reaching out via telephone

Hi all,
An AFG member called me this evening.  This aspect of our program, the ability to reach out to someone on the phone list, is such a blessing. Both for the person who makes the call and the person who receives it.  The person who called was calling to see if I would be their sponsor.  Wow!  How flattering.  Unfortunately I don't think I'm at a place in my own recovery (working on step 4) to start sponsoring others.  I was able to offer her other names of AFG members to consider and contact.

She and I did talk for quite some time and I hope I was able to offer her some experience, strength and hope.  These phone calls are important for those who receive them because it gives the receiver a chance to reflect on their own growth in order to offer experience, strength and hope.  It offers the receiver a chance to help another in need like we have been helped.

For the person who makes the call, this is an important step in reaching out and trusting others.  At least it was for me.  Those phone calls to others in our fellowship have gotten me through some really rough periods in my life.  Probably more than those I called will ever know.  For their wisdom, patience, honesty and for their holding my phone call in their safe hearts and hands I am grateful.

Well, I'm wrapping up the Sunday laundry.  I hope we all have a safe and serene week.

Hugs,
Angela B.