Our local newspaper has been filled with the tragic story of a 2 year old boy left in the car by his father on a 90 degree day. The child died. The father had secured his son in the car seat, returned to his house and passed out from being drunk. What must that father be going through??? Of course the tragedy hits the whole family, the mother, the sister. But I can't help being haunted by what the father must be going through.
Those of us challenged by substance use addiction know the stupid, selfish, frightening behaviors we engaged in while drunk or high. Some of us were lucky enough to avoid ruining our lives. Some of were not. We lost jobs, families and lives.
For all of us who are safe enough to read this today (or write this today), let us thank God for protecting us and those we love. Let us show that thanks in continuing our recovery, no matter the struggle.
Let us pray for God to let this father know, that no matter what has happened, he is held in God's love and forgiveness.
Blessings-Penny
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