Congrats Mike. 28 years is a very long time. I hope your day goes well. It's been an honor knowing you over the past couple of years. I hope that friendship continues. Thanks again for sharing your journey with us; it's always inspiring to hear. Keep that momentum going, okay. Onward...
-- Edited by Mr_David on Sunday 2nd of December 2012 02:34:10 AM
December 2nd, 1984 a cold morning, I came to on the floor of a farm house in Rhinebeck New York for the last time. I was 6 months into my 3rd marriage and was finally aware that the insanity of my life was doing the same thing again and again knowing what the results would be. I lifted my head and surrendered not knowing how I would get through but it truly was a matter of life or more of the same ,jails,institutions ,deriliction or death. I had done everything,stopped for awhile,switched poisons,meditated,changed friends,moved but never had I said I was done,not from the time of a young boy of 12 through the next 25 years.Truly by the grace and mercy of my Higher Power I celebrate 28 years of freedom from active alcoholism.. I will celebrate by making an afternoon meeting after attending our house of worship and spending quality time with my wife. I am very grateful for the help I get here at MIP and through our fellowship and the program and most of all God,who above all things I commit my life to the best of my ability...Thanks for sharing this time of reflection with me and I with you.....Our message is HOPE and our promise is freedom a day at a time guided by the God of our understanding and the application of our spiritual principles in all areas of our lives.The journey continues............
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Selfishness-self-centeredness! That, we think, is the root of our troubles.
Thank you for sharing this special and blessed time with us, Mike, and the sweet insight. Hope and freedom, yes. A promise from our Higher Power. Thank you.
Aloha Mike..."aged gold" ...that is what you share and from experience I am fully aware that it will keep other alcoholics alive. Gratefully. Congradulations!!! (((hugs)))
Yes, agreed Jerry - and thank you so much Mike. Congratulation on 28 years, that is amazing! I appreciate your posts here at MIP and it has been nothing but a privilege to read them!
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Thanks for everything. Peace and Love on your journey.
Congrats on 28 years Mike ... definitely something to aspire to do ... oh wow, for me to get there, I'll be ... ... ... ummm ... 93 I think ... okay, that's my new goal ... thanks for the encouragement ...
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'Those who leave everything in God's hand will eventually see God's hand in everything.'
Congrats to you, Mike. Thanks for being a part of this site and sharing your experience, strength and hope with us all. :)
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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.
Aged gold indeed!! As you so wisely said "Our message is HOPE and our promise is freedom a day at a time guided by the God of our understanding and the application of our spiritual principles in all areas of our lives.The journey continues......." Congratulations for being alive and sharing your very spiritual ESH with so many, and for having an intact family today!
Wow.. Your story of surrender touched me. I can very much identify. 28 years... What an inspiration! Congrats! I am grateful for the ESH you've acquired during that time, and that you share it with us here:)
Ditto what everyone else said. You have always inspired me with your message of hope, even in the tough times, you always relay that positive vibe. Congrats and thanks for being a part of my recovery journey. ((((hugs)))) & Peace
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I asked God for all things that I may enjoy life. He gave me life so that I may enjoy all things.
