The Assembly is over...my hangover is almost all gone.  Most of you will know what
kind of hangover that is...the headache that comes with not being involved in an
intense mental, emotional, spiritual endeavor over a short period of time.  Yes my
HP was there helping to keep me appropriate around 60 plus sisters and brothers
in the program...doing service...still the hangover.  They are all gone and I hated to
see them leave.  I always do.

Still I kept my Al-Anon family and MIP family in heart and mind because this was/is
the business side of the fellowship...there has to be a business side; we cannot just
pray and sit on our hands?   One of our newbies I had in my head and heart is
Mama T Firefly and when I came home to check she was gone.  This is a very
devestating disease at any age for anyone.  She's got my prayers.

Everything went well...better than well...better than 4 years ago.  I was reminded
that I still have some control stumbling blocks and thank God for the program and
for God's self for bringing me down to size.  The hotel staff was masterful, they
really do love us as the others who supported our efforts.  The speakers were sooo
awesome as well as the business of business and the fellowship that takes care of
that.  It was emphasised on me that my hot button is Alateen and young people in
specifics.  I get involved to a higher degree on this issue as do many of the member
ship.   The food?  Did'nt run out and all of it very very good. 

We hosted; our area hosted and what a group of atonomous, get it done people
who just simply (best) get it done with stunning calmness.  I love watching them
do the Al-Anon thing...again the student.  In the end I did one of the closing
statement and couldn't help but cry a bit.  I don't like to see them turn their
backs and go away.  If you knew how Al-Anon saved my life...you would understand.

So it continues...recovery.  I back home to listen, learn and practice, practice, practice.
No I don't have a doggie bag.    (((((hugs)))))

Where ever you are Mama T Firefly...be safe.