This morning the boys and I went to early mass at 9:00 am. I woke up early with the boys and went back and forth as to whether to go early or wait for my wife (and the girls) to wake up and go as a full family at eleven. In the end I opted to go at eleven because I sensed that we should go before we got too far into the clamors of the day.

At One O'clock I went to the meeting at the treatment center, this week was my turn to share. My wife was late getting back from church and I waited in the truck and hurriedly backed out as soon as she arrived. To be honest I didn't even look at her and acknowledge her. I prayed for God to keep me from being resentful. I offered up my expectations to God also and tried to accept it if I was to be late. Thanks be to God I was not late.

I was a little disappointed that no one else showed up. I had a great topic (insanity as it relates to my willingness) and planned a well formed delivery but I was a little disappointed at my execution. I got a little sidetracked but managed to say most of what was important I believe. anyway, It got me thinking about a lot and I want to write it out to better master the subject.

It blows me away that there is this huge meeting and so few of the sober folks from the outside care to show up. I guess I should just be grateful for the opportunity. I guess I should also consider that part of my job might be to better promote this.

In the afternoon we had a wonderful family outing to a birthday party at Cabelas. My youngest daughter loved naming the animals and making their sounds. It was just like going to the zoo. My oldest son took part in a great store-wide scavenger hunt and the middle kids loved feeding the fish. We all had a great time visiting with friends and playing shooting gallery afterward. It was loads of fun and great memories.

In the evening I got to go to a meeting. I thought it might be selfish of me to go but my wife sensed I could use the fellowship with my friends and so did I. I was glad that I went because the meeting needed the support. There were lots of people there but not many able to comment on the topic. I was able to contribute and it really got me thinking.

Thanks be to God.