We alcoholics don’t typically get here on a winning streak. First, we needed to get honest with ourselves and admit that we are powerless over alcohol; the first of many humbling experiences to come. Through trials and errors we may trudge or sprint into new lives, experiencing joys and sorrows with our new freedom from alcohol. One man, desperately seeking to stay sober, shares his message to another; finding relief just by talking about his malady. Hearing Other People’s Experiences are the roots in which our program grew. On March 1, 1941, The Saturday Evening Post published the article titled “Alcoholics Anonymous: Freed Slaves of Drink, Now They Free Others” by Jack Alexander. Thus, a major turning point in A.A. ‘s history, showing that “this thing works!” Whenever I see the circle and triangle logo, it reminds me of the trials and errors that created A.A.’s Twelve Traditions as well as the Spiritual Principles that guide us. The growing pains that WE, as a whole, are uniquely qualified to help others like no one else, and serve the still suffering.
District 42 is fabulous! Thank you all for your service, engagement and showing up each month! We have voted to stay with a traditional banking system for now, and are relieved to take this topic off our agenda! In April we had special visitors presenting; Jen R. Area Archives Chair, Stephen L. Monroe PI Booth Chair, DCM24 Lisa J. on Picnics, and… BOB F. was in the house! He’s promised us homemade cookies if/when we meet in person again!
Growing through Service,
Teri H. DCM42
