The First Ten Days

Hi, this is S.A., the cat, reporting from the big black chair in Ross's room. Ross might be here to help and be helped, but from where I sit, he's also here to keep me company.



Ross and his Uncle Scott have been through the first part of Ross's recovery with great care and understanding. They have trust running through their veins. It shows in their confidence when they're around each other. And it's inspiring to witness. Uncle Scott is also Ross's sponsor.




And this is Macky, who tells it like this: Yah, Ross, he tells me I'm a good dog, and I believe him, since I can tell by his tone he means what he says. He worked hard putting in the floor that my head's resting on. There were many pieces of vinyl tile to puzzle and cut and put together. The whole thing just made me hungry for a cheeseburger.





Now wait just a second! Nobody said there'd be days like this...eating corned beef and cabbage in August? Nate and Ross have been friends all their lives. Nate lives in Oakland, where he's a musician and you may find him dressed up or dressed in threads playing in numerous bands. Now, only passing through for a meal with the folks, catching up with Ross, sensing nirvana with every step on the new vinyl tile floor. Thanks, Ross! You did a great job!


Well, this is just a brief window into the first ten days of the White Owl Recon. For Ross, there are everyday schedules to keep for treatment, classes to attend, doctors to see, there is work to be done, and even some fun to be had, with a lot of rest to go with it all.

Recovery is a process. And that process we're calling Recon. As a start, it means Reconsidering and Reconnecting....