Ahhh .... Mirmar, how do I love thee ... let me count the ways ..............
When it comes right down to it, I don't really have the words to describe all I get out of retreat weekend at Mirmar. The basic fact is no matter how I walk through the door, I am improved when I walk out.
The very first trip to Mirmar I really had no clue what to expect. I knew it was a Catholic retreat center and the weekend was called Serenity Retreat and was based on the steps of AA. I knew I would know a couple of people and that was about it. I went because a trio of AA friends said I should not miss it. Ok, nothing ventured, nothing gained!! Thank You God for leading me to that retreat. What a wonderful and amazing part of my recovery it has become.
Each time there is a topic, a little something to think about. Each time there is someone there who has some serious pain going on in their heart. Each time there is healing. Each time there are people who are struggling, either with their program, God, family, work ... some sort of struggle. Each time they get to leave a bit of the struggle behind for at least a few days. Each time there is food ... lots and lots and lots of food!! Each time I am pampered and rested with a full belly and a full heart. Each time it is a new adventure of self and of opening my heart a little wider to let God in. Each time God grows in my heart my heart grows bigger. Each time my heart grows bigger I am able to let more love both in and out. Each time a new voice enters my road of recovery. Each time I learn. Each time I am amazed at the fortitude of my fellow man. Each time I pray. Each time, it is better than the last time.
Who knew that life, never mind sober life, could be this good. Filled with so many blessing both great and small. And that is what Mirmar is for me, blessings both great and small all weekend long!
2 comments:
Beautiful Kris,
I am always astounded that I have begun to trust and allow people into my heart and they allow me into theirs. Nurtured and nurturing seem to go hand in hand as we learn to trust and our faith beguins to grow.I am very glad you are in my life.I learn from you all the time.
Love Ya, me
ps. I'm not gonna be the one that teels ya there is an a in miramar
And I learn from you too!!!! Your friendship the first trip is a large part of what brings me back. It is people like you that keep me, and others, going. You are very very important!!!
Can I blame spellcheck for the missing a? :)
Love you too!
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