Good news update - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

mooselips · 03-24-2007, 10:45 AM

Hi all,
Mr. Moose and I have been talking with oldest A son, lmost every evening since he's landed at his Sober House. Has been attending meetings, found job...(not one I'm too happy about) but none the less, he is sounding great!

This a.m. he called, and said he attended a meeting at 8 A.M. which is a first for him, he's not a morning person...LOL
While we were talking he was high on sobriety, and said " realize that if I use again, I will die."

Thanks for all your concerns and prayers.

pjbs55 · 03-24-2007, 11:07 AM

Diane,
I am so happy for you. This is wonderful news that he realized that if he uses he will die. Think of his job as just that a step in his recovery, he will get something better in time.
Hugs coming to you

marle · 03-24-2007, 11:38 AM

Moose, Wonderful, fantastic news. I am so happy for you all. Hugs, Marle

historyteach · 03-24-2007, 11:42 AM

Hey, Moose, that's fantastic news!

I'm happy for you and Mr Moose...
And THRILLED for your son!
My thougths and prayers remain with you all,
that he remembers this feeling for good!

Shalom!

Brownie · 03-24-2007, 11:50 AM

Good News for sure Moose - Praying for the recovery of your son - hearing him admit that must be giving you both hope - Hope is a wonderful gift - open and enjoy - Sending (((HUGS)))

Barbdee · 03-24-2007, 12:07 PM

Fantastic News!
RAS never got up willing before noon in his life. Now he wakes up every morning at 6 AM with no alarm clock...he LOVES mornings!
I think there are no better words for a mom to hear than "I'm high on life". Wait till you start getting the what a great day it is to be alive stuff, the constant hugs and "I love you's".....it makes it totally impossible to be in a bad mood, even if you wanted to :-)
Hugs, SM

outonalimb · 03-24-2007, 12:13 PM

OOhhh...Diane....

I am SO happy to hear this news.

Codie prayers are powerful things!!
Amen! Amen! Amen!

Happy hugs to the Moose family...
(and continued prayers, too)...

lightseeker · 03-24-2007, 01:14 PM

Diane -

I am absolutely thrilled for you! That is a huge step that your son has taken. Life isn't perfect but it sure is coming close for you today. I really am happy to hear about your son - that is a huge realization for him to verbalize. It's so true and so many addicts deny that until it is too late.

Thanks for spreading this wonderful experience! Take care, Donna

havehope · 03-24-2007, 01:17 PM

Great news Diane!!! Let's all do the happy dance! I know you are so proud of his recovery!!!!

**Done_With_It** · 03-24-2007, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mooselips

Hi all,
Mr. Moose and I have been talking with oldest A son, lmost every evening since he's landed at his Sober House. Has been attending meetings, found job...(not one I'm too happy about) but none the less, he is sounding great!

This a.m. he called, and said he attended a meeting at 8 A.M. which is a first for him, he's not a morning person...LOL
While we were talking he was high on sobriety, and said " realize that if I use again, I will die."

Thanks for all your concerns and prayers.

Thats so awesome!~ I always say, Never lose Hope....
So many of my 'adopted moms' here were so hopeless a year ago,
and so much has changed for so many. I am so happy for you!~
I hope your boys realize what they have in you, but I'm
sure they do..... ;-)

**Ann** · 03-24-2007, 01:35 PM

I'm doing the happy dance too. He's had time to think about this and is making good decisions. I think he's going to be just fine.

Hugs to all the MooseClan.

teke · 03-24-2007, 01:47 PM

thats good news, thats what keep me ground too, i'm afraid i'll die if i go back. sounds like he's heard the message to me. paying that it stick.

deedee · 03-24-2007, 03:06 PM

(((moose)))

That's fantabulous! A day at a time sweetie

mooselips · 03-24-2007, 03:19 PM

Thanks all...
I hope he continues on the path he's on now.
The only low point I see, is, he may be 33, but he sure thinks like he's 16...
Perhaps delayed brain development as a result of drug use? Or hereditary? Ha ha....

Please continued prayers for him, thanks....
Miracles happen.

Hugs,

rahsue · 03-24-2007, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mooselips

Hi all,
Mr. Moose and I have been talking with oldest A son, lmost every evening since he's landed at his Sober House. Has been attending meetings, found job...(not one I'm too happy about)

good for you guys!!!! congrats on this far,

but I have to laugh alittle ( not being mean)
about the not too happy about the job, sounds like my codie butt.

lightseeker · 03-24-2007, 03:37 PM

Gosh Diane -

If he gets that if he uses again that he will die then hopefully he also hears that he has arrested his emotional development along the way too. I am married to a 49 yr old going on 17. Sometimes he thinks just like a teenager. It takes a while to pull it all together! Anything is an improvement though, right?

Take care! Donna

***greeteachday*** · 03-24-2007, 05:02 PM

Yipppeeee! Wonderful news!

Here's my happy dance for the whole Moose family. Hugs and ongoing prayers for more wonderful things. No one deserves it more than you!

Barbdee · 03-24-2007, 05:22 PM

Seems we have been doing the happy dance alot lately....I LOVE it! Keep it coming everyone!!!
It's been a tough last year or two, with Neptune being stuck and all...
Our RAS is 30 yrs old in real years, but no more than 17 or 18 in maturity. So I understand what you mean. Personally, I think maturity stops with the beginning of addiction. I know I'm not 54 yrs mature....lost quite a few yrs. there. I certainly don't feel wise enough to be 54 :-)
Anyway, stay in the moment and enjoy every second! You are one great lady and you deserve every second of happiness! Ditto, for MrMoose!
Hugs and prayers, SM

bookmiser · 03-24-2007, 08:26 PM

(((((((((The Whole Moose Family)))))))))))

Continuing prayers and love, Diane.
I couldn't be happier for him,...and you.
It's a good day to be high on life.
Much love,

krhea75 · 03-24-2007, 08:50 PM

THanks for sharing the good news ...it always gives me hope and lord knows we all need hope!
krhea

**CatsPajamas** · 03-25-2007, 01:03 AM

doing the happy dance here in Iowa.

WHOOP. Nice to hear some happy news for a change.

LOVE
Cat

helpus · 03-25-2007, 05:55 AM

Diane, I am so happy. What wonderful news.

lil516 · 03-25-2007, 06:24 AM

Congratulations on the good recovery news...

Yes, they do have maturity issues....

How's this for looking on the bright side?
Sometimes when my recovering son acts like the 17 year old he was when he started using, I think...Hmmm...we're getting to relive those years that were so awful the first time!!

I know...stretching it a bit but hey I look for gratitude wherever it can be found!!...LOL

hope3 · 03-25-2007, 06:42 AM

I'm so glad to hear your good news.

And I hope that pink cloud he's on

last forever...You and your son will be in

my prayers, hope3

***hope213*** · 03-25-2007, 07:22 AM

hope he continues to do good..it feels so good to hear our addict children talk like that.prayers continue...

03-24-2007, 10:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
mooselips Jujubee Queen Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Royalton, Ohio Posts: 3,557	Good news update Hi all, Mr. Moose and I have been talking with oldest A son, lmost every evening since he's landed at his Sober House. Has been attending meetings, found job...(not one I'm too happy about) but none the less, he is sounding great! This a.m. he called, and said he attended a meeting at 8 A.M. which is a first for him, he's not a morning person...LOL While we were talking he was high on sobriety, and said " realize that if I use again, I will die." Thanks for all your concerns and prayers. __________________ Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons because, to them, you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. Diane

03-24-2007, 11:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
pjbs55 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 702	Diane, I am so happy for you. This is wonderful news that he realized that if he uses he will die. Think of his job as just that a step in his recovery, he will get something better in time. Hugs coming to you __________________ Pam

03-24-2007, 11:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 9,303	Hey, Moose, that's fantastic news! I'm happy for you and Mr Moose... And THRILLED for your son! My thougths and prayers remain with you all, that he remembers this feeling for good! Shalom! __________________ IMAGINE

03-24-2007, 11:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
Brownie Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Out on the Ocean Blue Posts: 272	Good News for sure Moose - Praying for the recovery of your son - hearing him admit that must be giving you both hope - Hope is a wonderful gift - open and enjoy - Sending (((HUGS))) __________________ "Deny your weakness, and you will never realize God's strength in you."........Joni Eareckson Tada

03-24-2007, 12:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
outonalimb Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Seeking Peace Posts: 1,078	OOhhh...Diane.... I am SO happy to hear this news. Codie prayers are powerful things!! Amen! Amen! Amen! Happy hugs to the Moose family... (and continued prayers, too)... __________________ Why not go out on a limb? That's where the fruit is. - Mark Twain We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us. -E.M. Forster

03-24-2007, 11:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
marle Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: East Tawas, MI Posts: 3,691	Moose, Wonderful, fantastic news. I am so happy for you all. Hugs, Marle

03-24-2007, 12:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
Barbdee Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: totally lost Posts: 250	Fantastic News! RAS never got up willing before noon in his life. Now he wakes up every morning at 6 AM with no alarm clock...he LOVES mornings! I think there are no better words for a mom to hear than "I'm high on life". Wait till you start getting the what a great day it is to be alive stuff, the constant hugs and "I love you's".....it makes it totally impossible to be in a bad mood, even if you wanted to :-) Hugs, SM

03-24-2007, 01:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
lightseeker Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,241 Blog Entries: 11	Diane - I am absolutely thrilled for you! That is a huge step that your son has taken. Life isn't perfect but it sure is coming close for you today. I really am happy to hear about your son - that is a huge realization for him to verbalize. It's so true and so many addicts deny that until it is too late. Thanks for spreading this wonderful experience! Take care, Donna __________________ "If I stay in the light of what I can do to make my life better, rather than in the darkness of anger, blame and fear of the problem, my path remains lit and my world is a better place."

03-24-2007, 01:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
havehope Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: tn Posts: 639	Great news Diane!!! Let's all do the happy dance! I know you are so proud of his recovery!!!!

03-24-2007, 01:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,173	I'm doing the happy dance too. He's had time to think about this and is making good decisions. I think he's going to be just fine. Hugs to all the MooseClan. __________________ “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~Winnie the Pooh~

03-24-2007, 01:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
teke grateful rca Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: atlanta, ga. Posts: 4,660	thats good news, thats what keep me ground too, i'm afraid i'll die if i go back. sounds like he's heard the message to me. paying that it stick. __________________ GOD LOVES YOU AND SO DO I

03-24-2007, 03:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
deedee Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Faith~Hope~Love Posts: 933	(((moose))) That's fantabulous! A day at a time sweetie __________________ ~ While the light lasts I shall remember and in the darkness I shall not forget ~

03-24-2007, 03:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
mooselips Jujubee Queen Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Royalton, Ohio Posts: 3,557	Thanks all... I hope he continues on the path he's on now. The only low point I see, is, he may be 33, but he sure thinks like he's 16... Perhaps delayed brain development as a result of drug use? Or hereditary? Ha ha.... Please continued prayers for him, thanks.... Miracles happen. Hugs, __________________ Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons because, to them, you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. Diane

03-24-2007, 03:37 PM	#16 (permalink)
lightseeker Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,241 Blog Entries: 11	Gosh Diane - If he gets that if he uses again that he will die then hopefully he also hears that he has arrested his emotional development along the way too. I am married to a 49 yr old going on 17. Sometimes he thinks just like a teenager. It takes a while to pull it all together! Anything is an improvement though, right? Take care! Donna __________________ "If I stay in the light of what I can do to make my life better, rather than in the darkness of anger, blame and fear of the problem, my path remains lit and my world is a better place."

03-24-2007, 05:02 PM	#17 (permalink)
*greeteachday* Just Me Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: a better place Posts: 3,850	Yipppeeee! Wonderful news! Here's my happy dance for the whole Moose family. Hugs and ongoing prayers for more wonderful things. No one deserves it more than you! __________________ Sometimes your only available transportation is a leap of faith - Margaret Shepherd

03-24-2007, 05:22 PM	#18 (permalink)
Barbdee Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: totally lost Posts: 250	Seems we have been doing the happy dance alot lately....I LOVE it! Keep it coming everyone!!! It's been a tough last year or two, with Neptune being stuck and all... Our RAS is 30 yrs old in real years, but no more than 17 or 18 in maturity. So I understand what you mean. Personally, I think maturity stops with the beginning of addiction. I know I'm not 54 yrs mature....lost quite a few yrs. there. I certainly don't feel wise enough to be 54 :-) Anyway, stay in the moment and enjoy every second! You are one great lady and you deserve every second of happiness! Ditto, for MrMoose! Hugs and prayers, SM

03-24-2007, 08:26 PM	#19 (permalink)
bookmiser Get Caught Reading Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Not in the boonies, thank God Posts: 1,410	(((((((((The Whole Moose Family))))))))))) Continuing prayers and love, Diane. I couldn't be happier for him,...and you. It's a good day to be high on life. Much love, __________________ “The more you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” - Dr. Seuss, "I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!"

03-24-2007, 08:50 PM	#20 (permalink)
krhea75 krhea75 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: macomb, il Posts: 623	THanks for sharing the good news ...it always gives me hope and lord knows we all need hope! krhea

03-25-2007, 01:03 AM	#21 (permalink)
CatsPajamas Forum Leader Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In my little piece of heaven Posts: 2,980	doing the happy dance here in Iowa. WHOOP. Nice to hear some happy news for a change. LOVE Cat __________________ What other people think of me is really none of my business!

03-25-2007, 05:55 AM	#22 (permalink)
helpus Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cloud 9 Posts: 778	Diane, I am so happy. What wonderful news. __________________ God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can ; and wisdom to know the difference.

03-25-2007, 06:24 AM	#23 (permalink)
lil516 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: homebased Posts: 408	Congratulations on the good recovery news... Yes, they do have maturity issues.... How's this for looking on the bright side? Sometimes when my recovering son acts like the 17 year old he was when he started using, I think...Hmmm...we're getting to relive those years that were so awful the first time!! I know...stretching it a bit but hey I look for gratitude wherever it can be found!!...LOL __________________ serenity...courage...wisdom Namaste' lil

03-25-2007, 06:42 AM	#24 (permalink)
hope3 Hope3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 2,146	I'm so glad to hear your good news. And I hope that pink cloud he's on last forever...You and your son will be in my prayers, hope3 __________________ If I focus on the solutions, the problems won't seem impossible!

03-25-2007, 07:22 AM	#25 (permalink)
*hope213* Community Greeter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: twilight zone,usa Posts: 3,805	hope he continues to do good..it feels so good to hear our addict children talk like that.prayers continue... __________________ hope213 i can sum life up in 3 words....IT GOES ON!!!

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