Today...I'm feeling grateful, and for good reason. I'm celebrating my 10th year in sobriety at the end of this month and today's my actual sobriety date. For that...I'm feeling grateful. It all started for me this day ten years ago and I hope it will continue on for many years to come.
I sobered up 10 years ago and my life has been enjoyable ever since. Don't get me wrong, there is an occasional bump in the road, from time to time, but it can't compare with my previous life, not in the least. There are no more "wasted days" where everything gets put on hold because of my drinking. There are no more fears about tomorrow or concerns about yesterday, because today is all I have. Resentments aren't commonplace anymore, neither are my failures and misguided rationalizations, just a promising outlook at a brighter future -One Day At A Time.
I'm grateful for the all the blessings that come my way and all the people who fill my life with the joys of sobriety. I'm forever grateful for the people who've molded me into the person I've become today. So, thank you AA, MIP and my sober network for giving me a chance at staying sober and enjoying the fruits of this wonderful sober life, here and now, one day at a time.
~God bless~
-- Edited by Mr_David on Wednesday 6th of July 2011 12:51:30 AM
Congratulations David! Thank you so much for helping myself and others each day by giving back your gift of sobriety ,a day at a time.Truly a blessing to be living a "new way of life'....God has pulled us from the muck and mire and placed our feet on a solid rock..I start this day reflecting on the joys and happiness of another just like me....Have a blessed and productive day!!!
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Selfishness-self-centeredness! That, we think, is the root of our troubles.
Congrats to you, Mr. David! As a newbie in the program, posts like this give me hope and make my faith even deeper and richer. Thank you for sharing with us all that it can be done, with a grateful heart and the support of others. All the very best to you. :)
~ vixen
-- Edited by vixen on Wednesday 6th of July 2011 08:37:20 AM
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I think there's an invisible principle of living...if we believe we're guided through every step of our lives, we are. Its a lovely sight, watching it work.
Congratulations David! I too am new here, but Wow,10 years?! Seems like a miracle to me. I appreciate your sharing in the spirit of having a higher power.
You give me hope, that I too may find something you have.
Aloha David...glad you brought it here this morning for me. 10 years just one day at a time, you proved is doable. Congratulations and thanks for the support. (((hugs)))
