Last year, my son Tommy challenged his dad and me to get in better shape. It involved me running a mini marathon. There were prizes attached so it made it very attractive. I thought about it and that was about as far as it went. Well, after a year, I decided to “take the plunge” and train and give it try. It feels good. I’m a success either way. Either I accomplish it and that’s great or I don’t and that’s ok because I tried.
That is why I am so passionate about what we do here at Fair Haven. In our summer session, I am the one currently running our Tuesday morning support group. I had forgotten how much I love group and just how powerful it is. It is a safe place where you can come and tell your story and be validated. It is a place where you are accepted. It’s a place where healing, through God’s help, can happen.
I’ve spent many a days in a group just like that. I learned that it was ok to dream again. I learned that it’s about the journey and that it’s progress not perfection. That is one of the reasons why I do have a new lease on life. I am very thankful for the journey.
