Peter Fleischmann Tribute

I will never forget Peter's loving words one Tuesday night as we were reading the 12 x12 on step 2.
I was so angry, I yelled at him that God didn't love me and would not work in my life the way he did for you...........(meaning those in AA) That I had sought God and it didn't work.
I was so lost, so hopeless..................
Peter lovingly said, "That's how you feel now" He did not get angry or treat me like I was less than. He just let me keep coming back, he let me stew and be angry..........
Peter saved my life that night and many times after, he let me work through the steps in my own painful and arduous way.
He showed me by example. He didn't have a whole lot to say most of time, but when I veered off course or it was important he would make comments.
"Why don't you just go drink" and I got pissed and told him "You can't make me drink" "I want to be sober" and through all the many many surrenders, he would smile and sometimes give me a hug.
And for me that was more valuable than anything he could've said.
Peter saved my life that night, God brought me here and the steps gave me God.
I love you Peter and I will always treasure the years of "the garage".