And, like everyone else in here, I found myself wrapped up in all of this. It reminded me of that prayer I continue to say: “Relieve me of the bondage of self that I may better serve thee.” I do that almost everyday, and sometimes a better number of times.
Anyway, when they called on me, I tried to keep it short, but was hoping she could understand what I was saying very seriously, except at the end, when I said something, which I hope was entertaining.
Every time we have the opportunity to talk about this, it makes me focus on why I am here. I am here to stay sober a day at a time. That’s why I try to make my words very simple and very serious. It’s not only what I learned a long time ago, but it is something I never ever want to forget. How I was relieved of the bondage alcohol had over me. It was the answer to the prayer I gave to my Higher Power that one night, and when I awoke the next day I was relieved of the bondage alcohol had over me for so many years. For me it was a miracle for which I am so grateful to my Higher Power. Never want to forget.
I keep going back each and everyday. I try to go to a meeting everyday, because I not only want to never fail to remember, but I continue to desire the help I have been given to stay with me each and everyday. Not only have I been helped by the God of my understanding, but so many alcoholics like me through the years in here. I have to thank them as well as my Higher Power.