A special day

Today is a special day, for one reason. We have 6 kids, well their not my kids, but college kids who started school today, and two others who start their academic career in the next month or so. These 6 personalities, female and male begin a new chapter in their lives, each working through the recovery model. This writer is giddy with their perseverance and positive energy that is needed to accomplish their goals. Over the years I have gleaned how important it is to give our future scholars addiction education. It is a wonderful feeling when a kid begins to transform into a positive, respectful, caring, balanced kid who graduates from their college. Watching the parents glow and speak of their once troubled child who is now a young person who likes and loves themselves is one of the best rewards that this writer can be part of. To many times we see kids drop out of college, or high school due to the addiction cycle. Each kid has the capacity to work on their self, balance their thoughts and show positive behavior, find a higher power where they can have faith, and have healthy fun in their lives and new interpersonal relationships. Indeed it is a special day. Stay in your health, stay in the moment.