Monday, June 18, 2018

99 Red Balloons...

We all watched in wonder as over 2000 (bio-degradable) balloons soared to the heavens while we sent up our prayers for our loved ones that have passed, are in recovery or active addiction-along with the friends and family affected.

On Families Against Narcotics 8th year for the Run Drugs Out of Town event, I can best describe as having all 'the feels.'  Inspirational, motivational and emotional-just to name a few.  Looking into the eyes of people who experience the same pain as I do had me blinking back tears all day. (no shock there!)  But the love and support makes it all worth the work and effort that the event brings. After a few 'tears from heaven' (as us F.A.N.atics like to say!) the sun burst out and blessed our day.

I was so happy to run into my friend Courtney.  She is an absolutely amazing woman who lost her sister to addiction on Christmas Eve two years ago.  Now her two nieces are lucky enough to live in her loving home. Courtney is a tireless advocate for addiction awareness and is even opening the Amber Reineck House which is a recovery home for women.  Courtney will tell you that in the beginning she was totally unaware of the realities of addiction but now has dedicated herself to stopping the stigma of addiction and recovery.  The love of her sister has made her a force to be reckoned with and if anyone can make a difference-Courtney can.  I am proud to call her my friend.

Please send your positivity, prayers and white lights of support to Courtney and her efforts to honor her sister as well as educate and help others.  Peace and love.   XO

3 comments:

Charles Gramlich said...

Wonderful thoughts!

Erik Donald France said...

Good thoughts and energies your way, and Courtney's ~ ~ !

jodi said...

Charles and Erik-thanks for the support my friends! XO