Thursday, October 10, 2013

Recovery Support

Today I see the magic of recovery in action.  A long-time associate faces mind-boggling personal issues that might have sent anyone to the dope house.

However, a network of recovery friends and supporters appears, offering support and expressions of love.   It's a reflexive reaction when those we care for face tough challenges.

Someone in the program is hospitalized and a stream of visitors shows up.  A car breaks and it gets fixed.   A job is lost and quickly replaced.  Money appears for school clothes.

Our sisters and brothers in recovery are an extended family - bonded by an insidious disease that looks for signs of weakness so it can destroy us.

The group encircles us with love, providing strength and security in our darkest moments - a haven when life seems overwhelming.

And when we're safely on the other side we're grateful for the fellowship that carries us through.