Hi,

Well done you. You have taken the first step in reclaiming your life. If you
can, get your hands on a copy of "Courage to Change" If you are like me and most
others in my group it will become your bible. It has a  little reading and a
daily reminder. It is designed to keep our focus on today and gives us the
courage to change the things we can.

Today's reminder is:
Today I will live in the present and find what I can to enjoy there. If there is
pain, I will accept that too. But my pain does not have to completely overshadow
the enjoyable parts of my reality. I will participate in making more of my joy:
I may join in a conversation at work or at ameeting, tell a joke at the dinner
table, or laugh with a friend. Just for today, I might even allow myself to
sing.
"look to this day! For it is Life, the very Life of Life"

Again remember one day at a time! If you like you can drop me a note daily and I
will send you on each days reminder. Keep up the good work.
Regards
Yvonne 




________________________________
From: auntiecody <auntiecody@...>
To: chicagoalanon@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 3:31:20 AM
Subject: [chicago alanon] My first meeting.





Thanks to all today who responed to my earlier post.I did have the strenght to
go this evening.
A group of about 15 and really didn't feel out of place. I shed quiye a few
tears but they said that is normal.

Now I can't wait for next week..
Only thing is, what do I do in the meantime..It' s like I got this great hope
and I don't want it to fade during the next week.







[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]