Every year there’s a huge parade around here called The Blossomtime Parade. Ever since I was little my grandma would take us every year but for the past 5 or so years I’d skip out on going because I would have rathered stay home to drink. It was just to much effort to go. Well this year I went and all 3 of my kids joined me. It was so nice to go enjoy myself without worrying about when I can get my next drink or worse where can I sneak off to take a few drinks. Unfortunately my grandma isn’t with us anymore but I know she was looking down so happy we were all together and happy enjoying the day and each other 
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Where do you live?
Congratulations on your joyful day 
Your grandma sure is proud if you 
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I had never heard of it either, I googled it and it looks like it would be a great day out for the kids! So lovely to enjoy these kind of events fully.
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Today I’m Grateful,Thankful and Blessed. Happy Mother’s Day!
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I live in Hartford MI but the parade is in St Joseph / Benton Harbor MI which is about 15 minutes from me.
Thank you so much
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This is such a wonderful post! I’m so happy for you! Remember? We used to see how we could fit other things into our drinking schedule. And not just at that moment for the drinks, the day before worried about being hung over all that stuff. Sobriety is the greatest gift ever! And thank you for reminding all of us
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It really is the best gift I have given myself!
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At 53 years old I had to ask my 84 year old mother to buy me a bottle of vodka so I would have a seizure while waiting for a bed in detox. She returned with the bottle crying… she asked me … if she was killing me or saving my life.
I called her yesterday on Mother’s Day to tell her how grateful I was for her compassion. I’m 6 months sober today. Regret the past but don’t shut the door on it. One day at a time I plan to stay sober and present for the rest of her life. I’m SO Grateful 
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Gifts of recovery 
thank you for sharing this.
Addicts know what it’s like to have nothing, so we are grateful for anything and everything in recovery
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Yes absolutely!!! I have found the smallest things make me happy and grateful nowadays