Companion and Partner "Dr. Bob was my constant companion and partner in the great A.A. adventure.As the physician and great human being that he was, he chose work with others as his prime A.A. vocation and achieved a record which, in quantity and in quality, none will ever surpass.Assisted by the incomparable Sister Ignatia at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron, he--without charge--medically treated and spiritually infused five thousand sufferers.
"In all the stress and strain of A.A.'s pioneering time, no hard word ever passed between us.For this, I can thankfully say that the credit was all his. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I took my leave of Dr. Bob, knowing that he was to undergo a serious operation.The old, broad smile was on his face as he said almost jokingly, "Remember, Bill, let's not louse this thing up.Let's keep it simple!"I turned away, unable to say a word.That was the last time I ever saw him. 1.Letter, 19662.A.A. Comes of Age, p. 214
JoniJoni took me by St. Thomas Hospital, last summer, during my visit to Akron. (thanks again Joni ) She said "there's where Dr. Bob worked" and it didn't immediately register with me that he was working with alcoholics. This passage really brings it home for me.
) She said "there's where Dr. Bob worked" and it didn't immediately register with me that he was working with alcoholics. This passage really brings it home for me.