Yesterday was ANZAC day here in Australia and I heard something at one of the service's that really struck with me. The speaker said. "We remember those who paid the ultimate price in blood so that we can enjoy freedom."
Wow. It struck me how as an active alcoholic I scorned that gift of freedom. Whatever your views of war etc. the truth is that we in this country do enjoy an incredible freedom, and every day we live in addiction we are willingly putting ourselves into bondage and not enjoying that freedom.
Its so easy to criticise one's country and pick at all the things that are wrong with it - and I'm as guilty of that as the next person. But how often do we stop to look at how fortunate we are to live in a country like this? We are so lucky.
I'm glad I was reminded of these things.
I feel fortunate to live in a free country as well Idgie...what a blessing! When I put things in perspective I've got it pretty good, but I can throw a pity party by myself so easily....I'm finally starting to feel better, thank God! You are doing great!
Hi VWGirl
good to see you posting again - glad things are starting to look up for you.
Yep I hear you on the pity party boy I can really wallow in it sometimes!!! LOL.
BTW my Mum was at the oncologist the other day and he said from looking at the way the cancer is growing she will be more likely to have 10 years than 5 years to live. He had said previously anywhere in that range.
So that is good news. Although its still a death sentence, its a long way off and who knows what may happen in 10 years time?
We are planning on going down there in a few weeks for a get together after Mother's Day and Grandma will come over as well. Its nice to have these things to look forward to - previously I'd have hated going down there cause I would've been trying to control my drinking and hating every minute of it.
BTW I'm also grateful to still have my grandmother in my life - she's 89 and still loving life.
good to see you posting again - glad things are starting to look up for you.
Yep I hear you on the pity party boy I can really wallow in it sometimes!!! LOL.
BTW my Mum was at the oncologist the other day and he said from looking at the way the cancer is growing she will be more likely to have 10 years than 5 years to live. He had said previously anywhere in that range.
So that is good news. Although its still a death sentence, its a long way off and who knows what may happen in 10 years time?
We are planning on going down there in a few weeks for a get together after Mother's Day and Grandma will come over as well. Its nice to have these things to look forward to - previously I'd have hated going down there cause I would've been trying to control my drinking and hating every minute of it.
BTW I'm also grateful to still have my grandmother in my life - she's 89 and still loving life.
Thanks Idgie, I am trying to really stay in today, and practice gratitude...like I've posted before ~ I totally slacked off my program and threw away any gratitude I had for resentment...looking back in hindsight I can see that...but not when I was in it....dontcha know everyone was doing it to me! I'm glad I am getting back on track too!
You are very blessed to have both your Mother (and great news btw, on your Mom) & Grandmother ~ my Grandma died on 9/29/2000 ~ and I miss her, she totally helped raise me and my sister. I pray special intentions to her to intercede on certain things for me....
Take care!
You are very blessed to have both your Mother (and great news btw, on your Mom) & Grandmother ~ my Grandma died on 9/29/2000 ~ and I miss her, she totally helped raise me and my sister. I pray special intentions to her to intercede on certain things for me....
Take care!
