stomach ache

There is a conference call going on right now about my present position. I'm trying to stay out of the fear. I've always hated the not knowing something stage of the process. I know theres a bigger power and plan than me. Guess I'll find out what that might be soon enuff.

I was at a disaster recovery summit for non-profits the last two days. Fascinating and scarey stuff. What I really want to do is volunteer management.

Went to a town meeting on underage drinking last nite. All the "important" players (read local political figures) on the stage telling us its a moral issue and it begins at home with the families. One very brave woman in the audience got to speak about the disease.

My son was a jock and participated in all kinds of sports and other activities. It was not lack of love, guidance or activities. It looks like when he got his first taste of drink around age 16 or 17 the disease got hold of him and he plummeted quickly, dying at the young age of 24.

And it is a family disease. God, I wish we could get more families the help they need. Its hard to be where I am, knowing like their loved ones who are drinking and/or drugging, they have to not only need the help --but want it.