Saturday, November 18, 2006

My Attitude of Gratitude

During my 52 years on this planet, I've heard many times that my really good friends can be counted on one hand. For the past 3 years, one of those fingers counts Scott W.

For some reason that only our HP knows, we "connected" early in sobriety and have stayed sober while our friendship has evolved. We can talk frankly and honestly with each other. We have travelled to New York City together. We attend AA meetings and lunch or dinner afterward. We have even shopped together. Scott has visited my Mom and my sister in their respective homes. He even built me a desk.

But the main reason I like love Scott is because he is real. He is genuine. He is honest, open-minded and willing. He is everything that his Higher Power wants him to be.

Today, Scott celebrates THREE YEARS as a sober man. I am so grateful to be able to call Scott my friend.
Drop by and say hi.

12 comments:

Mary Christine said...

Thanks for sharing this with us. You have made me cry. good tears.

Pammie said...

Happy birthday Mr. W. Every year on my sober birthday, I like to grab a sponsee or a close friend, and do the 3rd step prayer together..on our knees, just to re-affirm the coming year. Third Birthdays Rock!

Scott W said...

You touch my heart, sir. And I fart in your general direction.

Pammie said...

oh...sorry. I'm brand new to blogger, and obviously do not understand the "rules". Please forgive the posting.....oooooops.
I just got excited when I saw all the sobriety blogs out there. And wanted to fit in. Oh..and it's Ms.

Carly said...

AWESOME PHOTO! You are two beautiful, wonderful men. I LOVE this photo!

dAAve said...

YO pam
Scott W was farting in MY general direction. Not yours. (I won't tell you how I know)
LOL

Scott W said...

Oh, Pam, so sorry. I wouldn't do that until I know you better.

Anonymous said...

Sweet photo of two good pals!

Trudging said...

Thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

thats a really lovely photo dave

JJ said...

I love him too.
JJ

Scott M. Frey said...

While I cant possibly share with y'all all that you share with each other since I am a bit too far away, I still love both you guys and consider you good friends... I love that about AA... we have that deep spiritual instant connection... Thanks to both of you for being my friends!