Something to remember. . .

The Lord is my shepherd! I shall not want.
He maketh me lie down in green fields under green trees.
He leadeth me to sit back, relax, and listen with an open mind.
He restored my soul, my sanity, and my health.
He leadeth me in the paths of serenity and fellowship for mine own sake.
He teacheth me to think, to take it easy, to live and let live, and to do first things first.
He maketh me honest, humble, and grateful.
He teacheth me to accept the things I cannot change, to change the things that I can and giveth me the wisdom to know the difference.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of despair, frustration, guilt, and remorse, I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me; the Program, Thy way of life, the Twelve steps, they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; rationalization, fear, anxiety, self-pity, and resentment. Thou anointest my confused mind and jangled nerves with knowledge, understanding, and hope. No longer am I alone; neither am I afraid, nor sick, nor helpless, nor hopeless. My cup runneth over.

Surely serenity shall follow me every day of my life, twenty-four hours at a time, as I surrender my will to Thine and carry the message to others; and I will dwell in the house of my Higher Power daily. Forever and Ever.

A New Journey

I had heard about Blogs and Bloggers when I listened to a piece NPR did this summer about the Bloggers that were allowed into the Democratic Convention as journalists. I was under the impression that Bloggers were just that--professional journalists but it made me curious and so thanks to Google and this great place here I am with my own blog--which for me will become another journal. I have been known to keep several journals going simulataneously but this will be a new experience. I hope I can post from school whenever I need to along with here at home. This is a great idea and I look forward to exploring and beginning the Blog journey. Now if I can just figure out how to post a favorite photo of Frodo Baggins (a Hobbit of my heart) I have from a website I will be happy!
Marty