Who Would Have Thought?
Nov 11, 09- (by JunkysWife)
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“You and your husband’s commitment to service is vital. It’s like lifeblood to our community. Thank you both for all you’ve contributed to us.”
I read it again and again, and I realized a few other things as I was reading it. I’d been rushing, as it was time to pick my husband up from work.
My husband was at work. That’s a big deal, and it’s new. It’s happened so quickly that I almost missed it. I’ve been working way too much lately, and so his acquisition of a new job has been something of a nuisance…it has required a lot of talking and planning and driving around, collecting material to set up his station. I’ve wanted it done so that I could get on with my work.
But he was at work. He has a job. It might not stick, I know, but it seems to be sticking, so far…
And then, to receive an email from someone thinking BOTH of us for our commitment to service…it’s a miracle.
Sometimes, especially when I’m pushing myself too hard and not taking good care to get enough sleep, exercise, and quiet time, I can miss the whole beauty of life passing me by.
Soon, I need to remember to take a break. I am overcommitting myself with work projects, service projects, and all kinds of things. Many of these things would be good things, if they weren’t disrupting my ability to get some sleep and relax. This weekend, we are helping with a home repair project for our church, I’m staffing our prayer center, I’m doing some stepwork with some sponsees, I’m meeting a girlfriend I haven’t seen in a while for coffee, and I’m going to a gratitude meeting at my sponsor’s house. These are all wonderful things, but there’s not a lot of time in between all of it for me to get still, get into my pajamas, and get quiet. I think I need a day or so to process it all, to appreciate the wonderful ways that God has been working in my life in the last few months, in spite of some bumps and bruises.
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How refreshing it is to read that you wish to take a few hours and appreciate that God is and has been working in your life. Even midst the bumps and bruises (in spite of them?) God is there with you.
Maybe some bumps and bruises have become part of His
overall plan, but that is difficult to understand.
Funny how it is SO common for us to continue to overdo everything, whether it is a project, a job, a volunteering, or even just slothing around, at the expense of our health and peace of mind.
But with that gratitude attitude, whenever I have that, the world seems all right, and everything moves smoothly.
Love, and PEACE!
thanks for the post.
Yes, an attitude of gratitude is something a lot of people should consider when looking around. Especially during this economic time. We do tend to overwork and forget the important things, like family, friends, and living a good life.
I’m so glad to read this post! You’re doing great! Don’t forget to take care of you.
This is just awesome! Wonderful how, when we put down the burden of our loved ones’ baggage, our energy redirects and we are able to manifest the very lives we wanted all along.
I am so very happy for both of you. Two very fine people, obviously.
I rarely comment, but I always read your posts. My mom and my sister are both married to addicts and you’ve helped me to understand them better. That being said, my sister’s husband has been drug-free for about 2 years now. I seriously doubted that it would last because over the last 20 years I’ve heard it all; but it has lasted this time. My brother-in-law is fianlly a good dad and a good husband. He’s holding down a job after 20 years of starting jobs and quitting them. My sister, who worked her butt off all those years, is now a stay at home mom. I’m telling you all of this to let you know that there is hope that maybe this time it will work for your husband.
At least all the “stuff” you’re doing is geared toward helping others. Now just remember to put your name in that basket once in a while!!!!