tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969377097750640088.post2315071525803215557..comments2023-08-05T09:48:26.267-07:00Comments on Through An Al-Anon Filter: Humour and GratitudeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969377097750640088.post-21813139919103663812013-08-15T18:40:49.258-07:002013-08-15T18:40:49.258-07:00You sound happy. I'm glad that you have found ...You sound happy. I'm glad that you have found a good man to care about you and to share humor. I don't know if I will have a non-alcoholic relationship in my life. I love my wife and want her to be with me for many more years. I do know that what you describe is something that is rare and good. Sydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642843245634635843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969377097750640088.post-51252702039345780172013-08-13T23:13:32.688-07:002013-08-13T23:13:32.688-07:00Humor and fun are so important in our lives. It ke...Humor and fun are so important in our lives. It keeps us young. Growing up in an alcoholic home, I relied on my laughter to make it through-- though I was depressed a lot of the times which made it hard to remember to be grateful for the joy in life. When we can find a partner, or even a friend, in our adult lives that relaxes us enough to remember to breathe and relax and live in the joy of the now, it's a blessing from our Higher Power. As it says in the Just For Today poem, "Just for today: I will be happy."Janet from New Yorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14974397836811010101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969377097750640088.post-18414074726561611742013-08-13T22:58:46.584-07:002013-08-13T22:58:46.584-07:00It's nice to read you are enjoying your new pa...It's nice to read you are enjoying your new partner.<br />The gifts of the program. Thinking of you and hope your results are positive.Di-Githttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10770400058372063740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969377097750640088.post-83310912732173283672013-08-13T14:42:03.290-07:002013-08-13T14:42:03.290-07:00So glad to hear that you and your new love are hav...So glad to hear that you and your new love are having such a sweet time together. You can't imagine how helpful it is to read that it is possible to grow and to find a loving partner after so many hard experiences with two alcoholics. You give me hope as well. I am glad you are enjoying the good things going on now instead of dwelling on what you can't control. I am praying for your biopsy results to be good, and for you to be at peace whatever comes, not letting your fears run amok. One of my favorite quotes is from Ann Voskamp: "Catastophizing is how we make our own soul-cages."<br />FloridaLizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06087157867666659062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969377097750640088.post-37007553176321507632013-08-12T23:48:03.444-07:002013-08-12T23:48:03.444-07:00Thank you so much for this. It hits the spot!Thank you so much for this. It hits the spot!DaisyAnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12680034482022415405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969377097750640088.post-72806613551902140402013-08-12T14:42:50.823-07:002013-08-12T14:42:50.823-07:00I have just started a new relationship, I find it ...I have just started a new relationship, I find it both uplifting and difficult as submerged feelings are brought to the surface again.What I think I must do is stay serene and calm in my programme and look forward to seeing her each time so I can be myself and we can enjoy each others company. Having fun is a great gift and I'm having to question what I think is fun again! Thanks for a great post and I am still praying you will be fine.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16428772547761671813noreply@blogger.com