Been a while since I posted but have had health issues. Well, it's terminal so I'm not long for this world, so to speak. This will be my last post here as my time up is less than half a year away. All I can say is that this was all self-inflicted. One of the great minds of the 20th century said "There's a difference between intelligence and wisdom. For instance, I'm intelligent enough to know that smoking can kill me, but I'm not wise enough to stop." And there you have my story. That + crappy food + a crappy life brought all of this about, and anytime I want to point a finger regarding this, well, three are pointing right back at me. I just wanted to let all of you know that this website has kept me away from the demon piss (Yes, I still hate alcohol.)and has brought great joy during the dark times. So thank all of you for helping me stay sober! Peace and love to all.-James V., aka Alcohater.
Hey James, you are not alone ... many of us are riding in the same boat ... glad to hopefully be a part of that 'helping to stay sober' comment you made ...
I have 3rd/4th stage cancer myself ... treatment is not pleasant by any stretch of the imagination ... some days I want to just say 'the Hell with it' ... but I do believe I'm still hanging on for a reason, and when God has nothing left for me to do, then, well, I'll be glad to open the door to the next journey He has planned for me ...
I am so very grateful to have found recovery with God in the picture, I feel like my very soul has been pulled to safety ... I pray that you have come to have a similar emotion and experience ...
Love you and God Bless, Pappy
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I haven't that experience yet James and am sure I will have it so I am open to be taught about your journey...anytime you want to pass on "real time" lessons to me I would be grateful...If not I'm grateful anyway. The opposite of fear is love...thanks for that.
Prayers james. I urge you to stick with us if it benefits you as your staying sober even in spite of this is inspiring. The program brings hope and I have seen many folks defy medical prognoses simply based on that I think. Not sure what I would do if in your shoes but pretty sure I would need and want AA folks to hold my hand though the journey. AA gave me my life back anyhow so...what better would I have to do with any remaining time after a terminal diagnosis?
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Been a while since I posted but have had health issues. Well, it's terminal so I'm not long for this world, so to speak. This will be my last post here as my time up is less than half a year away. All I can say is that this was all self-inflicted. One of the great minds of the 20th century said "There's a difference between intelligence and wisdom. For instance, I'm intelligent enough to know that smoking can kill me, but I'm not wise enough to stop." And there you have my story. That + crappy food + a crappy life brought all of this about, and anytime I want to point a finger regarding this, well, three are pointing right back at me. I just wanted to let all of you know that this website has kept me away from the demon piss (Yes, I still hate alcohol.)and has brought great joy during the dark times. So thank all of you for helping me stay sober! Peace and love to all.-James V., aka Alcohater.
@ Tanin & Pythonpappy, I don't get out much these days, so limited access to computer. Let it be known to all that whether I'm around to post or not, you're ALREADY part of my "journey". Thank you and much love to all. Now off to John's thread to post my opinions on that horrible news piece. Hope to be back soon.
