Acceptance

[batsinwonderland]

Well, today is an even better day.
The BF is not in jail, yet. He lives down the street now. My daughter still "sees" him, but that is none of my business. She respects my boundry that he is not welcome in my home and she has been clean 26 days. She is getting better. I am also better in that I can use the serenity prayer in my life.
God, Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change(you)
Courage to change the things I can(me)
And the wisdom to know the difference
I am working on the wisdom part. How do I achieve this wisdom? I guess by surrender of my will and acceptance of HP's will.
My grandbaby is more adorable every day and her smile lights up my life. :)
On October 14, I will celebrate 10 years clean! Whoo Hooo! :D

[Leeaelle]

Hi dearheart ~ Sorry I haven't been around too often. It sounds like you're doing quite well if you ask me. Gosh, you're going to be celebrating 10 YEARS!! That's a wonderful thing!!! Not too many can accomplish that, ya know! LOL. You ask how do you achieve the wisdom? Well dear, I think you already have it ~ you're just afraid to trust your own judgment. You wouldn't have made it to 10 years if you didn't have SOME of the wisdom. Afterall, you've set boundaries in your home ~ that takes wisdom. You realize that who your daughter 'sees' is none of your 'business.' That takes wisdom. You're a pretty smart cookie. Just go with your gut instinct, and you'll do ok.

I'm glad things are going better for you. It's about time, for heavens sake! You deserve some peace in your life ~ it seemed like all you WERE getting was chaos! Take care of yourself, and be good to YOU. Please keep us posted, ok? Love, Lee

[outlaw2]

Hi Bat Girl,
Congrats on the 10 years. My prayers for wisdom tell me to let go of my plans and listen to my HP. My wife says she prays but does not the way I do.
This morning I grabbed her and read the first part after the third step prayer in the Big Book.
To take this step, "with an understanding person such as our wife, best friend, or spiritual adviser". I told her she is two of them and she listened as I read the prayer from the book.
She may not have spoke them but I know she heard them.
We've had separate everything and it was great to have this moment together.
That was my wisdom, courage, and serenity this am.
I prayed for the easy answere for you, take the BF away and lock him up.
But now look what gifts you are able to receive by working your steps with him down the road. Nothing good comes easy and I hope your path continues to be full of goodness.
Hi Lee, I allways like your posts. You've shared so much wisdom here over the years. Love ya for that. Take care
pat