Help! Grant Me The Serenity.....

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Help! Grant Me The Serenity.....
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Wed, 06-07-2006 - 11:40am

Yikes! I have a dilemma!
Have you ever heard of the prayer "God, grant me the serenity, to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference. ".
I have always loved this prayer and find it to be very motivational and encouraging in life and life’s ups & downs. I have a wedding to go to on Friday night for my cousin. He and his bride to be are very religious. I bought them a sign with that prayer on it, it's a pretty sign with country style cranberries around the wording. I also got them a centerpiece for their table that matches the sign...
My dilemma...I was talking with my sister this morning about the wedding and gifts, I told her what my gift was and she told me that the serenity prayer is for AA. I am so bummed. I don't know if I should give them something else now or stick with my original thought.

Do you associate that prayer with AA (Alcoholic Anonymous) ?

Here is the description of the gifts. I'd really love to know your thoughts!
Thanks!
Johanna

Serenity Prayer
Pepperberries circle words to live by artfully painted on a distressed wooden sign. Metal hook on back for hanging.
http://www.athome.com/images//product/large/38109021-265x265.jpg

Everlasting Crimsonberry Centerpiece
Lush and natural looking with abundant clusters of faux, red berries on a twig base.
http://www.athome.com/images//product/thumbnail/44300128-120x120.jpg

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Wed, 06-07-2006 - 12:11pm

While I know that this prayer is said by AA, and all the "A" members (OA, NA, etc), I don't think it is theirs alone and don't associate it with the "Anonymous" groups.


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Registered: 03-28-2003
Wed, 06-07-2006 - 12:36pm

Thanks Ann!
I'm so glad that you think it is a nice gift and won't be found offensive.
I appreciate your words.

Thanks!
Johanna

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Wed, 06-07-2006 - 3:46pm
I do associate the prayer w/AA, but you see it around a lot. It is used elsewhere, & I'm sure lots of folks don't even know it's the AA prayer.

 

 Katz

 

 

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Registered: 09-12-2003
Thu, 06-08-2006 - 2:39am

Actually I knew that it was associated with AA but, an this is a big but... it's only because I watch desperate Housewives, and last week they had an episode where Bree is at a meeting and led the group in that prayer.

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Registered: 09-01-2003
Thu, 06-08-2006 - 9:21pm

johanna,

it is very pretty. i bet your cousin will like it :O)

so what if AA uses that as a motto...alot of people do.

hope it is a lovely wedding
pat

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Registered: 09-12-2003
Thu, 06-15-2006 - 8:40am
Hi Jo!
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Registered: 03-28-2003
Thu, 06-22-2006 - 9:03am
HI Suzan,
Thanks for asking.
I don't know. They didn't open gifts at the wedding.
I'll have to wait for the thank you card.
:o)
Johanna