8 Days
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8 Days

The vital role his home group plays in his sobriety was brought home to him

Sometimes I wake up and find myself starting my routine before the sleep has been wiped out of my eyes. This Sunday morning was slightly different; I had agreed to meet my sponsor for breakfast at 9:00 am. Now there was a time when 9:00 am was either too early or I was just rolling in from one of those monstrous party nights. Meeting my sponsor these days is like a kid being told he's going to a fast food burger joint for dinner. In my case having pancakes with crispy bacon at our AA diner was just as exciting.

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