I feel I have no "purpose". Sure I'm a wife - to a grown man who has his own bag of tricks and issues. A mother - to two teens who could give a shit about me and need to forage their own path in the world. A very part-time employee in an industry that is economically challenged. A sponsor who is close to a drink. And a daughter to two deceased parents. I'm not in a great place today.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
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I'm so sorry that you are feeling so down today Wendy. I hope you know that you have raised an amazing son, who has really enriched my life. He's kind, loving, and generous, and he only has you and John to thank for that. You also mean a lot to me. I was just explaining to my parents and sister about how wonderful of a mother you are. It was so nice of you to offer me a ride home from the parties I may have felt uncomfortable at with Max. You have a purpose to so many people, although you may not feel this way all the time. I wish I could have grown up with someone as kind and giving as you.
Love, Jackie
I'm also sorry you are feeling down. I think you are a wonderful mother, in fact i KNOW you are, because of the way you take care of Jackie. Also, the proof is in the pudding, Max is a wonderful kid.
And being a sober sponsor, regardless of being close to a drink or not, is one of the finest and most admirable responsibilities I can think of... when you get down to it, our program is about life or death, and you are saving LIVES!! How's that for a purpose? I don't think you can get any more purposeful : )
sometimes I wish I lived closer to you, and we could go to meetings together, and you could be MY sponsor!
much love,
Robin
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