Hi.
I am getting ready to shut down the PC and go home to barbecue steak and salmon (possibly in the rain.) Since I checked in, I have seen some wholesale miracles in the life of my family, and some heartbreaking trials.
Good news first. Lisa and I are going to church together every week. This is what I always wanted, and the answer to my prayers. We have joined a small group and we're getting along well with the brothers and sisters there. One hiccup so far in the small group: At our family Communion meeting, there was some postulating about how we are all sinners. With her awareness of the kids in the room, my wife had a strong reaction to the talk track.
I am working on having empathy for my wife's feelings, since by nature I am selfish, sarcastic, insensitive, and a boundary-buster. In Christ, I have the power to be gentle, loving, sensitive, caring, and respectful. Help me Jesus.
My son's grandma (former girlfriend's mother) passed away last week. I got the call from the mother, who told me my son is feeling like I put too much pressure on him to become a Christian, and now is practicing as an atheist. This is too much for me, Jesus. I need you to take over.
Time to go.
What do you call a sober member of AA, who hasn't had a drink in 24 years, is growing emotionally, and is staying employed and married one day at a time? Alcoholic.
