When someone newly sober asks how long I’ve been sober, it’s almost embarrassing to answer. I bow my head and mumble, “23 years”. They are shocked and ask, “How’d you do it?” I’m quick to admit, “It wasn’t me.”
I do know, if it wasn’t for sobriety, the life I live now wouldn’t exist. I’d most likely be dead. This has been one of those weeks where I see glimpses of my maker in every little thing. This morning I met an Artisan in a parking lot to look at her handmade, cloth bowls. I came home with one, but took note of her email address knowing she’d create specific ones in the future.
Jeremiah 29:11 says, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” I’m walking through every door that crack opens toward that future. Just like meeting with an Artisan in a nearby parking lot.
I returned home, as my daughter was leaving the house and showed her the bowl. She knows my dream for the future, and sees me taking steps toward it. As I strolled down the hallway, shedding my jacket I shouted over one shoulder, “Look at us now”, thinking how far we’ve come, but I know better than that. It will forever be, “Look what you’ve done!”
Letitgocoach 
Twenty three years, what a testimony for the Lord. Thanks for sharing, it blessed my heart.
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You are welcome! Thank you for reading and your kind words. 💖
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You have slayed the dragon and I know you wake up every morning ready to do so again with God given strength . Whatever dreams you are working towards, I wish continued success. 🤍
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You know it Dawn. Barb the Dragon Slayer has a nice ring to it! 😂 Thank you lovely. I’ll catch you up in a letter soon. 💖
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HI Barb,
I love everything about this post. Kudos for you for another day, and that bowl is so beautiful!!
Blessings!
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Hi Ana. Thank you my friend. xx
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this is so great..i love reading the inspired words of someone who has been sober for that long..wow! Love that quote from Jeremiah as well:)
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Thank you lovely. xx
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Being 35 days sober at this point, I’m quite heartened by your words. Given all the many things I’ve faced the last month especially, I am crystal clear the last month would have been much, much harder had I not chosen to take this particular path. Grateful to read your words today, all this being so. ❤️
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This is truly wonderful Deborah. I didn’t realize you are walking through a sober life. Rest assured, you are not walking alone. Thank you for being here. 💖
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