I have 30 days of continuous sobriety today! This is a big deal! Oh yes. We are talking bona fide AA meetings several times a day, no exposure to alcohol and my first Spiritual Awakening!

We are not talking rolling on the floor and speaking in tongues so-called Spiritual Awakening, no ma’am. We are learning a new way of life without getting shit-faced everyday. We. Are. Living,

Sit with that for a moment, I believe I have learned more about myself, common sense, decency and love than I learned my entire 60 something years on this earth.

My triggers are excitement over events that are or will be happening such as holidays, changes and receiving a new dress from Amazon.

Oh yeah, it is that simple. So a few days ago I received a phone call from my son, Honda. He is a current active duty Marine stationed in Okinawa. He has been there many years. I have only seen him and his family in video calls.

He called about a month ago to tell me he would possibly be transferred to the States in the early fall of this year. Well, low and behold the transfer is on! Joyous is the only word I can use to describe my feelings!

Normally my alcoholic self would immediately crave a drink. At the time, I did not notice that I was not craving a drink and a few days later a light bulb went off!

I was praying for relief from the cravings because trust me, they preoccupy me to the point of not being able to think of anything else. Maddening to say the least!

So, I realized I did not crave alcohol at that moment and had not craved for quite a few days!! I was taken aback and had to think for a moment to digest this monumental occasion.

Not only did I not crave a drink, I also did not crave sugar. Alcohol is basically sugar and when you stop, your body craves sweets. Other attempts I made quitting drinking resulted in bags of Skittles, Kool-Aid and too many chocolate chip cookies to even count.

This brings us to my awareness of:

“I AM NOT CRAVING ALCOHOL OR COOKIES!” And yes, it warrants shouting out loud and clear!

My sponsor, Angel told me I had a Spiritual Awakening. Yes I did!

I attribute this to my Faith in my Higher Power, God. My earnestly working the AA program, guidance from my sponsor, support of family and friends and my desire to live a sober life. I was excited to receive my 30 day chip.

 One more thing.