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mikef


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I repost this short focus every year to remind myself of the grace and mercy I have received(God's unmerited favor for me)and the daily work I do to remain free of active drug addiction)Alcohol is a drug)I reflect on my sponsor ,my sponsees and above all the God of my own understanding.The message is Hope and the promise is Freedom...Join me in reflection 

It was a very cold December 2nd morning in 1984 as I "came to" from another drug induced evening.I was 6 months into my 3rd marriage and the more than two and a half decades of active drug addiction/alcoholism was devastating my life and everything and everyone in its path.I lifted my head  from the floor and swore,for the first time,that I was going to stop using or I was going to  die like may of my posse already had.My heart cried out to the God of my understanding,my wife and my life was what I was finally choosing and it was the first time I completely surrendered and admitted that I was an addict/alcoholic and needed help.The early years were not easy,but I did whatever it took until one miraculous day,the desire to use was no longer with me.Join me in celebration ,through God's grace and mercy and my continued daily work to being Free of active addiction/alcoholism for 33 uninterrupted years on this day..The message is Hope and the Promise is freedom working a daily program and knowing there can never be a "first one" for me again.I pray daily for those who may still suffer "caught in the grip" and know that with that 1st STEP,incorporated 100% into your daily life you too can find freedom.In humble gratitude and Joy I am blessed to still be here to share in my family and grand childrens life.One day at a time,can turn into decades based on my own evidence..I firmly believe,with God(of your own understanding even if that is no god at all)all things are possible!



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Wow, that's an inspiring story. Congrats to you, Mike.

Thanks for the message of hope.

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Absolutely, ...I'm with Pickle here, ... very inspiring story ... Congrats and Thanks for sharing ... beautiful!!! ...

Love ya Brother and God Bless,
Pappy



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Well said, Mike.

Congrats as well.

33 years is quite impressive.

Keep the momentum going. 



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Congratulations Mike. God has been good to us brother. It's only by His grace and mercy, that I am still alive today.

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