You might recall me mentioning that one of my close relatives recently went to drug rehab. Well, I wanted to update all of you on that situation. She is doing wonderfully well. She still has a long road ahead of her and has many changes she will have to make to her life after she is discharged but things are definitely looking up. Her kids have been sending her letters and photos, which I think has been helping a lot. Those kids are her world, which is what really helped her take this step towards recovery. They are going to be having a family day soon, so some of my relatives are going to go spend the day with her. I think that will also help her realize that those who stepped in (sort of like an intervention) meant no harm and only did so to save her from herself. I think she, even when they first stepped in, she understands it was because they (or we) love her.

I was very happy hear so many positive things about her recovery. I really look forward to visiting her when we make it back to Georgia. She was such a role model for me and my youngest sister growing up. She made a few bad choices but thankfully she has seen the light, so to speak.