MOM is home & I think it is going to be better. She has been gone for about a month & just got home on Thurs. I am waiting for her to arrive at the library so we can get together after I get off of here. I really missed her this time & think I will have a new appreciation of her. It may not last but I am going to try. As some of you know, my mom & I have had many boundary issues. I am the one who has to set them up. She sometimes would get in the way of my marriage & excuse me for this: really piss off my husband. Now that she is home I think I will take special care. She has many health issues, kidney, heart & she has a bad knee. All of this in the past few months or so. I need to help her now but get out of the way when needed. She is only 69 but it seems she is falling apart quickly. She had bariatric surgery years ago & has gained quite a bit of weight back. And last but not least she has bipolar disorder just like me: I got the gene! Lucky me!

So, things are getting better for me too. I am still looking forward to the new year w/ all its possibilities. One of my friends suggested to start a gratitude jar to put in something good that happens throughout the year. I think I will try it.

Also, my sponsor is speaking up north--can't go but anyhow, she says she hasn't spoken at a meeting in 2 years. She is the scheduled speaker. I will be w/ her in spirit as she shares her story.

In the meantime, everyone live in peace. That is the only way!

Kathleen