g'day everyone. Special hello's to VWgirl, idgie, zac, and many others. When I was out here, it was almost always on the familes board. But today, I had to share something here, especially for all of you.
A very close friend of mine had 2 liver transplants over the past 8 months. Over the past few weeks, he and I had the chance to discuss life in general. We talked about the 17 years he and his wife were together, remembering a lot of the years of drinking and fighting. This past year for he and his wife have been especially close. I had seen a tremendous change in both, in the love and devotion for each other.
One day I asked him, "M, what made the difference for you and her?"
His answer was simple, and to the point--- "We stopped drinking".
Now I don;t know about you, but that simple truth about what letting go and letting God can do, really hit home. M passed away Saturday night, I will miss him. But I will always remember, if he could find the strength to put down the bottle to save life and family, anyone can.
My prayers are with all of you!
Thanks for sharing that WW...so sorry to hear of the loss of your friend, M...I can identify with what he said to you...that it was stopping drinking that improved his relationship with his wife...my stopping drinking, with God's grace, and the Program of AA (working the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions) has improved every relationship in my life, no doubt about it. Again, I really appreciate your post. VWGirl
sorry about your friend - I'm glad he figured it out though at least for a little while near the end. That is something you can be grateful for.
I totally agree about the marriage thing - when my hubby and I are both sober, esp. even after a few days sober todgether wow its like a whole different relationship.
We have talked often about how alcohol is destroying our lives.
Your friend M is further proof that the "promises" do come true if you work at it.
I'll say a prayer for your friend's family tonight.
I.
I totally agree about the marriage thing - when my hubby and I are both sober, esp. even after a few days sober todgether wow its like a whole different relationship.
We have talked often about how alcohol is destroying our lives.
Your friend M is further proof that the "promises" do come true if you work at it.
I'll say a prayer for your friend's family tonight.
I.
sorry to hear about your friend. I am a newcomer to this site and already find it a huge help to me. some simple truths are the strongest and bring home the strong reality of what we need to hear. sometimes we have a tendency to complicate what is just plain and simple. your post was indeed inspirational. ....pirate good luck to you and yours
Gidday WondersWhy
In recovery god shows us miracles every day and youre friend m and his wife are another miracle, it is sad he died but it is so beautiful that he died sober and in love with his partner and life. If you see his wife give her a hug from NZ.
Thanks again for the gratitude fill
light and love Zac
In recovery god shows us miracles every day and youre friend m and his wife are another miracle, it is sad he died but it is so beautiful that he died sober and in love with his partner and life. If you see his wife give her a hug from NZ.
Thanks again for the gratitude fill
light and love Zac
I'm sorry about your dear friend. Please know he's free of pain and living with God and we all will be reunited one day. Thankyou for sharing the truth, the way.
Let Go Let God Each Day!
Let Go Let God Each Day!
