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Step Four: Made a fearless and searching inventory of ourselves. 4th STEP Need help? Ask another AA er ~ Pray ~ Read these ~ Follow instructions WHEN IN DOUBT (p.13 BB) "I was to sit quietly when in doubt, asking only for direction and strength to meet my problems as He would have me. Never was I to pray for myself, except as my requests bore on my usefulness to others. Then only might I expect to receive. But that would be in great measure." (p.13 BB) WHEN I AM DISTURBED BY THE CONDUCT (SYMPTOMS) OF OTHERS (p. 67 BB) "This is a sick man. How can I be helpful to him? God save me from being angry. Thy will be done." God help me to show this person the same tolerance, pity and patience that I would Cheerfully grant a sick friend. This is a sick person, how can I be helpful to him? God save me from being angry. Thy will be done. (see above and p. 141 of 12&12) WHEN I AM AFRAID (P. 68 & 69 BB) "We ask Him to remove our fear and direct our attention to what He would have us be." God, relieve me of this fear and direct my attention to what you would have me be. WHEN I AM AWARE OF MY OWN DEFECTS AND SEEKING GOD'S HELP TO CHANGE (p. 69 BB) "We asked God to mold our ideals and help us to live up to them... we ask God what we should do about each specific matter." God mold my ideals in this particular area of my life and help me to live up to them. What should I do in each specific matter? Guide me God and give me strength to do right.. More help when preparing for Step Four: From the book Daily Reflections Similarly, my false pride always kept me overly concerned about my reputation. Since being enlightened in the A.A. program, my aim is to improve my character. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 44 When I uncovered my need for approval in the Fourth Step, I didn't think it should rank as a character defect. I wanted to think of it more as an asset (that is, the desire to please people). It was quickly pointed out to me that this "need" can be very crippling. Today I still enjoy getting the approval of others, but I am not willing to pay the price I used to pay to get it. I will not bend myself into a pretzel to get others to like me. If I get your approval, that's fine; but if I don't, I will survive without it. I am responsible for speaking what I perceive to be the truth, not what I think others may want to hear.

BEHIND THE WALLS TOGETHER WE CAN Dave T. Apr 23 2010 7 Tom Mc. Apr 21 1970 47 Dan M. Apr 01 1973 44 BYOB SOUTH LAKE WOMEN S Charlie C. Apr 03 1995 22 HP Apr 02 2013 4 Sharon Mc. Apr 03 1987 30 Craig M. Apr 06 2009 8 Wendy Apr 25 2007 10 STEP SISTERS James D. Apr 13 1974 43 CAMP AA Irene G. Apr 02 2016 1 Chuck C. Apr 17 2009 8 Jill N. Apr 24 2010 7 STEPPING STONES Kelly B. Apr 19 2010 7 CIRCLE OF LIGHT Jennifer K. Apr 03 2015 2 Larry R. Apr 20 2010 7 Tim P. Apr 07 2001 16 Milton F. Apr 20 2010 7 Ellen M. Apr 10 1989 28 Alfred W. Apr 10 1992 25 Noel D. Apr 20 2010 7 Piper H. Apr 12 2010 7 Ryan H. Apr 13 2011 6 Tim W. Apr 20 2010 7 Betty J. Apr 16 2001 16 Chris D. Apr 15 2016 1 Annette Apr 21 2008 9 CLERMONT LUNCH BUNCH Doc C. Apr 15 1989 28 Debbie M. Apr 23 2010 7 Marcos P. Apr 16 1988 29 Josh L. Apr 20 2015 2 Ryan M. Apr 26 2010 7 Brian C. Apr 28 1998 19 Brooke W. Apr 21 2015 2 Travis J. Apr 27 2010 7 COME TO BELIEVE Joe B. Apr 07 1980 37 Toryn V. Apr 24 2015 2 Wayne W. Apr 08 2001 16 Larry C. Apr 26 1968 49 EVERY MON. BIG BOOK Terry M. Apr 21 2015 2 William J. Apr 27 2010 7 Ed H. Apr 24 2008 9 Brian C. Apr 28 1998 19 SUMMERFIELD Kristin R. Apr 04 2011 6 Rich W. Apr 22 2002 15 Darlene C. Apr 01 1995 22 Tennessee Apr 05 1991 26 HAPPY HOUR Bonnie L. Apr 01 2015 2 Mike C. Apr 06 2012 5 Darlene C. Apr 01 1995 22 William B. Apr 08 2012 5 Holly B. Apr 01 2005 12 Judy L. Apr 10 1980 37 Diane G. Apr 04 2009 8 Tom H. Apr 15 1995 22 E. J. S. Apr 01 2013 4 Gene G. Apr 10 1976 41 Susan C. Apr 02 1989 28 Judy L. Apr 04 2014 3 Ray N. Apr 13 1985 32 Penny M. Apr 06 1986 31 Marcus S. Apr 10 2015 2 Brian P. Apr 19 1993 24 Cathy H. Apr 07 2001 16 Richard D. Apr 16 2014 3 Brian H. Apr 24 1987 30 Diane Y. Apr 07 2014 3 David C. Apr 21 2010 7 Julie Apr 27 2006 11 Kent H. Apr 09 2001 16 Chris D. Apr 24 2015 2 SURRENDER IS FREEDOM Mary Ruth Apr 14 1984 33 JOY OF LIVING Trish Apr 16 1999 18 Joan P. Apr 11 1999 18 Dan B. Apr 03 2010 7 Joe H. Apr 23 2009 8 Mark M. Apr 09 1997 20 Greg T. Apr 01 2004 13 Calvin C. Apr 01 1999 18 LADY LAKE BREAKFAST Doug M. Apr 01 2009 8 Joyce Apr 19 2004 13 Joan C. Apr 01 2011 6 Jack W. Apr 07 1988 29 Susan S. Apr 20 2005 12 Harry C. Apr 01 2004 13 Frank B. Apr 14 1993 24 Jim L. Apr 25 1979 38 Mike S. Apr 02 2000 17 Roger K. Apr 17 1977 40 Wayne W. Apr 08 2001 16 Randy L. Apr 24 2007 10 Ron T. Apr 12 2006 11 Doug B. Apr 29 1985 32 Joe D. Apr 11 2011 6 Michael S. Apr 14 1990 27 Annie B. Apr 15 1977 40 Christi L. Apr 03 2014 3 WE CAN FLY Palmer D. Apr 21 1981 36 Carla C. Apr 20 2008 9 Lynn P. Apr 01 2003 14 LEESBURG WEDNESDAY NIGHT Tom P. Apr 01 1982 35 Karen B. Apr 01 2007 10 Penny M. Apr 06 1986 31 Piper N. Apr 12 2010 7 LOST AND FOUND Mary R. Apr 14 1984 33 Larry C. Apr 26 1968 49 Tracy K. Apr 05 2005 11 Dave T. Apr 15 1966 51 Bill H. Apr 12 1990 26 Dale C. Apr 23 1987 30 NEW BEGINNINGS April Birthdays/Anniversaries Respectfully Submitted by Renee W. NOON SERENITY SEEKERS TAKE IT EASY WOMEN S TAVARES 12 X12 Joe K. Apr 28 1989 28 Cal Apr 01 1999 18 William S. Apr 02 2010 7 TODAY S WOMAN Ron T. Apr 11 2006 11 Brent M. Apr 10 2001 16 Susan C. Apr 02 1989 28 TRANSITIONS TRIANGLE BREAKFAST KEEP IT SIMPLE TAKE IT EASY MEN S 12 STEPS TO NEW BEGINNING USUAL SUSPECTS Muhamid W. Apr 21 2010 7 Robin W. Apr 05 1988 29 YOUR PLACE WILDWOOD LIVING SOBER Will E. Apr 21 2003 14 Dottie B. Apr 09 1991 26 Diana H. Apr 08 2015 2

Meeting Change Thursday - Okahumpka- LAST mtg March 23rd See below for new day & place 7:00 PM Big Book Worms - Corpus Cristi Episcopal Church, 3430 Cty Rd 470 (BB) Monday - Okahumpka -Starts April 3rd 7:00 PM Big Book Worms - Corpus Cristi Episcopal Church, 3430 Cty Rd 470 (BB) NEW MEETING Friday - Clermont - NEW mtg Started April 1st 07:00 p.m. Rule 62, You ve Got A Friend Clinic Veterinary office, 1714 US Hwy 27 (Glenbrook Commons) Meeting Closing Friday, April 28th will be the last meeting at this location. Monday - Leesburg 07:00 AM Surrender is Freedom, St. Paul Church (Back of Family Enrichment Center ) 1330 Sunshine Ave. Room Wednesday - Leesburg 07:00 AM Surrender is Freedom, St. Paul Church (Back of Family Enrichment Center ) 1330 Sunshine Ave. Room Friday - Leesburg 07:00 AM Surrender is Freedom, St. Paul Church (Back of Family Enrichment Center ) 1330 Sunshine Ave. Room *********************************************************************

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