at home

The last few days have been an emotional experience.  I usually keep my emotions at bay but during the Al Anon meeting ~ I could feel my emotions surfacing.  One of our members is ~ what can I say ~ the nearest to an angel you can imagine.  Her son is in jail ~ in the medical ward ~ in a bad way. He's very sick.  He wanted help so badly that he broke a building window and waited for the police to haul him off.  All along this angel of a mother made sure that her son knew he was loved very deeply.  He is in his late 20's and has been through numerous treatment centers and once in jail and, until recently, he was on the streets.  He always knew, however, that he could call his mom and she would meet him somewhere and bring him lunch, comfort, and prayers.  
And ya know ~ I wasn't going to go to Al Anon until she called, telling me she was going to be late and wanted me to tell people the members that she would because she was to be co-chair. She's a Godsend.  I'm glad I went.  It's been a bit difficult with J and his horrible strep throat infection and surgery.  Now he's on Perocet. Doctor said (because I told him of my son's drinking and past pain medicine experimentation) that he'd only give him a "few pills".  40?  Compared the Vicodan - I guess it's a "few".  I'm concerned about the potential "side effects" but what to do?  He's in a lot of pain.  Pray.