Not my first Rodeo
My phone lit up last night, “UNKNOWN NUMBER”.
I answered, knowing that it would be a contact from my son. The days of cell “phoniness” are over and I wanted to hear how things were going on day one of his detox.
He sounded great and the conversation was laced with flavorings of relief and optimism.
He is wiser now and understands how to avoid the fights, the drug seeking, the escape attempts, and drama that occurs in all detox facilities. “I fly below the radar and have limited conversation other than in meetings.”
He playfully reminded me “Dad, this is not my first rodeo.”
I laughed and thought to myself, “I guess that is a good thing but I do wish he wasn’t such a cowboy.”
He told me he was actively participating in the group meetings. He talked about 12 steps, as cowboys new to the rodeo, listened to my son, the “expert”.
He always feels better when he is helping others and was amused by the naivety of those “kids” new to the program.
I guess being a Rodeo Star has its advantages.
Peace and strength
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I am happy…..Like we discussed he knows what to do and he has enjoyed clean life….Now if the Pats win well that is going tobe a good day……I am happy for you
I’m so glad to hear your son is at detox…
As long as he’s turned his horse around & is now heading the other way. : )
Cautious Optimism I always say! I do love when they become experts so fast!
true Elaine but coming from a young man from the North East it was truly a funny Euphanism. Rodeo..give me a break.
However at times I have compared him to a Horse’s ass…
but then I catch myself and remember to hate addiction not the addict.
today is a good day and there is hope!
You know what they say…”Fall down seven times, get up eight”…He’s getting up, that’s all that matters. Bless that boy of yours, Bless you both.
They all act like a “Horse’s ass” at times…you are right, hate the addiction, not the addict….not always easy to remember in the heat of things…
Yes, where there is breath, there is hope;)
Great post…hopeful about your son…funny you should use this euphanism as a description…I always tell folks the same thing when they ask where my knowledge has come from in loving an addict…”Ain’t my first time to the Rodeo…” Guess we are all somewhat recognized as “celebrites” in this circuit…