My first blog straight from the keyboard to you. I chaired 2 meetings these past 2 days. A nooner yesterday and the 830 morning meeting today. I chaired them. Wow. It wasn't that long ago when I would pass if I was just selected to speak. If I did speak, it was a bit rambly, (understatement) fidgeting the entire team and most likely, completely off topic. I'm not breaking into new ground into Toastmasters but I felt comfortable both times and had intent. I introduced my topic (well sort of), kept on point and wrapped it up with a decent sensible ending. I can truly say I'm proud of the growth that I've experienced this past year and pray that I will stay with the flow. My topics were forgiveness and I heard some wonderful responses from the crowd. The unruly but darling crowd. I have the feeling that these are my people and that is good. I respect the thunder from AA and realize that what I get from AA is just what I get. They don't owe me anything.