TWO TOPICS
1. EXPLANATION
In yesterday's post "He Didn't Even Remember Me" I might have given out a wrong signal. The lady (K.C.) who spoke was telling of her early years as a member of Alanon (now 35 years), and of AA, sober now 34 years. She lives in Naples mostly, and I simply blogged a segment of her own story--because it is the story of SO many of us. Our minds can sometimes carry us so far away from reality, and sometimes even all the way to a drink...
As long as we're here I might as well relate this short story--also from the same meeting:
UTTER HAPPINESS
It was "Anniversary/Birthday" night at my group. My step-daughter C was sitting right behiod me, as I turned to her and asked if she would present me my medallion. She responded, "As long as I don't have to say anything!" (The fear of a newly sober Peep!)
Minutes later she rose to the microphone, "My name is "C" and I have been sober 5 months. I am here to give to my stepfather his 36-year medallion. I have to say, without him and his counsel, I would not have got sober, and I love him." (Not direct quote.)
And, stepping down, she hugged me. There were few dry eyes in the room, including my own. That was the final stone, the keystone, now put in place to seal our reconciliation. Thank You God, for that, and for other gifts during this very special day.
Let's stay SOBER today!
