Hi y'all... Christmas day did not got smoothly- but IT WAS sorted out along the way. I feel that i have something to offer ALANON, and any other 12 step group- in fact, any other people.

I believe that charity begins at home- so this happens primarily around friends and family. This, of course includes recovery friends...  ...

I am looking at my higher power belief- and wanting to hone it a little. These are the two ideas I am looking at...

1. Random acts of kindness.

2. Unconditional love.

I have seen and heard both over the last 24 hours.

Yesterday I went up to the site where my bother's ashes were spread- a month go. I took a fresh willow branch, and some water from the truck. Just offered the branch and spread a little water. My eyes welled up with tears- which showed me that i was doing the right thing.

I thought of the years of Christmases he had not spent with family. And recalled one when he was little. a cherished memory.

Gals and pals; laughter and tears is what i call Alanon, under my breath...

A lot of the literature I am reading at the moment- is member's share, in this group.

Inspiring... real...    ...    ...

Boxing day here- a bit overcast, but warmer than yesterday. Around midday on this day a huge surge of visitors comes in here- for annual holidays.

In the day- when we were harvesting fruit- we really looked forward to this surge of new blood. Different faces, different people- exciting and interesting new conversations...

...maybe today we just get overwhelmed...???

I have some pet projects just around the house. My pet ALANON gladioli looks like it will have three stems. I have talked about it here- and it is a symbol of hope!

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