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I have a special place in my heart for those in recovery: men and women who had led their lives to the brink of self-destruction … and then clawed their way back.  They are not grateful for the bigger yacht or fancier car.  They tend to wake up in the morning grateful for the simple gift of having been given a second (or third or fourth or five hundredth) chance … for the simple gift of having awakened at all.

 

My appreciation for these terrific men and women, however, comes mostly from their recognition that their lives — both the destruction and the recovery — have been their choices.  They are not victims, but survivors.  Oh, and by the way (and this is certainly not intended to be a parenthetical “Oh, by the way”), almost all that I know recognize that their recovery has more to do with “a higher power” than their own sweat and tears alone.  Faith, determination and hard work … and letting God take over the controls.   

 

My point:  Beats me.  This one is just a rambler.  But with Thanksgiving fast pulling into port, I guess it’s that we all do have much for which to be grateful.  And, to all those in recovery, I just want you to know that I am inspired by your hard work and determination.  God bless. — jri

 

“But they had a wanton craving

    but sent a wasting disease among them.”

        –    Psalm 106: 14-15