Hope does exist!

[jdman2u]

Thank you all for your help and advice.  Just wanted to share a little background about me and my family.  Six months ago my daughter gave birth to our first grandchild "Maddison".  My daughter gave me the privilege to give Maddison her middle name, so I gave her the name of Hope.  I told her that everyone needs a little Hope in their life and that every time she looks at her daughter she should see Hope.  When we found out that our daughter was struggling with her drug addiction I looked at her and my granddaughter and my heart broke.  I couldn't imagine Maddison losing her mother and the father was the primary cause of the drug problem and is now out of the picture. Not a pleasant story …  I still have a lot to learn about drug addiction but I am empathic to the pain and strife is causes the individual and their families.  I am so appreciative of all the help we received from this site and all of the caring and compassionate people. We will continue the journey and battle but knowing we are not alone helps make victory a possibility.  May God continue to bless you and I pray for those struggling and fighting drug addiction and dependency.  Not every problem we face can be changed, but no problem can be changed until it is faced!  

[gnarly_1]

HI Jeff im also the father of 5 4 of my own and one we took in off the street when she was 14 she is now an actress in hollywood im so proud of her but each of my childern have made it in the world we just have one left at home Josh hes 18 we also have 2 grand children Phoenix whjo is 3 and PheBee who is 2 so I am blessed I truly believe God has me on this forum to help shin light where there is darkness I got to say over the years and tears it is beutful to watch someone on the edge get ther life back ....I have been blessed 6 fold doing this nighly its storys like yours that keep me going my God bless your family abundantly......Gnarly  

[jdman2u]

Thank you gnarly.  You were the first one who responded to our call for help and provided some sound, solid and excellent advice and guidance.  In the past 14 days I have met some great people on this site and like you they have also reached out to help.  I know that we are still far from being able to claim victory but thus far I would say that my daughter is running a good and strong race.  It has never been easy for me to share much about my life but in this forum I see where I can still help those in need.  I have seen that some people are reaching out for support and comfort and that I can give.  It may not be much but I am willing to offer what I can as a form of gratitude for what you all have given me and my family.  As a father and now a grandfather I see the gift you all unselfishly give and that is the hope, love and support in the attempt to give someone their life back.  I may come across as too philosophical but it is meant to be gratitude for helping me get my daughter back. I also wish you and your family a very merry Christmas and a new year filled with much joy and happiness. Please continue to help and guide those in need, you are making a difference.  Jeff  

[gnarly_1]

Hey Jeff.....both as a father of an addict and as an addict myself I know the pitfalls you face ahead
make sure you treat the disease aftercare is the cure if your willing to put the time in you can live a successful life in recovery my daughter is 23 and has been clean since 18 so thers always hope in as little over 2yr clean from methadone and 6yr 9mo clean from alcohol weed and everything else recreational so if you work it it works I wish you and your family a merry Christmas may God bless your family abundantly........Gnarly    

[jdman2u]

Thank you Debbie.  You have been a big help and inspiration to many of us needing guidance, support and friendship.  Each day is a challenge with no guarantees but having to walk through the valley makes the journey up the mountain more of a blessing.  My daughter is on day 14 clean and sober and I finally see a light and know prayers are truly answered. Merry Christmas and I hope your new year is filled with much joy and happiness.  Jeff

[atthebeach]

there is always hope as long as there is breathe.
i am so happy for you and your family.
continue to hope,trust and believe
have a blessed christmas season.
hugs
debbie

[Bkitty]

Thank You for sharing this! There is hope. God bless you and your family! Merry Christmas~Bkitty and the kitty cats XO

[lulu747]

Well said.  Wishing you and your family many more blessings this holiday season and may 2012 be a year full of love and new hope....Lu