July 26th marked the two-year anniversary of the last time I took a drink. As I reflect on this milestone I’m surprised at how much of my life has changed since then.  Don’t get me wrong…there are still all kinds of issues in my life but it is so much better now!  For starters I no longer lose part of my weekend! Before I would drink on Friday and Saturday evenings.  As a result I would be groggy and lethargic every Saturday and Sunday morning.  This was terrible since in effect alcohol was robbing me of time I could be spending with my wife and children.  I would still try to take them to the park but I would feel sick and hungover. I also hated the feeling of shame and disappointment I had with myself.  I would only drink wine which I would buy at the grocery store.  I…