For the first time he has a good relationship with his father.
He described spending Thanksgiving weekend with him – and the rest of the family - barbecuing, playing games, and enjoying life.
He expressed gratitude, because a good relationship with his father is what he'd prayed for. But he thought it would never happen.
He has a strong desire to do something for his family, to give back, instead of taking from them as he did while he was using. He spoke of spending time during the weekend, working in their yard, doing what he could in an effort to make amends. He wished he could do more. Something grander.
Someone in the group pointed out that he had given the greatest gift of all: he gave the best thing he could give at the time – which was the effort he made in their yard.
We're blessed when we hear of progress like this. Change is what the program is all about. And when clients take advantage of the opportunity, we've done our job.
He described spending Thanksgiving weekend with him – and the rest of the family - barbecuing, playing games, and enjoying life.
He expressed gratitude, because a good relationship with his father is what he'd prayed for. But he thought it would never happen.
He has a strong desire to do something for his family, to give back, instead of taking from them as he did while he was using. He spoke of spending time during the weekend, working in their yard, doing what he could in an effort to make amends. He wished he could do more. Something grander.
Someone in the group pointed out that he had given the greatest gift of all: he gave the best thing he could give at the time – which was the effort he made in their yard.
We're blessed when we hear of progress like this. Change is what the program is all about. And when clients take advantage of the opportunity, we've done our job.
