I didn't go to my prom. And for 2 months, my mom and I were building this float for my sisters prom. Today I drove my sister and her bf (both of whom were gorgeous) thru the parade in their dr who tardis on the back of my pick up. I don't regret not going to my prom, but I'm definitely so thrilled my sister wanted me to be part of hers. I love my sister, and I'm damn near in tears from exhaustion and pride in her.
Thank hp for little graces.
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sober: showing no excessive or extreme qualities of fancy, emotion, or prejudice
This reminds me that I can 'participate in life' today ... where-as when I was in the bottle, life simply went on without me ...
You had your experience today because you were not 'hand-cuffed' to your disease ... this allowed you to be alive in the moment ... Oooooh, so many good times I missed with my family because my disease chained me in isolation from everyone ...
I'm grateful today to be sober and able to enjoy and be a part of life ... thanks to the fellowships and principles of AA and to the Man upstairs ...
God Bless you all, Pappy
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'Those who leave everything in God's hand will eventually see God's hand in everything.'
Gratitude for our blessings are a shining light ,being able to be "part of" the joy of others ,unparalleled. The grace and mercy that WE share remaining free from the monster of addiction is something we can share....we live it and continue daily to see miracles called LIFE unfold....Beautiful message thanks.........
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Selfishness-self-centeredness! That, we think, is the root of our troubles.
Lovely to get some joy from the pleasure of others. Quite a change in outlook there. When we try and add to some one elses enjoyment, we seem to get such wonderful rewards in return:)
Wonderful story! It's amazing how, in sobriety, we can live vicariously through others, events that passed us by. I didn't attend proms, home comings, didn't graduate HS, didn't have a active father most of the time. I got sober when my son was two years old and my "inner child" was able to participate with my son through all of these missed events. I feel whole where I once felt left out or cheated.
