Sunday, July 5, 2009

ants and laundry

Yuck! Today the ants invaded and I turned into a mass murderer. Although I can't stand ants (or any bugs really), I felt a little bad after killing like 100s of them.

Sunday evenings are my least favorite time of the week. This weekend was nice to relax, get caught up on things around the house, spend some time with my partner, do my school work at a more relaxed pace, but now the weekend is over. I always want more of the good stuff, more more more. Except the ants, I could definitely go with less.

In other news, one of my sponsees called to let me know she's almost done with her resentment inventory (4 more to go!) I'm so happy for her because I remember how challenging it was for me to finish my first inventory. I loved it up to the 4th column, then stalled, balked and ended up drinking. The more time has past, the more slightly worried I was for her because of my own experience. It's strange because I know there's nothing I can do to keep her sober or make her drink, but I do root for her to stay sober and try to pass along anything I can that might be helpful toward that end.

4 comments:

Gin said...

I always feel bad for killing them too, but ants drive me BONKERS! Glad to hear about your sponsee. The 4th step is a difficult one that is for sure.

Steve E. said...

Without even knowing you, I can tell, you are a good sponsor. Because you already realize that ALL of them will not "make it". But YOU will--and that is what you will always do, help others, alkies or not.

Tall Karen said...

And we become cheerleaders! Rooting from the sidelines, powerless over the next play. She has choices, and your experience has indeed helped her to continue. What a gift for both of you!

Syd said...

Glad that your sponsee is doing well. The fourth step is powerful.