Author Topic: Pirates at Astros Series Preview Now Posted (written by Coach) (Read 5654 times)

MRaup · « **on:** July 26, 2012, 10:43:09 am »

Read it here!

MusicMan · « **Reply #1 on:** July 26, 2012, 10:56:40 am »

I'm still trying to absorb that. Wow.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #2 on:** July 26, 2012, 11:44:07 am »

Jaw-dropping story. I can't imagine writing, let alone living through, any of that.

Fredia · « **Reply #3 on:** July 26, 2012, 12:02:49 pm »

tears and prayers and feeling shaken to the core

Ron Brand · « **Reply #4 on:** July 26, 2012, 12:41:32 pm »

Breathtaking, Coach. I'm so glad that everything is working out well.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #5 on:** July 26, 2012, 12:57:34 pm »

Quote from: Ebby Calvin on July 26, 2012, 11:44:07 am

Jaw-dropping story. I can't imagine writing, let alone living through, any of that.

It brought me to absolute bawling tears, because I know really know what I put my parents through during my difficult times. God bless my parents; they've never told me what they really went through as I sat there in jail. But I just got a pretty damn good idea. I love my parents and just talked to my mother. I know that my actions speak far more loudly than my words, which were often but hollow lies and excuses, thankfully now I take full responsibility for my choices and actions.

Thank God Almighty that I've been clean since that dark and dismal December 5, 2007, when I got arrested, not even on a drug charge, of which I could have caught many for possession. God bless you, Jim. Admittedly, I know that I get on your nerves from time to time, maybe even a lot, but you, sir, are a person to respect, and I do respect you for your talents as a lawyer, coach and father.

Taras Bulba · « **Reply #6 on:** July 26, 2012, 01:43:41 pm »

I relate strongly to Jim's story and appreciate him writing it. Great going, dad.

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #7 on:** July 26, 2012, 02:13:27 pm »

That's amazing, Coach. So glad that she's doing well now. I hope she's an encourager to you just as you are to her.

subnuclear · « **Reply #8 on:** July 26, 2012, 03:46:28 pm »

Thanks for telling that story and may God bless you both.

NeilT · « **Reply #9 on:** July 26, 2012, 04:42:05 pm »

Thanks Jim.

jbm · « **Reply #10 on:** July 26, 2012, 04:57:40 pm »

Thanks for sharing the courage shown by all involved. Very impressive.

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #11 on:** July 26, 2012, 05:11:11 pm »

Quote from: jbm on July 26, 2012, 04:57:40 pm

Thanks for sharing the courage shown by all involved. Very impressive.

Indeed. I can't imagine that was easy to put to paper. Really powerful story of how addiction effects not only the addict but the people who care for them the most.

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #12 on:** July 26, 2012, 05:26:46 pm »

Thank you, Jim. I'm not really ready to tell my story yet. Your story gives me hope.

Dadgum onions.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #13 on:** July 26, 2012, 06:34:27 pm »

Wow, quite moving. And a happy ending.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #14 on:** July 26, 2012, 06:46:52 pm »

Quote from: Navin R Johnson on July 26, 2012, 05:11:11 pm

Indeed. I can't imagine that was easy to put to paper. Really powerful story of how addiction effects not only the addict but the people who care for them the most.

That's one of the biggest myths that I had to dispel in getting clean: the old "I'm not hurting anyone but myself" lie, which is total bullshit.

drew corleone · « **Reply #15 on:** July 26, 2012, 08:30:26 pm »

Very moving, Coach. Thanks for sharing - I'm glad things are going well.

Duman · « **Reply #16 on:** July 27, 2012, 06:41:32 am »

Prayers for Elizabeth's continued sobriety -

Thanks for sharing the story Jim!

tbone421998 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 27, 2012, 07:43:01 am »

Prayers for all of your family Jim and let us know when that book get written. I'm going to want to read it.

Craig · « **Reply #18 on:** July 27, 2012, 12:48:56 pm »

Jim, thanks for sharing that moving story. I wish the best for all of you.

Astrogirl · « **Reply #19 on:** July 27, 2012, 01:55:16 pm »

I have a pyramid scheme I would like share...

As an occasional lurker (the series previews are entertaining, even if the Astros are not) I felt compelled to register to comment on Jim's article. Good gosh, that was so well written! The All Star article was also mesmerizing. YOU should write a book, Jim. I've also had my tangle with teenage/adult kids and their problems, and it is probably the hardest thing I've ever dealt with in my life. Luckily, like your daughter, my son appears to be on the upswing. You verbalized beautifully what it's like to deal with someone you love doing things you hate!

OK, now tell me to fuck off! Hey, where do y'all hide the smilies?!

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #20 on:** July 27, 2012, 03:11:07 pm »

Quote from: Astrogirl on July 27, 2012, 01:55:16 pm

I have a pyramid scheme I would like share...

As an occasional lurker (the series previews are entertaining, even if the Astros are not) I felt compelled to register to comment on Jim's article. Good gosh, that was so well written! The All Star article was also mesmerizing. YOU should write a book, Jim. I've also had my tangle with teenage/adult kids and their problems, and it is probably the hardest thing I've ever dealt with in my life. Luckily, like your daughter, my son appears to be on the upswing. You verbalized beautifully what it's like to deal with someone you love doing things you hate!

OK, now tell me to fuck off! Hey, where do y'all hide the smilies?!

Welcome, Clarkie! Read less and post more.

JimR · « **Reply #21 on:** July 27, 2012, 03:53:03 pm »

Quote from: Astrogirl on July 27, 2012, 01:55:16 pm

I have a pyramid scheme I would like share...

As an occasional lurker (the series previews are entertaining, even if the Astros are not) I felt compelled to register to comment on Jim's article. Good gosh, that was so well written! The All Star article was also mesmerizing. YOU should write a book, Jim. I've also had my tangle with teenage/adult kids and their problems, and it is probably the hardest thing I've ever dealt with in my life. Luckily, like your daughter, my son appears to be on the upswing. You verbalized beautifully what it's like to deal with someone you love doing things you hate!

OK, now tell me to fuck off! Hey, where do y'all hide the smilies?!

thanks so much! if you had used a smilie, i would have told you to fuck off. good luck with your son.

stay and post some.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #22 on:** July 27, 2012, 04:00:55 pm »

Quote from: Astrogirl on July 27, 2012, 01:55:16 pm

I have a pyramid scheme I would like share...

As an occasional lurker (the series previews are entertaining, even if the Astros are not) I felt compelled to register to comment on Jim's article. Good gosh, that was so well written! The All Star article was also mesmerizing. YOU should write a book, Jim. I've also had my tangle with teenage/adult kids and their problems, and it is probably the hardest thing I've ever dealt with in my life. Luckily, like your daughter, my son appears to be on the upswing. You verbalized beautifully what it's like to deal with someone you love doing things you hate!

OK, now tell me to fuck off! Hey, where do y'all hide the smilies?!

Welcome! Now fuck off.

Astrogirl · « **Reply #23 on:** July 27, 2012, 04:52:47 pm »

Thanks y'all! OK, stop being nice - you're making me nervous...

JimR · « **Reply #24 on:** July 28, 2012, 06:45:33 pm »

Quote from: Astrogirl on July 27, 2012, 04:52:47 pm

Thanks y'all! OK, stop being nice - you're making me nervous...

if you do not stick around and become a regular, i will hunt you down with radid dogs and give AstrosDaily your home address.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #25 on:** July 28, 2012, 08:19:34 pm »

Quote from: JimR on July 28, 2012, 06:45:33 pm

if you do not stick around and become a regular, i will hunt you down with radid dogs and give AstrosDaily your home address.

And I'll help!

JimR · « **Reply #26 on:** July 29, 2012, 09:06:56 pm »

Thank you for the kind words for me and for Elizabeth. She is doing well thus far.
She deserves all the credit.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #27 on:** July 29, 2012, 09:28:16 pm »

Quote from: JimR on July 29, 2012, 09:06:56 pm

Thank you for the kind words for me and for Elizabeth. She is doing well thus far.
She deserves all the credit.

She does deserve the credit for some very hard work. Congratulations from me. However, you deserve some credit too for doing the right thing for her instead of enabling her and for not giving up on her. You'd be surprised how many families of addicts aren't able to do even one of these things.

94CougarGrad · « **Reply #28 on:** July 31, 2012, 11:21:55 am »

Quote from: JimR on July 28, 2012, 06:45:33 pm

if you do not stick around and become a regular, i will hunt you down with radid dogs and give AstrosDaily your home address.

My goodness, remind me not to tick you off.

MRaup · « **Reply #29 on:** July 31, 2012, 12:10:27 pm »

Quote from: 94CougarGrad on July 31, 2012, 11:21:55 am

My goodness, remind me not to tick you off.

Yeah, once you find out what radid is, that whole thing gets a little scarier.

JimR · « **Reply #30 on:** July 31, 2012, 12:13:45 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on July 31, 2012, 12:10:27 pm

Yeah, once you find out what radid is, that whole thing gets a little scarier.

Oops