Comments for A Home Away Blog http://www.ahomeaway.org/holistic-rehab Non-Institutional Rehab That Works Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:54:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Comment on What does ‘Fake it ’til you make it’ mean anyway? by Jane http://www.ahomeaway.org/holistic-rehab/index.php/fake-it/comment-page-1/#comment-1417 Jane Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:54:41 +0000 http://www.ahomeaway.org/holistic-rehab/?p=2586#comment-1417 Thanks Karen! Thanks Karen!

]]> Comment on A Home Away asks for Your Support by Jane http://www.ahomeaway.org/holistic-rehab/index.php/support-a-home-away/comment-page-1/#comment-1416 Jane Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:54:13 +0000 http://www.ahomeaway.org/holistic-rehab/?p=2525#comment-1416 Thanks Marlene. Thanks Marlene.

]]> Comment on Humility is not thinking less of yourself… by Jane http://www.ahomeaway.org/holistic-rehab/index.php/humility-is-not-thinking-less-of-yourself/comment-page-1/#comment-1415 Jane Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:53:48 +0000 http://www.ahomeaway.org/holistic-rehab/?p=2556#comment-1415 Thanks for the feedback and the quote Amber. Cocoa always helps us get out of our selves. Thanks for the feedback and the quote Amber. Cocoa always helps us get out of our selves.

]]> Comment on Humility is not thinking less of yourself… by Amber Dee http://www.ahomeaway.org/holistic-rehab/index.php/humility-is-not-thinking-less-of-yourself/comment-page-1/#comment-1384 Amber Dee Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:34:55 +0000 http://www.ahomeaway.org/holistic-rehab/?p=2556#comment-1384 I love your comment about humility...& px of the dog. One is counseled "not to think more of himself than is necessary, but to think so as to have a sound mind..."Romans 12:3 I love your comment about humility…& px of the dog. One is counseled “not to think more of himself than is necessary, but to think so as to have a sound mind…”Romans 12:3

]]> Comment on A Home Away asks for Your Support by Marlene B. http://www.ahomeaway.org/holistic-rehab/index.php/support-a-home-away/comment-page-1/#comment-1332 Marlene B. Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:55:45 +0000 http://www.ahomeaway.org/holistic-rehab/?p=2525#comment-1332 I have been in the business for a few years and know first hand the struggles people with this disease have. I, myself have been sober now for some time and been given the gift of working with alcoholic and drug addicts for the past 10 years. I have spent some time at Home Away and and was able to see how Jane and John are changing peoples lives. It is very sad to see people with this desease be treated like second hand citizens. However what a blessing it is when they are given a chance to rebuild and change their lives and become respectable members of our society. This is what Home Away is doing for people and their families. I totally support Home Away and hope it continues changing lives. I have been in the business for a few years and know first hand the struggles people with this disease have. I, myself have been sober now for some time and been given the gift of working with alcoholic and drug addicts for the past 10 years. I have spent some time at Home Away and and was able to see how Jane and John are changing peoples lives. It is very sad to see people with this desease be treated like second hand citizens. However what a blessing it is when they are given a chance to rebuild and change their lives and become respectable members of our society. This is what Home Away is doing for people and their families. I totally support Home Away and hope it continues changing lives.

]]> Comment on What does ‘Fake it ’til you make it’ mean anyway? by Karen http://www.ahomeaway.org/holistic-rehab/index.php/fake-it/comment-page-1/#comment-1315 Karen Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:22:41 +0000 http://www.ahomeaway.org/holistic-rehab/?p=2586#comment-1315 Great work Jane, it's great following your blog! LOVE fake it 'til you make it! I felt really weak and powerless for so long in my life, but whenever I had to get through a really hard situation, I'd always bring to mind someone amazing that I admired and think "how would they handle this situation?". Then I'd pretend I was them when confronting hard stuff, and amazingly I could DO IT! Still use that technique - and am really getting that I CAN DO IT! That person is ME!! Keep going "A Home Away".... you guys are doing very good things for this world! xo Karen Great work Jane, it’s great following your blog!

LOVE fake it ’til you make it! I felt really weak and powerless for so long in my life, but whenever I had to get through a really hard situation, I’d always bring to mind someone amazing that I admired and think “how would they handle this situation?”. Then I’d pretend I was them when confronting hard stuff, and amazingly I could DO IT! Still use that technique – and am really getting that I CAN DO IT! That person is ME!!

Keep going “A Home Away”…. you guys are doing very good things for this world! xo

Karen

]]> Comment on SHARE WHAT A HOME AWAY HAS MEANT TO YOU! by Wendy S. http://www.ahomeaway.org/holistic-rehab/index.php/share-your-story-here-tell-us-what-a-home-away-has-meant-to-you/comment-page-1/#comment-1261 Wendy S. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:13:40 +0000 http://ahomeaway.org/wordpress/?p=1341#comment-1261 I attended Home Away three years ago. A key aspect of Home Away is just that - it's a home. The neighbourhood setting is a key component for those seeking help for a variety of personnel issues. Most of those who attended with me came from out of the area and none of us had a vehicle so parking was never an issue for the neighbours. Outside of the occasional walk with 3 or 4 of us, our activities were within the Home Away property. With a rigorous schedule we went to bed early and rose early. Our habits were less random that a typical resident of sub-division. I fully support Home Away remaining as it has been for the past several years. It provides a much needed resource for people from the Okanagan and other parts of Canada. Home Away also contributes to the local economy. I hope the District of West Kelowna considers all of the positive aspects of Home Away and vote for it to remain where it is and offering the services most needed. As an aside, as a result of my stay at Home Away, the coaching and counselling they provided, I have been sober for just about 3 years now. The beauty and tranquility of the neighbourhood contributed to my achievement. Please don't ruin it! Wendy S., West Kelowna I attended Home Away three years ago. A key aspect of Home Away is just that – it’s a home. The neighbourhood setting is a key component for those seeking help for a variety of personnel issues. Most of those who attended with me came from out of the area and none of us had a vehicle so parking was never an issue for the neighbours. Outside of the occasional walk with 3 or 4 of us, our activities were within the Home Away property. With a rigorous schedule we went to bed early and rose early. Our habits were less random that a typical resident of sub-division.

I fully support Home Away remaining as it has been for the past several years. It provides a much needed resource for people from the Okanagan and other parts of Canada. Home Away also contributes to the local economy.

I hope the District of West Kelowna considers all of the positive aspects of Home Away and vote for it to remain where it is and offering the services most needed.

As an aside, as a result of my stay at Home Away, the coaching and counselling they provided, I have been sober for just about 3 years now. The beauty and tranquility of the neighbourhood contributed to my achievement. Please don’t ruin it!

Wendy S., West Kelowna

]]> Comment on SHARE WHAT A HOME AWAY HAS MEANT TO YOU! by GF http://www.ahomeaway.org/holistic-rehab/index.php/share-your-story-here-tell-us-what-a-home-away-has-meant-to-you/comment-page-1/#comment-1258 GF Mon, 28 Jun 2010 06:19:33 +0000 http://ahomeaway.org/wordpress/?p=1341#comment-1258 June 27th, 2010 I am a 69 year old recovering alcoholic. Eight months ago, I was spiraling towards rapid death because of my addiction. Today, thanks to A Home Away, I have regained my dignity and self respect. The light has returned to my life. This would not have been possible if I had not found AHA. It is here where I received from John and Jane Derry, the expert staff and the other guests, the support I needed to look honestly at my life and rediscover myself. In addition, the scenery was awe inspiring. On morning walks, I grew to appreciate and respect the varieties of wildlife. The guests were greeted by fellow walkers in the mornings and of course, Cocoa the recovery dog was recognized and greeted by a large number of neighbors as he accompanied us on our walks. A Home Away is a place of love, healing and discovery. It is the beginning of a better way of life for many of us and our families. Sincerely, G.F., Manitoba June 27th, 2010

I am a 69 year old recovering alcoholic. Eight months ago, I was spiraling towards rapid death because of my addiction. Today, thanks to A Home Away, I have regained my dignity and self respect. The light has returned to my life. This would not have been possible if I had not found AHA. It is here where I received from John and Jane Derry, the expert staff and the other guests, the support I needed to look honestly at my life and rediscover myself.

In addition, the scenery was awe inspiring. On morning walks, I grew to appreciate and respect the varieties of wildlife. The guests were greeted by fellow walkers in the mornings and of course, Cocoa the recovery dog was recognized and greeted by a large number of neighbors as he accompanied us on our walks.

A Home Away is a place of love, healing and discovery. It is the beginning of a better way of life for many of us and our families.

Sincerely,
G.F., Manitoba

]]> Comment on A Home Away asks for Your Support by W.S., West Kelowna http://www.ahomeaway.org/holistic-rehab/index.php/support-a-home-away/comment-page-1/#comment-1239 W.S., West Kelowna Sun, 27 Jun 2010 22:12:16 +0000 http://www.ahomeaway.org/holistic-rehab/?p=2525#comment-1239 I attended Home Away three years ago. A key aspect of Home Away is just that - it's a home. The neighbourhood setting is a key component for those seeking help for a variety of personnel issues. Most of those who attended with me came from out of the area and none of us had a vehicle so parking was never an issue for the neighbours. Outside of the occassional walk with 3 or 4 of us, our activities were within the Home Away property. With a rigorous schedule we went to bed early and rose early. Our habits were less random that a typical resident of sub-division. I fully support Home Away remaining as it has been for the past several years. It provides a much needed resource for people from the Okanagan and other parts of Canada. Home Away also contributes to the local economy. I hope the District of West Kelowna considers all of the positive aspects of Home Away and vote for it to remain where it is and offering the services most needed. As an aside, as a result of my stay at Home Away, the coaching and counselling they provided, I have been sober for just about 3 years now. The beauty and tranquility of the neighbourhood contributed to my achievement. Please don't ruin it! W. S., West Kelowna I attended Home Away three years ago. A key aspect of Home Away is just that – it’s a home. The neighbourhood setting is a key component for those seeking help for a variety of personnel issues. Most of those who attended with me came from out of the area and none of us had a vehicle so parking was never an issue for the neighbours. Outside of the occassional walk with 3 or 4 of us, our activities were within the Home Away property. With a rigorous schedule we went to bed early and rose early. Our habits were less random that a typical resident of sub-division.
I fully support Home Away remaining as it has been for the past several years. It provides a much needed resource for people from the Okanagan and other parts of Canada. Home Away also contributes to the local economy.
I hope the District of West Kelowna considers all of the positive aspects of Home Away and vote for it to remain where it is and offering the services most needed.
As an aside, as a result of my stay at Home Away, the coaching and counselling they provided, I have been sober for just about 3 years now. The beauty and tranquility of the neighbourhood contributed to my achievement. Please don’t ruin it!

W. S., West Kelowna

]]> Comment on Time… by Candace Plattor http://www.ahomeaway.org/holistic-rehab/index.php/tim/comment-page-1/#comment-1219 Candace Plattor Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:45:47 +0000 http://www.ahomeaway.org/holistic-rehab/?p=2554#comment-1219 Hi Jane, thanks for this amazing reminder to use our time to the fullest -- it's such an easy thing to forget when we feel bogged down by the demands of Life! Candace Hi Jane, thanks for this amazing reminder to use our time to the fullest — it’s such an easy thing to forget when we feel bogged down by the demands of Life!

Candace

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