“Sometimes the waiting nearly breaks us, but one day grace turns the corner, and we realize the ride was never ours to control.” Yesterday's waiting was unlike all the other waitings. I was anticipating the end of Sheldon’s 500-mile bike ride, but I was also anticipating his one-year sobriety date, the day we had all … Continue reading Yesterday’s Waiting Was Unlike All the Other Waitings
Tag: Recovery
The Bluest of Eyes and the Kindest Heart
Dear Happy Asses, He had the bluest of eyes and the kindest heart. He was brilliant, thoughtful, and overly generous — and he died of a terrible disease at age 63. My grandfather, Pete, had the most beautiful red wavy hair, porcelain-perfect skin, a fit body, and a winning personality — and he died of … Continue reading The Bluest of Eyes and the Kindest Heart
Letting Go and Letting God, Only Way Out of Addiction
Dear Happy Asses, “A mother is only as happy as her unhappiest child.”— Nicole Helget I want to be very clear that I don’t believe this statement is true at all, especially if you are a mother dealing with addiction in your family. When I first read it, I remember thinking, Why in the world would … Continue reading Letting Go and Letting God, Only Way Out of Addiction