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Prepjackie · 08-06-2004, 07:09 AM

Yesterday I had to deal with some of the wreakage of my past, which was way cool. I had to go to court re: my sons and child support and visitation. When I got on the stand and my ex's lawyer had his way with me, I like to call it "character assination" I was completely at peace. Unbeleivable !!!!

There was a time I would have drank over that and no telling what else I would have done. Maybe not even show up, but not today. I felt as if I were talking about someone else, matter of fact, I was. That Jackie is gone and this Jackie is here only because of the steps and the Big Book of AA and just a few unnatural things that I do today to stay sober that I didnt do a little over 2 years ago.

I did get a little emotional, because every time I even think about my testimony I give prompts to my HP for his infinite grace. I had faith that the hearing was going to turn out exacty the way it should and my HP will see me through it. All in all it was a success. Now I have to do the works. This is a program of progress and action and I have to do the footwork of both, but I dont have to do it alone, but I do have to do it. Faith without works is dead, actions, without works is dead. I have become a productive member of society one day at a time.

I just wanted to share my experience, strenght and hope with all of you. This program works if you work it. Thanks for letting me share.

Prepjackie

Dan · 08-06-2004, 07:39 AM

Thanks for sharing.
And thanks to your HP for guiding you and lighting your path.
It works if you work it.

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I was completely at peace.

3legacy · 08-06-2004, 09:23 AM

((((((PrepJackie))))))))
I returned home from a meeting, shopping and lunch with a friend yesterday to a message on my answering machine. The gentleman I returned the phone call to is in the midst of a very similar experience as you.

A few months back he called for a ride to turn himself in and face the music for the wreckage of his past. He has been in and out in and out of Fellowship alone up until now. He has always seem to get just well enough that the Steps and AA were not necessary I guess.

I was thrilled to hear the peace, serenity and honesty in his voice yesterday. I can only hope & pray he has finally thrown away the shovel once and for all now. He still has quite a bit more wreckage to clean up for he has dug a deep hole for years with his liquor lubricated shovel. He sounded to be on an entirely different footing yesterday. This time round, he is looking for non-generic methods in Alcoholic Anonymous and willing to open the Big Book for the first time in the 12 years I have known him.

Even the footwork, which I am apparently expected by God to do, is done with His strength always there for me if I humbly ask.

(((((((((PrepJackie))))))))) ty for sharing your E,S, & H with US.
Kiss Heart of Spirit In Love & Service,
Three Legs

MootPoint · 08-06-2004, 09:49 AM

PrepJackie
Congrats on your attitude! You'll sail through this with the help of your HP.

Thankyou for sharing your ESH.

KelKel · 08-06-2004, 10:24 AM

PrepJackie

thanks

JennieB · 08-06-2004, 12:18 PM

Thanks for sharing your ES&H!

1Marty · 08-06-2004, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Prepjackie

I was completely at peace. Unbeleivable !!!!

Just Awesome!!! Thanks for sharing.

Patsyd1 · 08-08-2004, 05:14 AM

That is wonderful Jackie, thank you so much for sharing your ES&H.

Patsy

08-06-2004, 07:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
Prepjackie Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Iowa Park, Tx. Posts: 17	Experience, Strength and Hope Yesterday I had to deal with some of the wreakage of my past, which was way cool. I had to go to court re: my sons and child support and visitation. When I got on the stand and my ex's lawyer had his way with me, I like to call it "character assination" I was completely at peace. Unbeleivable !!!! There was a time I would have drank over that and no telling what else I would have done. Maybe not even show up, but not today. I felt as if I were talking about someone else, matter of fact, I was. That Jackie is gone and this Jackie is here only because of the steps and the Big Book of AA and just a few unnatural things that I do today to stay sober that I didnt do a little over 2 years ago. I did get a little emotional, because every time I even think about my testimony I give prompts to my HP for his infinite grace. I had faith that the hearing was going to turn out exacty the way it should and my HP will see me through it. All in all it was a success. Now I have to do the works. This is a program of progress and action and I have to do the footwork of both, but I dont have to do it alone, but I do have to do it. Faith without works is dead, actions, without works is dead. I have become a productive member of society one day at a time. I just wanted to share my experience, strenght and hope with all of you. This program works if you work it. Thanks for letting me share. Prepjackie

08-06-2004, 09:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
MootPoint we're all mad here! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: a padded room with bars Posts: 1,687	PrepJackie Congrats on your attitude! You'll sail through this with the help of your HP. Thankyou for sharing your ESH. __________________ The duke had a mind that ticked like a clock and, like a clock, it regularly went cuckoo. ---------Terry Pratchett

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08-06-2004, 09:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
3legacy Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Beaver, WA Posts: 1,350	((((((PrepJackie)))))))) I returned home from a meeting, shopping and lunch with a friend yesterday to a message on my answering machine. The gentleman I returned the phone call to is in the midst of a very similar experience as you. A few months back he called for a ride to turn himself in and face the music for the wreckage of his past. He has been in and out in and out of Fellowship alone up until now. He has always seem to get just well enough that the Steps and AA were not necessary I guess. I was thrilled to hear the peace, serenity and honesty in his voice yesterday. I can only hope & pray he has finally thrown away the shovel once and for all now. He still has quite a bit more wreckage to clean up for he has dug a deep hole for years with his liquor lubricated shovel. He sounded to be on an entirely different footing yesterday. This time round, he is looking for non-generic methods in Alcoholic Anonymous and willing to open the Big Book for the first time in the 12 years I have known him. Even the footwork, which I am apparently expected by God to do, is done with His strength always there for me if I humbly ask. (((((((((PrepJackie))))))))) ty for sharing your E,S, & H with US. Kiss Heart of Spirit In Love & Service, Three Legs

08-06-2004, 10:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
KelKel Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Mohave Desert Posts: 2,313	PrepJackie thanks

08-06-2004, 12:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
JennieB Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: ENGLISHTOWN, NJ Posts: 65	Thanks for sharing your ES&H!

08-08-2004, 05:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
Patsyd1 Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 722	That is wonderful Jackie, thank you so much for sharing your ES&H. Patsy

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