Grateful for Genes

It’s ironic that I would say this, but I’m grateful that I got the genetic make-up that I did.  While I habituated to narcotics, I’m not an addict and weaned  myself off of them after 45 years of being prescribed them for pain.  My father was a serious alcoholic.  If that was a genetic predisposition, I didn’t get it.  Events of the night just past include calls from someone about whom I care a great deal.  He had discharged a weapon while under the influence and needed help.  I could do little but call someone else who could help him, given our distance.  As I talked with the person whom I called to go help our mutual friend, I heard in my head the voice of my friend Alan, talking to a drunken comrade one night years ago when the three of us were together.  Said Alan to Mark:  “Alcohol will never be half the friend to you that I am.”

Amen.  My prayers go out to this most recent fallen angel.  If any who reads this can determine about whom I am talking, please hold him in your prayers and positive thoughts.  For the rest of you:  Put the glass, bottle, or flask down and hug your children, wife, partner, self.  Just do it.

 

4 thoughts on “Grateful for Genes

  1. Jane

    A very meaningful post, Corinne, as I head to San Diego today to support my precious child in his own battle. Thank you and I have lifted up your friend in prayer as I always hope others do for mine.

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  2. Pat

    Alcohol is much like guns. It is blamed for many problems, yet it is the user, not the device, who is to blame—or their genetic predisposition to abuse it. Alcohol can be a great part of life when used appropriately! My glass of champagne at 33,000 feet on NYE was great fun, even if a delayed flight that night which left me in the airport looking for my luggage at midnight was less than the optimum way to toast the New Year. What I’m saying is some can drink responsibly and enjoy many a good time enhanced by a glass of bubbly or other cocktail. So to those I say, “Raise your glass and toast to a great 2015!”

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