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.
This morning I learned that a friend of mine in AA relapsed. She had almost 3 years of sobriety.
I prayed for her family this morning - she has a 4 year old daughter and a husband also in the program.
This was really just a reminder to me of how horrible this disease is and how much I hate it. It occurred to me how I need to be grateful every single day when things are good and not take it for granted. My sponsor tells me that "this too shall pass" applies to both bad things and good. The only constant is change.
I feel so sad for all concerned - it underlines just how hard it is for alcoholics to stop drinking. I try to relate it to dieting and I am constantly getting it wrong or giving in by eating chocolate for example. Your prayers will definately help this family - they have a good friend in you.
This disease is cunning and powerful. Thanks to the tools of this program I have learned to Live One Day at a Time, with gratitude and prayers to HP for courage , serenity and wisdom.
I am able to live life on life's terms only when I am that connected to HP . I wll pray for your friend.
