Glimmers of Hope
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Glimmers of Hope
There are lots of reports about the alcoholic/addict doing poorly so I want to post something positive about one doing better!
My RABF has been in touch (frequently) and really is taking his program seriously. He sounds better than he has been and he is really trying to do the right thing by me so I'm in a really good place today.
He did say that thinking about me overwhelms him at times and at least he is aware of it and telling me this instead of just acting all freaky-like. I was pretty surpised he shared that with me because I used to have to be a mind reader. Progress is measured in degrees.
Everyone here has been sooooo helpful in getting me to understand what he is going through and how to cope. I was at a complete loss and really really scared. I cried all the time and felt completely shut out. I understand now that they are putting him through a lot for a reason and to see the positive effect is very reassuring.
It is all so very very fresh and he is by no means out of the woods or even out of 'intensive care' but to see the progress in just a couple of months really gives me hope
My RABF has been in touch (frequently) and really is taking his program seriously. He sounds better than he has been and he is really trying to do the right thing by me so I'm in a really good place today.
He did say that thinking about me overwhelms him at times and at least he is aware of it and telling me this instead of just acting all freaky-like. I was pretty surpised he shared that with me because I used to have to be a mind reader. Progress is measured in degrees.
Everyone here has been sooooo helpful in getting me to understand what he is going through and how to cope. I was at a complete loss and really really scared. I cried all the time and felt completely shut out. I understand now that they are putting him through a lot for a reason and to see the positive effect is very reassuring.
It is all so very very fresh and he is by no means out of the woods or even out of 'intensive care' but to see the progress in just a couple of months really gives me hope
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One Step at a Time
In the morning with the journey all before us on the road,
It takes courage to begin, that is sure;
For the first step is the hardest, and we always think the load
May be greater than we've power to endure.
When the first mile lies behind us we can say, "Now that is done,
And the second and the third will soon be past."
So we trudge on through the noontime, and the setting of the sun
Finds us coming to our stopping-place at last.
When a man would climb a mountain he's appalled to see the length
Of the slope that reaches up into the sky;
But he starts, and with the climbing he will find he's gained the strength
To attain the very top, however high.
For the climbing of a mountain takes but one step at a time--
Who has courage to do that will reach the goal;
He will stand upon Life's summit and will know that joy sublime
Which is his alone who dares to prove his soul.
by Joseph Morris
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In the morning with the journey all before us on the road,
It takes courage to begin, that is sure;
For the first step is the hardest, and we always think the load
May be greater than we've power to endure.
When the first mile lies behind us we can say, "Now that is done,
And the second and the third will soon be past."
So we trudge on through the noontime, and the setting of the sun
Finds us coming to our stopping-place at last.
When a man would climb a mountain he's appalled to see the length
Of the slope that reaches up into the sky;
But he starts, and with the climbing he will find he's gained the strength
To attain the very top, however high.
For the climbing of a mountain takes but one step at a time--
Who has courage to do that will reach the goal;
He will stand upon Life's summit and will know that joy sublime
Which is his alone who dares to prove his soul.
by Joseph Morris
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