lou
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Every new day begins with new possibilities. It's up to us to fill it with the things that move us toward progress and peace. ~ Ronald Reagan~
Sometimes what you want to do has to fail, so you won't ~Marguerite Bro~
Thank you for sharing about your children. Don't you love those moments? Sounds like you are starting your new year off in a wonderful way. Thank you for the reminder. We do have so much to be grateful for. It's the little moments that matter.
As I type this, I am watching my daughter and her friend playing a game. They are dressed in their pajamas and have had a friend stop by and another call on the phone. The teenage years are approaching. LOL I just ate an orange and some oat cereal...healthy for my body. My Christmas tree is wrapped in white lights and looks so pretty. I may keep it up all year long. My cat is curled up in a ball sleeping on the bed. She is so sweet and loving. My Mom called and wished us a Happy New Year. I stopped at the gas station earlier and the attendant asked me if I was going out tonight. I chuckled and said no. I find more contentment staying at home spending time with my daughter, my cat, my Alanon friends, and my not perfect messy condo, and my beautiful Christmas tree. My life is not perfect, but I feel very serene. I forgot, I have my pillow....the softest pillow on the planet. Happy New Year! 2008 will be a great year, no hoping here.
Great post! I could envision your children playing, loving, acting goofy.
Nothing makes my heart burst with love more than hearing or seeing my sons with joy in their lives. My baby son most especially watches comedies over and over again and to hear his belly laugh like he was watching it for the first time fills my heart with love.
The best gift we can give our children is ourselves in a healthy and happy place. When Mom is happy, everyone benefits. Keep taking really good care of you.
So glad you posted, Happy New Year, Maria
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My cat is curled up in a ball sleeping on the bed. She is so sweet and loving. My Mom called and wished us a Happy New Year. I stopped at the gas station earlier and the attendant asked me if I was going out tonight. I chuckled and said no. I find more contentment staying at home spending time with my daughter, my cat, my Alanon friends, and my not perfect messy condo, and my beautiful Christmas tree. My life is not perfect, but I feel very serene. I forgot, I have my pillow....the softest pillow on the planet. 