Sacred Life Sunday: Gratitude

It's late (well, 8pm -- late for me!) and I just got home from an AA potluck + speaker's meeting where I was one of two speakers sharing our stories. I was a nervous wreck! I've never spoken for such a long time (30 minutes) and it was a HUGE crowd. Tonight's other speaker, one of my absolute all-time favorite women in recovery, brought me flowers! I love her. I can't believe how much love I feel (and receive). We both got a standing ovation and after the meeting we were bombarded with hugs and love and kindness. My parents were there. They are so amazing in their support of me. One friend slipped me a note that said You were awesome! Even though I felt like I stuttered and stammered the whole time -- and I definitely sweated like a pig -- I'm really proud of myself for doing this. I love, love, LOVE Alcoholics Anonymous and being a sober woman.

I also love Gonzaga women's basketball, and we had our first game today. Go Zags! So, lots of excitement today . . . I should sleep well tonight . . . and tomorrow morning I'm going to pick up my dogs. YAY x 1,000,000! Tonight I feel like a lottery winner.

Comments

[Anu]

That is so wonderful to have such a great day where you go to sleep with a smile on your face.

[Olivia]

Congratulations, Carla! You should be so proud of being a sober woman, and a brave and authentic woman as well. I admire you greatly, Love, O

[SisterCathy]

Congrats Carla - way to carry the message - HOPE and realness from you - much love and I am so proud of you - Cathy

[martie]

You did win the lottery - the lottery of life and love. Congratulations on a successful talk and for being sober. I am sure you are a role model for others. WAY TO GO!!

[Libby]

Congratulations on being sober! Could not have been an easy road, but so worth it.

I love your blog!

[Anu]

Are you going to make your Barack Obama candle a permanent part of your collection?

[amy]

yes.