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When my grand daughter was born, she was diagnosed with Methylmalonic Acidemia and we were told that she would probably not live 6 months.

For some, that could have been taken as a death notice. But, may daughter and her husband did not take it that way. They have worked very hard to make sure that she sure that this little lady has the best quality of life that is available.

This little lady (Ayla is her name) is a blessing to all that see her. She does not know that she has a disease that can kill her. A disease that has taken many a child before her. She only knows that she has today, which is what we all have.

Today, I am able to watch her with joy knowing that she has a good life. And, by having her in my life, I am able to enjoy each moment a little more. More than what I did before her which was to look down the road.

One more thing, I am so grateful for the doctor that has put so much time, energy and research into this disease. This doctor, Charles P. Venditti M.D., Ph.D. , has done so much to help Ayla and the other children that have this disease. He, along with the other individuals that are working on a cure, are truly a blessing.

If you have wandered around the site much, you have probably come to the conclusion that I am familiar with 12 Step Programs. This is a valid presumption.

I have been sober member of Alcoholics Anonymous since Feb of 1988 and for that I am truly grateful.

I will not say that AA is the only way to get and stay sober. I will say that it is the only way for me to get and stay sober.

I attend 3 - 5 meetings a week, work the 12 steps of AA and work with other alcoholics to help them stay sober.

I firmly believe that as a sober member of AA, my primary purpose is to “stay sober and help other alcoholics stay sober”.

This site is not to convince anyone that I am right or to convert anyone to my beliefs. It is just to relate some of my ideas and experiences that I have gained by walking on this planet for a number of years.