I guess my question would be

I'm sure many of us would never admit that we have problem unless it is causing us personal discomfort or dysfunction.

I think what I'm trying to say is that we probably all have issues some just vary in intensity and damage potential.

I just feel humbled and thank the Lord above that I can get through the day, but that's what having four children has done for me.

Happy Holidays everybody!!!

I stopped asking the question, "When will I know if I am cured?"

If my life is better today than it was yesterday, last week, or last year, that's good enough.

If I have happy moments which I did not have before, that's good enough.

If my wife and friends, who had avoided me all my life, come to me to say "I love you," that's good enough.

If I can tell the difference between good choices and bad choices, that's good enough.

If I care for someone other than myself, that's good enough.

If I can find peace in my mind, my heart, and my life, that's good enough.

If I no longer have some of the fear that plagued me all my life, that's good enough.

If I can say, "I love you", and know that I mean it, that's good enough.

If I can continue to change for the better, that's good enough.

If I have helped someone today to have a better, more peaceful, happier, more comfortable existence, that's good enough.

If I can be responsible for me, without blaming anyone or anything else, that's good enough.

If all these things become a part of my life, I won't care whether I'm "cured" or "not cured." I won't need anybody to tell me, because I know, "It's good enough."

"...one day at a time."

Thanks, Y'all for being a part of my recovery!

Jim

Post edited by: JR1, at: 12/15/2007 15:39

Stay blessed Jim!

A good attitude is the best monster killer I know, but I have to keep reminding myself every day, every day,...! It's worth it!

Fake it 'til ya make it! Chin up, okay?

Thanks!

Jim