It makes me sad he and family live so far away,but I am so glad he is far enough away from the life we are living today.There is a 5 year age difference between he & his younger brother,which has saved him from seeing most of his brother's addiction Journey.But he always asks about him,voices his opinion, and expresses his concerns about what this is doing to us.I hope someday they are able to heal their relationship.
He called yesterday to see how things were going,when I told him he may be getting a chance at treatment at a center close to where he lives( 3 hours away),he quickly said " I hope he doesn't think I am going to visit him"..I did tell him his brother mentioned it.." Well I won't..Until I know for sure he is serious and on the right path to recovery". That's my Boy :)
Although I question myself on why we were given such turmoil & heartache with my youngest son,I embrace the fact we were also given my oldest son First.I guess someone,somewhere decided you were blessed with best, now lets see how you handle The challenging one.One day at time would be the answer,sometimes one minute at time.
I love both my son's equally,But I am so grateful for my Old soul,somedays it is he who keeps me going..xoxo
My husband and I say the same thing about our daughter whose never given us a minute of trouble (and she's 16). When we went through many dark years with an addicted son, and all the worry and stress that comes with it, she was the light in the day for us. She is a busy girl too so that kept us busy. God knew what he was doing when he gave her to us.
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