Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Peace thru Sacrifice and Determination

Every Tuesday morning an ending, and a new
Beginning. We all have a different story, but 
We are all one and the same. They say we have 
A disorder, but we have a disease. There is no 
Cure, but we come here to learn how to fight it.

Whether we are soldiers, sailors, airmen or 
Marines; We have been where others feared to
Tread. Some of us signed up to do the job, for
The 'Nam Guys most were chosen by their dear
Friends and Neighbors. Some friends to have, huh?

In a way, it is like going back to basic training or 
Reporting to a new unit. A few hours or a day or 
Two, and you have made new buddies that will be
Friends for life. We share our stories privately, the 
Smoke room is sanctuary and it's walls guard us.

201 is our second home, and we spend hours in 
Group. Sara, Corey, Doctor Rod and Katey give
us skills for our new battle that our more important to
Saving our lives. Becky has grief & loss, and battle 
Weary warriors are brought to tears by haunting pasts.

The nurses have the toughest job of all. They are with 
Us round the clock and on weekends. Whether we are 
With them for two weeks or two months, they get to 
Know us and then they have to say good-bye. Yet They
All give us everything that they have everyday we're there.

Thanks to the couselors, nurses, and staff of the Jack H Wisby Jr. Clinic
and to my roommate William, Bill Patton, Bob Clifford, Uncle Bob, Jerry, Tom Marcello,
Brian Tromblee, Uncle Brian, John Portik, John Mortsok