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Old 08-09-2010, 10:06 AM
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So I have been struggling lately, and this past weekend has been really rough on me. I used on Friday and my boyfriend left me.. I am still really sad, and I was even thinking about just going all out drinking and drugging, but I have this feeling and believe this time will be the time I stay clean and get better. I am on my third day. I found this poem and would like to share it with everyone.

God's Plan
Some things are beyond planning.
And life doesn't always turn out as planned.
You don't plan for a broken heart.
You don't plan for a failed business venture.
You don't plan for an adulterous husband
or a wife who wants you out of her life.
You don't plan for an autistic child.
You don't plan for spinsterhood.
You don't plan for a lump in your breast.

You plan to be young forever.
You plan to climb the corporate ladder.
You plan to be rich and powerful.
You plan to be acclaimed and successful.
You plan to conquer the universe.
You plan to fall in love - and be loved forever.

You don't plan to be sad.
You don't plan to be hurt.
You don't plan to be broke.
You don't plan to be betrayed.
You don't plan to be alone in this world.
You plan to be happy. You don't plan to be shattered.
Sometimes if you work hard enough, you can get what you want.
But MOST times, what you want and what you get are two different things.

We, mortals, plan. But so does God in the heavens.
Sometimes, it is difficult to understand God's plans especially when His plans are not in consonance with ours.
Often, when God sends us crisis, we turn to Him in anger. True, we cannot choose the cross that God wishes us to carry, but we can carry that cross with courage knowing that God will never abandon us nor send something we cannot cope with.
Sometimes, God breaks our spirit to save our soul.
Sometimes, He breaks our heart to make us whole.
Sometimes, God allows pain so we can be stronger.
Sometimes, God sends us failure so we can be humble.
Sometimes, God allows illness so we can take better care of ourselves. Sometimes, God takes everything away from us so we can learn the value of everything He gave us.
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Old 08-09-2010, 10:51 AM
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Forward we go...side by side-Rest In Peace
 
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You did overcome the bad patch
and I'm glad you are moving forward....

Are you and your sponsor planning to
re start your Steps quickly?
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Old 08-09-2010, 10:55 AM
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I'm not sure. I'm still waiting to hear back from her.
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