What most of us learn in living a life of one day at a time recovery is that there will be disappointment. Disappointment is a reality of living in an imperfect world which is inhabited by imperfect people. The reality that we’ve learned to help us through disappointment is that we roll with the punches. We have experienced enough love, care, concern, and grace to understand that things will be alright. When someone disappoints us we try to give grace because we know it will free us of resentment. Some of us will struggle in such situations and wonder when will we feel free from disappointment. All we truly know is it happens in time. Sometimes quickly – sometimes slowly – but it happens. It happens because we don’t want to be bitter, resentful people. Grace and forgiveness – seventy times seven. Sometimes we have to give it to ourselves. Peace.
