Testimony about the past year

Hi Everyone,
I wanted to share what God has been doing in the past year.  For me, it is nothing short of a miracle. 

I am an alcoholic and also have bipolar disorder.  I have been in Alcoholics Anonymous for over 20 years, but had a horrific relapse that began in 2007, ruining six years of conitnuous sobriety.  I was still attending AA, and even going to outpatient rehab for my alcoholism, but could not get and stay sober for any considerable length of time. 

A year ago this week, I was abusing Vicodin, which was prescribed for chronic pain, and started drinking again.  I became totally manic, due to not taking the right dose of my medication.  I started cutting my arm, and panicked.  I ended up in the psych ward of my local hospital, where I spent six days.  From there, I was sent to an inpatient rehab.  I hated being in rehab, but met some dear Christians who met with me daily to pray.  I learned a lot of stuff about myself, and became determined to work my AA 12 Steps with renewed vigor.  As a result of those to stays, I have been sober, not having a drink of alcohol, since January 15, 2010. 

I am so grateful for this gift the Lord has given me.  There were so many times I wanted to leave rehab early, but God kept working on me, and I finally surrendered my life to Him one morning and gained so much peace from that day on.

I still struggle with chronic pain, but I do not abuse any meds anymore.  Also, my psychiatrist changed one of my meds, and I have been more stable since being on it. 

I am just sharing this to give God the glory for this past year.  He has done for me, what I could not do for myself.

Hugs,
Trish

Hi Trish,
  God is so GOOD! He knows what we need even when we don't! I am so happy for you that you are doing well! I will pray for you Trish.

Thank you.  I appreciate the prayers. 

Trish,
I am touched by your testimony.  The Bible says we are overcomers by the word of our testimony and the blood of Christ.  God is so good.  Let me encourage you to remember that he didn't bring you this far to leave you, and he didn't teach you to swim to watch you drown. (borrowed). 
I am persuaded that he that has started a good work in you will  complete it.  (Holy Bible)

God bless, and may this year be better than last.

Thank you.  I needed your words tonight.

Hugs,
Trish