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The purpose of the CoDA Serenity Pages newsletter is to not only inform, but also to encourage spirituality, communication, and unity among CoDA members. It is also to carry the CoDA message to other co-dependents who still suffer. The content of this newsletter - unless otherwise noted - is not endorsed by National CoDA or the Greater Omaha CoDA Service Group. They are only each writer's personal opinions or experiences. All are encouraged to share their experience, strength, and hope in the form of stories, poems, book reviews, article submissions, etc. (no matter how new or old you are to the program). To submit contributions, email Sarah A. at codaomaha1@hotmail.com

I own and love a boxer named Buck and I love the breed of boxers. This past year I have started to foster rescue boxers by giving them a home until the rescue group finds a "forever home" for them. They have all been pretty easy to foster until this one. Her name is Pogo (which fits her very well)!. She came into rescue emaciated and needs to gain about 20 or so pounds. She also has a horrible case of a non-contagious form of mange which requires daily medication and special baths. She has her dew claws and tail, both of which are usually removed when boxers are puppies. When she arrived at my house, she had been in three or four different cars to make the trip up from the Kansas City area. She is not potty trained and does not seem to know what toys are. She has obviously not been cared for in a long, long time.

However, my dog Buck has a special way of bringing out the best in these fosters. He teaches them the ropes so to speak by showing them manners, how to play with toys (especially tug), and how to stretch out on the entire bed, leaving only a small amount of space for me to sleep. I also have no doubt that with the special food I fix for her and the medicine, she will easily put on a little weight and her soon to be beautiful fawn coat will grow back. She will truly become a new Pogo, even though she will always have the experience that brought her to this piont - after all, that is what makes her who she is.

The point that I am getting to is how much she reminds me of myself when I came into the doors of CoDA, I was in that state. I had not been caring for myself in a long, long time. The people in the meetings showed me the things I needed to learn to care for myself and I did a lot of hard work. I fed my mind with new ideas and learned new tools. I became a new me and am still growing every second of every day. I won't forget where I came from because that makes me who I am today. But I also get excited about where I am headed.

So I guess Pogo and I have more in common that I though...
--Danielle S.
"The 12 promises come true but only if you want them to..."

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REMINDERS

1. Anyone wishing to purchase a CoDA Book ($15.25), please contact Sharon F.: 391-7302 or WabbitLuvy@aol.com
   
   
2. Please remember to bring in your 7th tradition meeting donations to the montly service meeting. The formula is 80% to the 12-Step house and 20% to the CoDa service group. Each group should keep a prudent reserve of $10-$15 for individual meeting expenses such as chips, literature, etc.
   
   
3. Meeting list changes? Contact CJ or Danielle
   
   

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