It's been a stressful few weeks. I've had to train a new employee while we hit a sudden busy spell. I am thankful for the business but overwhelmed by the lack of rest and most especially the quiet. I had learned to enjoy my time of silence. It was a time to connect to my creator. It was a time to hear His whisper.
One of my AlAnon lessons came in very handy during this time. In the midst of chaos, I would just slow down, take deep breaths and pray. And, then things seemed to work so much better. I am learning to let go of those moments of chaos just the same as I let go of my son and then like magic....things improve.
My son is this amazing young man. He has overcome so much. He is builder who builds very large buildings. He just finished his first one and was transferred to a new one. He told me how wonderful this new job is because they put him with some of the best in his business.
Last night he told us how he loved his job but so many of the other workers were from another state and they were not nearly as good at their jobs which created a lot of problems. As an apprentice, he needs good leadership to really learn. Now, he loves the new crew and feels like he will learn so much better.
He said, "I felt like I'd been in purgatory and was just waiting to see which way it would go!" He was so funny. I could never imagine the conversation we had last night just one year ago. I have so much to be thankful for.
Today, I am thankful for the gift of learning who to turn to; who to ask to lead my way in everything. I am thankful for my son's recovery. I am thankful for the support of this blogging community. I continue to pray for all of our children and loved ones affected by the disease of addiction. And, I pray for Henry.
One of my AlAnon lessons came in very handy during this time. In the midst of chaos, I would just slow down, take deep breaths and pray. And, then things seemed to work so much better. I am learning to let go of those moments of chaos just the same as I let go of my son and then like magic....things improve.
My son is this amazing young man. He has overcome so much. He is builder who builds very large buildings. He just finished his first one and was transferred to a new one. He told me how wonderful this new job is because they put him with some of the best in his business.
Last night he told us how he loved his job but so many of the other workers were from another state and they were not nearly as good at their jobs which created a lot of problems. As an apprentice, he needs good leadership to really learn. Now, he loves the new crew and feels like he will learn so much better.
He said, "I felt like I'd been in purgatory and was just waiting to see which way it would go!" He was so funny. I could never imagine the conversation we had last night just one year ago. I have so much to be thankful for.
Today, I am thankful for the gift of learning who to turn to; who to ask to lead my way in everything. I am thankful for my son's recovery. I am thankful for the support of this blogging community. I continue to pray for all of our children and loved ones affected by the disease of addiction. And, I pray for Henry.
2 comments:
Those small moments of quiet are necessary, and help us make better decisions.
Your son has made amazing progress. So nice to watch!!
I'm so proud of you both. He IS such a great young man.
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