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From: Mother in Law
Date: 02-28-2005, 08:25 PM (1 of 24)
I have been having a heavy heart for the last two years worrying but never able to say it openly, but my youngest son, 27yrs, has been hooked on pain killers. We have talked to him about his addiction openly for some time now but knew he would have to make the decision to get help by hisself if it was going to work for him. Well finally last Saturday he asked us to help him get off of them and we brought him to a Hospital to start his detox. He has been clean now for 10 days and he is like his old self except for the headaches he is getting from some of the medication he's on to keep his receptors in his brain from craving the drugs. Those he will have to stay on for about 8 months to a year. He's happy to be off of all the junk, he's a good guy I just hope he can live his life right from now on. He goes to meetings three times a week and seems to really like going so that's a big  . I have always been a spiritual person but never attending church regularly. I vowed I'd to go church every Sunday if God would take this pain from my son and help him and he did so for the first Sunday in a long time I went and my heart was so proud, 4 of the older Grandkids sat along side me, they all wanted to go with me no one forced them to go. When Mass was over we headed to the grocery store and I came home and cooked up dinner for the whole family and we sat down and ate as a family like old times again. I just had to share this with you ladies, I share all my gripes and complaints so I'm happy to share my joy. Going through this as a Mother is never easy but you ladies here have made my life manageable having you to laugh with and care for each other as you all do. I just want to say thanks to you all. I have been through a lot these two years and you all were always there for me. Thank You!!! Hugs and XXXX Susie |
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From: Debby215
Date: 02-28-2005, 08:36 PM (2 of 24)
Good for you Susie, having that wonderful news. Congrats to your son for taking that HUGE first step and admitting he needed help. I will pray for your family and you continue to pray as well. God doesn't give us more than we can handle. We are all here for you Susie,  in good times and bad, keep us up to date. Take care of yourself as well. 
Debby
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From: Mother in Law
Date: 02-28-2005, 08:54 PM (3 of 24)
Thanks Debby, I am rejoicing and as I say I've always been spirtual in the sense I pray and thank God for my life, but I just never went to church. But I guess he wanted me to be there because he showed me the way. I have faith, more than some who go to church, but I always made an excuse why I didn't want to go. I guess he guides us where we need to go.  We just have to know when to follow.
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From: mamahoogie
Date: 02-28-2005, 09:03 PM (4 of 24)
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Sending good vibes to you and your son and hope he continues to get off the pain killers. It is reading about stories like this that made me so no to pain killers after my brain surgery. Pain isn't easy to cope with but better then being addicted. Good for your son for admitting he needed help. All the best. God bless Violet I've decided to live forever - so far, so good.
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From: carman
Date: 02-28-2005, 09:11 PM (5 of 24)
Susie and i am soooooo happy for your family, you should be proud of your son, and i know you are  i only hope you have a supportive church, if you do, hold onto it close as YOU will need them for support as well, if not, search till you find one, there are so many churches out there that there is one to fit us all you , your son and family are now in our prayers on a daily basis. keep the faith, sometimes we don;t see the end result of the seed that is planted. oh dear better quit i wish i could give you a big hug in person, but instead you will have to feel it through the computer
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From: Mother in Law
Date: 02-28-2005, 09:59 PM (6 of 24)
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Thanks Carmen and Violet, I feel the love and hugs from you ladies all the time. I know what it feels like. You are all such great people. I'm Catholic and I am not close to the people at church, we go to mass and then everyone goes there own way but I do have a very supportive family around me so I'm very fortunate to have love all around me. I always have an ear to fill when I need one. |
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From: Jeke
Date: 02-28-2005, 10:34 PM (7 of 24)
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Wow, Susie, you and your son are an inspiration. My prayers are with you. Jay Jay
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From: Mother in Law
Date: 02-28-2005, 10:58 PM (8 of 24)
| Thank you Jay, I'm sure we are going to go through some rough spots on this journey but I'm sure we will be okay in the end. |
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From: SummersEchos
Date: 02-28-2005, 11:02 PM (9 of 24)
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Susie, what wonderful news. I will keep all of you in my nighlty candle ligthening. It is so nice to hear the good news from people. Summer Summer
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From: MaryW
Date: 03-01-2005, 07:01 AM (10 of 24)
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Susie, you have been thru a lot. You are strong and will be a guiding hand in your son's recovery. Hang in there girl, we are all with you.
MaryW
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From: DorothyL
Date: 03-01-2005, 08:02 AM (11 of 24)
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Susie -- I wish you and your son the best. Remember there will be ups and downs as in everything so don't get discouraged. Dorothy |
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From: Dede
Date: 03-01-2005, 08:09 AM (12 of 24)
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You must be walking on clouds right now. From what I understand, our friend up there will not make us go through something we cannot handle whether spiritually, emotionally or any other way. You seem to be a good person and going to church won't make you a saint. The way you live your life, take care of yourself and your surroundings, give without expecting are all little things that will open the gate for you. I don't go to church either but I also have some beliefs and sometimes I wonder where it comes from but deep down, I know. Take good care of yourself. Have a wonderful day. XXOO |
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From: Mother in Law
Date: 03-01-2005, 09:52 AM (13 of 24)
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Thank you Summer, Dorothy, Mary and Dede I am walking on cloud 9 right now. I've never been a person to willfully hurt anyone although I'm sure I have done so not knowing. I am far from being a saint, but if the good Lord wanted me today I think he would take me up not down!!!! LOL It makes me feel better going to church. I was raised by a wonderful Mother and Father who would have given the shirts off their back to let someone else stay warm if they had to, so you see I come from good stock, as my Dad use to say. Dede, after church Sunday one of my Granddaughters escorted me around to the candles, in my church, they have candles in the back to light for people you want to pray for. I gave each GC money to light a candle and I lite one also. They lite one for each of their Dad's and my husband also. I thought that was nice. My biggest thrill of the day was when they all sat in church next to me and was actually trying to follow the mass in the missal. They also sang the songs in the song book. You could see me beaming all over the place. I guess the next thing for me to really beam over is when they make their first communion and we can all have communion together. My Mother is working over time I know she has a hand in all this. She has God working overtime up there. LOL Thanks again everyone. I'm off to my Weight Watchers meeting. I've been bad this week but I think I deserved to cheat on my diet a little...........dont' you? Nah I wasn't that bad I'll let you know when I get home how I did this week. LOL Hugs to all |
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From: dmoses
Date: 03-01-2005, 10:22 AM (14 of 24)
I'm happy for you and your family, Susie.  I think that your family is lucky to have you at the helm...you are 'family glue'...That's obvious when your grandchildren appreciate you so much, and always want to be around you!
Take care,
Donna |
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From: plrlegal
Date: 03-01-2005, 12:11 PM (15 of 24)
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That is such good news Susie. I' will continue to pray that you and your family will go with God. He's the only Open Door to our troubles and problems and we all have them, whether we voice them or not. Patsy Patsy
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From: Sewhappie
Date: 03-01-2005, 02:47 PM (16 of 24)
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Susie, I am so happy to hear about your son and his big step that he made!!!! Given time he will feel stronger and stronger on his own knowing he doesn't need the drugs. I can just see you in church with all those Grandkids!!! I bet the sun was shinning that day!!!! (and not outside the Church, but IN!!) You are a great roll model for those Grandbabies, so keep it up. I LOVE that you had dinner together as a family AT HOME!!!!! I just love family dinners!!!!!! You and yours are always in my Prayers. XOXOX Sewhappie |
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From: Magot
Date: 03-01-2005, 03:21 PM (17 of 24)
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Big Kisses Susie, you are up for the long haul now, but have faith - you will all get through this. There will no doubt be black times but remember how that little baby will have a different Daddy than she might have done! Kudos to your boy and his Big loving Family!
love and kisses, Jan
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From: Mother in Law
Date: 03-01-2005, 04:30 PM (18 of 24)
| You guys are the greatest. The sun shines in these boards everyday for me too. Thanks everyone. My family has always been first in my mind so you can amagine how this makes me feel. Now I have one more to work on and I'm good to go. My oldest son is acting up now he's 34. God needs to shake them and say hey, back to your roots boys, Mama is tired of all this. I have to let go and let God take his hand in this but I've been Mama so long it's hard to stop and let go. But I will have faith and try. My Mother use to tell me all the time, "I give it up to him but I always take it back" I guess she didn't learn either. LOL Thanks again for all you do. Hugs to you all |
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From: Hogmami
Date: 03-01-2005, 05:34 PM (19 of 24)
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Just remember its one day at a time. And don't give up when its 2 steps back and 1 step forward.
Carolyn
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From: Mother in Law
Date: 03-01-2005, 05:45 PM (20 of 24)
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Let go and let God is the most important thing for me right now, I have a problem with keeping my hands off and yes I know it's going to bumpy down this road of recovery but I don't mind if he falls out on his butt as long as the end result is good. I've been down this road before so I know the pit falls and they will be plenty of disappointment along the way. That's when I really need to keep the faith and let it take it's course. |
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From: Nina Christen
Date: 03-01-2005, 07:06 PM (21 of 24)
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Blessings to you and your family. My prayers for a smooth and quick recovery time are with you and yours. It is such a blessing to know the Lord is right there by your side and is guiding all of you through this difficult time.
Gmanina
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From: Mother in Law
Date: 03-01-2005, 10:48 PM (22 of 24)
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Thanks for the blessings Nina Hugs Susie |
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From: mamadus
Date: 03-13-2005, 01:54 PM (23 of 24)
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Suz... my thoughts and prayers are with you and your son... I have a 46 yo brother who hasn't yet made it through recovery.. his problem is alcohol.... unfortunately, folks usually don't realize how much their difficulties affect the people who love them....I'll be keeping you and yours in my thoughts and praying that the road to recovery is an easy one for him... MO life is too short, not to explore
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From: ellymolin
Date: 03-13-2005, 11:16 PM (24 of 24)
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My thoughts and prayers are with you. Elly |
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