A Tribute...to Ann
Please allow me...
About two and a half years ago, I arrived here, on my knees. I was a broken woman. My son, first born, was addicted to heroin and rapidly traveling further and further into a dark dark world.
I have three kids...each hold a special place in my heart...but this child often stood to represent my success (or failure) as a parent, as a person...why I was placed here on God's earth.
My son (bless his heart) found his way. Not because of anything "I" did, perhaps what helped was what "I" didn't, but HE climbed his way out,
Regardless...I stayed, here at SR....and I continued to learn. Some things that were said kept haunting me. I didn't feel I was done.
About the most loud, most meaningful and most profound thing I can think of is:
"Try not to stay in the problem, but instead work in the solution" (paraphrased)
It came from Ann...maybe from someone else before, but "I" heard it from Ann, so that remains my "source".
January of this year I decided to make that a goal. To do just that.
It is March...it has already proved to be invaluable both in my personal and professional life.
I have been living in the solution...and being noticed.
I think I'm happy...who would've thought?!!!
Ann...thank you for helping me change my life...I love you.
((((hugs))))
Cece