Thursday, December 16, 2010
making an exit plan
He's planning to go,....agrees to leave on Sunday. We're making flight arrangements. Even though I didn't say anything about it,...he said that he planned to be away from here for a long time....that's good. Meanwhile, the attorney's office called and said that he now doesn't even have to be there tomorrow morning for a pretrial hearing....that the officer wasn't available (good) and that a continuance will be issued....for at least 30 days, 'til D can come back from treatment for a trial. I'm hoping it will be continued even longer, but am not going to worry about that now. I feel very grateful that he's going and planning to work on his recovery. One step at a time....one day at a time. This really feels like a Christmas gift to me...even though I hate that he'll be gone for Christmas,...the 2nd one he's missed because of being in treatment,...3 yrs ago, he was also gone. I want our son back ,...not this cocaine addict who is miserable and insensitive to others, yet can't stop himself. He told me ...."it's like I don't even like to do cocaine...but I have to do it." "Every day I wake up and pledge that I won't....but it doesn't work" Praise God that he's getting out of here.
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This is great news. My son told me not all that long ago that he doesn't even get a high anymore but he can't stop using. I never have figured that out.
ReplyDeleteI was always in such peace when my son was in a program.
This is truly a blessing and a gift from the Creator. Merry Christmas and prayers for his full recovery. It can happen and this just may be the time.
thank you VJ,...thank you. I think that the drug makes those changes in their brains that are then programmed to to crave and seek it again...it becomes a negative physically prompted/motivated behavior. And yes, I totally believe this IS from our Creator....an answer to lots of prayer, by many who love him.
ReplyDeleteMy brother, whose daughter is a recovering drug addict (2+ years clean...very regular life now...yeah), always reminded me that each step in treatment/rehab built on the last one. I believe this, as my son went through four or five rehab experiences to get where he is today ... 14 months clean.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a blessing for you. You will have many Christmas holidays with him in the future, if he is willing to make the most out of this wonderful opportunity!
I agree Lisa....and it's such a source of hope right now. And btw,....you got to see Barbara...how cool !!!!! I'd love to see you both ! I have followed your blog for a long time....along with so many others,...and finally just now began to blog myself. I'm hoping you have a wonderful holiday. Thanks for the encouragement.
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