Eric VandenNoort facilitates our weekly sober fishing excursions (among many other roles at our treatment center). This is a letter from a parent that he received in December 2009. Names have been changed to protect anonymity.
Dear Eric,
We're not sure if you really understand the powerful connection and intense impact you and your early Sunday morning fishing trips had on ""Tom"" and his recovery from alcoholism and depression. He is doing fantastic with his life, work, family, and girlfriend.
We think of you, pray for you, and are grateful that you came into ""Tom's"" life.
Every day you make a difference in someone's life, whether you hear about it or not. That's very powerful and I am sure many people are grateful for your help. We are a part of this group of grateful people. Thanks for all you did to help our son ""Tom"" this past summer in Newport Beach.
Many blessings to you this Holiday Season.
""Terry and Sarah?
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