You should see my Big Book....
I recieved mine when i enter rehab
back in Aug. 1990. It was brand new.
Crisp white pages. I signed the inside
with my name and when i began my
sobriety. That was the first full day
with out a drink.
Over the yrs. i brought my book to AA
meetings, underlining words, phrases,
and made important notes. Been to
Big Book Studies to understand what
AA is all about. How people like me
couldnt stay sober and why they
decided to learn to stay sober after
so many failed attempts.
My Big Book is like ur text book
ud have at school. How do u study
for a test if u dont have a text book?
How do u learn to fix a car if u dont
have a manual? How can u fix a special
dish if u dont have the recipes to follow?
My AA book is my manual for living a
sober life one day at a time.
Today i look at my book and its pages
are yellow and are filled with AA stuff.
Maybe a card with someones name and
number on it to call for emergencies if
i think i may drink. My book has a vintage
look to it. Something im glad to own.
When i go to meetings and see all those
"old-timers" as they r refered to with
their BB and see the wear worn look
about them, then im glad to be in
company of some awesome "ELDERS."
Much respect for them.
Thanks for letting me share.