Well the last post I think left the impression that I don’t celebrate Halloween. What I meant is I don’t celebrate the way I used to. Every Halloween since that hallowed day has been chemical free and completely about my child / children.
My son was Yoda and he was the cutest Yoda you ever have seen. Just over two he was very impatient waiting in line to trunk or treat. This trunk or treat is a new concept. I remember a decade of taking my daughter door to door. After this year and the pitiful candy my son scored it will be the traditional trick or treat from now on. I know I sound greedy but if my son is going to be given a bucket full of candy I at least want something I can help him eat.
We had a great evening him and his sister were very cute. Reagan was a bit put out that she is too old to trunk or treat. But, a few of the volunteers gave her a treat as well. I snuggled my kiddos a little tighter last night with the knowledge that I am leaving them for a week.
Sean and I are off to Seattle to celebrate service in Narcotics Anonymous. We will learn how other areas do service and we will celebrate recovery. Conventions are great. We meet addicts from other places and find we are all just the same. We form bonds and ties with people and the friendships carry on for years to come. It is a very attractive part of the program. No matter where I go or for what reason I typically connect with a recovering addict. That is just the way I travel.
Sean mentioned the last time we took a road trip we came back pregnant. Now he wants double the protection. I told him I have my birth control, you bring yours. Otherwise abstinence is always the best protection. Now we all know that isn’t happening. What with no kids and all. That hasn’t occurred for this length of time since we were married. As much as I am looking forward to this trip I will miss my little turkeys.
There is only one promise in Narcotics Anonymous.
Our message is hope, our promise is freedom.
I have never been so free, every day I awake to turn my will and my life to God I find another level of freedom. The miracle is each day I acknowledge God and share in gratitude I reach another peak in Serenity. God has granted me freedom through the 12-steps. If you don’t believe me…. Try it!
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