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Lightenup 10-02-2007 02:56 PM

Short and sweet update
 
Hey guys:

Well, it's still early days for our son, but this weekend marked 2 months of total sobriety for him.

He's liking the halfway house, and just last week told me he is truly 'getting' why we
asked him not to come back to our home with little recovery under his belt.

He's sounding good, I hear some confidence in himself coming back. He has even been calling his dad for no reason other than to say hi.....................a first in years. I just keep telling him that every day sober and clean is a success and keep it up!! He is now working on obtaining his driver's license in conjunction with the halfway house and goes to meetings every day for the moment.

I'm happy for him.................................I'm not stupid and don't think that his road won't have bumps, but this is the first time in 7 years I've had real hope for his recovery..............

Love,
Bets:c005:

Lovestoomuch 10-02-2007 03:17 PM

I have one thing to say.

WOO HOO!!

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You and your family never leave my thoughts or prayers ((Bets)). I PM'd you. xoxoxoxo




rahsue 10-02-2007 03:37 PM

Oh I can't tell you how happy I am for you and a wee bit jealous (just kidding)

congrats to him

Lobo 10-02-2007 03:42 PM

Lighten,
I know just how you feel. I am feeling good for the first time in 6 yrs. with my RAD.
I love that I can call her my RAD now. I am so happy for you and your son.

Whoo Hoo!!! for our SR kids.....

Ann 10-02-2007 04:13 PM

I'm doing the happy dance for you, Bets, that's wonderful news. :bananadan

Your son is in my prayers each night and tonight I'll remember to add a "thank You".

Hugs

Elana 10-02-2007 05:59 PM

Congratulations and enjoy the day.

greeteachday 10-02-2007 06:10 PM

Bets, this is great news. I think every day sober is a day closer to sanity. So glad he gets that letting him back wasn't good for any of you. Enjoy each precious moment...I know you do; I can hear the gratitude in your post. Hugs and continued prayers

cece1960 10-02-2007 06:43 PM

Great news Bets...and you sound well also.
(((Hugs)))
Cece

cmc 10-02-2007 07:00 PM

Wow, I'm so happy for you and your family! Recovery is such a blessing.
Thanks for sharing the ES...and especially the H.

marle 10-02-2007 07:03 PM

Bets, I am so glad that you shared your happy news with us. Enjoy each clean day. It is a miracle. Hugs, Marle

bookmiser 10-02-2007 07:09 PM

((((((Bets)))))))


http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...thpicklecp.gif
So happy for your son, you, your whole darn family. lol
Love ya, miss ya, and verrrryyyyyy happy to hear from ya.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...mes/thmwah.gif
Keep in touch more often. Just to say hello or sumpin'.
Love ya,
Linda

caileesnana 10-02-2007 08:09 PM

:bbj:

and hopeing mor many more days, months, and years!!!

Glad he is doing well, gives the rest of us hope!
susan

kj21 10-02-2007 08:15 PM

great to hear the success stories, thank you for sharing!!

krhea75 10-02-2007 08:24 PM

Hey Bets,
My son is also at a recovery house and seems to be doing well so far. It's only been a week though so I'm not jumping up and down yet. But at least he is there and not begging to come home. I think it is a start. I'm glad your son is making such good progress. Maybe mine will be there in a few months.
krhea

Lightenup 10-03-2007 04:55 AM

thank you all for sharing in the thankfulness of recovery. One day at a time for all of us:)

Love to all of you (you are all in my thoughts and prayers always)
Bets

lightseeker 10-03-2007 05:37 AM

Bets -

I feel really happy hearing about your news. It's important for us all to realize that there is progress that is made and you and your son are shining examples!

My RAH was in and out of treatment for a long time before he pulled together some clean time. He has told me that everything he learned along the way (even when he went back out, didn't do the next right thing, etc) helped him when it all came together. Until a person gets that this is really causing them a problem it's difficult for them to move forward. It sounds like his brain is in the healing mode and can recognize what's happening!

Big smiles to ya'll - Donna

hope213 10-03-2007 05:43 AM

good news is always so good to hear.i hope he continues on his way.it sounds so good to hear this good news this morning. hugs to you & prayers for you both.

outonalimb 10-03-2007 05:44 AM

Bets....

This is absolutely the BEST update !!

I am so happy that your son has stayed on the path to recovery. What a blessing! Miracles happen everyday. Thanks for the reminder this morning.

Love ya Bets!!!!!!!
Hope the new job is going well!!!!!:Val004:

frankie_b 10-03-2007 05:58 AM

Bets, This is wonderful, hopeful news.
I'm doing the happy dance for son, you and family.:Dance7:
Love you Bets.

BrokenBridges24 10-03-2007 07:29 AM

:bbj: THAT IS GRRRRRRRRRRREAT! I am so happy for your family!!!


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