Alabama Paper Helps Oklahoman Survive Colorado

As was our usual custom, my wife, daughter, and I went to Manitou, Colorado, the first of July last year. I had been an A.A. for about seven months, and had been on the Program. This year we had rented a house and when we arrived everything was in a mess and things did not start off too well. The house had not been cleaned up as expected. Weeds and grass were up to my waist, and we had difficulty in getting gas, water and lights turned on. We had driven all night and we arrived about 11 A.M. and it was really hot, especially for Colorado. Not too good a setting for an alcoholic. It was a little early for many vacationists. Well, I am putting it mildly when I say that for the first few days especially it was difficult for me to maintain sobriety. I survived, however, and I would like to relate what I believe saved me.