The free amethyst ring goes to…
28 September 2007The deli girl was rude to me today which is a little thing, but I noticed how it changed my outlook on the entire day. So it was refreshing to come home & reread all of the great comments on this week’s contest full of reasons why humanity doesn’t suck. There were so many different people that I wanted to win this week, so please check back on Monday & enter the new contest. I was really impressed by how many people wanted to give the ring to someone else. Thanks to everyone who left comments & brightened my day. The winner was chosen by a random number generator. The amethyst ring goes to Donna who left this comment:
Amethyst, a forgiving stone… a healing stone… something I’ve learned about in the past couple of years. Its become one of the colors I look for in a lot of ways and for a lot of reasons. I’ve been forgiven and am in the process of healing. I will be healing for a long long time. But the forgiveness has already come. From my family, my ex-husband (we are back together, but not married), friends and soon from me. I don’t really wear much jewelry, a gold band on my right hand, the occasional necklace, bracelet, maybe even an anklet…. but I always, always wear earrings. I started studying about stones, candles, essential oils and the like, about a year ago. I have always liked the ‘natural’ things in life. Cotton clothes, fire when I’m cold, barefoot afternoons, sleeping when I’m tired, earth colors. The random act of kindness I want to share here about is one regarding my AA sponsor. She isn’t one of those die-hard, call me everyday, book thumper and thats just the kind of help I really needed. I’m not very disciplined, never have been, so this calling everyday bull wasnt gonna work. I am now just over two years sober, and its her (maybe not so) random act. She was friends with my first sponsor, and when the first one disappeared, she stepped in to cover me. I thank her for helping me through the worst days, the near misses, and the good days too. If I should get this ring, I will give it to her. She saved my life. I’d like to let her know that she is someone who, to me, is very special… never invisible-even when we dont get to see each other at meetings, or talk on the phone. We both know each other is there for the other one. It is possible to come back into the world and become a working thriving part of society. Thank you Candy, for helping another “one” to see this. Hugs and have a great week! Donna
