WAW served me, 2 weeks in, looking for pointers

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Well it's been an interesting day to say the least. My mother arrived in town last night and things have been going splendidly. I was able to tell her all about my alcoholic tendencies and feel like a great burden has been lifted. We are connecting like never before.

This morning I went to a great AA meeting and then my mother accompanied me to church. We went to the early service and sat in a row I normally don't sit in. I usually don't arrive until later, once worship has already started. There were two seats next to my mother and I. Slightly before the service starts I hear "May we sit the.." and I look up to see my Brother-in-law and his wife looking down at my mother and I in disbelief. His wife regained her composure and recognized me. Granted I've lost 12 pounds since they last saw me and grown out my hair.

This is a huge church by the way, and there were hundreds of empty seats remaining. So they ended up sitting next to my mother and I. And we all acted like things were normal, my mom made conversation with BIL and asked him how his job was going. At the end, we all hugged and said good-byes. I didn't say anything but that it was nice seeing them. I didn't ask them to pass along messages or anything.

I had been praying for a sign all week that the fruits of my labor and changes were a step in the right direction. I don't want to read too far into things, but what are the chances of that? If anything, they usually go to the late service and sit in a different area. It was quite coincidental, and BIL's wife didn't even recognize me at first. The change in her facial expression was priceless.

The rest of the day was much less eventful, but overall feeling good all around. I was happy I took the time to dress up, and look good this morning. You never know who you will run in to.