A absolute ‘Nod for the work you do with the retreats and recovery programs at Enders Island. I’ve been through a similar program myself, and I know how hard it is in those early days — the struggle to stay sober, the fear, the feeling like you’re barely holding on. Reading about the way you run the St. Maximilian Kolbe Recovery Residence and the retreats really hits home, because I can see how life-changing that kind of support is. Sobriety is just the start — it’s a big part of rebuilding a real relationship with God, and having a space where prayer, community, spiritual guidance, and even creative expression are part of healing can literally save lives. I can’t imagine how many people you’ve helped stay alive, regain hope, and start over, but I know it’s countless. Your work doesn’t just guide people through recovery — it gives them a chance to find God again, to find themselves again, and to believe that a better life is possible. Thank you for doing that. Truly
