Flashback

Today is Saturday November 22nd and another weekend has started with a sleepover. Best part of the week for me. This morning as my little friends were waking up, I had a flashback to my very younger days on the farm. At that time, many years ago, our farm house was quite small; a small kitchen, a small living room and a even smaller bedroom. Only one bedroom for Mom and Dad and the kids (me, my 2 sister and brother - the remaining 2 youngest brothers enjoyed the benefits of a new and slightly bigger house).

On days like this, when the weather was cold, everyone landed up in bed together with Mom and Dad. Obviously it became very crowded but very warm. I remember the "safety" I felt when I was able to snuggle between Mom and Dad. So I wondered this morning as both Demetrius and Aaliyah were beside "A" and I if they would remember their sleep overs. I hope so. As I made contact with the Big Guy this morning, I thanked Him for remembering Mom and Dad and for enjoying the moment.

My Gosh The Weekend Disappeared Quickly

It is Monday AM and I have another week of work in front of me. The past weekend disappeared quickly! On Friday evening we had our weekly sleep over with Dustin, Demetrius and Aaliyah. Friday night is beginning to be my favorite evening since the kids come over and we have some fun and then have a great sleep. Last Friday was Dustin's birthday party so the evening was extra special!

On Saturday I went to my meeting at 9:00 AM and it was a great one. It reminded me of some of the challenging times in the past so the meeting grounded me for the day in gratitude. In the afternoon I spent several hours with my "A". We went treasure hunting for Christmas gifts and other things.

On Sunday I spend the day looking at Lotto tickets. This year I saved a whole year of tickets before I checked them. I put the tickets in a special place in book that Winter gave me. I thought this would bring luck and it did. I won $170 but I probably spent 4 times that on tickets (I didn't count how much I spent because every time I buy a $2 ticket I have a good time dreaming). What was neat is on one ticket I had the first 2 numbers and the last 2 numbers correct. IF I had the middle two numbers, I would have been $8 million richer! What would I do with that kind of money? Don't know but I had a good time looking at the ticket. Maybe next year?

We looked at house and the weekend was gone. However, I am grateful I lived it!

Gido

November 14 - A Special Day

Today is a special day for 2 reasons.

This evening it will be 365 days ago when "A", Max and I left Dartmouth to return to Regina. It was a 4 1/2 year adventure in Nova Scotia. I am a bit surprised how quickly this feels. I am sitting at the kitchen of our new home and still remembering how it felt when we returned to Regina. This new home still feels new (which is nice). Even though the year seems to have gone by quickly, lots of living has happened and that too has been nice. More later. I have to say this --- I still miss hearing the Halifax Harbour fog horn in the mornings!

The second reason that this day is special is because it is my grandson's birthday. Dustin, you are special to me. And do you know something? You're handsome! I would rather be close to you than hearing the fog horn. Happy birthday.

Gido

Today marks 18 years ... please don't light a match

When I opened my eyes this morning, I realized I have been sober for 18 continuous years.

This is a record for me. In fact every day is record. There is truth in the saying "One Day at a Time". In fact it took me 6575 days to get to this point in time.

I wasn't sure if I should post this tidbit of information about my life. November 9, 1990 was a special day. On that day a friend on my confronted me at work about my drinking. That lead to seeing the Human Resources Department, then going to see a Addictions Councilor and then to treatment at Pine Lodge in Indian Head. What a ride it has been so far. I thank my Program, I thank the Big Guy and I thank my "A". Without these powers in my life, there is a good chance I would not be around to post this little fact.

I hope that anyone reading this post will find a little bit of comfort and strength in my journey. Please know that "It is Possible"; what ever "It" may be.

Today I am very Grateful.

Gido

Happy Birthday Harvey Son

Yesterday (November 04) was my son's birthday. It was 28 years ago when he was born in Saskatoon. I remember that day very well. I was doing a cathodic protection survey in the Prince Albert and Saskatoon areas. It snowed that afternoon and my company car broke down about 20 miles north of Saskatoon. My co-worker and I had to hitch a ride to Saskatoon and when I arrived at the motel room, I called the hospital to see how my "A" was doing. I talked to her and she was crying "Please come and see your son".

I went to MacDonalds and bought "A" a Big Mac and went to see Harvey Son. That was a very good day.

Happy Birthday HarveySon ... I hope you had a good day yesterday. I do love you.