This morning I only had to work for 3 hours. I left work at 10:30 but then realized that if I stayed downtown I could go to the noon meeting. I went there and was the first one to read. The two paragraphs were so short and they told of a person who was a hobo, so I didn't have anything to share about them. The story started with they guy talking about how he was mistreated as a child. It got me thinking: If my real problem is that I have a spiritual malady, which came first the malady or the alcoholic, they chicken or the egg?

I had something to share about it but the chairperson wrapped up the meeting after we went around once. I thought that I should have shared during "burning desire" time. I think I might remember that I might drink if I don't share.

This afternoon I did some much needed cleaning in the garage. I also played outside with the kids on their bikes. My son and I played Hacky Washers.

Tonight My wife took my son and my neice to "First Night Austin", the New Years Eve celebration. I stayed home alone with the kids. I feel resentful that I can barely handle it and I have bad allergies and I can't seem to get caught up with the cleaning. ***Selfish

I am grateful that my wife and kids are having a great time.
I am grateful that my kids have a good chance at life.
I am grateful that we have a loving home ad good times.
I am grateful that I had another year sober and a spiritual awakening.
I am grateful for a loving God who redeemed me.

I am grateful for the best year of my life and the best one to come.