Today and yesterday I was reminded of some of the gifts of this program to me. And, of course, one of these are the friends I have made in here, who give me so much care.
It would have been hard for me to tell how many phone calls I had yesterday. All I know was that I had quite a few and some were one after another. And the last one was probably a couple of hours, talking about this program and how it works for all of us.
The reason I had to go back to these thoughts today was how some of those calls gave me statements of love and caring. A few were from those out of town, expressing their thoughts about me. And that was yesterday and today.
None of this is about bragging. Just expressing those thoughts of love and compassion I have been given and I often return to them. I have known so many for so many many years in here. Going way back to a few I have known since their first meetings in this program. We have grown in love and caring over the years. Almost started right at the beginning.
Of course, none of this ever happened to me until I finally came into this program. While I was out there drinking, just the opposite happened. A lot were angry with me and me with them. In here I finally began to grow in caring for others and eventually love. Amazing.
Anyway, today I began the day thinking about turning my life over to my Higher Power and this program. Just staying sober a day at a time. And my gratitude to each and everyone. I have been given so much by all that I need to stop and say “Thank you”. And, as time goes on, those, whom I care about continue to grow. I owe so much to my Higher Power, and all those old timers, who showed me the way. Again, “Thanks”.