There but for the Grace of God

           

Today is Sunday and day 6 of the November Challenge.  I'm just getting warmed up here, guys.  I have a lot to be grateful for. 

I am grateful for my sobriety.  I have been sober for nearly 30 years.  I don't need to go into what it was like for me then.  I'm just so grateful it is in the past.

Yesterday at work, a woman I'll call Sue came in.  She has her items stored there and her son has been troublesome for us, so we told her that she was the only one allowed in and that we didn't want him on the property.  Well, the son drove her to the stoarge yard and her niece got out of the car with her.  She could barely stand up!  There was no way she would get into her locker without assistance.  They came into the office to ask permission for entry.  I stuck to my guns and told them that the son had to park across the street, but that the niece could help her.  Sue's eyes were crossed, she had a cup of deli coffee in her hands and was drinking through two stir sticks.  A honey bun was in her other hand and frosting on her face.  I opened the gate for them and offered them a ride on the cart.  Her niece declined.  She was afraid Sue would fall off.  The walked and stumbled and I went to take the lock off of her unit. 

As I was going back to the office, Sue waved thanks to me, dropping her coffee and honey bun in the process.  I know the look she gave me.  I have given it to others in the day.  Her niece said not to worry, they would get more.  I have been her in the past.  As I drove back, I had tears in my eyes.

There, but for the Grace of God, go I.  Thank you Lord, for my sobriety.

Be blessed today,