And I am heading out of here for the Friday Morning Speaker Meeting at 6:30 a.m. I like the format of the meeting, there is a speaker for 1/2 hour, and then they open it up. Some speakers go longer, some shorter, but it is good.
I talked to my sponsor yesterday and she strongly urged me to take a few days off work and come to the western slope to visit her next week. I will see if I can do that. She is worried about me for some reason (?)
I bought a new red sweater to go with my red shoes and I am going to wear them both today. Some old veteran gentlemen at my 5:30 meeting told me that you can wear red on Friday as a sign of support for our men and women serving in strange lands overseas in wars. I know one I would like to support with hands on - I would so dearly love to touch my son and see him smile and laugh. soon. soon. soon.
Last night was the first night of the new newcomers meeting at 5:30 on Thursdays. People with under one year of sobriety are encouraged to share in the first half hour and then in the second half hour, those with over 1 year. I loved that first half hour. It really restored my hope in Alcoholics Anonymous. For 30 minutes, I heard real sharing without slogans, cliches, prepared speeches, pointing fingers, or pounding fists. It was glorious!
"...we have finally surrendered. And then, paradoxically, we have found ourselves in a new dimension, the real world of spirit and faith. Enough willingness, enough open-mindedness - and there it is!" -- As Bill Sees It, p. 174
9 comments:
I'm travelling with a new red shirt today.
Have a wonderufl weekend and I love the format of that newcomers meeting.
I am having many moments of grateful tears today. I love the meetings you attend... someday maybe I'll go with you...
I think some time alone with your sponsor sounds wonderful- GO FOR IT!
love ya
ahhh sweet surrender
leading to great faith
you are an awesome example
I love a sincere newcomer too. I am too frequently amazed at many of those who come in and "get it" so quickly. Even the lingo. I am such a s-l-o-w learner. When I do get it, it is truly got ;)
Prayers out to your baby.
I did not realize that if you wear red on Fridays it would signify supporting our troops, I will be sure to do that next friday and everyone after
I love hearing the new comers get all jacked about our program and using the tools too.I like the newcomers metting andthat is an intersting format... I will bring it up at the next business meeting and see
red on friday eh?
i am going to have to pick up a red shirt. thanx for that.
i am such a wimp about needles - i can't look at that picture you posted w/ out shivering. lol!
hey... TAG
Sweaters in June, imagine.
A sweater here is Houston is usually applied by little men in white coats as they come to take me away. RED is my favorite color
Bless you and your son.
I would love to have a meeting like that I could go to early in the morning...it sounds wonderful.
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