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Grateful
I finally had the opportunity to open my blog and read the writings and responses that have been posted. Feelings welled up from the very core of me that I could not readily identify - deep gratitude mixed with tears of uncertainty about the meaning of all of this. I am a simple man learning how to live life anew. I only hope to get it right this time. When I first came to Maplegrove, I brought hope. I hoped someone could show me how to escape my seemingly ceaseless and senseless trap of addiction. Next, I learned that hope was not enough. I had to have a genuine willingness to do whatever was necessary to break the bonds of my lethal compulsions. Something wonderful emerged as I combined hope and willingness - faith. They say faith without works is dead. I've seen death and I fully understand its inevitability. But today I choose life! I walk to prove to my son, family, friends, myself and whoever these words reach that faith acted upon is strength. Coupled with goodwill, it is a force capable of transcending all obstacles and barriers to awaken people to their true purpose - loving and caring for one another. I know it sounds like a cliché, but think of it this way - if I had a million dollars and kept gifting it to myself, what good would it do and what enjoyment would I derive from it? It's a loop of absurdity. In recovery, I have been given "The Gift" that I have been searching and waiting for all my life - "MYSELF!" What good am I unless I gift myself to others? With love and humility, I sincerely appreciate everyone's kind words and wishes. I will treasure your thoughts and intentions for as long as I live.

Posted by mseyrig on 08/20/2008 at 5:51 AM Add Comment

Comment posted by Anonymous on 08/20/2008 at 6:30 PM
Alex, for someone who is walking from Mackinaw City to Bloomfield with such deliberation, purpose and meaning, I think you are pretty certain about the meaning of what you are doing. Few of us have the honor and priveledge to know even one person in our lifetime that acts out a cause with such certainty. It is me who will treasure your actions everytime that I have to deal with something that seems hopeless. Thanks for the inspiration. Andrew L.

Comment posted by Anonymous on 08/20/2008 at 5:17 PM
We are Grateful to have YOU in our life.God speed. Diane and Jim

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