Last night I never got to finish my daily review because my wife went to a Christmas party for the autism society and I had to take care of the children alone. I was disappointed because it seems that I really had a lot to write about. I was grateful to get to spend some time reading stories about the real Saint Nicholas with my kids.

Today I had to request to leave early so that my wife could go to the doctor with the kids. I was grateful for the courage and assertiveness to request off as I was initially afraid to ask. I was also grateful for the willingness to help and the opportunity to be helpful.

Tonight I got to go to our book study meeting. I had reservations about going again because I was afraid no one would be there. The meeting was very well attended and a new guy thanked us for being there. We read the story "On The Move". The title is based on the concept of geographical cures. I related to this in that I discovered geographical substances. When I discovered drugs this obscured my alcoholism and for the rest of my life I played musical chemicals.

After the meeting I got to talk to a friend who is recently back in recovery. We got to talk about our experiences in the events leading up to relapse and what it takes to make it.