Gratitude

I was having a pretty low day. When the nursing agency call and said they had an extra nursing case for me. This gives me a chance to moonlight and make a little extra money. So I agreed to it. they said, it's in a bad neighbor hood,the house was small and they had a dog, and the pay is 25%less then normal and they have a hard time keeping nurses going there because the gun shots in the area. Well I told them I came from humble beginnings and, dogs, small houses, bad neighborhoods.don't bother me, I am from New York City. 60 minutes did a segment, showing one block from my apt, in Jamaica, Queens, New York, as the most dangerous corner in the country. So, I walk with God and stay safe.

So I go for orientation for a 13 year old boy that has special needs and is unable to breath with out this ventilator machine. otherwise he seems like a cool kid. His mother stated he has never had a male nurse and was looking forward to the camaraderie.I met the whole family they all like me and I like them.This child can't wait till I return on Tuesday, I am going to be able to pull 4 or 5 shifts this month of March 09.It's funny how God would be so kind as to let me take care of this young man.God must have known I was feeling down and decided to shine down on me. Peace,Love and Respect....Tim P.S. I'll have to bring my guitar with me one day

Such a nice day here in Missouri

OMG,What a nice day it is temp 72 degrees in my back yard. The sun is warm and healing. I got such a good nights sleep last night and awoke refreshed. I said my prayers,then turned on the radio Lynard Skynard was playing sweet home Alabama,(Turn it up) than I had a shower, I had a banana for breakfast.Than I went to the YMCA in Washington Missouri and worked out for a couple of hours,then I walked around the Lake at Rotary Park in Washington.Wow,That was easy to take.I came home took a jacuzzi and had an apple for lunch.Now I am listening to the birds singing off my deck. they are happy it's a nice day too.I hope you all get a chance to get out for a little while today.Have a nice day....Peace,Love,and Respect.....Ponytail Tim

Col. Jack Jackson Canidate for State Senate 26th District

Jack Jackson announced yesterday he is seeking the State Senate seat for the 26th District,which includes Warren,Franklin and St Louis West County. When someone uses the words Courage,Dignity,Integrity and Family,I think Col. Jack Jackson. I will be telling you more as the campaign moves forward. www.jackjackson.org Spread the word, there is someone ready to go to Jeff City and fight for us, Thanks Col. Jack Jackson.......In Service Tim Harper

11years clean and serene

Well,I awoke today Sober, not having used drugs or alcohol for 11 years. It's a good feeling. No headache, no chaos, no crisis. To have people that I love and care about and people that love and care about me is really cool.I work a 12 step spiritual program, based upon progress along spiritual lines( not perfection). The indispensable principles are Honesty, open mindedness,and Willingness. Some of the other spiritual principles that make my recovery possible are Acceptance,Faith,Surrender,Hope, Commitment,Courage,Humility,Service,Unconditional Love,Integrity,Perseverance,Discipline,God-centeredness,Awareness,Vigilance,Sharing & Caring,Patience,Forgiveness,Optimism,Selflessness, Compassion,Consideration,Kindness,Positive Thinking,Responsibility,Tolerance,Trust,Unity,and Gratitude.

Some of the things going on in my life over the last year are,I turned 50,I started taking guitar lessons and have performed several times in public.I switched to an all vegetarian diet ( and have lost 30lbs), I started working out at the YMCA and have enrolled in an aerobics class call Zumba which is based on Latin dance,I am trying to get the outfit Jack Black wore in Nacho Libre with the mask and all.(I'll post pictures soon) The class starts 2/26/09. In August, Brenda and I became empty nesters. All the Kids moved out and are doing well, very successful.I am so proud of them all.

Thank you all for helping me. Every time, someone gave me, a hug or a word of encouragement, it really meant a lot to me .Keep giving out those hugs. Tomorrow night,Wednesday 2/11/09 at 8 pm, I will be speaking at my home group "Nitty Gritty" at the Trinity Episcopal Church basement 318 South Duchesne Dr. St Charles MO 63301 it is considered an "open meeting" so all are welcome......Sending out thoughts of Peace,Love,and Respect.......Tim H

US Senator Bond Not to Seek Re-Election

U.S. Senator Christopher "Kit" Bond,R-MO announced today he will not seek re-election in 2010. Rumor has it that U.S.Rep.Roy Blunt,R-Mo will seek the Senate Seat. Also rumor has it that Democrat Robin Carnahan Missouri Sectary of State is also going to seek the seat. This will make Senator Claire McCaskill the Senior Senator from Missouri in 2010.It will be an interesting campaign. Kit Bond is my friend and has done a lot for the state of Missouri, namely brought lots of money to our state. Thanks Kit for 40 years of service and being my friend.Peace,Love,and Respect....Tim Harper

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009

Happy New Year, to all my friends. Celebrate responsibly. I am going to a meeting and than to a get together with some recovery friends.I wish everyone a good year,healthy and prosperous,clean and sober. Call me. Keep in touch. Comment on my blog. Let me know if anyone needs any help. Call me if anyone needs a sober ride home tonight.Peace,Love,and Respect Ponytail Tim, St Louis ,Missouri

of course I know Santa,I am his sponsor

Along long time ago I met this crack head named Cringle,he was in bad shape and needed detox & rehab real bad. We took him out in the country and read the Big Book with him, Worked a few steps, fired up the sleds, and we were able to sober him up enough so he could make the rounds and deliver all the presents, to all the little kiddy's, every Christmas eve we get together so I can present him with his sobriety coin. I went with him those first few years of sobriety. But he is doing better, and the elves call me if he starts messing up, Now if we could just get him off the cookies. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT.....PEACE ON EARTH & GOOD WILL TOWARDS MAN....ponytailtim....the legend continues.....