A new miracle daily

"In what direction after Chandler Valley Hope has your life taken"?? My name is Jim and I am a recovering alcoholic. My answer if asked would be to say "I am experiencing a new miracle daily". 98 days sober now. I have no desire any longer to drink and pray I will always feel this way knowing that at any time I could fail. I am74 years old and drank since 18. The worst was the last few years and out of control. Every day I remember the People at Chandler who inspired me in so many ways and will never forget them or my fellow addicts. Returning home I was welcomed with "Jim we are so proud of you" along with heartfelt hugs. I have another gift that being I understanding my disease, knowing what to do to survive that I would never have known if not for HOPE. I can not believe the compassion that I now am able to share with others and find my self thinking of those before I think of myself. The miracles continue daily with my longing to create. Not only things to look at but also giving to those around me love,understanding and my attention. What a reward this has been for the first time in my life, thinking with an open heart first for them then for me. I am leading a new Life following a new Life and Loving my new life that is so full of excitement it is hard to express. I truly believe this experience I will lay at the DOOR'S of HOPE. I pray daily for those who have taken the journey that was given to me will have the wonders enter into their lives as it has mine. I have returned to Hope once since my treatment and was remembered by the staff not with just a hello but "Jim" good to see you, you are looking "Great" That I will never forget. Will return as often as possible as HOPE has been my Heaven on Earth. Jim G sent with Love...............

By: Jim G.