I know it was two days ago, but I'm still soaking in all the wonderfulness that was Christmas 2012. I really cherished the holiday this year. Having my son participate with almost six months of sobriety under his belt was an unbelievably great feeling.
He spent Christmas Eve at his sober living house and came over mid-morning so we could open presents together. Earlier that morning, though--very early, in fact--I was the first one awake in our house. I came downstairs, turned the Christmas tree lights on, built a fire in the fireplace, put on some Christmas music, and sat on the couch...and cried. But unlike the last several years, I was crying tears of joy. I was just so damn happy. It was like I was living a dream.
My son stayed at our home the whole day, and we had a fabulous family dinner with my mom, brother, and youngest sister. Unfortunately, my dad couldn't make it over because he wasn't feeling well and continues to have major issues with his hearing. But we put together a nice doggy bag of food for him and sent it home with my mom.
Both of my sons are doing so well right now. As a parent, there's really nothing more I could ask for. I am so incredibly grateful.
This really was the best Christmas ever.
Is it OK to say I know just exactly what you mean and how you feel? Did you see my post? http://parentsofanaddict.blogspot.com/2012/12/pictures-do-not-lie.html
ReplyDeleteThere is life and joy after addiction, one day at a time.