Hello I saw that Lisa and Laura had checked in so I thought I would as well. I'm 74 days sober just finished step 4 and I'm making friends and learning to lean not only on my sponsor but to some extent on all of my local fellowship. I'm making new friends, learning to love and learning to be loved again. For the first time in several years I don't feel alone anymore. The gifts I've already gotten from AA never cease to amaze me. I still have bad days I still have cravings but they are getting farther and farther apart. My life is rather different than it was 75 days ago but I wouldn't trade it for the world. God bless and take care
Bryan
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Obsession with self in these matters is a dead end; attention to God leads us out into the open, into a spacious, free life. Romans 8:6 , The Message
How cool, Bryan, to let us know how you're doing. It sounds all good, but the cool part is, the crappy things recede and some great stuff is still ahead of yu on this journey. It isnt all roses, but it's a hell of alot more roses than it was, and alot less stepping in doggy doo. Keep on keepin' on, and thx for the update. We need to hear how everyone is doing, helps the rest of us gather strength to stay that way. Chris
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Hi Bryan, :) Glad you checked in too. I'm impressed with the progress you've made. I'm inspired by the work you've accomplished in 74 days. See you when we next check in and take care. :) Laura
Well done on 74 days and on finishing your step 4.
I loved your post and what you said about learning to love and to be loved again. I needed to learn those things when I started with AA. Now, I have so many good and wonderful friends in the fellowship and my life is vastly better than I could have ever hoped for. Isn't it terrific?!
Take care,
Carol
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Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ~Dr. Seuss
Hi Bryan, thanks for checking in. Helps us remember we're all here & in unity. Though it does add to the many posts to read! Keeping us occupied & finger on the pulse :) Well done in keeping sober. It's tough sometimes isn't it! But, we're patient & we wait for the rewards as they come. I keep on keeping on because those with more sobriety tell us it's worth it. I bloody hope so! I'm slowly working through Step4 & don't get to meet with my sponsor often. A problem is whilst recognising my defects it can be hard not to concentrate on them. I've just started to pray for the good qualities I have to shine through & come into play so that I have more to offer others. I have a tendency to focus on the neg- sometimes so practicing the opposite there I think will well come in handy. Thanks for the post & thanks for the inspiration. So nice not to be alone, Danielle x
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