Comments on The Random Memorandum: On A Wing and a Prayer...

I'm so sorry. I can only imagine how difficult...

2009-07-07T07:31:24.571+05:30

I'm so sorry. I can only imagine how difficult this is to bear. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.

Oh honey. This is so hard to deal with. My thought...

2009-07-06T23:55:25.861+05:30

Oh honey. This is so hard to deal with. My thoughts and prayers go out to your brother (and you).

I am so glad he is discussing this with you. It...

2009-07-06T05:57:35.350+05:30

I am so glad he is discussing this with you. It's a great place to start. He is probably feeling extremely daunted about what lies ahead and the daily battle he will face. I hope he signs up and completes the program. It will be tough but worth it in the end.

Thinking of you both XXX

Man, I hope he does it right. For his sake. For ...

2009-07-06T01:31:24.970+05:30

Man, I hope he does it right. For his sake. For yours.

Well, it's a decent start, just talking about ...

2009-07-04T08:30:50.955+05:30

Well, it's a decent start, just talking about it. Hopefully, he'll follow through for everyone's sake.

I pray that he'll be strong, follow through an...

2009-07-04T01:31:27.957+05:30

I pray that he'll be strong, follow through and work on his demons.

I hope and pray for the best for you and for him!

2009-07-04T01:13:04.214+05:30

I hope and pray for the best for you and for him!

Good luck to you and your brother. You to have the...

2009-07-04T00:04:34.391+05:30

Good luck to you and your brother. You to have the strength to realize that you can't do anymore than you have and him to have the strength to fight his personal demons.

I'm thinking of you guys. xoxo

2009-07-03T06:28:53.676+05:30

I'm thinking of you guys. xoxo

Yeah, it's getting that message through to him...

2009-07-03T00:40:31.066+05:30

Yeah, it's getting that message through to him that his payoff is the end of his dependency. That's better than all the money in the world.

I hope he makes it there, I hope he makes it through the program, and I hope he learns a new way to live and that it sticks.

Much love, hon.

Is it sick to be drawn to such an opportunity? Pro...

2009-07-03T00:12:02.696+05:30

Is it sick to be drawn to such an opportunity? Probably. But...

manual labor
mind free
issues slain
and meals square three?

Sign me up.

If he's willing to go, at least he's ackno...

2009-07-03T00:05:51.750+05:30

If he's willing to go, at least he's acknowledging he has a problem, and that's the first step. I truly hope he sticks it out.

And I know this may be none of my business, or not something you would do, or could do, but maybe you could save up some money for him, to give him if he's successful? Or some other tangible thing he wants or needs? Maybe even do one of those pledge things among his and your family and friends. Like those walkathons. Let him know that you (and hopefully others?) are there for him, and if he can make it through the program, there will be something waiting for him when he gets out. We both know the satisfaction of getting control of your life should be enough incentive, but for some people, it isn't, and that's reality. I know, it's not your responsibility, and it might not be doable or reasonable, it was just a thought....

I know this battle well, my friend. My parents are...

2009-07-02T23:42:48.415+05:30

I know this battle well, my friend. My parents are both in recovery. It's a long road, but it's possible.

What a hard place to be in. For both of you. I a...

2009-07-02T23:08:12.344+05:30

What a hard place to be in. For both of you.

I agree with some of the others in that he may be thinking about it, knows it's the right thing to do ... but may not be ready to take that step yet.

I really hope he makes it out of this healthier and happier.

I hope it works out. These things are so hard.

2009-07-02T22:24:41.929+05:30

I hope it works out. These things are so hard.

Keeping my fingers crossed that he makes the right...

2009-07-02T20:43:54.374+05:30

Keeping my fingers crossed that he makes the right decision.

Hallie

It is a great sign that at least he is thinking ab...

2009-07-02T20:29:31.499+05:30

It is a great sign that at least he is thinking about it. I hope that he does indeed follow through, but he will only do it if he is ready. I'm sure you and your family are SOOOO ready, but it is in his hands. I am thinking of you. I am there. I know how you feel. He's lucky to have a sister like you.

At least he is thinking about it, maybe considerin...

2009-07-02T20:10:45.408+05:30

At least he is thinking about it, maybe considering it... but it sounds like he is looking at it the wrong way to me, and maybe he is not ready really for the change to happen. its a ton of hard work and it takes dedication to something bigger than your need to drink or do drugs.

I do hope he figures this out soon and you did good by him...

Thinking of your family..

2009-07-02T20:02:31.922+05:30

Thinking of your family..

I think the fact that he called you to talk about ...

2009-07-02T19:28:35.605+05:30

I think the fact that he called you to talk about it is a great sign. I will be holding him in my thoughts. What a battle.

Wow, my friend. At least he called you and gave yo...

2009-07-02T18:00:06.174+05:30

Wow, my friend. At least he called you and gave you a chance to talk to him. Despite the lack of options,like betty ford, it seems like a decent option. I am sure that he knows how much you love him. Otherwise, he may not have called.
Thinking of you both!