tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post1931333223730789211..comments2024-02-05T11:32:25.407-05:00Comments on I'm just F.I.N.E.-- Recovery in Al-Anon: Being engaged in lifeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-44180302706763585482013-07-16T08:03:11.734-04:002013-07-16T08:03:11.734-04:00I was thinking of something similar to this earlie...I was thinking of something similar to this earlier today myself. Sometimes when we are busy putting one foot in front of the other we don't have time to think about our sadness or feel pity. It's only later when life slows down that look back and say "Wow, that was a really awful time." But hopefully by then we've moved on, and things are better again.<br /><br />My family is having a busy summer. I am marking off the days and weeks toward a family vacation at the end. Still, there are times when I pause for a moment and wish I could be up at the farm helping my dad, or sitting in my mother's living room and just listening to her talk about her day. That isn't my life right now and that makes me a little sad, although honestly it never was my life. I'm just more aware of it now. More aware that my parents won't always be there and wishing we all had more time with one another.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by my blog the other day. I know I haven't been keeping it going as well as you keep yours going. I do try though. Glad you have your animals, your garden, and your boat to help you keep putting one foot in front of the other.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09063628220529721902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-13903842549318496532013-07-16T07:36:21.613-04:002013-07-16T07:36:21.613-04:00That photo is gorgeous.
I am glad you have so m...That photo is gorgeous. <br /><br />I am glad you have so many positive things to focus on. Mary Christinehttp://www.onesobercatholic.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-14217283505921682772013-07-15T21:59:04.269-04:002013-07-15T21:59:04.269-04:00You have been through so much, and I'm glad th...You have been through so much, and I'm glad that you are just doing what you need to do. It's grace that helps us through the hard times, isn't it? I'm glad you are not sitting around moping. Even in grieving, it's good to hear you are living with joy amid the grief, staying busy with your plants, animals, wife, friends, boat and Al-Anon. You are taking care of yourself in a way that is truly wise. Bless you as you deal with so much loss in a healthy way. Your writing and your photos are inspiring to me.FloridaLizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06087157867666659062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-33623514296684084382013-07-15T20:54:27.718-04:002013-07-15T20:54:27.718-04:00You are such a good example, Syd. I hope you reall...You are such a good example, Syd. I hope you really enjoy that photography club- that sounds like something I might enjoy. Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17805281199840274328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-3983384632069245322013-07-15T11:52:13.560-04:002013-07-15T11:52:13.560-04:00When I was at my lowest I had to move and didn'...When I was at my lowest I had to move and didn't have a routine to fall back on. I missed that and felt really lost without an anchor. My new home has that feeling for me again and for that I am grateful.<br /><br />I agree that our lives and our decision shouldn't revolve around what another person is doing. When I do something out of reaction or because it is what I think I am suppose to do, instead of because I want to do it, I eventually feel resentful. I feel unappreciated for the efforts I have made. This is self serving and not healthy.<br /><br />These days I try hard to be honest about my motives and leave the rest to my higher power. Grace-WorkinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16386539822343069884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-73651901095595427082013-07-15T01:47:19.734-04:002013-07-15T01:47:19.734-04:00I am glad you have blueberries and awareness to gu...I am glad you have blueberries and awareness to guide you through difficult times.Di-Githttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10770400058372063740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-26013000849711256132013-07-14T16:42:15.681-04:002013-07-14T16:42:15.681-04:00Wow-oh-wow, Syd - - - What a fantastic inventory o...Wow-oh-wow, Syd - - - What a fantastic inventory of things to-do-for- your own self-focus! This is a fantastic list for anyone to think about - just change some of the things for yourself.<br /><br />Actually, you have helped me very much with these reminders - to get off a pity pot and get on with a wonderful life - ONE DAY AT A TIME,<br /><br />Bunches of hugs,<br />Anonymous #1Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-80586026715015990242013-07-14T14:42:44.755-04:002013-07-14T14:42:44.755-04:00I love this post and Anna's comment. I have le...I love this post and Anna's comment. I have learned so much about al-anon from you and so you can add one more thing you are doing on a daily basis...helping people learn what is important. Important to realize it just has not been that long...I think it might have been easier a while back to hang the black wreath on the door and grieve. Be gentle with yourself ...ain't for city galshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938751007704247232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-36659422147673279012013-07-14T11:01:55.281-04:002013-07-14T11:01:55.281-04:00You've definitely got a full life. We take car...You've definitely got a full life. We take care of ourselves by continuing 10,11,& 12 forever.Peacemember #1128https://www.blogger.com/profile/17362910180729003890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-67067779355116731042013-07-14T09:54:50.078-04:002013-07-14T09:54:50.078-04:00Good self care. Happy to read this post!Good self care. Happy to read this post!Belle Epoquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08242733683234992000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-84931661565067061002013-07-14T07:04:03.323-04:002013-07-14T07:04:03.323-04:00Isn't it interesting how the simple things can...Isn't it interesting how the simple things can keep us grounded and happy or at least, absorbed? You mention taking care of your animals, tending the garden, sailing and photography. Thank you for sharing a bit of your life with us.<br /><br /> HollyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-23297341738238677342013-07-14T05:28:50.646-04:002013-07-14T05:28:50.646-04:00I am glad you are getting through these days and t...I am glad you are getting through these days and that the tools of al-anon are helping. One day at a time, Syd. Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10917542327482001911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-69434846444670909132013-07-14T01:47:11.378-04:002013-07-14T01:47:11.378-04:00Creativity has always been a joy for me, and when ...Creativity has always been a joy for me, and when I've been struggling with grief and loss, it has been a way for me to feel that life will go on, and I will feel peace and serenity again. <br />Bless you, Syd. TAAAFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03607602088454891329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-38739020711274908332013-07-13T23:30:51.474-04:002013-07-13T23:30:51.474-04:00You are so right. Well done - and well said.
:)You are so right. Well done - and well said.<br /><br />:)jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-83494845004332346782013-07-13T23:25:52.414-04:002013-07-13T23:25:52.414-04:00I am sorry for your losses. Thanks for sharing how...I am sorry for your losses. Thanks for sharing how you cope. There are so many of us dealing with losses through death or addiction. We know that we must find ways to cope but you are one of the few that gives real examples of how to get past the pain. Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04382717273926292379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-42618127836190255442013-07-13T23:25:18.852-04:002013-07-13T23:25:18.852-04:00Take care of yourself but remember we are all huma...Take care of yourself but remember we are all human. One thing I try to remember is that without the valleys we would not know high the mountains.Dad and Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204246139693620329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-6199269241722137032013-07-13T22:35:01.891-04:002013-07-13T22:35:01.891-04:00Yes. Yes. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-6790194000545396872013-07-13T22:03:52.018-04:002013-07-13T22:03:52.018-04:00i am glad you are staying involved...and healthy a...i am glad you are staying involved...and healthy activity as well...meeting new people, learning new things and putting your hands to growing and cultivating new life...hang in there man...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.com