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Andrea12


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(((((((((((((Hello Friends)))))),

Today I have been reading some very heartfelt posts......this disease destroys so many families and takes so many lives.

I have learned thru my process of life that some get sober and stay there and some do not....we have absolutely no control over the disease.

I honestly feel that God deals us a hand......we take it and we have two choices.   We can fold or we can keep asking for another card.

To all of those of you out there suffering and living with you A's weather it be your child spouse or parent.....you are in my prayers....please try and take it  easy on you and remember where there is life there is hope.

I promise you it gets better...tomorrow would have been my 24th wedding anniversary however, he is not here to share it with me because the addiction took him....God knew he could not battle anymore.

It was a long road to recovery for me....however I am on it.....it took time and patience.....right now I feel like i am on the right path in my life...tomorrow I will go and watch my son in  grand march as he goes off to his senior prom.....tonight I will escort him accross the baseball field as he graduates his final baseball season.  My husband is missing so much.....I know that he is watching from above..and I also know he is right beside us.

For all of you out there suffering you are in my prayers.....Live goes on no matter what......the thing is we have a choice on how we live it.

I have finally chosen to live in peace and happiness.

Love ya,
Andrea

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(((((((Andrea))))))))),

You are an inspiration :) Thanks for the lovely post.

Take care of you tomorrow and you are in my prayers.

Yours in recovery,
Mandy

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Yes you are an inspiration!!!

Happy Anniversary = )


Your family will be in my thoughts.....

Thanks for sharing!

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Thanks Andrea. Sad but true. 35 years for me but not him. He left the marriage, hasn't drank in over 20 years but is not in recovery. The disease takes another family. I am learning to create a new life, too. I have alot to be thankful for.

In support,
Nancy

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(((Andrea))),

You have lived your life with grace and beauty.  He would be so proud of you.  I know he is looking down at you and smiling. He's probably bragging to Tim about what a remarkable woman you are.  We miss our men so much.  You're right they couldn't battle anymore.  So we go on and live our lives as best we can.  You have a great family.  You make me hold on.  Give Zach a hug for me and tell him how proud I am of him.  Much love and blessings to you and your family.

Live strong,
Karilynn & Pipers Kitty heart.gif

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((((((((((((((Friends)))))))))))),

Thank you all for the wonderful support......I got thru senior night and my handsome son just left for the prom with this beautiul girlfriend....today is bitter sweet but with tears in my eyes off goes my son.....I am so proud to be his mother.....God has truely blessed me.....I am off to grand march.....pray for me not to cry my eyes out too much.....I can feel my husband with me today.  I will post a picture as soon as I figure out how...lol

Thank you for being here,

With Hope and love,
Andrea

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Maria123


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Thinking of you and the kids Andrea.

They are so blessed to have you even though their Dad is not.

Be proud and relish in these wonderful moments of your son's life.

As they say, life is not a dress rehearsal.  Enjoy just for today.

in recovery,
Maria

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Big hugs Andrea.  I am so glad you are here - I learn so much from you.  Thank you.



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