Tonight was birthday night at my home group, we had dinner before the meeting. I got my 21 year chip.
Twenty-one years...7,692days sober...one day at a time and today was the day that counted the most.Won't bore you with my story...it's not any different than anyone elses...different people, places and things involved, but basically the same as everyone elses. An uncontrolable obsession to drink, insanity, complusion...but it is my story.
I admitted I was powerless, came to believe a power greater than myself could restore me to sanity and I turned my will over to the care of God...worked the other steps.I try to carry the message of AA, of sobriety to the still sick and suffering alcoholic...because I know that if I don't give it away, God won't let me keep what I have.
I'm tired of sitting in rooms that are trying to take everyone elses inventory...why can't people, alcoholics just be who they are...why can't we just get our own house in order?
I am a miracle as is every alcoholic who has one day sober, and my God is not done with me yet. Thank you all for being here for this alcoholic...I wish for you peace, love for the unloveable, serenity, sobriety,compassion and tolerance, a true realationship with your Higher Power... most of all sobriety for today.
congrats to you . i hope to build mine that much someday as far as the other stuff about cleaning house by other pepole im not sure i understand butt no matter you are sober and so am i great job and thanks take care phil
What a moment for you! Congratulations on proving this program works if you work it. Your posts always reflect true wisdom and strength. Keep on, keeping on, just one day at a time. You are not only a miracle but an inspiration! Thanks for giving and sharing!
You have so much to offer, and you do offer it uncondtionally, all the time, so I just want to say "Happy Twenty First year" to you. You represent to me Gammy, what this Program is ALL about, extending your hand and experience to the new Person, who is number one here.
We all need people in this Forum/ 12 Step Program that we can look up to, and you my friend, ARE IT for me. When I need guidance, I just look for one of your Posts and or Responses, and find the Answer. Guidance only comes in Spirituality, and you my friend, have that, overflowing in you life.
A lot of love is being sent your way, with a Big Hug, and Happy Birthday!
Toni
Oops! Had to go back and get the cake, sorry it's not edible, but the candles are real.
Hi Rose, Congratulations! 21 years! That's a long time.
Well done to you, I hope I can be strong enough to follow your example.
Bye for now,
Chris.
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Oops! Had to go back and get the cake, sorry it's not edible, but the candles are real. 