Re: To Mel, Kelle, Luise

Re: To Mel, Kelle, Luise ----- From: Bernd - Date: 05 Nov 1997

During my first years in Al-anon, I compared myself constantly to the "old-timers". It was a very hard thing to let go of. What I've found since then is that the human experience is such a huge playground, that - while I might gain a lot of experience in the sandbox - I'll never make it to the swingset on the other side of the playground. In other words, Kelle, you have a unique set of experiences and struggles that are building emapthy in you that I'll never have. And that's ok. Together, we - and everyone else on this forum - can do so much more as a team than any one of us can do individually. Any time you feel you are "stupid" or "slow", picture a mentally challenged person, and think about how much they teach US about simple, unconditional love? If they can have that much worth, maybe it's a really good thing that I'M stupid and slow????? And I am:)

The size of a key and a door may seem way different at first glance, but each one is as essential as the other in finding our way into a previously locked room. You have much more value than you might realize right now - in this forum, to Luise, and other lives you touch. My guess is that the same applies to everyone who shares their inner struggles, hope and experience with others. (and Kim, you know this applies to you too!!!!!) *grin*

My guess is that God has chosen me to be one of his translators. I'm not any wiser than anyone else, but He helps me find the words to things that others feel inside, and are trying to connect with. If that's my job, I'm happy with it. Better than being a ditch diggger (I think!).