"GOOD-BYE MY FRIEND" Initially my blog for Thursday was going to be:
"ON SABBATICAL"
I sat with that idea for 24 hours and by the time this morning arrived, I ditched that thought.
So....today's blog is about my close to 6 years sober in Alcoholics Anonymous sponsee who is moving very far away next Tuesday. (I mentioned her moving a few weeks ago.)
Last Saturday there was a 'going away' party for her with lots of friends, food, fun, photos, and tears. I had someone take some pictures with my camera with a gift in mind. I didn't take a gift or card to the party as I knew I would be seeing her solo the following Monday.
I found a picture of her and me, arms around each other, smiling in the sunshine of a back yard covered with green bushes and trees all around us. I found a two part frame and placed our picture in one section and a poem I wrote her in the other.
This is the poem:
GOOD-BYE MY FRIEND
There'll always be a special place
Tucked gently down inside
Where I can touch and see your face
Your memory close, right by my side
I'll feel the radiance of your smile
Feel the power of your eyes
I will sit with these for just a while -
For moments - then I'll say good-bye
God has laid a piece of you in me
And I in you, I'm sure
And with these gifts we'll always see
Our spirits shared and pure
Never forget just who you are
A gentle, peaceful, God-like soul
Let nothing come inside and mar
God's gift of love that makes you whole
Prayer Girl
May 23, 2009
Life will be different without her. I will miss her dearly. I will try not to cry. I'm not against tears at all, but I've shed so many in my life - I just really don't want to cry this time.
I am giving myself a birthday present tomorrow. I'm going to another 11th step spiritual retreat over the weekend. This time I'm going with my sponsor. I am so excited to be able to spend some quality time with her. I pray God blesses her, me, and the weekend.
Bye for now and God bless.
Prayer Girl
I sat with that idea for 24 hours and by the time this morning arrived, I ditched that thought.
So....today's blog is about my close to 6 years sober in Alcoholics Anonymous sponsee who is moving very far away next Tuesday. (I mentioned her moving a few weeks ago.)
Last Saturday there was a 'going away' party for her with lots of friends, food, fun, photos, and tears. I had someone take some pictures with my camera with a gift in mind. I didn't take a gift or card to the party as I knew I would be seeing her solo the following Monday.
I found a picture of her and me, arms around each other, smiling in the sunshine of a back yard covered with green bushes and trees all around us. I found a two part frame and placed our picture in one section and a poem I wrote her in the other.
This is the poem:
GOOD-BYE MY FRIEND
There'll always be a special place
Tucked gently down inside
Where I can touch and see your face
Your memory close, right by my side
I'll feel the radiance of your smile
Feel the power of your eyes
I will sit with these for just a while -
For moments - then I'll say good-bye
God has laid a piece of you in me
And I in you, I'm sure
And with these gifts we'll always see
Our spirits shared and pure
Never forget just who you are
A gentle, peaceful, God-like soul
Let nothing come inside and mar
God's gift of love that makes you whole
Prayer Girl
May 23, 2009
Life will be different without her. I will miss her dearly. I will try not to cry. I'm not against tears at all, but I've shed so many in my life - I just really don't want to cry this time.
I am giving myself a birthday present tomorrow. I'm going to another 11th step spiritual retreat over the weekend. This time I'm going with my sponsor. I am so excited to be able to spend some quality time with her. I pray God blesses her, me, and the weekend.
Bye for now and God bless.
Prayer Girl
14 comments:
Beautiful post PG. Absolutely beautiful. You will both always have a special attachment and place in your hearts for one another. What a beautiful relationship.
So lovely, goes to show how much we get from the people we sponsor.
Come visit me at my new blog, Prayer Girl, always appreciate your support!
I hope you will come and "read" me.
All the best,
Christina
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Wow PG this is amazing...absolutely breathtaking and beautiful, what a gift to give her and one that she will cherish..
wow!
G
Have a wonderful weekend!
Prayer Girl, thank you for sharing that poem...I watched you compose it, you just wrote it out as if you were writing a quick to-do list.
And I will also miss your sponsee, REALLY. She has been a source of inspiration, from when she arrived at AA doors, until she is leaving Naples, a whole person, sober, no matter what--lots of whats!
Apprehensive about moving so, so far away, slightly frightened, she has had YOU for a long time now. Just a split-second in God-time.
I love her, and I love you.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRIDAY!
i love the picture/poem... enjoy your retreat!
Happy birthday!!
PG what a tribute, a kindered spirit. Soooo much appreciate your heart PG, thank you.
Happy Birthday Prayer Girl!
Well, I cried for you. This post is so beautiful.
Happy Birthday, PG :)
that is an awesome blessing for a friend...
you move me OPG!
Birthday Blessings to you...
Hey You!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!
I am convinced that you are both better for having been in each other's lives. That is a blessing indeed.
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