sleep

For those of you who check this spot every few days, I apologize for the gap between posts lately. I know your lives proceed quite well without these thoughts, but I greatly appreciate your check ins. Of course I have an excuse but please know I miss connecting with you even if it is virtual.

My husband has been challenged by some serious cardiac issues since early March. Finally he had a pacemaker/defibrillator implanted on Tuesday. Unfortunately what is usually a pretty uncomplicated procedure was complicated by a problem with his major vein. It has been a long 3 days of procedure and recovery to say nothing of a stressful 6 weeks waiting for the surgery. We have not slept well since early March.

Last night we slept 10 hours. What a gift! He breaks into song every once in a while---a common occurrence when he is feeling good. I am not constantly checking if he is breathing. Again-sleep is such a gift. Do you get enough? How can you work into a little more sleep-to take care of yourself?

On a different note-a week ago, I visited a friend who was completing a 30 day inpatient program for substance abuse. She is a person who really struggles with alcoholism and the last binge almost killed her. Her attitude was concerning. She was looking forward to discharge but said, though she planned to attend self help 3 times per week when she returned home, her first weekend she was going directly out of town for family business and she looked forward to a period without meetings. On one hand I understand this but I also know slips happen when Sobriety Loses Its Priority. I also believe the acronym "Don't get too Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired."

Are you getting enough sleep? Do thoughts of a drink or drug gain a spot in your thinking when you are hungry, angry, lonely, tired,: when you are missing meetings?

Take care of yourself. Know God is with you in all of this. He is looking for you. Take a minute to be open to His Presence.
Blessings-Penny