I am grateful for my elevated liver enzymes... - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

dojoro · 11-08-2009, 07:45 AM

it was a gift. It has been over a year since I have known they were high and a constant worry but never enough to make me stop drinking. When I was asked to stop drinking by my dr and couldn't doors started opening. Today I am so close to saying outloud I am an alcoholic. Inside I know it...just can't say it yet. it will come.

I am so very grateful for this gentle nudge, this gift God has giving me. He could have given me a DWI, I could have injured my children, I could have ruined my mariage, isolated my family, set a very bad example for my boys who would grow up to be alcoholics too. I could go on and on. It could have been so much worse. I was given this gift, this realization and I feel smart enough and strong now to take it. I pray for the strength to continue to fight to always know where one drink could lead me.

Thank You and I especially thank You for the sense of calm and peace I have today!

Jo

**CarolD** · 11-08-2009, 06:51 PM

Always good to see you here with us Jo....:hug

In AA ..we often call such things "God Shots"

barb dwyer · 11-08-2009, 06:53 PM

I'm grateful for the chuckle the title to your gratitude thread gave me.

11-08-2009, 07:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
dojoro "I think I can. I think I can" Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 90 Blog Entries: 40	I am grateful for my elevated liver enzymes... it was a gift. It has been over a year since I have known they were high and a constant worry but never enough to make me stop drinking. When I was asked to stop drinking by my dr and couldn't doors started opening. Today I am so close to saying outloud I am an alcoholic. Inside I know it...just can't say it yet. it will come. I am so very grateful for this gentle nudge, this gift God has giving me. He could have given me a DWI, I could have injured my children, I could have ruined my mariage, isolated my family, set a very bad example for my boys who would grow up to be alcoholics too. I could go on and on. It could have been so much worse. I was given this gift, this realization and I feel smart enough and strong now to take it. I pray for the strength to continue to fight to always know where one drink could lead me. Thank You and I especially thank You for the sense of calm and peace I have today! Jo

11-08-2009, 06:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas, Ga. USA Posts: 21,883	Always good to see you here with us Jo....:hug In AA ..we often call such things "God Shots" __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery! :

11-08-2009, 06:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
barb dwyer same planet...different world Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: butte mt Posts: 7,959 Blog Entries: 3	I'm grateful for the chuckle the title to your gratitude thread gave me. __________________ Menopause ~ puberty with experience.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Currently Active Users Viewing this Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)