Tag Archives: Celebrate Recovery

Perspective, Attitude & Learning To Dance

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Ray V.

This evening, I visited a church in a neighboring community with a new friend who is having some struggles. The church hosts a peer support group and I was there to stand with him as he takes the first steps … Continue reading →

Posted in Recovery | Tagged addictions, Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Celebrate Recovery, Ray Visotski, Recovery, True North Church North Augusta | 1 Comment

Another Day, Another Lesson

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Ray V.

Thursday night, (recorded that afternoon, actually) Jim Sonefeld was playing drums on the David Letterman Show in New York City. Less than twenty-four hours later, he was in Aiken, SC, speaking to some folks at a local church about his … Continue reading →

Posted in Another Day Another Lessonj | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Celebrate Recovery, Hootie and The Blowfish, Jim Sonefeld, Ray Visotski, Recovery | 2 Comments

“Isms”…From The Source

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Ray V.

As I continue to age, I become more and more aware of the fact that many people I know suffer from some sort of addictive behavior. You all know the list, so I do not need to re-iterate that litany … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 12- step programs, addictions, Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Celebrate Recovery, I'm your disease, Ray Visotski, Recovery, taking the first step, twelve steps | 2 Comments

Some Days…

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Ray V.

Some times… Then I am reminded that it just is not true. Here is a part of a note sent to several guys, one of which was me. Most of us have had to live through the dark part of … Continue reading →

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Ten SIgns

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Ray V.

Courtesy of Toddlohenry.com I knew this was going to be good, since Todd mentions Steve Layman and Celebrate Recovery on the same page….instant credibility as far as I am concerned. Life is not always easy and happy. It is important … Continue reading →

Posted in Ten Signs, Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Celebrate Recovery, Ray Visotski, Steve Layman, Ten signs of happiness, Todd Lohenry | 3 Comments

As Angels Cry

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Ray V.

A very serious piece of music, posted while thinking about many of my friends in various stages of recovery and all our “isms” Corey Smith is all over the map with his music and this song illustrates the heart of … Continue reading →