tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post1621618747304018902..comments2024-01-16T05:48:40.398-07:00Comments on Being Sober: Grateful I can feelMary Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08156474205414127488noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-89814759128483438052008-08-26T05:41:00.000-06:002008-08-26T05:41:00.000-06:00In case anyone is interested: the above comment fr...In case anyone is interested: the above comment from Micky / Patrick is what you get for trying to be reasonable with him. I am now done with that.Mary Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08156474205414127488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-36251809056472128542008-08-26T01:33:00.000-06:002008-08-26T01:33:00.000-06:00Your posts right now are a lifeline for me Mary-Ch...Your posts right now are a lifeline for me Mary-Christine -- thank you so much for all you share.<BR/><BR/>Love<BR/><BR/>MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-47240422153611570182008-08-26T00:10:00.000-06:002008-08-26T00:10:00.000-06:00Good for you.Good for you.Zanejabbershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08951592520808646104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-54615416670200342112008-08-25T22:27:00.000-06:002008-08-25T22:27:00.000-06:00"Thank you for your prayers Patrick. I am not leav..."Thank you for your prayers Patrick. I am not leaving AA. I am changing home groups."<BR/><BR/>Switching the WITCH for the BITCH?<BR/><BR/>I, PATRICK, AM THE HOLY ONE OF GOD.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07940745178193985942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-21239711437186393892008-08-25T20:25:00.000-06:002008-08-25T20:25:00.000-06:00Your message here is so serene and pleasant. I thi...Your message here is so serene and pleasant. I think that the ups and downs in life are what make it life and not some kind of dream state. I'll take that over the flat line any day.Sydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642843245634635843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-22526813604726452222008-08-25T14:14:00.000-06:002008-08-25T14:14:00.000-06:00A lovely post. Maybe I should try that after work ...A lovely post. Maybe I should try that after work on a Monday..!Recovery Road Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05095540109922051600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-14088938646671195822008-08-25T11:04:00.000-06:002008-08-25T11:04:00.000-06:00In fact, I'm 'undulating' right now--ot is that hy...In fact, I'm 'undulating' right now--ot is that hyper-ventilating?<BR/><BR/>Oh, gosh, me-and-my-big-mouth again.<BR/><BR/>Hey, (if anyone wants to formally drop out of AA -grin-) I have a real 'letter of resignation' from a pigeon, mailed to me about 15 years ago. He recently returned, and God has a lot of work to do, he's in BAD shape. "YOUR move, God!"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-8748532525516508582008-08-25T10:44:00.000-06:002008-08-25T10:44:00.000-06:00Hi Mary,I never tire of reading your attitude of g...Hi Mary,<BR/><BR/>I never tire of reading your attitude of gratefulness and thankfulness. Never, ever. The reminders that absolutely everything comes from the hand of God is always a good moment of reflection for me. <BR/><BR/>You rock.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10278582335163982931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-89300307001830640882008-08-25T08:03:00.000-06:002008-08-25T08:03:00.000-06:00Me too!!!Me too!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-24196822534051946832008-08-25T07:55:00.000-06:002008-08-25T07:55:00.000-06:00I like a little undulation!I like a little undulation!Scott Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361224878660334532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-16163671279668161682008-08-25T07:34:00.000-06:002008-08-25T07:34:00.000-06:00Thank you for your prayers Patrick. I am not leav...Thank you for your prayers Patrick. I am not leaving AA. I am changing home groups. <BR/><BR/>If you took the time to read this post, you might have seen that I am going to church this afternoon to pray. The same denomination as you Micky.<BR/><BR/>The big book is not my bible. The Holy Bible is my Bible. I wish you would take the time to read what we write. <BR/><BR/>And if you take the time, you might also notice that I do occasionally post comments you write, if they actually pertain to the post and aren't just cut and paste repetitions.Mary Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08156474205414127488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-70755478715501994572008-08-25T07:14:00.000-06:002008-08-25T07:14:00.000-06:00Thanks for offering a word for the day.Undulating....Thanks for offering a <I>word for the day.</I><BR/>Undulating.<BR/>hmmmmmmmmmmm...dAAvehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10378341182741173178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-10083558193997357332008-08-25T07:07:00.000-06:002008-08-25T07:07:00.000-06:00My dear Mary,It is a fearful thing, leaving AA. Th...My dear Mary,<BR/>It is a fearful thing, leaving AA. The Big Book (the AA “bible”) states, “We thought we could find an easier, softer way. <BR/><BR/>But we could not.”[1] Because this passage of AA “scripture” is taken literally, alcoholics rarely look elsewhere for help. Christians continue to jam their God, the Ancient of Days, into AA’s chameleon theology.<BR/><BR/>“Do not participate in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead even expose them.” (Ephesians 5:11-12)<BR/><BR/>It is not just fear that keeps us bound to this all-gods religion. The 12 Step experience becomes an idol—long-term involvement almost always results in a transference of faith. <BR/><BR/>Bluntly stated, when it comes to sobriety, many Christians end up with more faith in the power of the 12 Step program than in Jesus Christ.<BR/><BR/>This idol worship is by no means limited to those in AA, but applies to many in “Christian 12 Step” groups.<BR/><BR/>I will continue to PRAY for you, Mary?<BR/><BR/>I, PATRICK, AM THE LORD'S LIGHT & SALVATION FOR OTHER PEOPLE.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07940745178193985942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-41303770457472746512008-08-25T07:05:00.001-06:002008-08-25T07:05:00.001-06:00Your right, being able to live through our feeling...Your right, being able to live through our feelings, sober, is a gift.<BR/><BR/>Just never suspected there would be so many of them.indistincthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15729719239472085619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-55473447138626145972008-08-25T07:05:00.000-06:002008-08-25T07:05:00.000-06:00Lovely! You guys (you know who you are) have me pr...Lovely! You guys (you know who you are) have me praying now in the a.m. It's great.Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496172669599418214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-15823179311956368672008-08-25T07:02:00.000-06:002008-08-25T07:02:00.000-06:00It's been so hard for me to adjust to your monday ...It's been so hard for me to adjust to your monday prayer time instead of thursday...you know I don't really like change.<BR/>I'm wishing you a good Monday where every single thing goes your way.Pammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00513814300181006348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-60698297832064192122008-08-25T06:35:00.000-06:002008-08-25T06:35:00.000-06:00An hour of silent prayer--I used to do that, have ...An hour of silent prayer--I used to do that, have gotten out of that wonderful, beautiful habit. If I was certain of solitude, I'd talk to God aloud. Often I cried, either for happiness--or not.<BR/><BR/>The closest church is open every day until 3 PM, so I'm going there later today and renew that practice for myself. Thank you...again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-37943856767637817322008-08-25T06:27:00.000-06:002008-08-25T06:27:00.000-06:00Grateful is great. I am grateful for everything i...Grateful is great. I am grateful for everything in my life. Even my pain in the behind husband!Trailbosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10560979016510119034noreply@blogger.com