When I went to the blog, I read the most recent post. Then I moved to the post immediately below it. A post entitled "Dedicated to all the beautiful people who are on the same journey." It was there that I came across this amazing quote:
"The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen." --Elisabeth Kübler Ross
Wow. That quote spoke to me like not many others have.
It actually moved me so much that I made it my Facebook status update; posted it on my son's Facebook page; and e-mailed it to a friend who's going through a difficult time right now.
And now I'm sharing it with you.
It seems like blogging parents of addicts all share their experiences and innermost thoughts for the same reason: to help others. Like the author of this new blog says in her "About Me" section: "[I'm] hoping that as I travel along in my journey of acceptance of my son's addiction to meth, and journal my thoughts, I can help others who may be on the same path."
Finding that quote sure helped me today. Maybe it will help you, too.
"Beautiful people do not just happen."
It actually moved me so much that I made it my Facebook status update; posted it on my son's Facebook page; and e-mailed it to a friend who's going through a difficult time right now.
And now I'm sharing it with you.
It seems like blogging parents of addicts all share their experiences and innermost thoughts for the same reason: to help others. Like the author of this new blog says in her "About Me" section: "[I'm] hoping that as I travel along in my journey of acceptance of my son's addiction to meth, and journal my thoughts, I can help others who may be on the same path."
Finding that quote sure helped me today. Maybe it will help you, too.
"Beautiful people do not just happen."
I'm so glad the quote spoke to you, as it did to me. I just had to share it, because truly even though I have never met any fellow "parents of addicts" bloggers, you are all the most extraordinarily strong and compassionate people I "know." Reading all of your shared experiences has helped me more than you will ever know. Blessings.
ReplyDeleteHey Dean..yes I agree that "girl" can write ..Great blog ..as is yours I read them both often...
ReplyDeletepeace and strength
the east coast guy