Thinking

[NOMOMERLOTMAMMA]

So A and I were talking about her fourth step and the defects that were brought to light. She told me that she can't believe how well I'm doing, that I have seemed to have "got it" and she was nowhere near this in her first year. So I thought about what, exactly, is it that I have "got".

I have completely turned my will and my life over to my HP. I try to do the next right thing in any given situation and then let HP have it. That's it.

This is surprising to me. And I actually wrestle with it, how easy it was for me to do this. Sounds too simple right? Maybe I'm just a dumb bunny, but I'm over trying to intellectualize this whole thing. It's working for me, so I'm not messing with it.

Often, I'm at a loss when it comes time to share with the newcomer. Mostly on these boards. I can't express myself clearly enough as some of the folks here do. I admire those folks for sure. Is it enough to express what I just have, and does anyone get some hope from it?

[Sugah]

I've followed you since your first post, Karen, and I'm nothing short of amazed. I draw strength and hope from you! Of course, don't let it all go to your head!

I know an oldtimer who says, "I drank every drop out there that was mine to drink. The only thing left for me to do was surrender." Perhaps it was that way for you, too?

Peace & Love,
Sugah

[WLDKATZ]

you make me so proud to be following in your foot steps and like Sugah said I also draw stregth from you!!!!!

Hugs and Prayers,
Pamm

[nandm]

Originally Posted by merlotmamma

I have completely turned my will and my life over to my HP. I try to do the next right thing in any given situation and then let HP have it. That's it.

This is surprising to me. And I actually wrestle with it, how easy it was for me to do this. Sounds too simple right? Maybe I'm just a dumb bunny, but I'm over trying to intellectualize this whole thing. It's working for me, so I'm not messing with it.

Often, I'm at a loss when it comes time to share with the newcomer. Mostly on these boards. I can't express myself clearly enough as some of the folks here do. I admire those folks for sure. Is it enough to express what I just have, and does anyone get some hope from it?

I too find the program to be amazingly simple. The hardest part for me is slowing down and working the program rather than just reacting.

By the way I have read several of your posts and feel you express yourself quite well. I do get hope from your posts.

[barb dwyer]

Karen, honey - who was missin ya's when you disappeared????
ME !!!

OF COURSE you've made a difference in this alcoholic life....
What a change.