Surprisingly good Thanksgiving!

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11-23-2007, 07:28 AM

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krhea75

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Surprisingly good Thanksgiving!

So, i was dreading Thanksgiving, you know the expectations and all. But it turned out okay after all. My older son and I drove two hours and picked up my youngest son at the recovery house, then drove to my sister's house another hour away. We had a wonderful feast with my mom there and 3 out of 5 sisters there. My youngest son, who recently put me through a huge turmoil, was actually open and pleasant with his family. He was excited about going. We talked as a family about his progress and it just felt good. We drove home, stopped at the boys other grandma's house for a few minutes and that made her day. Once we got back home, I expected my AS to be out the door, but he stayed in and visited and was just pleasant. Not to paint an unrealistic picture, there are a few unresolved issues going on ( his nonattentive father, what will happen when he comes home in a month, etc.) but overall, it was one of the better thanksgivings I can remember. I am trying to stay in the day though and just thank god for one day of sobriety for my son and one day of love from my family.
krhea

11-23-2007, 07:29 AM

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parentrecovers

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pleasant is good, krhea. i'm really happy for you. hugs, k

11-23-2007, 07:31 AM

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hope213

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glad it turned out good. try no to expect anything from him & you will not be disappointed. hugs & prayers, hope

11-23-2007, 07:43 AM

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Impurrfect

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So glad you had a good day.

Hugs and prayers!

Amy

11-23-2007, 07:58 AM

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greeteachday

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Glad you had a good day and that you are living in today!! It's all we have, so why not make the most of it? Hugs and prayers for you and yours.

11-23-2007, 10:42 PM

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lil516

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I am glad you had a good day and that you were able to enjoy a peaceful time with your sons...

I hope you continue to have reasons to be thankful

11-23-2007, 11:24 PM

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Spiritual Seeker

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krhea, I am happy that your day was a good one with your sons & the rest of your family. After disappointments we can really apprec. when our ASs show up, are pleasant and we can have a good time with them W/0 addiction being an issue.
Wishing you many more days like that.

11-24-2007, 05:27 AM

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Lobo

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Krhea,
I am so glad you had a peaceful T-day. It's amazing because of what we have been through that it has taught us to live in the day and keep our expectations low.

hugs.........Lo