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November 2009

On a wing and a prayer

The miraculous landing on the Hudson River reminds a member of how AA works

Shortly after the dramatic January 2009 rescue of US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey, I went to my weekly home group meeting on a Thursday night. I can't recall the exact topic, but the rescue summoned up thoughts of the Third Step, to say the least. I know I spoke of gratitude and how our rescue as potentially drowning alcoholics bore many resemblances to the stunning event.

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