Omega,
In reply to your last post: Yes, I quit on October 15th 1999 and so far have never had another drink. I went to as many as 3 meetings a day in the first year and after 8 years I still make at least 2 meetings a week and others when I need to. I try and be of service by sponsoring others, when they are deluded enough to ask for my help, and that keeps me sober. I rely on the strength of others when mine isn't sufficent.
Life is good and sometimes even great, but I never forget that I am an alcoholic and I can not drink. Life is just what it is, full of ups and downs, but I know drinking won't help me. Prayer, meetings, and meditation have worked for me. I do know that I won't drink today!
Jon