This mornings topic at the A.A. meeting was gratitude.
I shared my story and where I came from.
173 days a go I was in a hotel room no telephone, no fridge, no microwave just a sink , a bed and a T.V. This was my home. It had a door I could close and keep out the world, it had a window with a curtain I could close and keep out the world which is just the way I liked it.
I was suffering from an awful chest infection and was not going to work(yes I still had a job) I had just been to the doctors and were I tipped the scale at 140 pounds I am 6foot 2
I was starving myself to death as all I did was drink and eat Fried chicken or a sandwich last thing at night(last thing because it would interfere with my drinking)
I turned off the T.V. and there was still a picture. I saw a man sitting on the edge of his bed.
He looked like death warmed up.
His face was shallow and gaunt his hair was unkept,unshaven and had the look of complete defeat on his face. It was me!
I called the Doctor again to tell him that I was an alcoholic and that I needed help The operator told me he was not in his office today, however Doctor Walsh was would I like to see her, sure I said and so I did.
A lovely young lady introduced herself as Dr Walsh's assistant.
She did the usual blood pressure,temp pulse and asked what she could help me with.
I broke down and told her everything (I will have to get back to you all as I am at the library and my time is up. I am so sorry.
I will return soon.
Love John S.
I shared my story and where I came from.
173 days a go I was in a hotel room no telephone, no fridge, no microwave just a sink , a bed and a T.V. This was my home. It had a door I could close and keep out the world, it had a window with a curtain I could close and keep out the world which is just the way I liked it.
I was suffering from an awful chest infection and was not going to work(yes I still had a job) I had just been to the doctors and were I tipped the scale at 140 pounds I am 6foot 2
I was starving myself to death as all I did was drink and eat Fried chicken or a sandwich last thing at night(last thing because it would interfere with my drinking)
I turned off the T.V. and there was still a picture. I saw a man sitting on the edge of his bed.
He looked like death warmed up.
His face was shallow and gaunt his hair was unkept,unshaven and had the look of complete defeat on his face. It was me!
I called the Doctor again to tell him that I was an alcoholic and that I needed help The operator told me he was not in his office today, however Doctor Walsh was would I like to see her, sure I said and so I did.
A lovely young lady introduced herself as Dr Walsh's assistant.
She did the usual blood pressure,temp pulse and asked what she could help me with.
I broke down and told her everything (I will have to get back to you all as I am at the library and my time is up. I am so sorry.
I will return soon.
Love John S.
I am saving for a T.V. as the nights get a little long, but I am reading a lot.after the T.V. I hope to get a P.C. so I dont have to go to the library to post a message to you wonderful people.(I was able to buy a 1995 Mazda protege for no money down and $280 a month in payments. So I have been blessed many times. I then thanked all the people at the A.A. meeting I go to as without them and there help I might not be alive today.
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