Day: August 3, 2000

  • Miracle of the birds

    October 25th, 1999Thanks, Martha, for sharing the story of one of life's simple miracles.I'll share a miracle from my life. I was working in the basement late at night, on the night before last. I decided to look into the "cleanout" opening at the bottom of a three-story high chimney flue, because there were some…

  • I am responsible

    When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of A.A. always to be there.  And for that: I am responsible.

  • How did Michael make it?

    Michael is the kind of guy you love to hate.  He is always in a good mood and always has something positive to say.  When someone would ask him how he was doing, he would reply, "If I were any better, I would be twins!"He was a natural motivater.  If an employee was having a…

  • Heaven's Grocery Store

    I was walking down life's hightway, a long time ago.One day I say a sign that read, "Heaven's Grocery Store."As I got a little closer, the door came open wide.And when I came to myself, I was standing there inside.I saw a host of angels who were standing everywhere.One handed me a basket and said,…

  • Gratitude

    The mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends.The taxes I pay because it means that I'm employed.The clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to eat.My shadow who watches me work because it means I am out in the sunshine.A lawn…

  • Everything's going to be OK

    You know, he almost didn't see the old lady, stranded on the side of the road.  But even in the dim light of day, he could see she needed help. So he pulled up in front of her Mercedes and got out.  His Pontiac was still sputtering when he approached her.  Even with the smile…

  • Declaration of Unity

    This we owe to A.A.'s future; to place our common welfare first; to keep our Fellowship united.  For on A.A. unity depend our lives, and the lives of those to come.