April 12th - 14th was my first convention and I just want to say thank you to all who helped make that happen. I had a great time and definitely grew spiritually. One reason is from seeing and experiencing the unity of addicts from all the different home groups in Rockford come together as one to make such a huge event come to life so gracefully. Seeing so many different people from so many areas of the country come together and interact as though we were a huge family was pretty powerful as well.
The speakers were great - amazing really. When I helped as a Serenity Keeper everyone was so polite, respectful and helpful... that really helped me to not only see the unity and love, (like I have for instance in going to out-of-town to meetings) where I walk into a meeting and feel like I'm at home.

I'm grateful to all who served to put this event on. My belief in NA grew tremendously, my spirit was fed more so than I've ever experienced at one time and I saw the love and compassion of my local peeps on a whole another level.

Thanks for being a huge part of my recovery and showing me this new way of life.

Submitted by: Sean C