I am out on the boat today which is no surprise. The old girl and I decided to build some sand castles this morning. Later, the tide washed away any trace. Today can be a clean sweep of things. I like that I can rebuild my spirit at any time.
Speaking of rebuilding one's spirit, check out a new blogger at Glimpses of Grace. He provides daily meditations in recovery as well as his photographs. It's good to have new bloggers.
There is still no phone service or Internet in the country. I am using the iPad on the boat to check blogs. But mostly, this is a weekend to renew. I am grateful that there are no immediate emergencies. My father-in-law is still in the hospital. He is slowly improving. C. is staying with her mother for several hours a day. The old dog Timmi is still wagging and maintaining.
There is a statewide DUI alert for the weekend. Four people were killed by drunk drivers last week. What an awful thing alcoholism is. I see so much damage from the disease. Some times I say that I am grateful for having been exposed to alcoholism. Then there are other times that I wish that I had not had that horror in my life. It is no good to look back and wish for what could have been. Today, I am glad that those I love are sober. That is enough.
sounds like a great idea...the sand castle building,...and I love the analogy too, about washing away what was and starting over. I'm so glad that you're referring to your dog, as at first, I read too quickly and thought that you were referring to your wife as the "old girl". LOL
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend. :)
And thanks for sharing the new blogger.. I'll check it out.
Relax and recharge. And God bless America.
ReplyDeleteYou sound like you are in a good place, appreciating what is and taking care of your self.
ReplyDeletenice...keep building those sandcastles man...and have a great weekend...
ReplyDeleteI like your sand castle analogy, too. My meditation today said the same thing, looking back at me and seeing how things have changed. I am so grateful.
ReplyDeleteAh, Syd. I hope it's a beautiful weekend. I am missing the water myself, but am making do with the ancient oaks, the garden, my house, my own dogs.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a nice weekend!~
ReplyDeleteLiving a sober life is awesome and it's crossed into all areas of my life and that of my family.
ReplyDeleteI love to learn about Al-anon from your blog. Keep up the good work.
I to am grateful for my past experiences with this disease..both the good and the bad, for they have made me who I am...although it sure is tough sometimes working through the bad! We have an amazing Science Museum here in St Paul on the Mississippi & we spent it with the 3 kiddos tonight mini golfing on the side of the river! Perfect!
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