I haven't mentioned my "other son" lately but have visited him the last few Sundays at OCJ.  Today I couldn't help but notice the difference between visits with him and my actual son.  The actual always has a list of things for me to do, we often get...

I decided to put something more cheerful, hopeful as my blog banner.  A sunflower symbolizes: "happiness, strength, a love of the sun & sunlight,  and because it is said to always turn its face to the sun it is considered by some to be a symbol of...

I have another award to add, this one requires ten things about me but since I just did seven, I will only add three :)   Thanks, Sherry! Also, there was a lot of award swapping going on this week.  I pass this one on to anyone who reads here who did...

I got two blog awards this week! I feel very thankful for both of them!  This one is from Renee at Mom of Opiate Addicted Son. Thinking about her, and so many of you, brings a tear to my eye. I don't know how I'd get through this journey without the...

Here is a question: Do you smoke? Have you ever? If so, how long ago? If you are the parent of an addict - does your child smoke? I have lots of stuff to share but it will have to wait till later. Today was pretty dang amazing.  I got to kiss and...