A Death In The Family

My sister's husband, Bill, died yesterday after a long illness. This will probably be the only post this week. My sister is understandably devastated and one of the benefits of sobriety is that I can be present for my family. Another benefit is that I can ask the old HP to make me be of maximum benefit to my fellow man, so I am available to do any errand, task or detail that is requested of me.

This blog was started as the fulfillment of a contract I had with the old HP: I would do what He wanted me to do (write) and He would heal Bill in either body or spirit. (Or both, I am an alcoholic, for crying out loud, so of course I want it all!) I wrote the blog daily for 6 months (which is another benefit of sobriety: I can follow through with commitments I have made) and the old HP became a part of Bill's daily life and prayers. My sister and her husband developed a prayer life together, too.

Although this is a sad time, my sister said that Bill's death was a miracle because, yesterday, Bill got to meet Jesus. And since Bill was whole again, he was able to bow down before his Creator and thank Him for such an abundant life filled with love, happiness and many other blessings. What an exceptional attitude to have! I can say, with true and solid gratitude, that the old HP more than fulfilled His part of the contract, too.

All of this peace and serenity is available to me by simply admitting that I am powerless over boozing and using. The old HP brought me to recovery and those in the recovery program ETA brought me to Him. I love this program and each of those in it. Thank you.

Have a good and sober day.