Happy Birthday, Dad: I’m grateful for my Dad’s birthday. I’m grateful for his kindness, love and patience. I’m grateful for his spreadsheets and the way he taught me to think and also to hit baseballs and make baskets.I’m grateful for the time I get to spend with him. I’m grateful to be sober today.
What a nice tribute to your dad! One thing I’m grateful for is that I got sober six years before my mom died (in 2000) and I had time to make amends and see with clarity my role in our long term estrangement. Six years wasn’t enough but I did try and make up for lost time, came to appreciate her many fine qualities, and acknowledged how much peace of mind I’d stolen from her over the years. She was so happy I found recovery and AA.
Thank you for sharing that--my situation is similar and am realizing that having the chance to put things right is a tremendous gift--and it flows directly from sobriety!!!
What a nice tribute to your dad! One thing I’m grateful for is that I got sober six years before my mom died (in 2000) and I had time to make amends and see with clarity my role in our long term estrangement. Six years wasn’t enough but I did try and make up for lost time, came to appreciate her many fine qualities, and acknowledged how much peace of mind I’d stolen from her over the years. She was so happy I found recovery and AA.
Thank you for sharing that--my situation is similar and am realizing that having the chance to put things right is a tremendous gift--and it flows directly from sobriety!!!
Gosh, my allergies are really flaring this morning...gotta go grab a tissue...
Haha --me too!
Happy birthday to your dad!
Just wow, T.B.D.! Fantastic post!
Thank you!