Monday, December 24, 2012

Merry Christmas!

I want so much to write something beautiful and profound on this the most beautiful and profound night of the year, but I am exhausted.  I have done nothing but cook and shop and play games and cook and shop and play games for the last 3 days

Three days ago I traveled 17 hours to get to my youngest son's house in Texas, but I have traveled so many years to get to where I am.

Where exactly is that?

It's a place where I can cook and shop and play games for 3 days straight.  I don't have to plan ahead and wean myself off alcohol for weeks ahead of time, I don't have to plan when and where and how much I'll drink. I don't have to allow for hangovers.  I don't have to worry about embarrassing myself or the ones I love, or causing them worry or anger.  It's a place where I feel healthy, in body and spirit.  It's a place where I am loved and love myself.

It's a place where I am sober.

And that is beautiful and profound.

Merry Christmas and a Peaceful New Year to Me and to You!

Love,
Kary

5 comments:

  1. This was very simple, beautiful and profound. I'm glad you have reached this spot. Your writing gives me hope.

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  2. Aw, such a lovely post and place where you are in this post. Love this.

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  3. I'm so glad I came across your blog! I'm so happy you didn't have to drink this holiday season! Grateful I didn't either! Happy New Year!

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    1. I'm glad you're here, scottyboysloop. I more of a cutter rig girl myself, though. lol You have yourself a Wonderful New Year!

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  4. Happy New Year to you and the Captain Kary!

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