Our earliest involvements with others often begin with our sponsor.
Basic Text, p. 57
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Our sponsors can be abundant sources of recovery information, wisdom, and loving words. Theyve done so much for us. From the late night telephone calls to the hours spent listening to our recovery writing, theyve believed in us and invested their time to prove it. Theyve lovingly and firmly shown us how to be honest. Their boundless compassion in times of turmoil has given us the strength to go on. Their way of helping has prompted us to seek our answers within ourselves, and weve become mature, responsible, confident individuals as a result.
Though our sponsor has given so generously and has never demanded repayment, there are things we can do to show our appreciation. We treat our sponsor with respect. They are not trash cans designed for us to dump our garbage in. They have their times of trial, just as we do, and sometimes need our support. They are human, have feelings, and appreciate our concern. Maybe they would like to receive a card in the mail or a phone call expressing our love.
Whatever we do to return our sponsors kindness will enhance our personal recovery, not to mention the joy well bring to our sponsor.
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Just for today: My sponsor has cared for me when I couldnt care for myself. Today, I will do something nice for my sponsor.
Grateful to my sponsor, for his love, support and presence in my life.
I must work on reciprocating with more care and concern as the JFT says. I'm not that good at it yet.
