I don't get to post here as often as I would like to. Life has been good, and very busy since I chose to leave the bottle alone. I am living proof and testament that this program works. And why life is so much better without alcohol as a crutch.
I live in Onatrio,Canada and work for the largest privately held trucking company in Canada. I look after 3 companies in Western Canada, and have a great deal of responsibility. We move millions of pounds of freight each night, and it's a huge chess game.
Last Tuesday night I received a phone call from a very distraught driver on his cellphone. His life was in a shambles, and his wife was running around on him. All of it had taken it's toll, and he saw only one way out. He was going to drive the truck and trailer off the road and kill himself. From there on in, it is kind of fuzzy, you could say surreal. Apparently I told him he was not going to kill himseIf. He was going to slow down and find a safe place to pull over. I was not going to let him go, I was not going to desert him. I was staying with him and we were going to get through it together.
I don't really remember what I said. My mom say's it's because I wasn't the one speaking. The words were chosen for me, I was nothing but the instrument of utilization, a tool. I came in to work the next day to find all the conversations we had with him we were pulled off of the digital recorder that monitor our extensions. Notes from the President of the company, and Human Resources manager congratulating us.
The only thing I could think of was that the words chosen for me, echoed the exact same sentiment I soon felt after attending my first A.A. meeting. And I was able to 'pay it forward'. I shudder to think how I would have dealt with that man in my previous circumstances.
I have just celebrated 3 months, and thank my Higher Power, and A.A. for trusting me, and giving me life back. Amen.
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I'm proud to say I am an Alcoholic, and my name is Scott.
If the plan for me is divinely inspired, no man shall find fault with where I am today, or how I got here.
Hp works in mysterious ways! Glad you were there to help the guy and "pay it forward!" Thats what this journey is all about my friend! We learn and can share our experience strength and hpe no matter how much time we have in the program! Very proud of you for having an open mind and the willingness to listen to your HP!!!! Very cool and thanks for sharing...And thatnks for checking in and letting us know how youre doing!!!!!
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"We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have. "
You need to write a book about that one. What a great movie that woule make. Congrats on 3 months, and speaking of not letting go, hang in there, one day at a time, for the long run. You have now seen that your purpose here is an important one. How's the trucker doing? Is he getting some counseling?
Scot, your Sobriety Story is so inspiring. Even from your first threads & posts so far your growth is immensely beautiful. It's apparent how much spirtuality you have within you & your spark is being nursed brighter with your efforts. Well done for sharing that love you have with another & now with us. Even if by a grace, you were still in the right place & by your own effort & will to live you were able to share that with another at the crucial time. Thanks for staying close with us & sharing your life with us today. There will be troubled times sometimes but your HP will see you through & you'll be stronger & stronger. It goes to show that even with our powerlessness we can have such an impact, letting that grace into our lives. Best wishes in your recovery. Keep coming back & sharing your ES&H. Bless you, Daniella x
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Progress not perfection.. & Practice makes Progress!
Thank you all. My wife is gone, and took my son. In-laws and relatives have deserted me. But, I am far from alone. My best friend walks beside me everyday. Silently watching, and guiding me. I have a family, and belong to the greatest association on earth. I am completely accepted for who I am, and appreciated for what I say and think. With friends like all of you, I am truly thankful.
Scott
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I'm proud to say I am an Alcoholic, and my name is Scott.
If the plan for me is divinely inspired, no man shall find fault with where I am today, or how I got here.
Oh, sorry. The driver is doing ok. And getting the help he needs. I probably won't hear from him for a while, but I know that he is in someone else's care right now, not just the counselor's.
We can call him 'J', and I know he would be thankful to be remembered in our prayers.
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I'm proud to say I am an Alcoholic, and my name is Scott.
If the plan for me is divinely inspired, no man shall find fault with where I am today, or how I got here.
