chero

I was reading Justjo's saying about apples and ideas and it reminded me of something I hadn't thought of in a long, long time...one of my favorite quotes.

"If I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I'd still plant my apple tree today."

When I was younger I never understood that quote in its entirety, but several years ago it dawned on me what it meant. It wasn't about planting a tree and making the world beautiful for just this moment.

He wasn't planting any old tree. He was planting a fruit bearing tree. And one that would take a couple of seasons to produce a good harvest. It was about the moment he was in but it was also about believing in a future for himself and others no matter what things looked like right now.

For me this quote is about hope and faith and believing that there is a better way no matter what anybody says and no matter how bleak the future appears to you right now.

So, today....I'm off to plant my apple tree in hopes of a better future...no matter how I feel or how things look!

~Cheryl

Rella927

This was beautiful Chero ((((Hugs))) I need to go plant one too! *sprinkling love and prayers on your tree*

ICU

Oh Chero, you just brought tears to my eyes....happy tears!

Happy planting my friend! I look forward in the days to come of hearing about your plentiful harvest!

LGLG07

Hi Chero !
I was reading yesterday and was very glad to see you were doing better . It seems that you started today off an a great note too !

When I joined this forum it was suggested to me that I read a book called , Getting Them Sober by Toby Rice Drews . I started it yesterday and am only about 30 pages into it but it really reminded me of not just myself but you too . If you havent picked this book up yet you should , I've really related to so much in it and it has great advice for how to handle the situation we are in .

There is a sticky somewhere on this site with an excerpt from the book . Maybe you can help me out with that ICU , I think you know where it is ??

Keep the positive thoughts !! Looking forward to hearing more great things from you !M

chero

Thanks LG, I'll look for that book!

LGLG07

I had to have it ordered by my book store chero .. the sooner you get it the better , its a relatively small book and an easy read . so far it covers how when you start changing your behavior and taking care of you it can really drive your A crazy and make you think that you are crazy too . what you are actually doing is helping them to their bottom where they need to be . They always knew what to expect and now that you are taking care of yourself they dont and its not comfortable any more .

You need to stay strong and keep moving forward , let him fall , it just may save his life ... if it doesnt , you will be able to move on with all the strength you have gained.

chero

Hmm...you are right, LG. Maybe it will save his life. And if nothing else, it'll save mine....and that's who I'm responsible for, right!?!!