This Time Is For Real

[69franx]

Congrats on 4 years quit Candi!

Congrats brother! Keep up the great work, both in your quit and here on KTC. You make a difference every day, for 1462 days

[ChickDip]

Congrats on 4 years quit Candi!

[Candoit]

Been debating about sharing this with you all, but when 69Franx reached out to me about my intro, I felt I needed to share. Thank you Brother!

About a month ago, found out that one of my brothers, was arrested in child predator federal sting. This put some serious stress on multiple fronts...
A. My parents. It took the better part of the month to get it out of them that they are not paying for his bail or lawyer. They are willing to be power of attorney and pay bills ect... But this also cost them their Granddaughter who they practically raised, she is 13. I donÃ,’t know if they have even spoken to her since. Additionally they live in the same town as he did. Embarrassed to say the least.
B. My wife. Now she is a teacher that works in that area, geographically. Had multiple people come up to her and ask her about it, even at her high school reunion. This made her remove her last name from Facebook. When my parents were sounding like they supported him, she with drew from them, too.
C. My brothers  sister. They all live out of state, therefore that put me in the middle as the gatherer and dispenser of information. I really donÃ,’t want anything to do with him or this role, but my hand is forced.
D. Me. I had to play neutral in this for my parents and siblings sake. If I wanted information then I needed to keep all lines open. In my opinion he is guilty and needs to pay for his actions. The charges and the way he was caught isnÃ,’t a wrong place at a wrong time, thing. 3 states away, in a federal operation. Yeah your done. He isnÃ,’t allowed near my family or my home.

This past Tuesday spent an hour talking with my father about the whole thing. He feels the same way as I do, now. He stated it this way... Ã,“he made this sick bed now he had to sleep in it. We still canÃ,’t find his car, it will show up at some point. He ruined his life but I wonÃ,’t let it ruin ours.Ã,” The thing that made me feel better was that he understands that I want him no where near or associated with me or my family. They no longer have an Uncle ****

At this point I am much less stressed about this. This is today, tomorrow?

Found out he plead guilty. Personally think that is the most mature thing he has done in a long time. But as far as I know he is still awaiting arraignment.

[69franx]

Had to find the time to get caught up. Like I said yesterday, so sorry that this is happening. So sorry that you are stuck in the middle. If you need anything let me know and I'm there for you brother

[Candoit]

Been debating about sharing this with you all, but when 69Franx reached out to me about my intro, I felt I needed to share. Thank you Brother!

About a month ago, found out that one of my brothers, was arrested in child predator federal sting. This put some serious stress on multiple fronts...
A. My parents. It took the better part of the month to get it out of them that they are not paying for his bail or lawyer. They are willing to be power of attorney and pay bills ect... But this also cost them their Granddaughter who they practically raised, she is 13. I donÃ,’t know if they have even spoken to her since. Additionally they live in the same town as he did. Embarrassed to say the least.
B. My wife. Now she is a teacher that works in that area, geographically. Had multiple people come up to her and ask her about it, even at her high school reunion. This made her remove her last name from Facebook. When my parents were sounding like they supported him, she with drew from them, too.
C. My brothers  sister. They all live out of state, therefore that put me in the middle as the gatherer and dispenser of information. I really donÃ,’t want anything to do with him or this role, but my hand is forced.
D. Me. I had to play neutral in this for my parents and siblings sake. If I wanted information then I needed to keep all lines open. In my opinion he is guilty and needs to pay for his actions. The charges and the way he was caught isnÃ,’t a wrong place at a wrong time, thing. 3 states away, in a federal operation. Yeah your done. He isnÃ,’t allowed near my family or my home.

This past Tuesday spent an hour talking with my father about the whole thing. He feels the same way as I do, now. He stated it this way... Ã,“he made this sick bed now he had to sleep in it. We still canÃ,’t find his car, it will show up at some point. He ruined his life but I wonÃ,’t let it ruin ours.Ã,” The thing that made me feel better was that he understands that I want him no where near or associated with me or my family. They no longer have an Uncle ****

At this point I am much less stressed about this. This is today, tomorrow?

[FLLipOut]

Congrats on hitting the 14th floor Candi!

Congrats on 1400 days. You are a heck of a presence around here and deeply appreciated.

Congrats on 1400 days quit! Thanks for all you do around here!

Congrats my friend and brother! Well done

Congrats again, Candyman! 'party' And thank you for your support EDD!

[Candoit]

August 2018 Post#3508

Drama is a constant. Drama is the FORCE of KTC

It has a light side
It has a dark side
It holds us together
It splits us apart

It is always about which side you choose to see or follow. There are others that acknowledge its existence but donÃ,’t embrace it. There are others that seek it and embrace it. It is always what you choose. There is no try only do.

All analogies aside, drama is nothing more than a bunch of addicts trying to find a new reality.

[pab1964]

Congrats on hitting the 14th floor Candi!

Congrats on 1400 days. You are a heck of a presence around here and deeply appreciated.

Congrats on 1400 days quit! Thanks for all you do around here!

Congrats my friend and brother! Well done

[Candoit]

Always like the floor +1. Both a celebration and a reminder that our work isn't done.

[Tjschu]

Congrats on hitting the 14th floor Candi!

Congrats on 1400 days. You are a heck of a presence around here and deeply appreciated.

Congrats on 1400 days quit! Thanks for all you do around here!

[Skolvikings]

Congrats on that huge milestone, you have helped my quit.

[DonkeyMN]

Congrats on hitting the 14th floor Candi!

Congrats on 1400 days. You are a heck of a presence around here and deeply appreciated.

[ChickDip]

Congrats on hitting the 14th floor Candi!

[Candoit]

Ephesians 5:15-16
15 Be very careful, then, how you liveÃ,â€"not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

Following your gut to KTC is the LordsÃ,’ wisdom working in you. Sharing the wisdom is the Lord working through you.

Proverbs 3:5
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding

We are here because we have gained this specific wisdom and understanding and are to be the crutch for our brothers. Helping others find there way to freedom is a gift that not only fills our hearts with joy but causes it to over flow.

Psalm 119:105
105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

We light their path to freedom.

[Candoit]

Text 3/4/2018 Dipbegone  Candoit
1322879. Waiting for the police escort of a fallen sheriffs deputy from my small town. Shot chasing suspect few blocks from my sons school Friday. Somber but quit.Character in the last moments is a reminder of how he was in life.How about this; he turned the corner of an apartment building was struck in the face by a shot and his K9, Brik, who was ahead about to apprehend the suspect, immediately returned to Dep Pickett and later on him to protect him. Loyalty and love at its deepest At its purestAmenGod speed to him and his familyAmen brother. Amen