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11-08-2006, 06:31 PM
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The beginning of this thread, I Listened, can be found on the Grief Forum. http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ml#post1098747 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~ good evening patrick, its been awhile... well, not really... you have been going about life ok, geting up in the morning and reminding yourself everyday you have a problem... addiction. as you have reached out adressing your addictions, all is as it should for the now with that... now comes another little problem. you are self-employed. and that is not working. you have been skirting by one day at a time, and thats somewhat alright. you have to look to your future. do you enjoy the anxiety of wondering if you will meet the rent? no patrick, i think not... 20 years you have been doing that your way too, and its not working... i see you have been giveing lots of thought to that.i see you have surendered to the fact that a job with a paycheck at the end of the week, a known dollar amount... not the unknown... yes, its fear of the unknown again patrick...and you can handle that. you are over fifty years old, not too employable. you know a lot about a lot of things, just no one thing really well. oh patrick, i take that back, you do know recovery very well... you have made that decission to change your ways, your thought patterns, your reaction to life. as you have been puting out job aplications, i see you our doing the footwork, thats great... too bad the phone does not ring, and thats ok too patrick, you will find something, for the now, your needs are met. i see just when you and your friend nan were just about at the financal bottom, the phone rang... i see it was a old room friend, someone that was very inspirational to your early recovery, he asked, ya need some work? wow, you see again patrick, that belief, trust and faith you have patrick has opened up yet another door. its not permanent work, although it could lead to some... i also see that nan found a temporary job too. the person you are working with has great sobriety, very spiritual... you two talk again about life, love, and death... patrick, i put the two of you together again, and again for reasons... for the two of you to further your growth, and development in recovery, and for reasons you both will find out later... see patrick, nan too.. you both trusted all is as it should, that you both would be ok... so keep reaching out, giving back, and keep listening patrick... i love you...
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11-09-2006, 06:47 AM
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(((Patrick))) Amazing how we get what we need when we need it. Today, I'm aware more than ever that no matter the hardships and the heartache, life is still good. Many blessings to you and Nan. much love ~ deedee
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02-04-2007, 08:09 PM
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ah patrick, i see we meet again... your road has brought some real answers to the why did all this happen, and the answers will come. you remember long ago, when trish and you were planing to go see her son graduate from basic training. a room friend of yours lent you both his car, and a one day old one... he said, go break it in for me... patrick, that man was at your meeting last night, you said hello, as you always do to him, you two have a special bond i see... patrick, when you arrived at the meeting last night also, there was a hooded young man... you knew instantly, it was TT, trish's youngest boy, that was a great hug you gave him... you stil chair the meetings on saturday night i see, keep giving back, and freely... you asked TT, if he would read, he did, that was great... patrick, you also found out that your friend had some sad news... his oldest boy was missing, and found dead, from a bullet to his head... pray for him patrick. after the meeting, you went to comfort your friend... he said something that will stick with you forever... he said, pat, if it wasnt for the way that you delt with trishes death, with the positive aditude... the showing up to meetings, showing up for life. showing that one can handle it with out having to put a drink, or a drug in their body, to dead'n all the pain and sadness... to move on, and accept death, even when we believe its tragic. with the grace that only one alcoholic to another can bring... trish, patrick is stil there for your sons... they have a touch of faith in him... you didnt make it, but patrick is doing his best, he is stil there for them... why did TT show up to that meeting last night, it was the second time he was there, the first... in your celebration of two years clean... TT was there as a symbol of life, death, and hope... hope that he can get a grip on his addiction while stil young... and a symbol of hope for your friend that just lost his son... patrick, you prayed yesterday morning to spend the day reaching out, bet you never expected a day like that?... patrick, keep listening....
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06-25-2007, 02:20 PM
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hello again patrick... its nice to see you have made some real time for yourself... i say not me, because i am with you always... the adventures of your recovery, and new attitudes are moving along as they should... not always as you may like them... just as they/ it should... fears are leaving you, learning a bit more about true humility, and the fine art of giving true love... love that is not demanding, seeking, nor wanting... the other day, i was watching you closely patrick... that windy day, the one with the biggest, most wonderful puffy clouds... and oh, the sky so blue... patrick, it was there for you, and i'm so happy it had a impact on you... it moved you like i have never seen in you before... its brought you to yet another level of trust... trust that all is as it should... working on that luxurious sailing yacht one day, and as you say patrick... in the getto the next... for you see patrick, to me, a yacht and a getto are the same... as your becoming to see... i watched as you were looking, and observing the people on your break... looking at them with grateful eyes... that now, your one of many... fitting in right among them all... no bigger, smarter, richer or poorer.. just rich in your soul... patrick, you have made some wonderful friends on your recovery site... the faceless friends that you love, and love you back... now, theres one in particular that i sent to you, and i'm happy you listened to my lead... all good wishes patrick... keep listening, and keep giving that love...
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06-25-2007, 06:02 PM
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Awesome words and awesome thoughts, Pattee. But then again, God's pretty awesome no matter what He says. I hope you'll let us listen with you often. Hugs 
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06-25-2007, 07:54 PM
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sweet ann Quote:
its sit'n my (_rz_) down and make'n the time... xxoo, bless... pattee
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06-27-2007, 08:58 PM
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From one in many to one in particular..... And blessed to be called such. A kindred soul from the first meeting.. Wonder of wonders at the powers that be... All is as it should. Love you too Rusty. SS
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06-29-2007, 10:57 PM
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For awhile.. I had given up on everything.. myself, others, and God. The saddest and most hopeless was the giving up on love. The amazing thing, and the happy thing is..I have "found it" again...and learning that it never gave up on me.. It was waiting until I showed up again. Learning trust today...and thankful. Love, IO
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06-30-2007, 06:29 AM
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I took a while to "connect" spiritually. I'm glad God is patient, I'm glad God has a sense of humour and I'm glad God was there waiting when I finally arrived.
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06-30-2007, 08:37 PM
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SW Quote:
i made a slew of them, in fact wore the sand almost down to china... almost was another key... xxoo, bless...
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07-01-2007, 06:19 PM
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...another key... Reminds me of the chapter in the Big Book.. "Keys to the Kingdom"..maybe I'm supposed to go and read it again! lol Happy to be joining all of you in the Art of Listening. Love,  :Sherry
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07-03-2007, 12:35 AM
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Still listening... And listening (still). I don't yap at God anymore... He's always listening..and never needs reminding. Love,  IO
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07-05-2007, 02:36 AM
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As I turn over and over and over again my will... I am finding that many of the choices have been made are laid right in front of me... Amazing. Love, :IO
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