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Happy Easter for all who celebrate. I know I am a day early but I figured now is the time....I am not a 'fan' of holidays just because they are difficult and often I am reminded of lost dreams, lost people, etc. For my entire life and longer, my whole family has gotten together - 3-5 generations depending upon who's still alive - for the 3 major holidays.
For the first time EVER, my family has imploded because of this disease and we are not gathering as expected. It's a long story and does not include my direct family but instead 2 very active in the disease from 2 other cousins and they insane, enabling world that happens without recovery. It's exploded and there's tension and possibly infighting.
Instead some of us are gathering for a BBQ tomorrow. I am good with that and grateful for a Plan B. So - thinking I had today free last night after softball, I got an invite to play in a softball tourney.....I am getting ready to hit the road to drive to another town for a tourney!!! It's crazy last minute, but I was able to go so I am doing so - fund raiser for a child with cancer.
The grand-babies are coming this evening for a sleep over and then tomorrow - meeting, sober softball for 4 games and then family BBQ. I am so grateful that Al-Anon gave me the courage to be more spontaneous and just go with the flow. I am so grateful that you all are a part of my journey and lastly I am so grateful for Plan B, C and the gift of choice my HP revealed to me in recovery.
Make it a great day everyone and in case I don't make it back - HAPPY EASTER!!!
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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
I made it back......I am a super tired grandma and did not realize that the baby still wakes up at night some times - *sigh* - amazing the small details we forget as time passes!!! I got the two little guys to bed easily enough - so grateful. I had a long conversation with the three year old about elbows, knees, ankles, heels, checks, teeth and more and we shared a bunch of popcorn which was the best medicine I could think of for a bump on the nose that happened from a lego container (I also forgot how rowdy boys are)!!!
We did awesome at softball - until I left. We were undefeated and headed into the finals and I had to leave to drive back home for the babies. I guess the team fell apart and lost 2 games to take 2nd place - it happens.
I'm grateful for a lovely day - very, very windy and plans for more fun tomorrow. And - my team (Royals) just won their game to - a great day all around.
Happy Easter to one and all!
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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
We had a bunch of rain overnight so ... softball today is cancelled. I am planning to chill until I go to the cookout.
Got 2 pies in the oven - nice to be 'ahead' for a change!! Happy Easter to one and all!
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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
(((Cathy))) Enjoy your rest today! I am planning that for tomorrow. Having 2 little ones spend the night created a much different sleep experience than I am used to - sending you prayers
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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
Hey TT - I had a lovely day - hope your Easter was also awesome!
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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
