[Tazman53]

Thanks Astro, I have gained far more from some folks in my network, in meetings, and on my own through reading then I have from my present sponsor. Part of the problem I think is he is close to my same age, but single and carrying on a LONG distance relationship, that and he has a newer sponsee then me who really needs his hand held a lot.

A lot of folks, including him tell me I am doing very well, I agree to a point, there is so much more I need to work on and I feel as though not even finishing step one in 2 1/2 months with my sponsor is a bit on the slow side. I have read the Big Book cover to cover at least three times and the 12 X 12 twice along with "Under the Influece" and numerous pamphelets.

Mentally I feel I am at step 3 and ready to start to work on step 4, but I really don't know.