This experience was an interesting paradox to behold. AA is a 'find God & sober up' organization whose members council each other "not to put other people on pedestals," yet here the deification of the secondary founder is almost complete. Take that contradiction away and some historical importance regarding the structure ...

WENT TO MY FIRST FOUNDERS DAY THIS YEAR (2006) AND WHEN I GOT OFF THE SHUTTLE AT DR.BOB'S HOUSE AND LOOKED UP AND SAW THE BANNER, "WELCOME HOME", I WAS OVERWHELMED WITH EMOTION. "WELCOME HOME", I FELT LIKE I WAS HOME, LIKE I HAD JUST CROSSED OVER TO A NEW LIFE AGAIN. I HAVE ALMOST 17 YEARS OF THE PROGRAM BUT I FELT LIKE IT ...

Dr. Bob's Home and the annex next to it are far more than monuments or memorials or inspirational retreats.

When you go there, as I have done many times, you have an opportunity to see what can still be done for an alcoholic today. It doesn't require a pretentious hospital or rehab. For here a loving wife and her husband crammed scores ...

It was absolutely amazing, a true spiritual experience. Thank you for keeping this home open. All AAs must come home at least once in their sobriety.

I am so Glad I got to see Dr.Bob's House.