Hello Family! I would like to share the thoughts and blessings of this day for me with my peers and support group here .It was cold December 2nd morning in 1984,I lifted my head from another drug induced night in the early morning hours at a farm in Rhinebeck New York where I hung with other suffering individuals.I was 6 months into my third marriage,still doing the same thing and expecting different results.After another night of total wastedness!!(I know thats a word),my life fading away I knew that I had reached a turning point...I could continue and die or I could totally surrender!I chose to live.Today I celebrate 25 years free and clean of all "mind altering mood changing substances"Obviously life is a trip and its hasnt been all roses but thru the Mercy of MY HP,the help of those who believed in me,.living and working the spiritual principles of the process of Narcotics Anonymous I am here today to share with you "Life"..My heart is saddened by the pain that we still endure(life on lifes terms) but I am hoping by being part of a fellowship whos basic mission is our 5th tradition'to carry the message to the still sick and suffering and by working daily our 12th step,trying to carry this message to the addict and practising the principles that may help someone save their lives,then our mission is well served.Thank each and everyone one of you for being part of my 'lifesaving' journey.I learn something new each day about myself and others.There is no graduation from this process but there is a feeling that can only be shared by"the therapuetic value of one addict helping another,May God(of your understanding)shine in your lives,bring you peace and joy and afford you the opportunity to continue"living" peace!!
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Our purpose is to remain clean,just for today,and to carry the message of recovery.
WOAH MIKE right on an Congratulations you've got some great recovery going on and thans you so much for the support you bring to this board and the members its been a real blessing to have you here, thanks and God bless
-- Edited by BigV on Wednesday 2nd of December 2009 06:44:36 PM
Hi MIKE!! All I can say is We are glad you chose to live and speaking just for myself, it is comforting to have you on the other end....helping, guiding, just being there.
Bet you never dreamed back in that wastedness state that you would be the life support to someone else. Way to Go!!! I love what V did. The online version.Love that!
I will end with doing a WOOT WOOT with Tisa.
You are an awesome Guy.Im so so happy for you and your 25 years.More so Im happy that we have you here with us!
Well Mike, I just posted a frenzie note about sharing tonite and I saw this one , read, it, now know that I only have to have the faith. So Im am off to share my strength, experience and hope and by gods grace and mercy I will do what is needed. Thanks foDr never going away since that day dec 2nd 25 years ago
