I just wanted to try to share what has happened in the last twenty-four hours to me. It's been amazing!
I was chosen to look after all of the literature at my home group last night. I feel really good about that and I'm looking forward to doing it.
This morning, I received all of the information that I will need to start answering the telephone for AA in my area next Tuesday. I'm looking forward to it, but I'm so anxious, too. I will ask my Higher Power for guidance to say and do everything I possibly can to help the person that I am talking with.
At the end of last night's meeting, a woman asked me if I would consider being her sponsor. I felt so privileged to have been asked. I checked with my sponsor and she said that I am up to doing it, if I wanted to. I have chatted to the lady this morning and suggested a trial period for us both as she is my first sponsee. She said that was fine. I'm seeing her on Thursday evening at a meeting and again on Saturday morning. Then, we're going to spend some time together on Saturday afternoon.
I truly can't believe how things are really changing for me. It's hard for this alcoholic to get her head around it all. People are starting to trust me and to rely on me again. I am slowly, but surely, gaining some of my old self-confidence and, more importantly, self-respect back. Life is feeling pretty good, right now.
It just shows that miracles really can and do happen! I am bursting with gratitude.
Have a great day,
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
Thank you for the share, Carol! It really really brightened my day. I do love how you get right to the heart of things, so direct and articulate. Wrap yourself up snug in that warm glow, because this is just the beginning of so many more days like this for you. The beautiful gifts of sobriety. Big hug, Chris
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"Never argue with an idiot... They'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience..."
Congrats....i have been coordinator for are AAhotline for 3 1/2 years so if you have any question ....i will try and help....also what i used for reference is the Big Book ...Chapters 3 + 7 ..and the Dr Opinion ..have a nice one
Quetzal,,, I've been watching you for awhile, even tho silent. I have always been impressed with your positive attitude, and balance. You are a gift to us. Each person is in his/her own way. I am glad for you that you are far enough in your recovery to mentor and take some of the responsibilities of service (I won't say 'leadership'), and I am also glad for AA that we get to reap the benefits of your recovery too.
God bless you as you take another Step on your recovery journey,
Remember, please, that you don't have to be perfect, or look perfect, and to keep that great balance of give and take.
love in recovery,
amanda
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do your best and God does the rest, a step at a time
