This morning after breakfast I finished up a reflection of the reading from yesterday. Then I started to read today's reflection when I got a call from jail. It was my niece. She was locked up again and begging for help. The phone system cut us off. I spoke to my wife and we discussed her situation and what our attitude and approach ought to be given her unwillingness to change. We determined the best course of action would be to contact her father and relay her situation to him. I did so and found out that he was already in contact with her.

I had a long talk with my brother. We had an informative discussion about appropriate help and he opened himself up for discussions about how our philosophical convictions however well meaning can deter our ability to be effective. I was able to point out where his philosophical convictions may be obstructing him this way. I also couldn't help but admit my own to myself.

I called and spoke to my mother also. We had a good talk about appropriate help.

When I got back to today's reading I was amazed at how relevant it was.

This evening I got to go to a meeting. I got to bring the topic. I chose to talk about the 100% step.

Thanks be to God for this day.