So this sober drunk goes into a liquor store ...

[barb dwyer]

... and they give her a job!

LOL!

Three months later -
they put the sober drunk in charge of ordering new liquor and setting up a wine department.

You know, when they say,
you can't know now where you'll be in a year,
what Spirit has in mind for you ...

... I never woulda imagined I'd be working
in a liquor store
and enjoying myself!

I mean,
it's not like I don't know the product, right?
The owner told me the other day
that I know more about liquor
it's origin, the making process, where it sells best
all that stuff
better than our local sales reps!

I answered well,
it's not like there's much in here I didn't throw up
at one point or other in my career.

But I was that kind of bartender as well.
Knowing the science behind it and all.
Of course it didn't slow me in the dying process...

When I interviewed for this job
the owner asked me
what kind of problem was I going to have
with people who still drank ...
-?-
I told him what or how other people drink
is none of my business.
But if someone asks for my help
I was going to give it to the best of my ability.

I recently learned he said he had a healthy respect for me
because I told him that in the interview
and that's the result he's gotten from me as an employee.
The being so knowledgeable is just a bonus to him.

I truly enjoy watching the people
who come in and stare at the shelves
for almost an hour
looking for something
that will sit on their shelves
for the rest of the year.

That, to me, is a rare animal.

I'm always utterly fascinated by them.
And I enjoy helping them find something
they will enjoy ... for a LONG time, apparently.

On the other hand,
I've had a great many
of my old customers
come in.
Some of them I was able to do an amends
right on the spot and that is always wonderful.

The primary thing I see
is my reputation before my crash
has been re-established.
Has been given back to me.
Whatever.
I have a good reputation as an honorable person again.

That is a wonderful gift.

It's amazing where the Universe puts us.
Every day, the prayer is -
how can I be of service?
Thy will, not mine.

By the Grace of the Infinite
and the Program of Alcoholics Anonymous
I am grateful on this birthday.
(biological b'day, that is)

Of myself; I am nothing.

[barb dwyer]

I should mention -
I also see a good many people I knew in the rooms as well.

I don't often see them more than once, however.
But -
at least they know where I am
if they need me.

[Sugah]

First, Barb, Happy Birthday!!

Second...wow, we sure don't know, do we?

My husband's sponsor is a bartender--has been since he was about fifteen minutes sober (which was almost twenty years ago). The bar where he drank, where he panhandled, where he found his bottom is the only place out of many, many he applied to that (took pity on him) and offered him a job. He was grateful to have the work, and he says it gives him a lot of gratitude -- and perspective -- still.

Glad you're having a good time.

Peace & Love,
Sugah

[barb dwyer]

Thanks Sugah!

yes, there's a few sober bartenders in our community as well -
but I can't go there.
It's the whole olfactory thing
and when people come into the liquor store -
they're sober.
In fact
it's company policy that we can't sell
to anyone who's drunk.

I wish I COULD ... I dearly miss the MONEY.

LOL!

[CarolD]

Life is recovery is full of unexpected adventures


Forward we go...side by side

[freya]

Thanks for sharing that, Barb! It really does bring home the miraculous -- and somtimes just plain strange! -- ways that God works.......and also what He can do with someone who trusts in Him and is truly willing!

and

Happy Birthday!

freya

[Ado0]

Congrats Barb!


You sure have proven your spiritual health!
I imagine that you can spread a whole lot of hope, to show the newcomers that they can be truly free, and that they wont have to avoid all triggers out there(if they first do the work).

Keep up the good work!

Originally Posted by Big Book First Edition, Chapter 7

Assuming we are spiritually fit, we can do all sorts of things alcoholics are not supposed to do

Big Book Chapter 7 - Working With Others

The quote is from the first edition of the Big Book.

[Live]

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((BARB))))))))))))) ))))))))))))))))))))))
luv U GAL

[least]

Happy Birthday Barb! And I'm glad you like your job.

[Charmie]

thank you for sharing barb!,,,,i agree with what ado0 said and the snipet out of te Big Book.to many times in the rooms i see folk that are petrified of alcohol and will not go to social functions etc.im glad that for today i can do these things.we had a family wedding which i stayed at till 12am (threw some shapes on the dance floor!) and then the week after,we had a 21st,i must admit i wasnt looking forward to that,,,but it was fine,we just said our hellos,gave the gift,stayed long enough that was polite and went on our way (again i threw some shapes on the dance floor!).happy birthday again barb

[stone]

Originally Posted by Charmie

(again i threw some shapes on the dance floor!)

That cracks me up.