Evening to you SS
I guess I owe you the reason for my ‘proud nesses’ the other day. Nothing special, if I had the time I could have said it quickly but I had to run. For good reason.
To a ‘normal’ ( we should have a discussion on what a normal person is) person a day that went more or less like this it would not be a big deal to be sober – but for me – K the alkie to go through such a day ( remember I stopped smoking just a month ago after nearly 40 years ) it is an ‘abnormal’ achievement and emphasizes the fact that somewhere, somehow I am doing something right.
…kick of by push-starting my car at 6.15 the morning, all by myself, face the worst traffic a man can wish for, arrive 35 mins late @ work, forgot to buy milk for the office, colleagues cheesed off, laptop not working, forgot one of my best friends birthday yesterday, appointment in Jhb moved earlier, head office wants scheduled report day earlier, laptop still not working, my son at university calls with money problem, my daughter on the way to casualties for bronchitis attack( she thought), second creditor phone for arrear payments on my other daughters car, my night-job’s clients just cancelled, get laptop fixed before heading for Jhb, arrive late at client, setup presentation, laptop not responding, forgot wallet at office, low on petrol, pray all the way back on hi-way….comedy of errors…just as I want to call it a day…phone call from hospital…sir your daughter is critically ill, we need your approval to admit her and start with the blood tests and xray’s – please deposit R7500.00 into this account or come and pay personally before we can commence…
…do you “normal” people think you deserve a drink after such a day…I think you do..do I have the right to be proud on myself as an alkie not taking a drink after such a day..I know I do!!!
There you have it….today was not much different.
Maybe tomorrow will be…who knows?
Young Lady…you are going on two weeks – your words and feelings on this blog is growing in meaning. I read your excitement, frustration, fear, anger, joy, uncertainty and much more, much much more…please don’t stop sharing – it is ‘collateral’ for the future…your future.
Lovely poem on love, truth and freedom yesterday.
You have a wonderful talent in putting words and thoughts together – I am so glad that your writing is in the process of been seen and read by many.
Who’s the pig?
Good night – K
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