Way Off Topic - There is a resemblance!

Hey, Ya'll! My son came home for a visit this weekend - 25 wonderful hours. This is my first time going without seeing Drew for a month, and I have not handled it well...at all. Okay, yes I cry easily. I cry every May...but not in front of the kiddos. Well, I start crying when I think of Drew's face, when I see the clean rooms in my house, when I hear John Lennon's "Beautiful Boy," when I heard the young people laughing downstairs last night, when I don't hear any young people laughing downstairs now, when I see his messed up car (PRAISE - He was sober), when I think of the fact that he now has my car, when I see anybody pulled over by the police. Very Long Story - short form - Drew IS an alcoholic - really! He has been sober this time for 41 days and is in a good place. He had a choice of prison or a new move (halfway house). College is on hold, but I could care less as long as he gets better. I really hate being away from my boy. I am VERY thankful that no one (including Drew) has been hurt and that the Lord continues to show His great love and mercy. Please pray that Drew stay close to the Lord and clean. Pray that I can start getting through a day without missing Drew so much! Gregg doesn't know what to do with me. LOL The Lord and I are best buds right now. I posted a pic of Drew and me on my profile today. Now that I am losing weight, I am seeing more of a resemblance. I guess it's okay that he looks a little like me! Sorry for being so long-winded, but I truly covet your prayers. Love, Becky

The lord will watch over him and you, Becky. I am praying that Drew will be okay... And you will do just fine. The end result will be worth the separation .

Thank you, Dear Maureen!!! I appreciate your prayers. You know how you vent and then wish you hadn't...if at least one person prays for Doodle, it will be worth it. My mom acted a little disappointed that I had not lost more weight since I'm going through a hard time. Hmmmm. Will life always revolve around my size? I hope not. Love ya' Becky

Hello beautiful lady! Well, then it's worth it, cuz prayers are on the way. Don't worry about mom...I know we all want mom's acceptance (myself included...she passed away before I ever got it...) but sometimes, if we do EVERY thing they want us to do, it just won't be enough, and we have to learn to live with that fact as much as it sucks. The good thing is you are a great mom, and realize how important acceptance is for your son... I just KNOW he is gonna come through this stronger and more determined than ever. He's a good fella...and he loves YOU missy!! So do I. Tami

Thanks, Gorgeous! Mom never means it the way I receive it. I've finally figured that part out in my head, but not in my heart. Drew was great this weekend...calm and happy! I do think the Lord is growing my boy up through this. He didn't even bring home laundry! I love you bunches!!! Becky

girlie, you and Drew are in my prayers, I know it can be hard, but God will see you through it and guide you in your time of need. Keep your chin up and think positive. Love you girl, Melissa

Thank you, Dear Melissa! How sweet of you to pray for me during this tough time for you and your family. I love you!!! Becky

You know, it is funny you said that about the resemblance. The other day, I was looking at the photo albums you have on your profile, and I thought...wow...Drew really looks like Becky. He is just a good looking guy. I have a very close family member with a drug and alcohol problem. I know how hard it can be. Keep praying, and it will all work out. It sounds like he is doing really well. I'm happy about that. I know for him and for you everyday is a challenge. But, you guys will get through it. I'm glad you got a good visit. As things continue to get better for him, they will continue to get better for you. You guys make a beautiful family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

YOu know, I never thought Drew looked like me before. Both of my grandfathers and Gregg's dad and brothers all had problems with alcohol. My brother-in-law died after a lifetime of alcoholism and a liver transplant at the age of 49. I wanted Drew not to think it was completely forbidden, because that makes some of us (me) want it even more. For him, it truly is poison, his personality changes. It's better that Drew knows now rather than after having his own family and career. Thank you for your prayers. It truly is amazing how the Lord has kept His hand on Drew. I am really thankful that He is merciful! You are absolutely right about the relationship between Drew's improvement and my mental state. It's a momma thing. I love you, Steph!!! How are you? Hugs, Becky

Hi, Dear Sandra, It can definitely be a hereditary thing. Drew even acts like my grandpa did (loud and mean), and he never was around him. Really weird! Drew's working the AA steps right now. Whatever the Lord chooses to use, I'm for it. Close and clean...that's my prayer...close and clean. We definitely know it's one day at a time. Love you, Girlfriend! Becky