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 I find it amazing how GOD works in misterious ways. My granfather passed this a.m. and I prayed last night although I knew if it was his time to go he would. When I prayed last night I asked for him to visit in my dreams(which I new he would) but he passed at 5:30 a.m. I did not see him nor do I think I wanted to do so in the condition he was in... In saying that I know that he is pain free and in god's hand and that in inself gives me so much peace and love. I will be leaving tom. and back on Monday.
Anothe strange thing I can not wrap my mind around is that he wants to be home even though he is gone untill buriel Sunday. I don' thing I can stay there and maybe hoe knows god will give me the strenght to do so. I have other relatives to satey with though. I just wanted to say that I don't even want to pick up antything and I 'm sure that this is the peace in my heart at this time. I have contacted my local group and of course being the great A.A. friends they are they are her for me 24-7 and I'm sure you all are that have just begun to know me. Death is hard nut not hard enough for me to through away the 16 months I have, and for that I am so proud of myself.
 Thanks for listening all of you!  I just needed to share and hopefully can help someone else that is maybe in this process.
 Reaching out and putting prideaside is what I have leaned in this program and I am truly blessed.

Love -Carla smile
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Thanks for sharing & staying close with us, Carla. You're handling your emotions with a beautiful grace & putting into action all that you've been learning. I am proud of you & feeling for your loss right now. My sobriety has not been challenged in any of these ways as yet but I know with my Higher Power in play there's nothing that me & you can't get through 1Day@aTime, sober together. I can feel, sense & know now today that a drink doesn't have to have anything to do with our life experiences as they come; that everything we experience can be a privilege if only for the learning & despite whatever pain. I'm so proud of so many in our fellowship who feel & deal with everything away from a drink. That stalwart desire, determination & humilty to do it with help brings out the best of the beauty I see in the world & it's examples like yours that encourage me to know that whatever happens, it will be ok & taken care of. God bless, Carla. With you in spirit, Danielle x

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Carla, what a tender post today, I know your gramps must be SOOO proud of you though! God, I miss my grandpa so much. He has been gone and on to a better place since I was a teen, but he was my refuge. Until I got sober I could not fully get through losing him. But he is with me every day now. I have a photo of him, black and white, looking beautiful and strong in his WWII uniform when he was in his 30's, right on my desk there at work. Looking into his eyes and seeing his masculine but tender smile every day really makes me feel so centered. It is one thing for a good man to have a daughter, but to have a grand daughter, gosh, I cannot think of a greater love, or a more beautiful relationship than a man and his grand daughter.

I am proud every day of the life he lived, and feel so lucky to have come from him and from both sets of grandparents. Life is good. It is short, and sometimes bitter sweet, but oh so good.

I can guarantee you I will be thinking of you, Carla, and knowing that in the midst of your pain, you are taking care of and nurturing good memories that will keep him alive within you forever!! And I hope he and my grand dad are going to be playing checkers or cards and laughing in heaven very soon!

Love and hugs, dear.
Joni

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So sorry for your loss Carla.  But like Daniella said, your grace in handling things is inspiring.  I have seen 2 people in the fellowship go through the death of their mother in the last few months...It blows my mind that they stayed sober, but a powerful example that we can get through most anything with each other.  I'm wishing your family long lasting peace and happiness after the sorrow clears some.  Thanks for sharing your strength with us (even though it's a sad occurrence).

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