SEP 14, 26.. NATIONAL SOBER DAY..

Today is National Sober Day.

As you can see below, NATIONAL TODAY has featured it as a Holiday.

National Sober Day occurs annually on September 14, forming a vital part of National Recovery Month. 

Founded in 2019 by ‘Real Aligned Women,’ this day renews commitment to sobriety and marks the start of new journeys. Find support, share your story, and connect with a community dedicated to a sober lifestyle.

Bill Wilson (1895-1971), co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, is widely recognized for his pivotal role in creating the 12-step program that has helped millions recover from alcoholism. His personal struggle with addiction and subsequent spiritual experience led to the principles of AA. Wilson's work, alongside Dr. Bob Smith, established a global fellowship based on mutual support and shared experience. His legacy continues to offer hope and a path to sobriety for countless individuals worldwide.

Just in case you haven't already seen it, we have published a similar, but a much longer, Post on our babakaps.net website.

https://babakaps.net/?p=81938

Also, just in case you would like to read the NATIONAL TODAY website article, just click onto the below link..

https://nationaltoday.com/national-sober-day/

Thanks for your interest and support.

S.W. in London,  Ontario.

AUG 6, 26 .. HOW WE TWO MET ..

This story began in March of 1988. During my prayers, I said to God..

"God, if it be your will, I would like to work with people."

I was active in construction and felt the need to begin assisting individual people, not large corporations.

God answered: On July 1, 1988 I retired with full pension benefits including health insurance.

And?

I said to God.. 

"Thank You So Very Much God! To begin assisting other people, I will set out to attend AA meetings in all fifty states!"

I set out on my journey leaving San Francisco, California, in mid-July 1988. It took until late September of 1990 to attend in person meetings in each of the lower 48 states. 

Alaska and Hawaii were put "on hold" because I answered a God Calling in October of 1990 that led me to India and working with people at Mother Teresa's Mission  in Calcutta."

In July of 1992, I set out driving North to Alaska. A friend and his son accompanied me. My first meetings in Alaska were in the Fairbanks area. Then I drove South to Anchorage.

Just for the fun of it, I just checked days and dates. 

Beginning on Thursday, August the 6th, 1992, there were Thursday, August the 6th days / dates on six days beginning in 1992, 1998, 2009, 2015, 2020 and today Thursday August the 6th 2026.

That is the reason for this Post!

On Thursday, August the 6th, 1992, in a 12 noon AA Meeting at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, here in Anchorage, Alaska, I met PB.

And there you have .. The Rest of Our Story.

SW and PB