The material presented
here is not Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature. It is a method
to exchange
information, ideas, feelings, problems and solutions on a personal
level.
The day came and went...calmly and sanely as so many others have since arriving at the front doors of the program of Al-Anon Family Groups. We started the day as many others with literature reading that sets us up to do the best day we can and not get blind sided by anything that could take us off the surface of the earth.
Years ago my sponsor told me "you'll know when you're even with the disease at your "half life"...when you have as many years and days in recovery as you did practicing the disease". Yesterday, the 8th of February was that day; the day I arrived for real and found my chair and my ears and stayed, listened and practiced, practiced, practiced. I was 37 when I screamed "uncle" and gave up, surrendered my life and my will over to a power much greater than myself and followed HP's direction to meet and follow HP's family. I am beyond grateful for that miracle which is still in progress here at MIP. Mahalo Nui Ohana O Aloha...(Family of Love and acceptance) Please leave my chair where it is...up front where I can hear clearly. ((((()))))
So you've walked your 12 miles out of the forest Congratulations!
I'm sure not glad for the pain and trouble that brought you to us but I am glad and grateful for the experience and gentle inspiration you bring because of it.
Hugs!
(((Jerry)))
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If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is, because everything would be what it isn't. And contrary wise, what is, it wouldn't be. And what it wouldn't be, it would. You see? (Lewis Caroll)
Glad that you stayed Jerry. Congratulations on your many years of recovery . I was 40 when I finally surrendered- still have a few years to go to reach half life.
Congratulations Jerry. Thank you for your share! I just started alanon and I am 36. I look forward to reaching your point in life. I could identify with screaming "uncle" that's how I felt.
Oh Jerry - great share and you will possibly never know the joy and peace your posts bring to me....refreshing, honest, humbling and full of grace - with each post you share.
Congrats. to you on your half-life and I too am so glad you are here. In spite of the pain I have endured, I will be forever grateful that pain brought me here. Each day is a fresh start and each exchange with fellows, family or HP all give me an opportunity to learn and love and continue on.
(((huge hugs))) for you today - may your grace continue to shine always....
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
Thank you, as well JerryF, for this and the multitude of shares you have given us. Sad for the reasons that draw us together, but equally grateful for what we do share together and the benefits far outweigh the bad. I do not know where I would be today if it were not for you all (MIP) and Al-Anon. {{HUGS}}
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"Forgiveness doesn't excuse bad behavior, but it
does prevent bad behavior from destroying your heart". ~ unknown
Congratulations Jerry. Your an excellent example of the program working when you work it. Thank you for your loving shares and kindness . So glad I wandered on here today.xx
Congratulations Jerry that you had the foresight to seek help at 37 and stick with it. One thing I am sure is that I will never reach my half-life BUT so thankful that I found the help I need from this program... Congratulations!!
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Congratulations!