Back at Work

During the past couple of weeks, I have been back at work to help out as best I can with projects, reestablish contacts with friends and clean out my office. It was a week of laughs, old memories and crystal ball gazing. Living in Nova Scotia during the past 4 years has been chapter of my life that I am grateful for. I always wanted to live in the Maritimes ever since I seen the map of Canada that hung on a wall of the country school I attended in Saskatchewan. As I mentioned in an earlier blog, it was a dream come true.

I have been fortunate to have worked with a company that had first class people. When we started this work in 2003, all we had were committed people, a common vision and a few credit cards. With that, we actually started a gas company! Well there was a little more than that, but not much. Working with talented people is a real treat.

One of my fears when I moved to Nova Scotia in 2003 was my ability to maintain my sobriety. I didn't know for sure if I could keep my lips away from the magical drink!

I read the comments from a friend of mine in one of my previous blogs. You are right Ken; I don't know why you and I were given this gift of Grace but I am grateful for it. I also know that if I continue to share my experience, I get a chance to stay sober. When I look at the past couple of months, I would like to think I have done this so I could continue to earn my sobriety. If you would have asked me before I arrived in Nova Scotia (in 2003) if I could stay sober during a "monster scare", I would have said ... "I am not sure". But I have.

As the "Anchor" continues to tell me ... "It's One Day at a Time". This is one of the greatest strategic statements ever (especially for person like me). I find it a challenge to live 100% in the now, but thank God I can live this way (with the help of my friends).

Next Monday, I start the 7 week radiation treatment session. Another opportunity to practice One Day at a Time!