The material presented
here is not Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature. It is a method
to exchange
information, ideas, feelings, problems and solutions on a personal
level.
How amazing that we are approaching the end of another year, or rather the beginning of a new year.... I'm thinking about what happened to some of the plans and goals that I set for myself during this past year that did not come to be. But find myself standing in even more amazement at the events that took place that didn't need any pre-planning on my part to take place. So as I look toward the new year, I hope that as I focus on some of the obstacles and fustrations that I need to work through that I will be reminded that I truly am not in control of what is to come. I only need to rest in the care of my HP in order to maintain my serenity during those times. I will have to do some footwork, and set some boundaries, work my program and keep an open mind but I have learned that my HP can "upset" my best work with his far superior work in my life. One of the areas that will require my direct attention is in dealing with my 12 year old son who seems to be derailing lately... partly due to his character and partly due to me not enforcing my boundaries with him enough. Another area is to refocus on my health issues and take "charge" as I can... I found myself in some form of denial and really need to keep this in foucs. Then after taking three years to work on myelf after a 21 year marriage ended, I am now in a new relationship that although is quite enjoyable, will require effort and focus to help it be a healthy relationship as we both have come from dysfunctional ones. And lastly, I look toward completing some classes that will move me forward in my career. Things to look forward to, yet not to place my whole being on... if these things don't happen the way I might plan then I will pray for the peace from my HP to keep the perspective that He has something better in mind.
