One Day at a Time Saved My Life

My wife is an alcoholic. Or, I should more accurately state she is a recovering alcoholic. There is a big difference. Six months ago I would not have been able to write this. Six months ago, as the saying goes, my life had become unmanageable. My biggest resentment is always, "Why did this have to happen to us?"

I had a spiritual awakening probably 10 years ago. What I learned then is that the greatest gift we have been given from God is that the only thing we are in control of is how we choose to feel about what happens to us in life. The ol' when life gives you lemons philosophy. And that only you are in control of your emotions. My wife can't make me mad any more than she can make me have a headache.

Well, I must have forgotten some things along the way. Thank God I keep messing up so I can continue to learn. It is interesting that the lesson plan God has picked out for you continues to make itself known throughout your life.

One Day at a Time. Very powerful if you can sit back and practice what you preach! It has saved my life. I guess ultimately I am thankful this happened to me. It has taught me what is really important, what my shortcomings are and how I can continue to be happy the rest of my days.