Someone did service and it impacted me:
- Someone from my meeting called me when I missed a meeting. It made me feel wonderful to have been missed.
- Someone sold OA books and literature and they were always available at Oregon Intergroup. (when we met in person)
- Someone called me after my first meeting so… I came back.
- Someone welcomed me as a newcomer so it helped me come back.
- My sponsor had me run for Region Rep only my second year in program. Super positive experience for me.
- Someone volunteered to lead a marathon meeting during late hours in the night. It made a difference to me.
- Someone gave me a 12 and 12 and called me periodically. It got me started.
- Someone at one of my first meetings looked at me and said “I think you can do that” when we needed a new “sign in” book. I made it fancy and have the stationary I used to this day.
- Someone continued the face to face meeting in Vancouver all the way through the pandemic. We met outside through rain and storm. It kept me going.
- I got outreach calls and they made me feel connected.
- I was invited to dinner before the meeting with other fellows. I felt very welcome and we had nice abstinent dinners.
- My first sponsor kept me on track to work, work, work through all the steps and it has been of tremendous impact on my life!