Archive for the 'Testimonies/Addictions' Category

SOMETIMES THEY DON’T MAKE IT

Hello Suzanne
I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking care of my dad.
He had nothing but good things to say about you and your kindness.
You supported him unconditionally and I truly believe that if he were still here, he would continue on his road to [...]

TESTIMONIES OVER TIME

It is perhaps little known about OUR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM helping many individuals and families in distress; whether it be drug or alcohol recovery, assistance with codependency issues, food distribution, resources for tired individuals, respite through Mental Health, Fine Option Program through Saskatchewan Justice, using our truck to help move single moms and families with few [...]

THANKS FOR BEING THERE - TRULY !

As far as me…I am doing well…I past 6 months and actually I HAVE 7 MONTHS today - wow how time flies hey???
WOO HOO TO ME!!!
I feel great and very blessed and happy that I am clean and living life today! I go to meetings and have a support system and use the [...]

NOT DUPLICATED ANYWHERE I KNOW …

Dear Suzanne and Staff
Our family would like to sincerely send our thanks and words of appreciation for your assistance with our son who is battling substance abuse.
If it was not for your loving and welcoming atmosphere that was there to take our son in when no other safe haven existed, I am sure that we [...]

IT CAN BE A LONG JOURNEY TO RECOVERY !!

Hello Suzanne,
We can not begin to thank you enough for allowing Scott to stay at Cedar Lodge. We really noticed such an improvement in Scott in many ways. He truly “grew” during his stay through the patience, kindness and understanding shown to him by everyone out there. In my opinion the greatest [...]

THANKS FROM VICTORIA B.C.

Dear Cedar Lodge Volunteer Staff
You are all amazing! You work so hard and I never once heard anyone complaining about the tasks at hand. The food was awesome and everybody chips in to make the place work. It really is something to watch.
I want to thank you all for making my stay here so welcoming [...]

IN THE BUSINESS OF SAVING LIVES !!

DEAREST CEDAR LODGE
I want you ALL to know how important you ALL are in my life, each and every single one of you has an important job. You are in the business of SAVING LIVES and you have helped save a wretch like me. (I have always loved “Amazing Grace”)
I don’t know [...]

A LIGHTHOUSE IN OUR STORM

Several years ago my oldest child was struggling with many issues.
He was 17 years old and addicted to drugs, had been kicked out of several
different schools, was in Kilburn Hall many times, he was in court constantly, he spent time in the psych ward at the hospital, he had serious behaviour problems, was very [...]