A New Year!

It seems that I now visit my blog about once a month, to stay in touch, to give me a moment to catch up with everyone's posts, challenges and successes; and to maintain some connection to this part of parenting and this part of my life. I surprised myself that I would want to stay connected; but I realize that a lot went on with my family during the four years of my son's addiction and even in the worst of times, we learn from these experiences. I don't want to forget what I've learned! I am not a big believer in New Year's Resolutions...if I was, I'd be a size 8 instead of a size 18! But that being said, 2012 does feel like it will be the year that I obtain more freedom in my life, move some ongoing roadblocks out of the way, and hopefully walk down a new path or two. ...The divorce should be final this year. I expect that we will have the appropriate paperwork in the court for final approval within the next 60 days or so. ...I hope to sell the house or put a tenant in the house and actually find and buy something closer to work and get moved (I need to get back the 4 hours a day I spent commuting right now) ...Bryan has started to take a class at the local community college, all on his own, and he continues to work part time. He seems to be making grown-up decisions and he has stayed out of trouble (except talking on his cell phone when driving - 2 tickets for this). ...I rescued a second dog, with assistance from my niece, and so now Whitney, the border collie, has a full time friend at home (Auggie).

...I've started talking ballroom dancing classes; ...I'm making work a part of my life, and not my entire life! ...Continue to enhance my relationship with God and his teachings! One of the things I will not change is to maintain opportunities to stay in touch with friends and loved ones. To provide love and support to those in my life that need some support and caring during challenging times and even when they are not involved in challenges at the moment. Everyone needs to know that someone out in the "universe" is thinking about them and cares about them.