nevergivingup

Blue, I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.

itisatruth

One part of the meetings I've been to (NA and Alanon) that has always really meant a lot to me is the part where we pray for the addict that is still suffering.....that really touches me the most.

Sometimes I am thinking of my AH, but I am also thinking/praying of all those who have not found recovery and are still out there, who are struggling, or who have let this disease take them.

I pray for Mike tonight -- and you.


--Rica

Spiritual Seeker

Maybe you can reach out to the mother of his baby due to your shared pain + experience.

So very sad. Those of us who love an addict know all too well that this disease is progressive and potentially fatal. Sorry Mike didn't make it.

CatsPajamas

Please add my prayers to you and Mike's family. I woudl encourage you to write the letter. Not only might it be a cathartic experience for you, it will be a loving gift for the child in years to come.

It's always good to remember the person behind the disease.

fndngserenity

Hi sweetie, It is with such pain that I am writing this. I feel your pain in the deepest part of my soul. I only hope I have the strength and the positive attitude that you do if I ever have to face this.
I would write that letter now. You don't have to send it right away but I think it will be great therapy for you as well as a wonderful gift for this little boy.

May the angels keep you til morning.
May they guide you through the night.
May they comfort all your sorrows.
May they help you win the fight.
May they keep watch on your soul.
May they show you better ways.
May they guard you while you're sleeping.
May they see you through your days.

May they show you new hopes.
May they still your every doubt.
May they calm your every fear.
May they hear you when you shout.

May the angels keep you til morning.
More than this I cannot pray.
And if the angels ever fail you.
Then may God be there that day.

Author Unknown

The most that we can do is remember him and all that good we saw in him and trust that God IS taking care of him now. When I read this the other day, my heart fell into a million pieces as I am worried about my addict boyfriend. I couldn't even write you back so sorry for the delayed response. IMO, and this is just my opinion......addiction has to be the worst disease........probably so hard because it is self inflicted and we never know what to expect. With cancer, the doctors can often tell you.....you have six months to live. With addiction, we yoyo through the pain for years sometimes with that great fear in the back of our minds.
I thank God for you having the chance to be friends with Mike and to talk to him while he was clean and sober. My prayers and thoughts go out to you and his little boy.

((((((((((bluerskies)))))))))))
Hugs and Prayers!

cece1960

I'm so sorry Blue...prayers sent

stefanie

Add my prayers Blue. I am so sorry for your loss.

bluerskies

Thanks again to everyone for your support. You have all helped me begin the healing process. I wish you all serenity and peace.

I think you are all some of the best, kindest people I have had the privilege to encounter.

ctrom40

Bluerskies,

I am so sorry for the loss of your friend.

I wish you peace.

:praying

beegee

I am so sorry for your loss. I believe it is a good thing that you spoke with Mike earlier an he sounded wonderful to you so that you have a peaceful memory of him.
I would write the letter but I think I would try and talk with his mom also for both your sakes. Prayers to you and his family.

devastated

Please know that my heart goes out to you along with my prayers.

I was so hoping your post was going to end on a different note.

I am happy that you were able to experience his sobriety and were able to have a good friendship with him before this happened.

I definitely think it would be wonderful of you to share your thoughts with his son. What a nice gesture.

God Bless you,

Devastated