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They come from far and wide to find real recovery and change at A Home Away. In a special spot overlooking the lake in in the beautiful Okanagan, at Kelowna, BC we can share the wonderful testimonies from some who now experience a new way of living! 
Photo of: Carla Fox - Chef, A Home Away Retreat
John and Jane. Life sometimes takes us to unexpected places; somehow I managed to make it to A Home Away. You have shown me a bright light in a dark room. Thank you for supporting me, lifting me up when I was down, showing me courage and love. I was a young frightened girl walking into this place and now I am a woman with God by her side walking her way out. You have helped me to find everything in life I was looking for. I love MYSELF! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Natasha P.
North West Territories, Canada --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dear John and Jane, and the rest of you! You all played a huge part in helping me recover. I cannot express my gratitude and respect enough. It sure has been an eye opener and I will miss you all very much. I will be back to visit all of you wonderful people. Until then, “One Day At A Time”. Thank you so much.
Curtis B.
Red Deer, Alberta --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
John and A Home Away: A big old thank you goes out to this place of love. It has greatly helped and opened my once cloudy sight and thought. Everything I have learned here will be greatly useful tools in my new journey of recovery. I will always have a place in my heart for all I have met and shared so much of life with. Once again, thank you. Love always,
Shawn O'C.
Palm Desert, California --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I would just like to say, what a great caring, loving place A Home Away has been for me. I truly believe that this place has helped me to open my eyes for the future, Thank you so much for the love and guidance I have received. Love,
Jay S.
Toronto, Ontario --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
To John, Jane and the rest of the staff at A Home Away, It has been an incredible experience through all the ups and downs, Never in my life have I been so challenged and fortunate to see what a gift you guys have given me. You are truly a devoted bunch and are one of a kind. May God bless you every day. That you for everything. Love you lots!
Brett S.
Fort Mac Murray, Alberta --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
To John, Jane, and all the staff at A Home Away: Thank you for all the help, guidance and love for my new journey. My stay at A Home Away was truly a great experience. I have had many "revelations" during my stay and have made some wonderful new friends.
Lloyd F.
Seattle, Washington --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Well I never thought I'd say this – A Home Away has really become like a second home to me. This home and all the amazing, loving, talented people here have provided me a safe, nurturing place to uncover and discover and empower the real me. I now feel as though I have a place in this world. At 26 years old, I finally feel whole, I love myself! My gratitude runs so deep, it is hard to express in words. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Andrea T
Kelowna, British Columbia --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Look back on memories momentarily as this is the past. Look ahead with hope and courage momentarily as this is the future. Be present right now as this is God's gift. Live in this moment with honesty. Look at the world through a child's eyes with openness and wonder. Feel reborn, each day, each hour, each minute. As two moments will never again be the same. Open your heart to love, and your soul to God. Then find inner peace. Then live life, right now, this moment, 'Cause this is the present, And this is God's gift!
Thank you A Home Away for teaching me about living life each minute and for all the love you've shown me. Mostly thanks for showing me a path to God. Forever grateful, Trevor M.
Edmonton, Alberta --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dear Family, as I sit here and try to reflect on the past 42 days I cannot help but think back to day 1 – I was bent, broken and self-destructive. Today - I leave a beautiful young woman strong in my convictions with a happy heart. I never knew that my life could be touched in such a miraculous way that would transform every dimension of it forever. My mother gave birth to me, but A Home Away has given me life! My heart swells with immeasurable joy, pride and love when I thinking of all of you. Thank you, thank you thank you for nurturing me, loving me, and give me back myself.
Mary T.
New York, New York --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
To all staff and guests at A Home Away: I feel a hundred pounds lighter! I get that although I did some bad things, I am not a bad person. I feel my shame basket is empty now. I feel balanced for the first time. I feel grounded, happy, optimistic. I feel like myself, a new enlightened self. I know that all of these feelings were made possible by the dedication, honest, love and respect that was graciously shown me by you during my stay. My discovery is complete, and my recovery begins. Thank you all.
PS. To my wife and children: Thank you for showing me the path to A Home Away; the path to sobriety and happiness. Brad H.
Calgary, Alberta --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This was the hardest emotional journey I've ever experienced with the greatest rewards! I love life now and am ready to face the good and the "unknown" with excitement – yahoo! Thank you for the honesty, love and support. Lovingly,
Carrie M.
Halifax, Nova Scotia --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dear John, Jane, and all of the other staff members and facilitators.
The words I write here don't begin to reach the depth to which I have been touched. My journey here has literally brought me from death's door to a place of self realization and strength that I could never have imagined. John your vision has already touched so many and has provided me with a plan and commitment to my recovery, but more than that a true deep discovery of who I am. I take with great gratitude the tools to manage and develop my craft – Life! Thank you for this safe healing place and for all the beautiful people who have given me strength through their stories. I will never forget or lose touch. Love, Tania B.
Portland, Oregon --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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