This my first sober Christmas. I'm loving it. I got all my Christmas shopping done by November, the house was decorated the day after Thanksgiving, we have Yankee Candle's with holiday toppers all over the house smelling like pine trees and holiday scents. The Nativity is center stage awaiting the arrival of baby Jesus on Christmas Eve and the wisemen to come after. The children seem happier than they've ever been. My husband is so relaxed and joyful.
I have never had such clarity of mind and peace in my spirit. I truly feel the joy of the season. Yes I still struggle and yes I'm very much working through the issues that drove me to my alcoholism in the first place, but God is working miracles in my family and inside my heart.
I am so thankful for my life and that I can truly enjoy Christmas for the first time since early adolescence.
I pray that everyone here feel the same joy and peace and love this Christmas season and always.
Love and cheer,
Elizabeth