Growth and understanding came slowly,
but they came steadily.
And finally, I could feel gratitude for my sobriety --
for the saving grace of God.
Now I feel totally free, because I know the truth about myself.
I've learned about people in AA,
and this brought me to an understanding of myself.
I know that spiritual growth is a great, wide, beautiful thing
and that I have only stepped up to the open door.
Trying to grow an oak tree
that won't blow over when the winds come
takes time.
H O P E = Honesty, Open-mindedness, Patience, Effort.
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