Daily Missives

When I realized that I needed God’s Help in order to get sober, I really didn’t know how to go about doing that. I was told to get on my knees and pray – every morning and every night. I wasn’t so sure it would work, but I was assured that it was the only…

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Having been spared from a life of endless misery, I have an obligation to try to help someone else. Carrying the message is my responsibility. Of course I cannot change anyone. But I can share how I have changed, in hopes that it may give someone else hope. Sharing the gift is the only way…

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I once thought that I couldn’t get through a day without alcohol. It seemed impossible. I have found that without alcohol, anything is possible. Without alcohol, I may become the person I was meant to be. I see it in others. I see it in me. The transformation is astounding.   God, please help me…

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I have a lot of special people in my life. I am very Blessed. The youngest of my three children is one of the brightest lights of my life. I am very proud of the man he is, and I admire him for the genuine, fearless, and loving person he has become. He truly is…

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I cannot control what other people do. Each of us is responsible for our own “side of the street”. So, if I have a problem with what someone else is doing, I am the one with the problem. Everyone has their own destiny. Everyone finds their way.  Everyone has their own Higher Power, whether they…

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When bad things happen, I am inclined to ask “Why me?”. But when good things happen, I am inclined to just happily accept it and never ask. Everything that happens in my life has a purpose. Everything that happens has a gift within it. The course of my life is not random. My story is…

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Building something good takes a whole lot longer than it does to destroy it. Getting sober is a slow process. It requires daily attention. If I am not vigilant in my recovery – doing the things I must each day, I can easily become complacent. Complacency and carelessness are the beginning of the destruction of…

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New beginnings happen every day. They are an opportunity to pursue a happy life. It makes me happy to see two people commit their lives to each other forever. My hope is that every new day is happier than the last one for everyone. My hope is that everyone may see the Blessings that God…

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My words and actions have an effect on those in my life whether or not I realize it. Others cannot see how I feel – only what I do. Feeling love and compassion is different than showing love and compassion. Showing love and compassion is always remembered – by others and by God.   God,…

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I really like it when things are calm around me. It makes it easier for me to notice the calm inside me and to feel happy. Of course the calm around me will change soon enough, so I need to appreciate the peace while it lasts. I have more control over the peace inside of…

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