All For Love

I recently talked to a lady who was concerned about her brother, this concern was out of the love she felt in her heart. She explained to me that her brother had a problem with drugs and alcohol and it broke her heart to see him this way. As she was talking to me I could feel her pain and i knew her heart was dying inside for him. Her name is Sheila and what I am about to write is for her. When I was in active addiction I treated my wife like shit; I used her as an excuse to go out and get high. When i was broke I used her for cigarettes, beer and anything else she would give me to satisfy my addition. I knew that her love for me could be manipulated to get whatever Iwanted. One day i went home after being gone from home for four days to find an empty house. I sat on her side of the bed because I realized that my one true friend was no longer around. I looked down and saw a prayer box, I picked it up and poured the contents on the bed. I begin to read the prayers from that box and my heart fell apart. Every prayer was to God asking him to save my life. I realized at that moment that I had hurt one of the best people that I have ever had in my life. Sheila sometimes we have to step away from the ones we love in order to save ourselves. When you step away they will realize just how special you really are.
Sheila keep your head up and begin the process of changing and loving yourself. One day your brother will reach for you and you will not be there. Thank you for allowing me a chance to share with you. May God bless you and create the beautiful life you deserve.
Your friend,
Ron

Pursuit of Happiness

I went to the movies today and saw pursuit of happiness. I was moved by this movie to the point that I felt the need to write this little piece.
We all have some sort of cross to bear in our life but how we deal with our burdens usually affects the outcome of how our life goes. I for one have had a time trying to get my life in order sense coming out of prison. I have suffered some major setbacks and I have had to watch my wife become the bread winner as I struggled for my life.
The movie taught me a brave lesson that I will began to take very seriously. I pledge to fight for my life, to take chances and go after my dream no matter how many let downs I encounter. We have not just an obligation to our children to allow them the opportunity to enjoy life but we have a obligation to ourselves to live as best we can with what we have at our disposal. I challenge each reader to start today as I have to explore your full potential and take disappointment in stride because one day there will be light at the end of the tunnel. God bless you all and remember to never stop loving yourself. When it looks like the fight is over is when the fight begins.
See You,
Ron Eddings