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February 2014

Was it You?

I went to my very first AA meeting by myself on April 21, 1985. I was petrified. I got close to the door and some guy said, “Hi, I’m Tom. Welcome.” How grateful I am for him and that night. I still see Tom today, and he still says hello to people at the door. They asked for someone to do the coffee, and I raised my hand—actually a power greater than me raised my hand. I will never forget how the people that night made me feel.

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