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here is not Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature. It is a method
to exchange
information, ideas, feelings, problems and solutions on a personal
level.
I am truly humble on a day like today. So many died and so many families have suffered a loss. I hope that somewhere in this is the reason my son is in combat overseas. I spent a day with my AHsober. It never goes very well. But even in that I can find things to put on my gratitude list. He is sober, he does share the finances, he is a good father to our sons, he has always had a good relationship with my mother, and he is fixing our car. I am trying to be more accepting of my mother. I have learned from her but I have to set really good boundaries when I am around her. I am grateful for my three sons, my house, my pets, and my job. I am grateful for my health and my abilities. Most of all I am grateful for my challenges that are so difficult right now. I know now that with pain comes joy. I am trying to clear a path to have a direct shot to my HP.
Thank you for the wonderful post. It is so very important to remember the things that we do have, life, legs to walk on, eyes to see with, and yes, those challenges - even though sometimes we think we are going to die if another thing bad happens. We strengthen every day and strengthen our faith with each challenge. I, too, have begun to thank God for these obstacles in my way right now because I know I am being molded into something he wants me to be.
Just wanted to say "Thanks" to you, your son and your family for the sacrifices that are being made for him to serve in combat. Will continue to keep all of you in my thoughts & prayers,
Rita
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No matter what me and my God are going to be ok, even better than OK -
