Bonney Lake, Buckley, Carbonado, Enumclaw, and South Prairie
When I arrived in Alcoholics Anonymous, as a result of my drinking I had done a lot of damage to the relationships I had with family, friends, co-workers and even myself. Eventually, the obsession for alcohol took priority over everything.
Fortunately, through working the steps with my sponsor, I have been able to “make right” most of the relationships in my life. Bill W tells us in “Working with Others” that;” Life will take on a new meaning. To watch people recover, to see them help others, to watch lonliness vanish, to see a fellowship grow up about you, to have a host of friends — this is an experience you must not miss.” I continue to be graced by this promise and have a host of friends, both inside the Program and out.
As for “Attracting members to service”, my earliest memory of “service” was being honest and sharing in a meeting how miserable life had become. While I did not even recognize it as service, I was told it was by men that I respected. Eventually, through working the steps and practicing the principles of the Program, I was honored to begin my journey of being a Sponsor. Just as my Sponsor worked shoulder to shoulder with me, I have been able to replicate the same approach with another man. This relationship grows by inviting them along to other service opportunities. It was by watching the actions of my Sponsor and other men that I was attracted to service.
During COVID, I felt that I wanted more action with the Program I was working and began my service at the District level. This action has opened the door to many other opportunities and as we have all heard, the more freely I give, the more I receive.
With Gratitude,
David H.|District 54 DCM
