Hi, my name is Jane. My sister Nan, was unable to write today, so she told me I could take a stab and write an experience of my own. We think a lot alike, so hopefully this will help give you a lift for the day. The other day my son, Todd, came to pick my husband and I up from the airport after ... Read More
Morning Glory, Weed or Flower? – Step 7
When I first became the proud owner of a yard, my most familiar enemy was the morning glory. It seemed to spread everywhere, wrapping itself sneakily around the roses and in and out of the evergreens. One day I was perusing my book "Wildflowers of North America" and was surprised to see my weed ... Read More
“The Sixth Brave Man” – All Steps
One day in our home school I read to my children of a fireman and four of his fellows who rescued a man from a burning building. At the conclusion of the story the author referred to “six brave men.” At hearing this, the children said, in unison: “But there were only five brave men!” Of course the ... Read More
Little League Soccer and Early Recovery/Change – Step 1 – Part 4 of 4
“When the going gets tough the tough get going!” Really? Ethan is a new boy on the soccer field this year, not new to soccer but new to a competitive, go fight win attitude I didn’t see in him last spring. As his mom sat on the sidelines Saturday she was a little shocked to suddenly hear Ethan ... Read More
Little League Soccer and Early Recovery/Change – Step 1 – Part 3
Early soccer and early recovery/change have a lot in common. This is the third thing I observed at last Saturday’s game. Which way did she go? Up and down the mini soccer field they ran. Their little legs, completely covered by what’s supposed to be a shin guard, were just a goin’. During the ... Read More
Little League Soccer and Early Recovery/Change – Step 1 – Part 2
Early soccer and early recovery/change have a lot in common. This is the second thing I observed at last Saturday’s game. Is there a plan here? What play are they running? What the strategy? The answer to these questions in early soccer is, “No! No! There isn’t any yet!” The hope is that the kids ... Read More
Little League Soccer and Early Recovery /Change – Step 1 – Part 1
Sometimes my Coach shows up at my grandkid's soccer games. I’m talking about the Coach that can’t be seen, the one who whispers in my ear or speaks to my heart. This fall I am the visiting grandma at the coed games, age 4/5 and 6/7. This last Saturday I saw that early soccer and early recovery have ... Read More
TEMPTATION, the Enemy’s First Shot – Step 1
A huge turning point in my recovery from addiction occurred at a support group speaker meeting. People struggling in many ways attended this meeting, but our speaker (someone who shares his or her recovery story with a group) was a recovering alcoholic. His experience, strength and hope have had a ... Read More
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