05..26.06

Whatever you may be sure of, be sure of this, you are dreadfully like other people. ~ James Russell Lowell

Today I am grateful...

• to acknowledge how far I have come since Memorial Day weekend 2001 when I first entered West Oaks rehab center
• that although I did not get it the first few times, I was able to eventually surrender to win
• for "The war is over and I lost."
• that I have always been frugal with regards to money. I do not take that attitude with my recovery. More IS better!
• that although today I will not be able to make the nooner, I will spend the day creating beauty with someone with 23 years of sobriety

Knowledge of 'the answers' never made anyone relapse. It was failing to practice 'the answers' known. ~Anonymous

God, help me be clear with you and myself about what I really want. Then, help me let go of my intentions and surrender to your plan.~Melody Beattie