I guess I need to make amends to my wife for not being patient, kind, tolerant and loving yesterday when we had an argument.

Today I didn't have any emotional disturbances and it was a routine day.

At noon we re-read the end of the chapter on step 3 again. I came in late and realized they must not have known we finished that chapter last week. It was good for me to read that again. I thought about how step 3 is a resolute commitment.

This evening I remembered some of my feelings not so long ago. I remembered wishing for a day when I would wake up early in the morning, on time, without a hangover and go to work at a decent, clean, low stress, job. I dreamed of not being in trouble with my attendance and not feeling like I might get called in to the bosses office at any moment. I dreamed of having a decent vehicle with a working air conditioner to ride home comfortably. I wished for a day when I didn't have the weight of my troubles on my shoulders and my thought life would be filled with serenity and inspiration. I fancied being able to stand up honestly and face any troubles as roadbumps rather than insurmountable chasms. I longed for a loving home and a nice little dinner with my wife and kids in the evening and getting some yardwork done and going for bike ride with my son.

Today I got to live that day. Thank you God.