Meeting Heather at a restaurant in Orlando for an early dinner (4:00 fit in her schedule so she could drive back to Tallahassee after). First time I will have seen her since October 31st.
I hope I don't forget all my Al-Anon teachings and I hope this is a positive meeting for both of us.
I actually "did my hair" and put on make-up...???? lol
It is torture for us all…
4 days ago
I have found enormous power in asking for guidance, direction and the right words before that kind of encounter. No reason you can't enjoy the time together. Good luck with it!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice dinner. I'm sure God will guide you. I will keep you both in my prayers. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your visit with her and just let go and love her for who she is at this moment. I will be praying that you both enjoy your time together.
ReplyDeleteTry to stay in the moment. I have trouble with that mysef with my son. Just be sure to realize you are having dinner with your daughter, not an addict.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy dinner with your daughter. Think about what tastes good and the sights around. This is only a step not a leap.
Please enjoy the time with her. I am so jealous! I don't know what I'd give to have dinner with my daughter just once. Stop right here, I am feeling sorry for myself. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your lunch with your daughter! I am scheduled to meet mine for lunch tomorrow and I pray she doesn't stand me up again. Thank you for your kind words on my blog. Take care!
ReplyDeleteYou jogged my memeory in a comment you made to someone else.
ReplyDeleteWhat is, you are having lunch with your daughter. She ought not to be an addict but she is the only one that can control that so you don't have to go there. As long as you stay in the world of "what is" right now, lunch with my little girl you and her will do fine.
Thank you all for your wisdom & encouragement. I stopped at my computer to see if anyone responded - b/c I so need encouragement before I go. Chitowngreg, I will ask for guidance, direction and the right words on my drive over. Kathy, trusting that God will guide me. Renee, Bristolvol & hermother, I will LOVE her and enjoy. Dad, I will try to stay in what is.
ReplyDeleteOh, I am hopeful - I can do it!
Thank you all so much!!! I'm off for the drive!!!
I know that if you face this as what it is, an opportunity to see your daughter, and nothing more than that, you will be fine. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI will keep you and Heather in my prayers.
You're probably having dinner right now - sending good thoughts!
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