Over the past week, Bob and I were invited to be part of a few important days in the lives of some very dear friends. I am ashamed to say, I forgot the date for one of them, a memorial service for the mother of a friend of ours who has been with us every step of the way, through good times and bad, and Ill be trying to make up for that for a very long time. Another occasion was a surprise birthday party for our long time close friend Maureen, as we joined many family and friends to show her how much we love her and appreciate all the love she shows others everyday. The next was a very important anniversary for our friend Michelle. We were so glad to be asked to be a part of the crowd of people showing their support as she earned her medallion for sobriety. At each occasion my mind and heart were heavy with thoughts of my own family, and how different my life is from many of my friends. I resist the urge to speak up and tell others how lucky they are to have all that they have. The pride I felt for Michelle, keeping her head on straight even after the death of her middle son Nick, just months ago, was equal to the sadness I felt as I looked around the room full of so many young people Mikeys age or younger, trying to stay sober, one more day. This is not a typical New Years Eve post, looking forward to a brighter future and happy to be rid of the past. The past is what is most important to us, full of memories of times feeling hopeful and loved. I miss my life, my family, and our boy. But I wish nothing but the best for all of my family and friends, with many years of the same happiness and love they feel now. Happy 2015 to everyone else, while we wish we could go to sleep and wake up back in 2011.
Posted on: Thu, 01 Jan 2015 04:18:52 +0000
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