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Starting Over

SMALL STRAWS IN A SOFT WIND by MARSHA BURNS: Reset! It is time to recognize the need to start over. Wipe the slate clean and begin again by getting your priorities in order and doing what is important for this season. Everything in the past has brought you to this point in your life. Take stock of what you want to take with you into the next phase of your existence and what you want to leave behind, and then do it. Be brave and resolute, says the Lord. Isaiah 50:7 "For the Lord GOD will help Me; therefore I will not be disgraced; therefore I have set my face like a flint, and I know that I will not be ashamed." It's okay to start over again. As long as you are not doing the same thing over again and again. With the way things are out there in the world, we must try and forget the former things and press on. So much heartache and bad news that we can doing nothing about is not worth thinking about. If you want to change the outcome of the future-become active and a great leader for others. A hero if the opportunity arises and a prayer warrior daily for all those who may need your covering. Bless you as you start over tomorrow. Lilia

Christmas With Family

Christmas can be a difficult time for many addicts and co-dependents during family gatherings or when you find yourself alone during these holidays. If you are alone during these these next few weeks, remember that there are others out there sharing your feelings. The only way you can find each other is by getting to a meeting or finding a site online that connects all of you. Blogs such as mine, as well as other sites that can help you through. Visit http://www.healthline.com/health-slideshow/best-alcoholism-blogs for more information. I was quite the co-dependent in my previous marriage but I am much better now but I still seek help from God through prayer, church, and some great Christian books and devotionals that keep me grounded. It is difficult in certain situations but all we can do is keep trying to be better. Dealing with ex's and addicted grown children as well as family members that are just plain mean can also be stressful and cause you to want to use or become controlling. The key is to let go and let God. It works every time. I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and pray for each and every one of you that God softens your heart, that he delivers you from wanting to use or wanting to control others. I pray for His divine intervention in your life and for your protection. I pray that you have food, a warm bed, and someone that you can be with during this time of year. If you need me, I'm here for you. All you have to do is leave a comment and I will do my best to be a friend. Blessings, Lilia

The Psalms of Ascent

Good Morning Readers, I know it's been a long time but I've been super busy with grant writing, being a virtual special education teacher, a wife, and a mom, and grandmother. But I have had revelation of how the Psalms of Ascent can help all of us addicts, recovering addicts, and co-dependents. I have just finished writing a work book on the Psalms of Ascent and I can't wait to share it with all of you. Until then, read psalms 120-134 slowly and pray and ask God to show you their true meaning back to wholeness. God desires to help us and heal us as He draws us closer to Himself. I pray you are all blessed this Veteran's Day. Lilia

Mini Stroke

Okay wow! It's been way too long since I last posted but I went through some hard stuff regarding my brother who is also a blogger on this account. My brother had a couple mini strokes and he hasn't been the same since. Apparently, the stroke caused his personality to change somewhat. He has a hard time getting his thoughts out and so he's quiet much of the time. He now leads a pretty sedentary life whereas before he could not keep still. He was hyper and rarely sat for a long period of time. He was so involved with his 2 Scotties and now his wife has to ask him to walk them or feed them. He use to joke around and make us all laugh constantly. In fact, he has done some stand up at family events. He is not the same brother on the outside but the same brother on the inside. I went to spend the day with him a month ago and I'm so thankful I did. We spent the day at my sister in laws new restaurant which is located down the street from where me and him grew up. I asked him if he minded if we went to see the old house and he was agreeable. We ended up being invited in and we were both amazed. Our same mailbox was still on the outside garage even though it's no longer used. The owner remembered my dad and her lunch with my mom and dad when she bought the house. Life is so short and even though it breaks my heart to see my brother this way, it's a blessing in disguise because his quirks are gone. He was taking pain meds so much that he got sick and that's when he had the stroke. Please be careful and only take your meds as prescribed. Thanks. Please share your stories anonymously if you prefer.

Merry Christmas

Hi Everyone, Wow, it;s been so long since I have posted and I'm so sorry that I have not been around. Since Easter, I have been working hard at my teaching job and hoped that my brother Angel would continue posting since he is the recovering addict. However, he got real sick in July after his move to Southern California and I couldn't bring myself to post about all that because it's real hard to talk about it. He suffered a mini stroke and since that happened, he has not spoken to me. He has changed tremendously and I have really missed him. I saw him the end of July and it felt like my brother just was no longer in his body. He didn't engage in conversation, make jokes like he always does, he no longer has a cell, and no longer connects with me on FB or email. In fact, right before his stroke he unfriended me. I'm not sure why but that was a bad ending. I'm hoping and praying that he returns to his old self but there are many things I'm glad are gone. I have heard from our mom and our sister that he no longer has to be busy 24/7. He was basically ADHD and constantly doing something even though his back gave him bad pain daily, The doctors say that his brain cells suffered which changed his personality. So all this to say that I really pray that this new year you who take pain meds or are addicted that you try to be careful and take meds only as prescribed. I also hope that if you are addicted to street drugs that you get help and try to stop before it's too late like my brother. God bless you as you walk out your sobriety. Lil