The material presented
here is not Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature. It is a method
to exchange
information, ideas, feelings, problems and solutions on a personal
level.
This is a song that comes up every now & then. I feel pretty much this way right now. I am so glad that I am experiencing a beautiful day today. The sun is shining & I feel the wind on my face. It is so nice to take a walk & not feel like I am in so much pain that I can hardly stand it.
But there is always some bad news to share & ask prayer for. My aunt just had a stroke. She is recovering. The way I found out was on Facebook. My mom(her sister) didn't even get contacted about it. I was the bearer of bad news. You see, my family who live in CA doesn't communicate very well. So, anyway I told my mom to call my uncle to see if anything was up. I guess I needed to know something was wrong. There was a very long post that I read that was not very clear. I didn't know that she had a stroke just that something was wrong. So, I am waiting for some kind of news hopefully good news!
Back to my day: I am so grateful that my AH & I are getting along better. He is making a conscious effort to not cut me down although he still does it. He doesn't consider that I am a lady. I guess his former wives weren't in his eyes. So, I take the brunt of his anger & he still takes it out on me. To some people that would be unacceptable behavior. I just go back to all the times when I had mental issues & he took care of me. I don't feel like I deserve to be treated poorly.
I am happy joyous & free. Nothing in this world is worth getting upset over.
(((Kathleen))) - prayers for healing for your aunt - we have a large family and aren't great at communication either. My prayers extend to your family too.
What a lovely post. I am one who enjoys reading about practical application of this program and how we live it and work it. I see that you're living in the moment and accepting things as they are. We've had a few really nice days, but storms are on the way - due to arrive in short order...everything is green and colorful - I love spring.
Happy, Joyous & Free - lovely expression and the name of my Al-Anon home group. I also agree that there is nothing worth getting upset over - this too shall pass...whatever it is.
Positive thoughts that your great day continues! (((Hugs)))
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
