Hi again, in what feels like it’s been forever since I last shared the latest and greatest [yes, I consider Mother’s Day in rehab to be great in its own right]. Fast forward to now, and I’m just returning from my THIRD stint in treatment [Sanford House in Grand Rapids, Michigan] which took up most of June, to now a busy start of the Serbinski summer in July. Phew! I’m exhausted just thinking about it all.
Quite honestly, I was kicking and stomping my feet going to Sanford House, but it ended up being the best thing that could have ever happened treatment wise. I spent so much time learning about myself, my triggers, and coping skills/tools to get through without a drop of alcohol. Now that doesn’t mean I’m FIXED. But it does mean I know I have options. And support. And a million other things I can do and feel besides picking up.
So now that I’m 38 days sober [and counting], let’s get back to the Serbinski summer of 2019! I returned home a few days before my Dad’s birthday [July 1st] and there has been no stopping the celebrations, pool days, and AA meetings for this Momma. I’ve even done a little cooking here and there, which makes me feel half normal! So here’s a little photo dump of the past few weeks, good eats included!
RECIPE:Perfectly Grilled Chicken Breasts
I know I’m always thanking you all [and those I see in my day to day], but really, thank you for your continued support. Getting sober is by far the hardest thing I’ve ever done. And it’s going to be something I work for the rest of my life. Right now, if I seem distant or less smiley than usual, know I might not be ok. I’m not wanting to use, but I’m just re-learning my way back into life as sober Katie. Which is exciting and scary at the same time!
Let’s just all also agree that my NEXT post on here should be a recipe- not another rehab update. Who’s with me?!
Recipe or rehab update…it all works for me. If sharing your updates helps you work through the process and you also create a recipe to share, better yet. You go for it girl! xo
Sending you all my love. The Lord walks with you in the good times and in the darkness. I pray that you have peace and joy. You are an amazing woman.❤️
Welcome home!! Your kids look so happy – clearly they have been in good hands, and it sounds like you have been as well. I was thinking of you even before I read your post, because I made your perfectly grilled chicken breasts for a mom with a new baby. I marinated them the night before, cooked them on the stove in the morning in a cast-iron skillet (4 minutes per side and then finished in the oven for 15 min on 350), chilled them, and served them with a do-it-yourself cold pasta salad (the ingredients separate, for the sake of her other kids), and delivered it cold at lunch time, so they could eat it on their own schedule. It sounds silly to include this in my post, but that is why I enjoy your blog. It is practical but also full of love. I appreciate you for simple things like teaching me in your blog how to do very basic, obvious things – like prepare shredded chicken to use in a dish (LOVE this!), prep foods ahead (which I never do, but I aspire to do it someday! LOL), appreciate little moments with my kids, and not feel guilty for eating pizza once a week. ? You are loved by your family and your friends very much — for being you. We are glad you are home! P.S. Do not feel pressure to post often – take of yourself and your family.
Thinking of you Katie – take care of you and know you are loved.