chicago

i got this today

"a whole year has passed and look where you are today. i cannot begin to begin to tell you how very proud i am to call you my son. even though perhaps i do not call you every day --my thoughts are constantly with you. sending all my love on this birthday and always.
Mom"

i am at a loss for words. incredible feeling..beyonds words. im a lucky person, blessed beyond comprehension. this is a beautiful place im in right now. i appreciate this moment in time.

newblue82

Those are very touching words, and I'm sure they are words you were needing to hear. There's nothing more precious than a mother's bond with her son. Happy Birthday!

UncleEarl

I'll second what newblue said.

Sorta puts in perspective what we have to lose if we succumb to our addictions.

Happy birthday!

mike_mass

That's awesome...I didn't get one like that until about the 12th year of sobriety from my mom )-:

embraced2000

that's wonderful, chicago.....speaking as a mother of grown children, i can tell you she means every word of it, and you are always, always in her heart.

and from one mother to another, i'm so profoundly happy that her child is alive, safe, and doing so well. it's every mothers dream and hope.

congratulations!!!!!!

1_day@_a_time

AWESOME............and to think, bet you have probably only scratched the surface.

Keep on keeping on.........stick around.

GlassPrisoner

Awsome, totally awesome !

scootinbabe

what a wonderful thing to have happened for you! you are obviously doing some hard work and it's working!

this post put tears in my eyes!

TamTam

I know that makes you feel good- congratulations!!!!

stone

Tears pouring here. That is beautiful.

parentrecovers

that is a great note, chicago. i bet your mom is very proud of you. well deserved! here's to another year, k

ay100

What a boost for you Chicago..awesome note from your mother.

Happy Birthday and may you remain sober for the rest of your life

Dom

The future is very bright for you Chicago.

chicago

thanks everyone. making your mother proud is a beautiful thing. this program has given me everythng...my family is happy, my friends are happy, my employers are happy...most importantly im happy. today i turned 27, im about to go out with some friends. tommorow im meeting my oldest buddy for lunch, hitting my usual 8:30 meeting where we as usual will hold down the back row, followed by going to hear my friend play music. great weekend planned...i was flooded with love today.