I'll be going to visit H in rehab on the 19th. Which is pretty good
timing - his birthday is the 20th. Our daughter is excited and has
made 2 cards for him already. I promised her that we'd bake a cake to
bring to celebrate his birthday.

I'm NOT excited that I have to sit through a 2 hour family
orientation, but, you do what ya gotta do. .. As it is, family
orientation is generally held on Tuesday night. He had to explain to
them that I'm 3 hours away and that would be just not possible for me.
So they're having this one just for me. Goody!

Having read Fr. Martin's 'Chalk Talk' years ago, and sat through a
Drug & Alcohol Education program at the local clinic when I was about
8 years sober, I think I have a good understanding of the Family
Disease and how I can support him in recovery,etc.

I think I have my 'Al Anon' on straight - I don't tie his shoes for
him, nor do I have any desire too. As a matter of fact, I believe
that my poor 'enabling' skills are part of H's biggest complaints
about me LOL!

Also, H agreed to sign the separation papers right away no arguement.
I don't care so much about getting legal seperation but I need to
protect myself from his debts and he apparantly understands that.
Thank God! Cause I really didn't want to argue about it.

Maybe he is really getting sober....

Another day,

Deb K