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Jerry F


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The disease tried her harder than she tried the program.  She's been to meetings and
had a sponsor and womans' group and a big book, tons of support and a husband in
the Family Group of Al-Anon.  I will not judge any alcoholics attempt at sobriety.  Often
times it is told by how we pass and she is passing on life support at the moment.  It
is maintenance only as I've been told "there is nothing left of her to keep alive".  Yes
Hope and because of Hope, prayers.   If any of the membership has any extra and a
open line to your Higher Power, her membership name is Diane T, a lovely child of
God and an alcoholic just like me and the others I hang with with exceptions.  She had
many demons the boss of all being alcohol.  That she had any sober periods of time
was the miracle and sometimes the miracle is the in-between time and not the end
huh?   Her spouse and family now are responsible for the next second, hour, day. I've
spoken with him and we are powerless.   Thanks for letting me share. 

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Mike B.


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Prayers being sent.  Thanks, Jerry for your share.

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Diane T. will surely be in my prayers. Our H.P. loves us all very much.

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Diane T. and family will be in our prayers. This is such an heartfelt sharing and you will also be in our prayers.

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Hello Jerry,

Diane T.s story grabbed this heart of mine, with so much sadness and this foreboding story, we are all just one drink away from being there.

Prayers going up for you Diane T, your great efforts in this Program will be remembered the most.

Love, Toni

-- Edited by toni baloney on Wednesday 2nd of September 2009 12:27:34 PM

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A sobering report Jerry. I will add Diane to my prayers. It's important to note that this disease kills people and it's that fact that eludes most us during our attempts to negotiate the 1st step. "It'll never happen to me..." I've thought it many times (still do about non alcoholic issues. God Bless Dianne T, there but for the grace of God goes I.

-- Edited by StPeteDean on Wednesday 2nd of September 2009 04:58:24 PM

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Oh my..... I am praying for her and her family right now... I hate what this disease can do to people.

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Oh Jerry, doesn't this just put life into perspective, as you say there for the grace of hp go we, sending prayers for Diane and for you too.

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Jerry I'm sorry... Diane is in my thoughts and prayers...

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There is only one drink's worth of difference between Diane T and joelo

Eternal rest, grant it to her, O Lord, and let the perpetual light shine upon her. May Diane, and the souls of all the faithfully departed, rest in peace.

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Jerry F


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The wisdom of a wide awake drunk Joelo.  You got the picture down good.  I know
because I've been there myself.  smile

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wow, joelo........ that was a very very eye-opening statement, and so very true, for each one of us!! Thank you so much, that is a keeper, and something I need to put right next to my computer!!

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