My sponsor Mary died saturday afternoon in Cleveland where she got sober 20 yrs ago. I am not ready to say good-bye to her and I cannot let her go. I know she is not suffering anymore and I also know that God is taking very good care of her. I pray I never, ever forget anything that she has taught me. She was a wonderful friend and the best sponsor I have ever had. She will be irreplaceable ...
I love you Mary and Im going to miss you terribly.
What a blessed sponsor... I can feel your love for her even through your words in cyberspace... she was as blessed to have you as you were to have her.
Sorry for your loss,carry on her legacy through your actions of living a spiritual and God given life.Feel her prescence as you reach out to another in that same loving and caring manner.. peace...........
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Aloha HC and ditto what MikeF and Rob mentioned. After you grieve a bit don't forget to celebrate her work in your life and sobriety. She's not gone as long as you have memory and keep the lessons fresh. I've lost several sponsors from physical life but the spiritual life we still live together. I'm grateful for the gift of them and of their sober experiences. Remember the lessons and pass them on. You can do that here if you want...I'd like to hear about her and her ESH. (((((hugs)))))
My condolences...on the passing of your friend. We are here to support you and offer up words of encouragement if need be.
The death of an alcoholic is never in vain. The prospect of losing a member of our extended family is always painful but in no way coincidental. The reasons behind our struggles in life and in death still remain a mystery but the message of hope and freedom will continue on -despite our losses.
What is important though, other than remembering them as they would like us too, is allowing the message of hope and the prospect of continuous sobriety bring a smile to the sick and suffering alcoholics who need hear this message -All done, of course, in their memory- one day at a time.
Sorry for your loss Happy Camper. I've lost two great sponsors, both father figures to me, it's tough. I can still hear both of them talking to me daily.
Thank you for sharing, HC. I hear your pain & I feel love & compassion reaching out to you. You don't want to say Goodbye right now & I'm sure you can feel her keenly. Maybe Goodbye isn't the right word but possibly "Thank you & stay with me as I walk. I'll remember you always & share your love with the world in my gratitude." The ache & the pain will pass. Love & comfort will prevail. With you here also, HC. Never alone again. My fellowship & condolences here for you. Recovery love & prayers, Danielle x
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