Dear Joe... - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

Tisa2U · 01-07-2008, 08:36 PM

I didn't see you or talk to you for 5 long years, missing you each and every day. I had to find a new life. So many times I'd pray for you to stop, too. Hoping against hope. Why did you have to die, Joe?

I still can't forget the last time we spoke.
You leaned up against the fence, and looked out across the fields.
I saw your face silhouetted by the setting sun.
"I wouldn't have done that to you," you accused.
But you had, and worse.
I reminded you. You had forgotten.
Our minds were rotting away and we knew it.
"I love you, Joe."
"I know. I love you, too, girl."

You would be proud of me, Joe. I've been clean almost 2 1/2 years now. I've regained more of my mind than I had any right to even hope for. I'm happy for the first time in my life. I play "It's Been A While" all the time and remember how we cried when we heard it that day so long ago. I miss you every day. Tomorrow I will go take the Christmas wreath from your grave. I pray that you will wait for me by the river Jordan.

"I love you, Joe."
"I know. I love you, too, girl."

indigo · 01-08-2008, 03:46 AM

I'm sorry you're hurting and happy that you got clean I'm sure that Joe's proud of you as you have much to be proud of too.

deedee · 01-09-2008, 06:19 AM

(((tisa)))

It's tragic that some lose the battle and I'm so sorry that Joe didn't make it. He lives on in your heart and I agree he would be so proud of you today.

peace & prayers ~

deedee

01-07-2008, 08:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tisa2U Dopeless Hopefiend Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Carmi, IL. Posts: 29	Dear Joe... I didn't see you or talk to you for 5 long years, missing you each and every day. I had to find a new life. So many times I'd pray for you to stop, too. Hoping against hope. Why did you have to die, Joe? I still can't forget the last time we spoke. You leaned up against the fence, and looked out across the fields. I saw your face silhouetted by the setting sun. "I wouldn't have done that to you," you accused. But you had, and worse. I reminded you. You had forgotten. Our minds were rotting away and we knew it. "I love you, Joe." "I know. I love you, too, girl." You would be proud of me, Joe. I've been clean almost 2 1/2 years now. I've regained more of my mind than I had any right to even hope for. I'm happy for the first time in my life. I play "It's Been A While" all the time and remember how we cried when we heard it that day so long ago. I miss you every day. Tomorrow I will go take the Christmas wreath from your grave. I pray that you will wait for me by the river Jordan. "I love you, Joe." "I know. I love you, too, girl." __________________ "I may not be "all that", but I'm always on my mind."

01-08-2008, 03:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
indigo Community Greeter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mid-Life Express Posts: 9,928	I'm sorry you're hurting and happy that you got clean I'm sure that Joe's proud of you as you have much to be proud of too. __________________ When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself." Namasté

01-09-2008, 06:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
deedee Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Faith~Hope~Love Posts: 933	(((tisa))) It's tragic that some lose the battle and I'm so sorry that Joe didn't make it. He lives on in your heart and I agree he would be so proud of you today. peace & prayers ~ deedee __________________ ~ While the light lasts I shall remember and in the darkness I shall not forget ~

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