Chipmunk Chip.

Having had the gift of alcoholism in our family, I have learned many things. The greatest of these is I am never alone and helpless. My help comes from the awareness that Jesus is in control and I can rely on Him no matter where I may be in circumstances that occur in life. I have the greatest fear of getting lost in the car, like on a trip or something. It causes me anxiety that I cannot really explain. I would like to blame it on somebody or something but I think it is simply a control issue with me. Not knowing for sure where my destination is or how I am going to get there, has made me feel helpless, scared, alone, fearful. As I work my 12 steps each day, I realize I must give every aspect of my life to Christ. He already knows who I am and what I am, so why not just rest in the comfort that He will never leave me alone on a wrong turn, whether in the car or in personal mistakes. I think about a year ago when I was wondering how on earth we would make it through our trials and tribulations. I remember specifically praying one night for guidiance and deliverance, but just as clear as the sun I realized we could make it one day at a time because my God promised He would care for me and my family and never leave us alone. A delightful chipmunk has found the sunflower seeds and corn that my husband puts out each day for the critters of the woods. I love "Chip" because he jumps off the tree and runs with his tail twitching to the clumps of food. He stuffs his cheeks full and then runs back to his home somewhere in the woods. "Chip" has learned to trust that his food will be there each day, but he only takes what he can carry in his cheeks, not enough for tommorrow. Why? Because he is simple enough to worry only about today's meal and he knows it is going to be waiting for him.