Mike and Kristen
"I just wanted
to say that you two have been a true inspiration to me. You're both some of the nicest people I've ever met.
Just would like to say thanks for giving me a chance at a new life. You've really shown me how good life can be
sober and clean, and i thank you for that. Thank you for everything."
Nelson L.
Dear Mike and Kristen
It took a great leap of
faith to decide to have my son and his addiction reside more than 1000 miles away from me. After seven years of every
medical complication associated with alcoholism from liver disease and pancreatitis to withdrawal seizures and DT psychosis,
he was very close to death on several occasions. After more than 30 visits to the hospital and ten rehabs of various
lengths of time, I slowly but surely, with the help of Al-Anon, gained the "courage to change" the family dynamic
and let him take responsibility for his own life.
After settling on
Delray Beach for its population of people in recovery, my next task was to determine which one of the many sober houses to
pick. As I look back, iI realize that decision was made for me the first of many times that I spoke to Mike Devane on
the telephone. Although I was sold, it would really depend on how my son and Mike Devane would interact in their own
phone conversation. Needless to say, I was anxious, but as i listened to my son's questions and responses, I was
grafified by the comfort level they established so easily.
It was a
great coincidence that his sister and I flew down with him on Mother's Day weekend and were delighted with his new living
arrangements and Mike Devane's plain and pure humanity. Never in my wildest dreams, did I anticipate feeling so
secure in our choice and how he would and continues to flourish there. The steadfast support and quidance from Mike
and Kristen, who has been thoughtful enough to call me a few times to update me about the wonderful man my son continues to
become.
Simply stated, the Sunshine Halfway House has been the key that
unlocked his potential by continuing to be a crucial aspect in his sobriety. I continue to be amazed and keenly aware
that our choice of the Sunshine Halfway House has been a life changing experience for our family.
Joan
Dear Mike and Kristen
" We really enjoyed having breakfast with you when i visited my brother at your halfway
house in florida. I'm so happy my brother has you both as friends and caring role models. Thanks for taking
us out and for everything you do....see ya soon. Cindy
