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Lost Wallet, Found Opportunity

He panicked when he lost his wallet, but soon enough discovered that AA would come to the rescue in unexpected ways

I found myself talking to a newcomer and telling him about the wonderful way is which the fellowship is organized. This was not long ago, when I was still a new GSR for my home group and eagerly learning as much as I could about AA. How AA is able to function on such a grand scale and remain uncorrupted is miraculous. So I suggested we visit the General Service Office (G.S.O.) on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. We are lucky enough to live two quick train-rides from it, I told him. Let’s go!

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