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Hubby is home! We got home yesterday afternoon. It was slow going, and slightly scary when he started to drive. But we went nice and slow and trusted HP to look after us. When he got out of the car and made it to the stoop, he got a bit scared as that's where he remembers having his first seizure. So we got him into the house, and he was glad to be home and see Pipers Kitty. He saw the beautiful flowers that was sent to us, and he cried. He can't wait to make a big pitcher of ice tea in it!
We took it slow and he looked at the sorry condition of the plants (hey I tried, and at least the cat is still alive lol). It's sooo good to have him home, sober and rediscovering everything. His brain is a bit slow as that's a temporary affect of the seizures. But it's a bit hard for him to think and he gets tired. I took the week off from work (no pay) because he needs to get his meds straight and it's something I want to do. We have doctors appointments to set up, etc. We did get a bit of sad news, one of his friends from rehab died of an OD. He's so angry at this disease called addiction, but I see a determination in his eyes, and hear it in his heart.
I am at peace with the decision I've made to bring him home, and like Christy, the first time I leave him alone, I will be a bit edgy. But that's okay. Fear is okay it keeps us on our toes as long as we don't let it paralyze us. I know that this is what I am suppose to do. HP is guiding me.
It was sooo nice to crawl into bed and have him next to me. I of course ended up at the very end of the bed, because the cat took up the rest of the room! But to hear that lovely sober snor, and Pipers Kitty purring was heaven on earth. I didn't sleep a lot because I'm just trying to listen to the new sounds of him and anything I need to be alert to. By the end of the week I should be okay and able to sleep better. I'm glad that I decided that money isn't everything, and I took the week off. Sometimes you just gotta do what you've gotta do. I am very happy. We have lots of work to do, but slow and steady we will do it. He has been given another chance to live his life, and make it the best he can be. ODAT is the motto of our house.
From the bottom of my heart, we thank all of you for your love and support. I am ready to get back to my meetings and work my steps. It was sooo good to be here for the Sunday night meeting and share. How I've missed those! Watch out I'm back! lol
I do believe that there are second chances at life, and that we can turn things around. Are there any guarantees? No of course not. But it is a chance I am willing to take. Sometimes you just have to jump out of the plane and say "woohoo!".
Love and blessings to all of you and your family. Keep looking up!
Live strong,
Karilynn, Sober hubby, and Pipers Kitty
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It's your life. Take no prisoners. You will have it your way.
Until I was content coming home to me, the person that lives inside this skin It didn't matter who else was coming home. But when I started to love myself in healthy ways, It wasn't so hard to share that love with someone else...
Even a sober alkie that snores...
(((((((Big Ol' Hug 4 Ya)))))))))
-- Edited by John at 05:52, 2006-06-13
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(((((((((((Kari))))))))))))) and (((((((((((((((Hubby))))))))))))))
How great, how wonderful, how incredible, how awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm so excited for you both. After seeing you in the valley for so long it sure is nice to see you coming to the top of the first hill. Enjoy the view of the horizon for a while my friend. You are so strong and working so hard. I'm very very proud of you and inspired by your growth. I love ya sweet lady. Enjoy your day
I can understand your choice to take time off of work. Did you get a chance to look into family medical leave that was mentioned by a member in your previous post?
You wrote:
I do believe that there are second chances at life, and that we can turn things around. Are there any guarantees? No of course not. But it is a chance I am willing to take.
I believe there is always Hope, There is nothing wrong with Hope. It’s something I can do and a positive thing for me to hold onto :)
As always, please go easy with you Care and wishes
So glad to hear you happy news. Reading your post really exemplifies unconditional love and that love and HP obviously gave you the strength and willingness to do what you needed to do. You both will be in my prayers.
Hugs,
Twinmom~
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I'm so glad your A is home. Our stories have been so similar all along the way that I feel a special kinship with you. It's such a rollercoaster of emotion but sooo worth it. I'd do it 10x over to have what I have now. I pray that the outcome is a happy one and for eternity :)
Love you much Chrisy
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