Recovered
In the third hourof the 12 Hour Podcast, Mark is joined by his two sponsors, Russ and Spencer. Russ and Spencer tell their stories along with Russ’ memory of Andrew, Mark’s late son.
God, I offer myself to Thee- To build with me and to do with me as Thou wilt. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that I may better do Thy will. Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those I would help of Thy Power, Thy Love, and Thy Way of life. May I do Thy will always!
This prayer shows me how my higher power can remove my difficulties. They are not magically removed in an instant, but rather they are removed through actions that can be seen. Again, faith without works is dead is the AA mantra. There is work to be done here. But what is the motivation for removing difficulties, what is the pay off? It is for the benefit of others, you see I’m trying to be freed from the bondage of self.
I am called to be a good example to give hope to others who face the difficulties too. I’m not sure I’m “all in” on this one.
The dos and don’ts of attending a 12 step fellowship
This is actually round two for this topic
the first time with aaron and spencer
this episode resulted in the most listener feedback we have ever received.
Here at recovered, we don’t have etiquette rules, but we may have suggestions.
We may have disagreements between ourselves
We will find out
tony from connecticut
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Interesting that tony picks up with meeting etiquette as a way to be polite to others
thoughts
first at call from spencer
https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/3681/10/1409/1370937863/5280ca72fdbdaf716b1c3df288192abd
Ok, I turning to you first, what are some of your pet peeves
language
arrive time
departure time
leaving a donation
eating all the cake
stealing candy/pop
creating a bio hazard in the restroom
candle wax
dirty dishes after eating cake
smoking
texting
personal hygiene
long shares
drunk a log
romancing the drug/drink
violence
handguns
taking others inventory during share
going to a meeting sick
camara at meeting
Bringing pets
Bringing kids
Gossip
decorum in other’s buildings
Double share
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So it seems that my higher power does not will tragedy, nor does he ordinarily step in to miraculously stop tragedy. So then, why believe?
I have come to accept that when bad things happen, they have no meaning while they are happening. I believe it is my job to give them meaning, sometimes to make a decision to impose that meaning.
So my story will be one of life, new birth, reconciliation, and not one of death and dispair; a place that is easily fallen into. That is why I need recovery people, so that when the burden is to much, you can help with the load.
So, why do we pray? Is it to beg for the things I need or want? And if I don’t receive those gifts I prayed for, does that mean that God didn’t listen or doesn’t care? What does it mean when something bad happens, and a whole community gathers and prays fervently for a miracle that doesn’t happen? The miracle doesn’t occur even though constant prayer vigils are made at the bedside….death still has the last word. Where was God? Did he not care? Why was he so passive.
I wanted to take the opportunity to express my gratitude for the success of the 12 hour podcast. What started out a a vague idea turned into a project with real tangeble outcomes. Through your generous contributions, we will be able assist at least 6 clients through the detox process at Dawn Farm’s Spera Program. Anna and I will be taking some much needed rest from the emotional roller coaster of the celebration of Andrew’s 27th birthday. We are retreating to a one bedroom cottage located on a large lake in the norther part of the lower peninsula of Michigan. The plan is to do……,nothing. So, my thoughts in the aftermath of the 12 hour podcast? God has answered all our prayers, he did not prevent Andrew’s death but he has given us the tools to cope, mainly you. You thoughts, concerns, words of encouragement, and donations have given is the ability to carry on, just for today. I don’t know about tomorrow, so I’ll continue to pray and to honor Andrew in everything we do at Tecovered.
This is the second hour of the 12 Hour Podcast. Mark gives his open talk he gave for his Home Group’s 3rd Year Anniversary. You still have time to make a donation to Dawn Farm in the name of my late son, Andrew. Go to http://recoveredcast.blogspot.com/p/12-hour-podcast.html
Thia first hour featured Mark in a solo effort to kick off this fundraiser.