What a wonderful day this is. Rebecca, Jay, Jack (my daughter, so-in-law and first grandson)and my Mom came to visit me today. The first time my family has come out to the mid-West to spend time with me. Couldn't wait! This is a proud Grandfather's keepsake photo of Jack taken by his Mom shortly before the flight took off...looks like he'll be flying the plan soon.
I ran around getting the apartment organized and shopped for some food for them (I'm on the NutriSystem diet and have my own goodie boxes to eat). Just trying to make their stay comfortable. What a comfort to know Jay, an EMT, is on the trip with my Mom, who is a spry 85 and a real adventurer. He can take care of her in ways others couldn't. And, to have daughter Becca here with Jack is a real treat. It's the first time I will have seen him since he was born and I'm dying to wrap my arms around him. I already bought him his first Pooh Bear and a real nice Xylophone (to make sure there's plenty of noise in the apartment all the time). So there's lots of anticipation.
And, to think that all of this is possible because I am clean and sober today! Were it not for the program of recovery I have practiced for years now, I doubt Becca would be in my life and certainly I would never see Jack. And, my Mom would undoubtedly be heart broken by my continued use or death due to using. I'm grateful to Narcotics Anonymous and all my friends in the fellowship that help me stay clean.
So, this is a special day indeed for me, and we're lookin' to have some good ole fun for the next few days.
All the best, Roger W.
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Roger it's nice to see you excited and happy with your special guests coming to visit. I hope it's one you'll have memories and pictures for a long time to come. We feel your joy and love...
George and Arlene
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