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cj. · 09-25-2004, 07:53 PM

It's that time of year, once again, when our Area Service Members come together to elect new people into trusted positions of service for the groups to further carry the message of recovery on our beautiful little Island.

I am feeling rather sad after packing up so many memories of the past year.

I didn't think this would be so hard for me to write about, but it is. I have served at the Area level for all 4 years of my recovery and I will not be taking another position this year due to increased physical restrictions. It's kinda' hard to accept, but I am trying. It was a very difficult decision to make.

When I first became active in service, it was a great way for me to stay out of isolation and out of my own way! Somewhere through the years, though, I found out that I was doing it because I had come to care deeply for the addicts who were hurting and still suffering. I had found compassion.

A far cry from the lonely lady who only knew how to take all of her life!!

There is a chance that I may be able to return to a more active lifestyle, but for now I will be content knowing that what I have done in past service will continue to affect many lives for the better. This is also the perfect opportunity to become more actively involved with my home group!!

Just For Today
cj

Dan · 09-25-2004, 08:11 PM

Wow cj...
What a gift you are.
Thank you for your service to the people of the most beautiful Island in the world.
(landlocked in Ontario, said I

)
Thank you.

Gooch · 09-25-2004, 08:28 PM

Thanks for your contribution at your home group and area level.

Please feel free to consider your transfer of service from the realtime to the cyber division. We need you here CJ!

godsonmyside · 09-26-2004, 12:02 AM

Like our symbol says, True good will in service is "doing the next right thing, for the right reasons". All areas of service are for the addicts who still suffer. Thank you for you love in service!!!

namommy · 09-26-2004, 08:03 PM

CJ,

You are truly an assett to the fellowship. I am sure you will find a way to continue to serve. From one service junkie to another, I understand how you feel, I recently had to resign from my Regional service position and it was very difficult.

Chy · 09-28-2004, 10:03 PM

Just means there is another plan for you cj! *hugs*

09-25-2004, 07:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
cj. Mending Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 300	Service Shuffle Sadness It's that time of year, once again, when our Area Service Members come together to elect new people into trusted positions of service for the groups to further carry the message of recovery on our beautiful little Island. I am feeling rather sad after packing up so many memories of the past year. I didn't think this would be so hard for me to write about, but it is. I have served at the Area level for all 4 years of my recovery and I will not be taking another position this year due to increased physical restrictions. It's kinda' hard to accept, but I am trying. It was a very difficult decision to make. When I first became active in service, it was a great way for me to stay out of isolation and out of my own way! Somewhere through the years, though, I found out that I was doing it because I had come to care deeply for the addicts who were hurting and still suffering. I had found compassion. A far cry from the lonely lady who only knew how to take all of her life!! There is a chance that I may be able to return to a more active lifestyle, but for now I will be content knowing that what I have done in past service will continue to affect many lives for the better. This is also the perfect opportunity to become more actively involved with my home group!! Just For Today cj

09-26-2004, 12:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
godsonmyside Vision of Hope Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Living on This side of the green!! Posts: 1,062	Like our symbol says, True good will in service is "doing the next right thing, for the right reasons". All areas of service are for the addicts who still suffer. Thank you for you love in service!!! __________________ We get relief through the Twelve Steps which are essential to the recovery process, because they are a new, spiritual way of life that allows us to participate in our own recovery. We Do Recover Todd J.

09-26-2004, 08:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
namommy Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Never, Never land Posts: 2,711	CJ, You are truly an assett to the fellowship. I am sure you will find a way to continue to serve. From one service junkie to another, I understand how you feel, I recently had to resign from my Regional service position and it was very difficult. __________________ I came into this program to save my a** and found out it was attached to my soul. --Anonymous

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09-25-2004, 08:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dan Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,753	Wow cj... What a gift you are. Thank you for your service to the people of the most beautiful Island in the world. (landlocked in Ontario, said I ) Thank you.

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Gooch Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: out there... Posts: 2,668	Thanks for your contribution at your home group and area level. Please feel free to consider your transfer of service from the realtime to the cyber division. We need you here CJ!

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Chy Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 5,886	Just means there is another plan for you cj! hugs

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