All Souls Day

I am getting back to work this morning after a nice, busy, full-of-family weekend. Yesterday my son and his girlfriend brought over an elk roast and I cooked it. He was so thrilled to have actually gotten an elk this year when he went hunting. The roast was very very good. I made a huge dinner, the menu mainly based on requests - elk roast, baked potatoes, green salad, focaccia, apple pie (home made - of course, do you really need to ask?) and ice cream. It was a lovely afternoon, with the minor exception of the loss of our football team... that is OK.

I spent Saturday with my daughter, the recovering alcoholic. It was a nice day. We were driving here and there getting this and that, we just have the most fun together. In the evening, as I was driving her to an AA dance after our portion of the day was over, she just said in the most casual way, "I love AA." I could have cried. I know that sentiment was not expressed for me, it was truly heartfelt. And it might have meant that she loves going to AA dances and dating AA men, but I have a feeling that is only a part of what she meant. Because earlier in the day she had met with her sponsor, she had gone to a noon meeting and attended the business meeting of her group. I think she has a pretty good feel for a well-rounded AA experience. And it is my experience that people who immerse themselves in the program and the fellowship tend to stay sober.

I better get ready for work. It is lovely to do this in the daylight! I might not wear mismatched socks for a while!