Back To My Roots

This summer vacation my husband and I decided to return to our home state of New Jersey for two weeks of fun in the sun at the beach. I'm a firm believer that just because I'm on vacation does not mean I'm on vacation from AA.
I was lucky enough to be able to get to a meeting almost every day at 7 am. To my delight they were literature meetings. Big Book, As Bill Sees It, Step, Grapevine, etc... What a way to start the day! The regular attendees numbered around 40-50!
For those of us that have relocated in sobriety it's always a tough deal. For me I'm still dealing with the feeling that there is no AA like Jersey AA and I've been in Ohio for 12 years!
Being a small person with a BIG personality (that's the description I've heard recently and have adopted!) it only took me couple of days of handshaking to get to know most of the room!
I have many fond memories of my early years in sobriety running around the state going on speaking commitments,detox commitments,picnics, checking out new meetings and all kinds of other outings with a whole crew of other newcomers. N.J. is much smaller than Ohio and lends itself easily to in state travel. Oh! and did I mention that I was almost 20 years younger as well?!
Anyway I felt really grounded knowing that no matter where I go there you are and for that I am truly grateful. I know that all I have to do is reach out my hand and you will be there for me in the spirit of the fellowship.
When I moved here to Ohio I made a commitment to do a 90 in 90, get a Sponsor right away, find a Home Group and get active.
The most amazing thing about going back to my roots was in coming home to Ohio I realized I have roots here too. It took a while but I love the fellowship I have found here. I have made many fast friends just like the book promises as I trudge the road of Happy Destiny. I have a Sponsor I wouldn't trade for anything and of course the world's best Home Group.
I guess to sum it all up I am home in Alcoholic's Anonymous no matter where I go!
Thanks AA.