Saturday, March 5, 2011

Healing


Things are going well. After only a few days, C. is showering, eating fruit and soup, and walking about. Her determination is remarkable.

This morning I made a big pot of chicken noodle soup. I figure that will be a good hearty food. I also made a big fruit bowl which she seems to like. I enjoy cooking and what she wants to eat is easy to fix.

I know that whenever I think things may be sad or discouraging, I will hear something that will truly make me realize how good my life is. A friend in the program lost her 19 year old son to an overdose this week. What insanity that someone so young is gone. How does one wrap their head around that?

I have heard that we are to live life on life's terms. I think that if I have a strong program, I can get through what life has to offer. It may hurt like hell, and I may feel like I am the one dying, but I can survive if I choose to remember that the pain will lessen.

Yesterday I felt happier. I went to the boat for a few hours. Last night though, as night came on, I could feel dread coming on. So we watched a movie, The Bucket List, which reminded me that I have things yet to be done. It was a good movie to reflect on.

And today is another good day. The sun is out. The dogs are napping, and I am going to join them soon. Happy Saturday to you.
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22 comments:

  1. Grace-WorkinProgressMarch 5, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Sounds like the ideal day and the soup looks yummy. I am stuck at work but here alone today which is nice.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Hearing of the young man's overdose drives home, yet again, how serious addiction is. It is no joking matter. My heart breaks for that mother.

    I am still praying for your determined wife. Hang in there!

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  3. BristolvolMarch 5, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    It can always be worse. Just found out that an coworker of mine where I used to work, was diagnosed with MS 2 years ago and she is now in a wheel chair. She is only in her 40's. Enjoy every day and the blessing you have been given. I try to do that to. I am glad that C is on the mend.

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  4. Dad and MomMarch 5, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    It is so good to read your positive posts concerning C and yourself.

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  5. dAAveMarch 5, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Thanks for some reminders, Syd.

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  6. AndrewMarch 5, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    It's good to hear things are unfolding smoothly for you and C.

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  7. Brian MillerMarch 5, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    it is a good movie to reflect on..watched a bit of it on tv last night myself...stay strong syd...

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  8. AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Hi Syd, Just catching up on blogs this rainy weekend. You and C have been going through a lot, I am so glad all is well, and really good thinking on your feet with the aspirin and 911 call. Keeping you both in my prayers <3

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  9. happygirlMarch 5, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    "Live life on life's terms"

    Yep, that's the trick, isn't it. Strong enough to survive, flexible enough to take the hits. My alcoholic is taking care of his mother's affairs. She passed away yesterday. Life's terms are quite difficult right now. Yet, we keep going on, living life. Looking for the silver lining in the gloomy storm clouds. Thanks for writing. It means a lot to me.

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  10. GledwoodMarch 5, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    You gotta do what you gotta do. Just rememer though you don't have to do any MORE. And you should never go beyond your own personal tolerance for things else you'll just end up breaking down. I've done that a few times and ended up a physical and mental wreck when I should have been "stronger" for doing stuff I was only Weaker!

    So take care not to do too much on the one hand. I don't think you're in danger of doing too little ~ but thats the other hand (obviously)

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  11. beachteacherMarch 5, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    glad to hear that she's doing better....and you're handling it well. And your chicken soup photo made me want to make it now,..may do so tomorrow. Hope each day is better for C and you.

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  12. DMcClearMarch 5, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    I am hooked on your honesty.

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  13. Enchanted OakMarch 6, 2011 at 3:28 AM

    I know that feeling of wanting to flee. When it seems larger than I can be, I want out. Through the years of my mother's Alzheimer's, I often felt like I wasn't up to the task required of me. But the steps have taught me to pray and do the next right thing in spite of how I feel, and you know the same thing. We have an unsuspected inner resource these days. I'm keeping you two in my prayers.

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  14. the walking manMarch 6, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Hope you had a good Saturday Syd and a better Sunday.

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  15. UnknownMarch 6, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    So sad to hear of the mother and her son, I often reflect on my family and my grandmother and her daughter, my mother and the journey that they both took together...may peace and serenity find them both.

    So glad that your wife is doing so well and the soup looks amazing!!!!


    Much care to you both!

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  16. AnonymousMarch 6, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Glad to hear the healing is moving quietly along. The soup looks delicious! Continued prayers for you and C :)

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  17. An Irish Friend of BillMarch 6, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    awesome soup :)
    yeh well its not easy but u r walking through it with courage and dignity and thats something else.. :)

    god yes I know the feeling re the losses others are facing. so many very new people falling by the wayside these days.. very sad.. i hope the sorry folk I see drinking themselves to death in aa manage to get well as its very sad to see their pitiful forms show up in aa..

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  18. GinnieMarch 6, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    "The Bucket List" was one of the few movies that I saw last year. I thought that Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson were an amazing match-up and it was a good message.
    Staying in the day is my best prescription for keeping on balance when everything seems to be falling apart. I'm glad it works for both of you, too.

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  19. drybottomgirlMarch 6, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    I haven't been around much but just caught up. Am thankful C is recovering. So scary, and we just never think how fast our lives can change in a second. I will keep you both in my prayers, for her full recovery, and for you as her caregiver. Also sorry to hear about your friends son. Our friends 18 year old son killed himself three years ago, that pain is always fresh, it's more in the background but always there. You are right, with a strong program we can get through anything, pain lessons, we just have to get through the "wait". Sending lots of blessings and happy thoughts your way....

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  20. ToriMarch 6, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    I hope you had a wonderful day and I am glad that things are looking better.

    I can't imagine how that Mother feels. I worry every minute about mine. It is sad and no I don't think you can wrap your head around someone so young dying. So, so sad.

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  21. Sarcastic BastardMarch 7, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    So glad to hear that C. is progressing. I am also glad you got a break on the boat.

    Love,

    SB

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  22. Scott M. FreyMarch 11, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    I am so glad that C is recovering. I cannot imagine going through th eloss of a child, especially like that.

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