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Old 02-03-2012, 09:49 PM
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First Meeting! Done

Well, I finally took the plunge. I went to my very first meeting as a newcomer today at 8pm. Everyone was so nice and welcoming. Really made the experience all the better. I went up and introduced myself quickly and got a hug and my newcomer chip. Listened to some good discussion from various speakers. And at the end I got 4 phone numbers from some really nice guys. One who lives just around the corner from me and the other who just celebrated his 8th Birthday. Really encouraging. And was given a newcomer packet and a big book, funny thing is I just sat down to page through it, and its in Spanish. Whats even funnier is I am a total white guy, haha. I guess I will have to exchange it. Was invited to another meeting tomorrow, I am confident I will go. Good experience. Don't know why I waited so long.
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Old 02-04-2012, 05:34 AM
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Congratulations! That's a big first step, and I'm proud of you for taking it.
Yuo're a miracle in the making!

Your post made my day. And much continued sucess to you.
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Old 02-04-2012, 05:38 AM
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Yes!!! welcome home my friend!
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Old 02-04-2012, 05:44 AM
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The power and warmth in a meet is awesome. Well done my friend
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Old 02-04-2012, 06:43 AM
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Don't know why I waited so long.

That was my thinking! I could have avoided a lot of pain and misery if I had only taken some action sooner.
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Old 02-04-2012, 07:01 AM
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Great job! Good to hear you so positive!
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Old 02-04-2012, 07:12 AM
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I am so happy for you! I love my AA people!
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Old 02-04-2012, 02:36 PM
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Ditto all the way down

Welcome Home is right.

And now you have your chip, just remember that it means IF you were to pick up a drink. You are to go return that chip BEFORE you pick up not after. Sister Ignatia rules she came up with the coin.

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Old 02-04-2012, 02:40 PM
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Too funny about the Spanish Big Book!!!! That made me literally LOL!

Awesome 2bstrong. I also went to my first meeting this weekend in the town I just moved to. I took to liking it as much as you did! Going tonight for my third meeting. I'm just going to keep going back! You do the same We can do this together! hugs!
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Old 02-04-2012, 02:59 PM
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Congrats on your first meeting. I'm glad it was a positive experience. It isn't always. Keep coming back, no matter what.
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