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.
We had a weekend round-up here in the northeast corner of Arizona. Many people come from afar every year. My AHsober was around because we had taken our son to the airport to fly back to start his second year of college. I asked my H to go with me to the roundup. The main reason is that there is road construction and last year after the round-up it rained and I had a difficult time getting home. Well, he can always say no. It was a good meeting. He knew people there. It is always humbling and inspirational to listen to the speakers. When we have meetings with people who have come so far, I realize how important this program is to us.
I think my AHsober enjoyed himself. He was in an AA program years ago. He doesn't work a program now. I think that it makes him a little guilty knowing that he doesn't have a program and he is operating on self will. But recovery is one thing that we can talk about and he knows that it benefits me. I am thankful for that. My realization is that others have been where I find myself today and they have found serenity. I want that for myself.
And thanks for the attitude of gratitude!! I am happy for your experience before and after the roundup. These events always had me riding a spiritual cloud for days afterward. We are in the planning stages for the Fall Assembly in November here on the Big Island/Hilo and I am excited. Though it is acutally a working session for Area, Districts and local its great to get visits from family that we haven't seen or heard from for a year or so. There will be 2 speaker meetings and maybe an Al-Anon/AA dance. Just imagine I may get to dance with a woman I won't have to hold up or hold my breath on. Will wonders never cease???
I find your attitude regarding your alcoholic very supportive of his choices. My alcoholic was always at her worse when I had my focus on her. She never wanted for herself what I wanted for herself and I didn't want for me what she wanted for me....like "leave me alone!!". Just so hard to figure out why she would not allow such a wonderful, standup kind of guy like me take control of her entire life. Go figure?
Mahalo Nui (Thanks alot) for your share. ((((((((hugs))))))))
