Hello Everyone,
Today I have the following quote that spoke to me this morning:
“In the end, only three things matter; how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you.” Buddha
Went to the Common Solutions 10th Anniversary Dinner. It was great. Polly spoke. So funny – she rode her motorcycle to the event with her little black dress on and leggings. She changed later into her jeans. I was lucky enough to be able to sit at her table. That was nice. We got to eat first. The buffet was amazing – all of the food was donated by the group members and they did not charge for it. I put $10 in the basket – more than I would normally put in but it was totally worth it. I kept trying to figure out who “Jeff” was last night who was the chairperson. After Polly spoke, the Pastor of the church spoke a little and said the blessing for the meal. It was interesting how he related how important our fellowship is for their church and how close our program is like a church. We have a “liturgy” (The Big Book and the Serenity Prayer) we help others and we pray. I never thought about it that way before. I think Michael would like that guy – he seemed to be loving and tolerant to all people – Christian and non-Christian.
I think I’ll go to Common Solutions this morning on Red. It is such a beautiful day today. I’ve been up and finished my vacuuming – even though the place is so small, I like to break the vacuuming in to two parts. I think I ultimately do a better job that way. I just have to put up with having the vacuum cleaner out of the closet for a day and 1/2. I’m doing my 2 loads of laundry now and cleaning up my dining room table a little.
I’ve been wrapping up the Gratitude Dinner details today. I think it’s mostly over now. It’s up to Peter to finish the guarantee. We’ll be there to set up on Saturday and even though I thought it would be too much to do the Alzheimer’s Walk and the Dinner, I’m actually glad I have something to distract me on that day and it will keep me from obsessing over everything all day on Saturday – not to mention the rest of the week leading up to it.
Just found out that Gary G has sold his 8 tickets and wants a table reserved. That is good to know, but it would have been nicer to know last Wednesday. I’m just a little concerned about one envelope of tickets, but I’m “letting it go with God” now so that is all I can do. Beyond that, I’m feeling pretty “done” with my part.
Just realized it’s getting late so I have to get going if I’m going to make it to Common Solutions!
Steve E
Nov 08. 2014
Like your quote…a LOT. I read it also, but don’t remember from where.
I too enjoyed Polly’s talk…she is THEEE best, So honest, and her talks get everyone (well, at least me!) to thinking, recalling, etc.
While working at Trail’s End’ Motel as night auditor in 1987, I met an old man who came in office every morning about 2 -3 AM. We talked, mostly AA. He had been sober since 1960. They stayed each winter for several weeks, while searching for home. (From Canada). After some years of losing contact, who do I sit next to but his WIFE, also in AA.. She told me he died 12 years ago…(she still crying–her way of dealing. I asked “Do you go to meetings?” She replied “NO” (I’m kinda bold like that, but I did get to know them well about 20 years ago.) What a surprise!
And I never DREAMED I was also sitting next to the assistant pastor–we talked like “old friends”. Yes. Enjoyed. Ate too much.
Yes, one envelope is worth $240, nothing to sneeze at. I’ll bet it is still “in his car” 🙂
YES, such a GREAT day for biking (Oh well, I think that every day, I guess…but still LOVING it.
Remember…www it IS, Mary.