For those in recovery:
I thought this was very inspirational.
THIS ONE IS PRICELESS
Some people understand life better, And they call some of these people
"retarded"...
At the Seattle Special Olympics, nine contestants, all
physically or mentally disabled, assembled at the starting line for
the 100-yard dash.
At the gun, they all started out, not exactly in a dash, but with a
relish to run the race to the finish and win. All, that is, except one
little boy who stumbled on the asphalt, tumbled over a couple
of times, and began to cry. The other eight heard the boy cry. They
slowed down and looked back. Then they all turned around and went
back......every one of them. One girl with Down's Syndrome bent down
and kissed him and said,
"This will make it better." Then all nine linked arms and
walked together to the finish line. Everyone in the stadium stood, the
cheering went on for several minutes. People who were there are still
telling the story.. Why? Because deep down we know this one thing:
What matters in this life is more than winning for ourselves. What
matters in this life is helping others win, even if it means slowing down and
changing our course.
"A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle"
wow.....
Teresa
Teresa
THAT IS AWESOME! I TRULY LOVE THAT!
I THINK I WANT TO CHANGE MY SYMBOL, DO YOU KNOW HOW I CAN DO THAT? I BELIEVE I'M OVER THE ANGRY DINOSAUR PHASE.
THANKS, STRUGGLER!
I THINK I WANT TO CHANGE MY SYMBOL, DO YOU KNOW HOW I CAN DO THAT? I BELIEVE I'M OVER THE ANGRY DINOSAUR PHASE.
THANKS, STRUGGLER!
I've heard that story before and it's a good one....
CG
CG
it really made my heart almost bust...what a wonderful story...brings tears to the eyes
Struggler...go to your settings and changer your avitar. Follow the directions.
Maybe try typing in small letters. For some it's like being yelled at when you type in Capital letters. Just a thought...
CG
Maybe try typing in small letters. For some it's like being yelled at when you type in Capital letters. Just a thought...
CG
gave me chills, Janet. I'd like to share with you a story about my youngest son. He has some learning disabilities. They are greatly improving now and hopefully by the fourth grade he will have caught up completely. Even if not, he's still doing great and better than any teacher ever thought possible.
Anyway, when he was in kindergarten there was a boy in his class who was autistic. The other children shyed away from him because he wasn't able to communicate. My son chose on his own to sit by this boy and help with things like picking out the right color crayon for him. When they would sit in a circle to roll a ball to each other, Cody made sure to always roll it to this boy. The teacher called me to talk about this and she was in tears. She said what my son had done was what no teacher was able to do. This boy had learned to say "Cody" and several other words. Apparantly having a friend made more difference than all the special treatment and help he got everywhere else. In their class picture Cody has his arm around his friend and for the first time ever, that little boy looked at the camera and smiled. Things like that made me more proud of my son than any A he could have managed. Love, Kat
Anyway, when he was in kindergarten there was a boy in his class who was autistic. The other children shyed away from him because he wasn't able to communicate. My son chose on his own to sit by this boy and help with things like picking out the right color crayon for him. When they would sit in a circle to roll a ball to each other, Cody made sure to always roll it to this boy. The teacher called me to talk about this and she was in tears. She said what my son had done was what no teacher was able to do. This boy had learned to say "Cody" and several other words. Apparantly having a friend made more difference than all the special treatment and help he got everywhere else. In their class picture Cody has his arm around his friend and for the first time ever, that little boy looked at the camera and smiled. Things like that made me more proud of my son than any A he could have managed. Love, Kat
that is sooo wonderful Kat, it does your heart so good when your child turns out to be sensitive and caring
thanks, Janet. It's moments like that that make you so proud of the little person you created. Love, Kat
Cowgirl-
I'll do that, thanks for letting me know a/b the caps. Sorry if that bothered anyone!
Struggler
I'll do that, thanks for letting me know a/b the caps. Sorry if that bothered anyone!
Struggler
It's absolutly no bother... how are you doing?
Doing better today Cowgirl, thanks for asking. Today is my 6th day! How a/b yourself? Do you think I should let everyone know I changed my aviator, or will they figure it out? I'm so happy that I found this website, it truly makes a difference. Before I didn't know where to start or what to do. They answered all my questions. Please tell me a little a/b yourself, if you don't mind.
Struggler
Struggler
Don't worry about your avitar, people look for your name...
I'm so happy for you that you feel better and have 6 days!!!!! Yah!!!! Everyday will be a little tougher for awhile, but it does get better, I promise. The mental stuff was the hardest for me and even with almost a year, I struggle with it. I think it's life long.
I was taking percocet (and everything else) for about 25 years. Hard core. When I found this board a year and a half ago, I started getting serious with the help of people here who didn't blow smoke up my skirt. They were real and totally got where I was coming from. I relapsed a million times but with NA and a good sponser (and this board) got clean on April 28, 2004. I go to meetings and I check in with my sponser every day if possible. I tell the truth. I talk. I don't hold anything back anymore. I still have a lot of hurdles ahead of me, one being is that I never told my husband of my last relapses, he assumes I have been clean for 5 years. I need to get honest with him, but still haven't decided if it's the right thing to do. Don't rock the boat, ya know?
I'm sorry, I missed your story, tell me more about yourself...
CG
I'm so happy for you that you feel better and have 6 days!!!!! Yah!!!! Everyday will be a little tougher for awhile, but it does get better, I promise. The mental stuff was the hardest for me and even with almost a year, I struggle with it. I think it's life long.
I was taking percocet (and everything else) for about 25 years. Hard core. When I found this board a year and a half ago, I started getting serious with the help of people here who didn't blow smoke up my skirt. They were real and totally got where I was coming from. I relapsed a million times but with NA and a good sponser (and this board) got clean on April 28, 2004. I go to meetings and I check in with my sponser every day if possible. I tell the truth. I talk. I don't hold anything back anymore. I still have a lot of hurdles ahead of me, one being is that I never told my husband of my last relapses, he assumes I have been clean for 5 years. I need to get honest with him, but still haven't decided if it's the right thing to do. Don't rock the boat, ya know?
I'm sorry, I missed your story, tell me more about yourself...
CG
Bumpnbad!
Dont you make me cry girl.... that was so beautiful and you know what.... so friggin true. Thank you for sharing that.
Dont you make me cry girl.... that was so beautiful and you know what.... so friggin true. Thank you for sharing that.
Cowgirl, I'm 25 years old and have taken percs and hydros for a/b 2 1/2 years. Not nearly as long as you, you are amazing to have been clean for this long! Congratulations! I was just telling another person thats been clean for 8 months, that it is people like you two that make me realize that I can do this! Thanks for your success story, and no matter what down falls you may have (a/b not telling your husband), if you are happy and he truly loves you, leave well enough alone. Keep Stong!
Thanks,
Struggler
Thanks,
Struggler
