Went to a lady’s thirtieth anniversary celebration today. It was a group of people, mostly alcoholics in attendance. It was a very lively group, who were honoring this woman’s achievement. I know I did.
Whenever we have these moments in our lives, I know that it hopefully encourages alcoholics like ourselves to continue to stay sober. Even opens the door for alcoholics, who need help. I never care whether the encouraged are less in time in this program, or have more time than the celebrant. What it does for me is to remind me of why I am here.
And then it reminds me of what I need to do each day. To stay sober a day at a time. I never ever want to forget that. That’s why I not only attended this affair. But to also make sure I attend daily meetings, which help me to grow along spiritual lines and to practice this program.
Today, as some of us sat together and talked, I went back and told them about the doctor’s I met down in DC. They were the ones, who would convince anyone that alcoholism is a disease. I never want to forget these men, who went out of their way to help people like us. I never had treatment from these men, because I had been sober for quite a while. But what they told me convinced me. In some cases they were actually helping others, whom I was connected to.
Anyway I know I was grateful to have been invited to this gathering. On a social basis it was very nice. But on a note of encouragement for alcoholics to get sober and stay sober, this was a very energetic group. I was encouraged, I know that.
Like I said, this was another good reminder to me of why I am here. It also reminded me of how blessed I am, as well as others I know in this program. Freedom from the bondage of alcohol is to this alcoholic not just a blessed gift. For me it has always been a miracle I can never forget. How much I believe I owe my Higher Power, and all those in this program, who have helped me through time. I need, as always, to say thanks, over and over again. Plus I need to ask for help from my Higher Power, as well as my fellow alcoholics. And to give what help I can to others like myself. Am grateful.