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hopee


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Hi, I'm wanda an alcoholic and an addict .

  smile So I've been real busy going to AA meetings and other things, that's why I have not been here in awhile. I call my sponser every morning and night rather I need to or not. And when all hell breaks through I call her again. we just went through the 3rd step prayer together and now I'm ready to start step 4, this one for me is scary blankstare . She is a wonderful sponsor. I feel really blessed to have her. Wednesday is the day for my 30 days. I contribute this to the fact I just kept going back every day. Thanks for letting me share.



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Well done!

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Way to go!!



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Congrats Wanda, ... ... ... the program ALWAYS works when we work It !!! ... It cannot and will not fail ... we only fail through 'weakness' of spirit and commitment ... keep doing what you're doing and the promises will come true for you sooner rather than later ...

You Go Girl ... ... ... Good job ...



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((((Wanda)))))
That is so wonderful and a big CONGRATULATIONS! to you!
You are doing great. I sure wish I had gotten a sponsor before 30 days. Your commitment to working the program is an inspiration to other newcomers. I hope you will continue to post and let us know how you are doing.

BTY



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BEAUTIFUL........Continue the miracle  :)

 

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This makes my day....congrats!!!

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Congrats, Wanda, and soooo glad to hear from you again!

 

And I gotta say I LOVE that comment in your signature at the bottom of your comment!



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Congrats on 30 days Wanda.

Re th 4th . Wanda you have it going around in your head ,

by putting it on paper Gets it out of your head.



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@ 37 I was too young & good looking to be an alkie.

still too young , still got th good looks. still n alkie.
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Thank you every one, ya'll were my first encoragers



-- Edited by hopee on Friday 21st of March 2014 03:20:25 PM



-- Edited by hopee on Friday 21st of March 2014 03:52:50 PM

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Zoomtopz wrote:

Re th 4th . Wanda you have it going around in your head ,

by putting it on paper Gets it out of your head.

I really like that ZT. I know the only way I could do that step was with help from my HP....They do mention asking for it in the directions a few times. And I'm really happy to hear you like your sponsor....That's a big help.



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Hi Wanda,

Step Four is where we really begin to open ourselves up to God and let Him heal us.  Don't be afraid.  God loves you.  Congratulations on 30 days.

Blessings, Mike D.



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I've read the whole chapter on How it works, I've made my list of people including myself now comes the hard part, now its time to spend time with my God in prayer and then " Be still and know that I am God " He will help with the rest. My sponsor wants it done by 3 weeks,

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hopee wrote:

Be still and know that I am God "

 I think you mean...That I am not God.

As they say on pg 62 of that chapter...

This is the how and why of it. First of all, we had to quit playing God. It didn't work.

I'd say three weeks was about what it took me...Giving myself an hour a day to pray and write.

Sounds about right...They say we launch out on this course of vigorous action....Nothing there about taking our merry time with it. Carry on hopee...We're with you.



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" Be still and know that I am God is a bible scripture, I guess it means, Let Go, and listen to the voice of God, we can't hear Gods voice if were not still.

I'm eternally grateful " I'm not God , I've made a mess of things.

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I didn't know that hopee.....Never heard anyonw say it either. As far as making a mess of things goes....I know all about that. And that's what these steps are for....Cleaning that up.

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Thanks for understanding the clairification

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I've already did three on my list with God in control its flowing, but I'm taking a break tonight, will begin again tomorrow

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How it works hopee.....Keep trudging.

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I have read the whole chapter on how it works, now working on step 4. My sponser gave me 3 weeks to get it done, I'm almost finished 2nd week and I'm almost through. At first it was hard and she told me to get out of my head with it, to much thinking. Saying step 3 prayer before I start has helped. Now its just flowing, I have finished the worst part of it so rest should be easir. I believe I will meet my dead line. I'm sure at sometime or another I will have to do more on this step. My understanding is that it is normal to have to revisit these steps as long as you keep coming back. So many blessing returned already back to me.My parents are more supporting, my daughter is talking to me again, sometimes 2or3 times a day. my sister calls or texts me or sends me positive things on facebook every day. I have a wonderful sponser and a loving home group. I feel so blessed, my relatioship with God is better I don't feel I have to hide from Him out of guilt & shame. I'm have the desire to keep walking ( trudging at times)

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I'm tired of this crappy part of myself, I think I'll take another look and see what else there is.

gather what strength I have, wrestle with life and have fun with it.
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That's awesome hopee...In case you haven't seen them...Here are the fifth step promises.

When we decide who is to hear our story, we waste no time. We have a written inventory and we are prepared for a long talk. We explain to our partner what we are about to do and why we have to do it. He should realize that we are engaged upon a life-and-death errand. Most people approached in this way will be glad to help; they will be honored by our confidence.

We pocket our pride and go to it, illuminating every twist of character, every dark cranny of the past. Once we have taken this step, withholding nothing, we are delighted. We can look the world in the eye. We can be alone at perfect peace and ease. Our fears fall from us. We begin to feel the nearness of our Creator. We may have had certain spiritual beliefs, but now we begin to have a spiritual experience. The feeling that the drink problem has disappeared will often come strongly. We feel we are on the Broad Highway, walking hand in hand with the Spirit of the Universe.

pg 75

Good stuff....And good for you!

 

 



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This is great news Wanda ... your growth has begun ... God Bless you ,,, ,,, ,,,



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