12/6/2023 0 Comments Daily reflections aa february 24th![]() The truth is, telling my story to safe people in Al-Anon offers me the freedom and opportunity to move forward through my circumstances. Shame tells me that anyone who knows my story will think less of me. The strength in the stories shared that day gave me hope, and the warmth and loving interchange among the people in the meeting allowed me to release the shame that had been holding me prisoner. I also became aware that there was no criticism, judgment, or advice given instead, those in the room simply listened. Once settled into my chair, I noticed a folded card sitting on the table in front of me that read, “I didn’t cause it, I cannot control it, and I cannot cure it.”Īs others shared their stories, I noticed many were like mine. I was greeted by several warm and friendly faces and invited to take a seat. If only I could feel safe to tell my story, but I knew sharing my secret with this group of moms would brand me and my family in a most unacceptable way.Ī short time after that breakfast, I walked into my first Al-Anon meeting. The pain of the last several years consumed me. On that Friday morning, he was 2,000 miles away, with no address, and I did not know whether he was alive or dead. My biggest fear was that someone would ask me about my oldest child who had graduated three years earlier. It was the day of my monthly breakfast with a small group of moms whose children went to school with mine. While everyone would love my mother and her talkative banter and slowly warm up to my dads calm nature, I know they need each other to balance the meal.I woke up filled with dread. From a warm home cooked meal to a hug from my mother after any day of school or work was enough as a family! My parents never were wealthy in material sense, but I as a child or adult never ever felt like we had less than anyone. my parents have always had a marriage with a pinch of this salt, they transferred it onto us, the children along with all the qualities of a good faithful hardworking and resilient human! The Gospel mentions the salt as the spirit that holds our faith. ![]() Today its 38 years since they decided to exchange wedding vows before the Lord and although they had their rough patches of marriage, I do know they would not settle for anyone else. My mother is an extrovert with the gift of gab, from making anyone around her comfortable and can make friends with people of all ages, an awesome cook of traditional recipes and the genetic love for music and dance is thankfully transferred to me via her and while she is a devout Mother Mary follower who never skips her rosary ! his absolute love for children and animals is evident when my entire neighborhood calls him “chocolate uncle” and the stray animals gather each morning at the backyard for meals! From being absolutely poles apart in their personalities– my father, the forever introvert who finds it hard to make friends but until the pandemic never skipped a single day of daily mass and bible reading… he has his quirks and pet peeves and the man of the house. My mom and dad celebrate 38 years of married life this friday. Less than a year later, a baby was born, who they showered their love and happiness on! A few years later, thanks to familial dispute, the 3 left their land of origin and moved to a place nearby where they built their own home with their sweat and hard earned money, brick by brick as they were blessed with a chubby and cheerful baby girl! The family of 4 moved into their tiny new house and have here since 33 years with love, happiness, amazing neighbors like family around ! Keep salt in yourselves and you will have peace with one another.”ģ8 years ago, a man and a woman of devout catholic faith, were united under the Holy father as husband and wife, they accepted the responsibility with love and faith. Lord, You are full of love for all who come to You. To have courage, think courageous, act courageous, and pray to God for courage. Faith in You, Lord, refreshes my soul as nothing else can. Salt is good, but if salt becomes insipid, As God’s children we have inherited all of His promises.
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