ForestRunner

Was standing in line at the post office today, nearly 40 minutes wait with my two boys. I was so lucky, they were being sweet and not fighting like they often do when bored. I had just picked them up from school so we passed the time telling each other about our days, then my Charlie noticed the song on the radio that was from the Charlie Brown Christmas movie wa'd watched together the night before. When we approached the front of the line, the middle-aged woman in front if us turned to me and said, "I just want you to know you are a wonderful mother." I just looked at her, stunned. Then I nearly burst into tears thinking about how I've ruined everything. Then I thought, "actually, I mother like this most of the time, in spite of my issues." I am very loving and attentive. And I felt like maybe hope and redemption were just around the corner...

GracieLou

It sounds to me like you have already found hope and those little perks we get are the rewards for recovery. Hang on to them!

least

That's very sweet.

Thepatman

You deserve the compliment! This is all yours to hold in you heart and never forget your worth! Your sons are lucky to have you!

KateL

That sounds like you have a positive and loving attitude and I am sure it will work for you x

Hawkeye13

Sometimes it takes an objective observer to see something
we can't see at the time. We focus on our faults instead of
the many things we do right.

Enjoy the compliment, and work on seeing all the facets of its truth.
Happy Holidays!

alphaomega

Moment like this remind me that angels are always amongst us.

Thank you for sharing this. And I'd bet the forest that you are A WONDERFUL MOTHER.

XO AO