July 1st, 2009,my wife died, and I didn't know what to do, so I bought a 12 pack.
Sept 2010 my wife still was gone and I still didn't know what to do, so I bought a bottle of whiskey.The time between then and a year later isn't very clear, I do remember:my boss telling me "take a leave of absense and go to a doctor". I thought,now i can drink and dont have to worry about anything. I came to in the I.C.U. with a heart monitor on, an I.V., a breathing tube, a cathader, and was wearing a diaper. The nurse told me I had a heart attack a week previously.The doctor told me I went code blue, and would die if I didn't stop drinking. three weeks later when I was discharged,I thought I'm ok now, but I need a drink. November 2nd I quit drinking,November 3rd I went to A.A. November 6th, I stopped drinking again, November 7th Is my sobriety date. Since November 7th 2011, I haven't had a drink.
When the doctor said I would die, I said "so what,everyone dies". I only thought I wanted to die, but apparently I didn't. It's been a little over 2 years since I put poison in my body, and I'm lovin it. The road has been stoney at times, it's been dark and narrow, but the angels will not let me stub my toe. A.A. has showed me the right way, and my God taught me how to get over the boulders on the way.I've been given many gifts I am not going to return. I dont like insulting anyone and for sure I'm not going to insult God, so I guess here I'll stay.
Hi Alvis. You are a miracle and an example of how it works in the AA program. Keep up the good work and please keep sharing your ESH. It will bring HOPE to others who are still suffering.... hugs
Alvis you are an inspiration. Thank you
Thank you for sharing Alvis, Godspeed friend.
