How many times have I hung my head, said "I'm sorry" and then went right back to doing the same things I was sorry for? At least once or twice, if I recollect right.
     So saying I'm sorry doesn't quite cut the mustard. This amend is to a person on my list who's life I nearly destroyed. I cut off his ambitions, destroyed his friendships, alienated his family, damaged his health. I nearly got him killed countless times. I cost him the respect of others.
     All for another drink.
     He is alive today through no help from me. Only by the grace of God and the few that stood with him in spite of me.
     I can now only ask that I be forgiven. No strings, promises or other conditions.
     I hope to find it in my heart someday to forgive myself...
Nuff said,
Dennis