Turning Point

From the Big Book:
"The doctor's  theory that we have an allergy to alcohol interests us.  As laymen, our opinion as to its soundness may, of course, mean little.  But as ex-problem drinkers, we can say that his explanation makes good sense.  It explains many things for which we cannot otherwise account."
c. 1939, AAWS, Alcoholics Anonymous, The Doctors Opinion, p. xxiv.  

Prayer for the day:
"I pray that I may drop off the load of the past. 
I pray that I may start today with a light heart and a new confidence."
c. 1975, Hazelden Foundation, Twenty-Four Hours A Day, Nov. 8.  

Quote for the day:
"The turning point i the process of growing up is when you discover the core of strength within you that survives all hurt." __Max Lerner 
(American Politician and Columnist, 1902-1992)  

My share:
 I pass my share today to Hope.  Be Good To You, Dave 

 

A MEMBER SHARES:
My name is Hope, and I'm an alcoholic.  I feel I'm among family here.  I am so grateful that my last drink was over fourteen years ago, but must never forget I have a chronic relapsing disease with a daily spiritual reprieve.  Sometimes, I forget the second half of the First Step -- that my life can be unmanageable -- but I know now that the solution is always available.  When I begin to think, "this is the worst thing that could happen," I've learned to recognize it as a 'turning point,' and know to ask for God's protection and care with complete abandon and to apply the Steps.  Today, my friend, a newcomer, lost her first job sober and came to me in tears.  I was able to remember when that had happened to me, and I helped her to make a gratitude list, and to see it as a turning point to something better and yet unknown.  That is the freedom from alcohol that has helped me through all the stuff of life, and to think I am available to share it with others -- what a miracle!