Off we go, into the wild blue... - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

BillJ · 08-25-2006, 10:06 AM

It's gonna hurt like the dickens, but tomorrow morning I get on a plane bound for Baltimore. I'm going to visit my terminally-ill mother, and help my sister deal with a family crisis. I don't want to go into details here, but I will ask prayers for my Mom, my sister, and her daughter.

I'll be gone, and may be off-line, until mid-September, so let me thank y'all in advance for your kindness, good thoughts, and prayers.

Oh, boy! Let's see what HP's got in mind for us this week!

**best** · 08-25-2006, 10:19 AM

Prayers go with you.

Be ready for delays at the airport. Some are taking as long as 2 hours to get checked in.

tramp · 08-25-2006, 10:24 AM

will keep you and your family in my thoughts. see ya in Sept.
i think it depends on where yer flieng fro or to, i just checked a flight out of charlotte and it's still listed as on time.or maybe we are taking our cue from the USSR and they are just saying it's on time, in reality it's 2 hours late??
lol

The_Hammer · 08-25-2006, 10:34 AM

Prayers, thoughts and all the positive energy I can muster go out to you my bro. Godspeed.

Jimmy

recoveringnky · 08-25-2006, 11:57 AM

Bill,I will sure miss your posts! I look forward to reading your thoughts and ESH on things. You add to my sobriety as many others on this board do. I will send all the love, hugs, thoughts, prayers and good vibes I can to you and your family. Be safe my friend! God speed to you!

Blessings,
Kym

PS: Let us know how things go as soon as you are able. We'll be waiting on a report from ya!!!!

Rarly Harley · 08-25-2006, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BillJ

Oh, boy! Let's see what HP's got in mind for us this week!

My prayers are with you and your family my friend. I feel like this is an appropriate moment to share my ESH concerning my struggles to find a HP, while my Mother was dying from Alzeimers.
At 9 months sober, I was still using my AA group as my HP. My sister called from Vancouver telling me I should fly out if I wanted to see Mom before she died. The doctor's had given her only a few months. She had been in an Alzeimer's hospital for about 3 years at that time. She hadn't been able to communicate, or even show signs of recognition when my Father, Brother or Sister visited her, for the previous 6 months. I flew out to Vancouver and my Sister picked me up at the airport. We decided to go straight to the hospital to see Mom. My Sister warned me that Mom was down to about 80 lbs., and would not be able to speak, or even recognize me. We walked into the day room, where all the patients were gathered. Mom was in the corner by the window, in a wheelchair, with a shawl draped around her. Her head was hanging down, oblivious to everything around her. Never had to face anything harder, then or since. I walked up and knelt down by my Mom and said "Hi Mom". She lifted her head and said "Hi Geordie". Hard to describe the feeling that ran up my spine. I talked with Mom for about 15 or 20 minutes and I was able to tell her that I had quit drinking and joined AA. She said, "Oh that's good Geordie", then she faded away again. She lived another year and never came out of it again. After talking to my Sister and my Sponsor when I went back home, it was pointed out to me that God had given my Mom and I that gift of 20 minutes. I allowed God in after that and have been working daily to stay connected ever since. How could I not? Even typing this story still gives me the same shiver up my spine and my eyeballs leak when I talk about it at meetings.
Bill, I know how spiritual you are. God has a plan for you and your family and no matter how much pain is involved, you will emerge with the lesson HE has for you. Ain't it great that we can handle this stuff sober? Love ya brother. Stay close.

Rarly Harley · 09-28-2006, 08:32 AM

[quote=BillJ]I'll be gone, and may be off-line, until mid-September, so let me thank y'all in advance for your kindness, good thoughts, and prayers./QUOTE]

Bill: You haven't left my thoughts and prayers my Brother. Hope you are hangin' OK.

BillJ · 09-30-2006, 07:44 PM

Thanks again, y'all. Here's a quick update:

Sister and niece are in a safe place, and seem to be handling the transition okay. Her soon-to-be-ex is being a whiny, manipulative jerk, but he hasn't raised a hand to her yet, which was what I was most worried about. I think she's tough enough now to withstand the mind-games, and keep moving forward. Good to see her taking that initiative.

Mom's just finished another round of chemo and radiation, but her latest MRI shows still more tumors popping up. It's like a deadly game of Whack-A-Mole!

However, her spirits are good. She's even talking about making the trip to New Hampshire to visit my sister and niece - quite a trek for a woman in her condition, but she loves her kids (no accountin' fer taste, eh?) and gets a boost out of seeing us.

I'm glad I went, glad I could be there for all three of them, but also very glad to be home! :andy:

Gooch · 09-30-2006, 10:45 PM

You, your mom, and the rest of your family remain in our thoughts Bill.

recoveringnky · 10-02-2006, 05:39 AM

So glad you're back Bill...we missed ya! We'll continue praying for you and your family!!

Blessings,
Kym

Rarly Harley · 10-02-2006, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by recoveringnky

So glad you're back Bill...we missed ya! We'll continue praying for you and your family!!Blessings,Kym

I'm with Kym on this too Bill! I just finished a colour run on the deer trail. Here's a couple pics....[IMG][IMG][IMG]http://render2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6%3DzqH%3AxxqUD7qRUrKxzX7BHpUUKx gXPoJ%3F87KR6xqpxQQJnxPQPxoo0xv8uOc5xQQQoeGalGlGGa qpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gXPoJ%7CRup6lQP%7C/of=50,589,443[/IMG][/IMG][/IMG]

Rarly Harley · 10-02-2006, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Rarly Harley

I'm with Kym on this too Bill! I just finished a colour run on the deer trail. Here's a couple pics

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Rarly Harley · 10-02-2006, 11:38 AM

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Rarly Harley · 10-02-2006, 11:44 AM

3rd try....[IMG][IMG]

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Rarly Harley · 10-02-2006, 11:46 AM

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BillJ · 10-03-2006, 08:19 AM

Thank you, Gooch, Kym, and Rarly. All kind thoughts appreciated.

Rarly, FYI, of the five attempts you made, I'm only seeing one pic; the one labeled "3rd try." Is that just me?

recoveringnky · 10-03-2006, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BillJ

Thank you, Gooch, Kym, and Rarly. All kind thoughts appreciated.

Rarly, FYI, of the five attempts you made, I'm only seeing one pic; the one labeled "3rd try." Is that just me?

You are most welcome Bill. And thanks for the insight about Million Pieces and Zen!

Also, no, I can't see Rarly's pics either and I'd love to see them!

08-25-2006, 10:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
BillJ Casual Hero and Raconteur Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,076	Off we go, into the wild blue... It's gonna hurt like the dickens, but tomorrow morning I get on a plane bound for Baltimore. I'm going to visit my terminally-ill mother, and help my sister deal with a family crisis. I don't want to go into details here, but I will ask prayers for my Mom, my sister, and her daughter. I'll be gone, and may be off-line, until mid-September, so let me thank y'all in advance for your kindness, good thoughts, and prayers. Oh, boy! Let's see what HP's got in mind for us *this* week!
	__________________ Bill J. from Austin Evo FXR (AKA "The Banshee") Rigid rat shovel (AKA "The Bitch") Ratted-out Evo FLT (AKA "The Bagger") Pretty BMW R1100R (AKA "The Princess") The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom, and I'm trying to get there as fast as I can!

08-25-2006, 10:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
best Don't get undies in a bunch Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Shore MA Posts: 7,195	Prayers go with you. Be ready for delays at the airport. Some are taking as long as 2 hours to get checked in.
	__________________ * I asked God to spare me pain. God said "No", Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me. Recovery Related Acronym B. E. S. T. = Been Enjoying Sobriety Today?

08-25-2006, 11:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
recoveringnky Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The beautiful mountains of Kentucky Posts: 579	Bill,I will sure miss your posts! I look forward to reading your thoughts and ESH on things. You add to my sobriety as many others on this board do. I will send all the love, hugs, thoughts, prayers and good vibes I can to you and your family. Be safe my friend! God speed to you! Blessings, Kym PS: Let us know how things go as soon as you are able. We'll be waiting on a report from ya!!!!
	__________________ Kym P. Keeping it Simple Life is too short for drama & petty things, so kiss slowly, laugh insanely, love truly and forgive quickly.

09-28-2006, 08:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
Rarly Harley Have we seen a person fail... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: S.S. Marie, Ont. Can. Posts: 710	[quote=BillJ]I'll be gone, and may be off-line, until mid-September, so let me thank y'all in advance for your kindness, good thoughts, and prayers./QUOTE] Bill: You haven't left my thoughts and prayers my Brother. Hope you are hangin' OK.
	__________________ Rarly 2002 FLHTC "Annie" " as we let our own light shine, we unconciously give other people permission to do the same"... Nelson Mandela

09-30-2006, 07:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
BillJ Casual Hero and Raconteur Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,076	Thanks again, y'all. Here's a quick update: Sister and niece are in a safe place, and seem to be handling the transition okay. Her soon-to-be-ex is being a whiny, manipulative jerk, but he hasn't raised a hand to her yet, which was what I was most worried about. I think she's tough enough now to withstand the mind-games, and keep moving forward. Good to see her taking that initiative. Mom's just finished another round of chemo and radiation, but her latest MRI shows still *more* tumors popping up. It's like a deadly game of Whack-A-Mole! However, her spirits are good. She's even talking about making the trip to New Hampshire to visit my sister and niece - quite a trek for a woman in her condition, but she loves her kids (no accountin' fer taste, eh?) and gets a boost out of seeing us. I'm glad I went, glad I could be there for all three of them, but also *very* glad to be home! :andy:
	__________________ Bill J. from Austin Evo FXR (AKA "The Banshee") Rigid rat shovel (AKA "The Bitch") Ratted-out Evo FLT (AKA "The Bagger") Pretty BMW R1100R (AKA "The Princess") The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom, and I'm trying to get there as fast as I can!

08-25-2006, 10:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
tramp Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: my own little world Posts: 257	will keep you and your family in my thoughts. see ya in Sept. i think it depends on where yer flieng fro or to, i just checked a flight out of charlotte and it's still listed as on time.or maybe we are taking our cue from the USSR and they are just saying it's on time, in reality it's 2 hours late?? lol

08-25-2006, 10:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
The_Hammer Jesus is just alright with me. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bugaha, NE Posts: 722	Prayers, thoughts and all the positive energy I can muster go out to you my bro. Godspeed. Jimmy

09-30-2006, 10:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
Gooch Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: out there... Posts: 2,668	You, your mom, and the rest of your family remain in our thoughts Bill.

10-02-2006, 05:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
recoveringnky Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The beautiful mountains of Kentucky Posts: 579	So glad you're back Bill...we missed ya! We'll continue praying for you and your family!! Blessings, Kym
	__________________ Kym P. Keeping it Simple Life is too short for drama & petty things, so kiss slowly, laugh insanely, love truly and forgive quickly.

10-02-2006, 11:38 AM	#13 (permalink)
Rarly Harley Have we seen a person fail... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: S.S. Marie, Ont. Can. Posts: 710	[quote=Rarly Harley]Oops. Try again (2)[IMG]render2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6%3DzqH%3AxxqUD7qRUrKxzX7BHpUUKx gXPoQ%3F87KR6xqpxQQJnxPQPxoo0xv8uOc5xQQQoeGalGlGGo qpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gXPoQ%7CRup6lQP%7C/of=50,589,443[/IMG]
	__________________ Rarly 2002 FLHTC "Annie" " as we let our own light shine, we unconciously give other people permission to do the same"... Nelson Mandela

10-02-2006, 11:44 AM	#14 (permalink)
Rarly Harley Have we seen a person fail... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: S.S. Marie, Ont. Can. Posts: 710	3rd try....[IMG][IMG][/IMG][/IMG]
	__________________ Rarly 2002 FLHTC "Annie" " as we let our own light shine, we unconciously give other people permission to do the same"... Nelson Mandela

10-02-2006, 11:46 AM	#15 (permalink)
Rarly Harley Have we seen a person fail... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: S.S. Marie, Ont. Can. Posts: 710	[IMG]http://render2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6%3DzqH%3AxxqUD7qRUrKxzX7BHpUUKx gXPoQ%3F87KR6xqpxQQJnxPQPxoo0xv8uOc5xQQQoeGalGlGGo qpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gXPoQ%7CRup6lQP%7C/of=50,589,443[/IMG]
	__________________ Rarly 2002 FLHTC "Annie" " as we let our own light shine, we unconciously give other people permission to do the same"... Nelson Mandela

10-03-2006, 08:19 AM	#16 (permalink)
BillJ Casual Hero and Raconteur Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,076	Thank you, Gooch, Kym, and Rarly. All kind thoughts appreciated. Rarly, FYI, of the five attempts you made, I'm only seeing one pic; the one labeled "3rd try." Is that just me?
	__________________ Bill J. from Austin Evo FXR (AKA "The Banshee") Rigid rat shovel (AKA "The Bitch") Ratted-out Evo FLT (AKA "The Bagger") Pretty BMW R1100R (AKA "The Princess") The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom, and I'm trying to get there as fast as I can!