My Christmas holiday from work ended yesterday. I was off for almost 10 whole days, the most time I've had off by far in my recovery, and I spent a lot of the time focused on getting my program in gear.
My b/f introduced me to some really fantastic women in his network this season, and I finally connected enough with one of them to ask her to be my sponsor over lunch yesterday. She agreed! I'm psyched!
I did a lot more soul-searching and checking (and even some interviewing) this time before I asked her. She has some years clean, is working the steps for a third time, has a wonderful sponsor that I really respect, a solid network, and a recovering husband as well. She is active in the fellowship. We are also around the same age and both have careers and kids, so a lot in common.
She and I are taking a road trip to a convention next week to bond, so I'm really excited about that. My first time at a convention.
I'm glad I took my time in finding a new sponsor this time. It may be that there is a reason it took me a while to find her. The wait has been worth it, and I feel more ready than ever to begin formal step work now.
And, I get my nine month key tag tomorrow!!!
KJ