Prayers

[MNGirlyGirl]

Please say some prayers for me. I have gotten myself into a lot of trouble with a 3rd dwi and have lost my car (forever) and my license for a year -- and some jail time (don't know how much yet). I have a new job and am just sick over this. Been trying to get clean on my own for a year .... guess I just needed to hit bottom. I made the mistake and must live with the consequences, but can't afford to lose a job. Wish I could sleep -- I'm going to need it. Thanks for listening.

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Originally Posted by MNGirlyGirl

Been trying to get clean on my own for a year .... guess I just needed to hit bottom.

When you find bottom, you will look up and find all that you need.

I have a problem.
I tried to control it on my own and realize I can't.
Jesus, I need you to help me.

When you find that you say such words from your heart, you will see your whole life change.
I can do all things through Christ that stengthens me.

[toad]

I have 7 dwi's and the last three I got within three years. In Missouri that is a felony! They took my drivers liscense for 10 years, sentenced me to 4 years in prison (suspended), 30 days in the county jail, and gave me 5 years probation. As I look back I see where it was the best thing for me. At the time I was devasted, but today I have 7 1/2 years sober and clean, a God in my life that will never leave or forsake me, material blessings, good friends and many other things. All of the promises on page 83 of the Big Book have come true....all of them! I still have 7 months 25 days till I am able to drive, but who's counting.......I don't want to go back to my old way of life, and by taking life one day at a time, going to meetings, having a sponsor, reading the Bible and Big Book, and not taking that first drink or drug....life is good.

You will see this as a blessing later.........this is a fact about working the program of AA.........thanks for letting me share, and for helping me stay sober today.....toad

[MNGirlyGirl]

Toad, you are so right. If this hadn't happened I would still be trying to do the "controlled" drinking. I'm actually excited about being sober -- I know I have to do this and it actually feels like that burden has been lifted from me, although I have a huge burden (especially financially) to get through.

Four years would be a huge scare. I'm looking at a possible year to 90 days. I'm hoping my lawyer will be able to get me some other type of house arrest or something long term rather than jail. I don't know what I would do with my dog.

I'm so glad that what had to have been very hard time turned into something wonderful for you. I can only imagine what God can do with my life now that I can really let go and let him take over. I know this will all turn out okay -- but it will be a hardship. $44 round trip cab fare to work today.