Great Outdoor Meeting

I attended a great meeting in a state park today.  It was right before my weekend job, at a pavilion down the street from the hospital I work at.  The sun was shining, and the dogwood tree right outside the pavilion was in full bloom.  There was a light breeze in the air, which was a little cool, but pleasant.  The topic of the meeting is "God as I understand Him."  I was especially blessed to see an old friend from grad school there.  I had not seen her since right after we finished our degrees in 1985.   I have managed to make 3 out of 4 meetings the past four days.  When I saw my therapist on Friday, he reminded me of why I am doing this, because I have such a great forgetter.  I had written him a letter a week before that I want to leave a legacy of FAITH, DIGNITY AND STRENGTH for my granddaughter Isabel.  If I wish to achieve that goal, I certainly need to work my program and stay sober.  I don't want people standing around at my funeral, shaking their heads and whispering.  I want there to be lively discussion of my life, and the legacy I hope to leave.  When my brother died this past February, there was a receiving line that lasted for almost 3 hours, and people shared how he had touched their lives with his gentle spirit, and love.  He also left a legacy of faith in God.   I cannot leave any such legacy if I drink every night and pass out on the couch.  I must work my 12 steps. Hugs, Trish

Hugss Trish.. thanks for sharing.  Glad you enjoyed the outdoor meeting

Trish, You are SUCH a fighter!! Such a survivor! I have faith that you WILL leave the legacy you want! You are such an inspiration to me!! :) Love, Marie