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Jfanagle · 05-20-2008, 10:12 AM

I have been called sponsor by far more who haven't stayed sober than the few who have. I do as Taz says, stay willing to help when asked. Help to the best of my ability when I am asked and after that it is up to that individual and his God as he sees God.

I try and remember that I am just not all that powerful and can't find sobriety for another, no matter how much I want to.

A sponsor is much like a parachute; NOT REALLY COMFORTABLE TO HAVE ON ONE'S BACK, BUT DAMN HANDY WHEN YOU NEED ONE!!! Just be there when they pull the cord and try and do your job at that point.

Good luck,
Jon

05-20-2008, 10:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jfanagle Another Day in Paradise Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 702	I have been called sponsor by far more who haven't stayed sober than the few who have. I do as Taz says, stay willing to help when asked. Help to the best of my ability when I am asked and after that it is up to that individual and his God as he sees God. I try and remember that I am just not all that powerful and can't find sobriety for another, no matter how much I want to. A sponsor is much like a parachute; NOT REALLY COMFORTABLE TO HAVE ON ONE'S BACK, BUT DAMN HANDY WHEN YOU NEED ONE!!! Just be there when they pull the cord and try and do your job at that point. Good luck, Jon __________________ Indecision may or may not be my problem!