I watched the documentary G-Dog and the Homeboys. It is a documentary which followed Father Greg Boyle, SJ for a year at his gang rehabilitation center. If you ever need a practical how-to on unconditional love, that is the place to learn about it.
I bought the DVD and took it to my Homeward Bound Class at the jail. They loved it. I know this not only because they told me so, but they hugged me, smiled at me and even opened the door to cool the room off without me asking when a hot flash hit. I consider that real progress!
Addiction is one of the obstacles that they work with at Homeboy. They have AA, NA and other 12 step programs. They do drug testing and help connect addicts with sober living houses. Father Greg was talking to one of the kids about turning his life around. "What's stopping you, he asked? You just have to choose it. You- choose- it, that's all."
I was inspired. It made me think of my own recovery. Am I at a place where I choose it? A lot has happened to us these last three years. Addiction might have been the thing that captured our attention, but it is just a symptom. Now, it's time to deal with the problem. I think it's time to choose.
So, the hard work will begin, but I don't like the alternative. I sick of where I've been. I'm ready for health. So I choose the hard work. Praying for all of our loved ones.
I bought the DVD and took it to my Homeward Bound Class at the jail. They loved it. I know this not only because they told me so, but they hugged me, smiled at me and even opened the door to cool the room off without me asking when a hot flash hit. I consider that real progress!
Addiction is one of the obstacles that they work with at Homeboy. They have AA, NA and other 12 step programs. They do drug testing and help connect addicts with sober living houses. Father Greg was talking to one of the kids about turning his life around. "What's stopping you, he asked? You just have to choose it. You- choose- it, that's all."
I was inspired. It made me think of my own recovery. Am I at a place where I choose it? A lot has happened to us these last three years. Addiction might have been the thing that captured our attention, but it is just a symptom. Now, it's time to deal with the problem. I think it's time to choose.
So, the hard work will begin, but I don't like the alternative. I sick of where I've been. I'm ready for health. So I choose the hard work. Praying for all of our loved ones.
1 comment:
First of all, I do read you Hattie. I am usually at work on my phone and for some reason I have a hard time commenting on your blog from my phone. But today I am home on my laptop. I read the book Tattoos on the Heart at your recommendation and loved it. I don't have any gang affiliations in my life, BUT you are so right when you say that Father Greg shows us about loving unconditionally. I will be checking out the DVD also.
I also miss my mom. It sounds like you had a beautiful relationship with your mama. <3
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